Luana Kai, Maui

Luana Kai is a serene, oceanfront resort located in sunny Kihei, Hawaii. The resort is surrounded by lush, tropical vegetation and offers direct access to a peaceful, 1.5-mile long beach, perfect for sunbathing, snorkeling, paddle boarding, and windsurfing. The resort is also conveniently located near various shopping areas and restaurants, and is just a short drive away from the airport.

The resort offers a range of amenities including a heated outdoor pool, jacuzzi, tennis and pickleball courts, shuffleboard, and a putting green. Guests can also enjoy the resort's full outdoor kitchen with gas BBQ grills, perfect for grilling up a meal while enjoying the beautiful Maui sunsets. The resort is non-smoking and offers free self-parking. The friendly staff at the front desk offer free concierge service, assisting with reservations for tours, restaurants, golf tee times, and more. Please note that the resort does not have elevators and some construction work may be expected in the coming years.

Luana Kai Average Rates


As of April 2025, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Luana Kai is $319. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $414. The average takes into account Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax as well as the cleaning and booking fees rentals charge. Also note that prices vary depending on the specifc unit and season (holiday rates are usally much higher). Visit the Luana Kai Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 600 Guest Reviews


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The following executive summary is based on a comprehensive and impartial AI analysis of guest reviews. Keep in mind that all units are individually owned, and review scores among units can vary considerably.

The reviews for the Luana Kai condo resort on Maui paint a picture of a generally well-regarded complex with a few minor issues. Guests appreciate the resort's perfect location, which offers easy access to the beach, restaurants, and local attractions. The pool, jacuzzi, and outdoor amenities like pickleball courts and grills are frequently highlighted as key features that enhance the stay. Many reviews mention the stunning ocean views, especially during sunset, and the friendly atmosphere both on-site and in the surrounding community.

The resort appears family-friendly, with several guests noting how perfect the space is for children, thanks to the pool and the spacious, grassy areas leading to the beach. The condos themselves are described as clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, with many units offering updated kitchens, comfortable beds, and additional amenities like beach gear and air conditioning. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches and the presence of everything needed for a pleasant stay.

However, there are a few drawbacks mentioned across the reviews. Some guests experienced issues with cleanliness or maintenance, such as dirty floors or aging fixtures. The absence of air conditioning in some units is noted as a downside, especially during warmer periods. Noise from nearby pickleball courts and the lack of privacy on ground floor units due to proximity to common areas are also mentioned by a few reviewers.

Overall, the sentiment towards the Luana Kai condo resort is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return. The minor issues noted do not seem to significantly detract from the overall experience, which is characterized by beautiful surroundings, convenient location, and well-appointed accommodations. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 600 guest reviews.

Recent Luana Kai Reviews


Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The apartment was clean and well stocked. We enjoyed being close to the pool and beach. Appreciated the quiet nature of the complex. Would definitely come back!
Helen C.
January 2025

We very much enjoyed our time in Luana Kai. The location is fantastic. Once we figured out the side roads, shopping and dining is very walkable. The beach is easily accessible and wasn’t very busy.The condo is well appointed, having everything a family might need to have a great time in Kihei.If you enjoy pickleball there is a game going on from 8am until sunset every day, even Christmas Day! The park outside of the condo is 1/2 mile around if you want to get some steps in.We loved our time at Luana Kai and will definitely stay here again if it is available for our next trip.
Matt H.
December 2024

Right on the beach-location was great, a little outdated but who is coming to Hawaii to stay in the room the whole time? Has a washer and dryer which was wonderful for a longer stay like we had, place was a little dirty but nothing gross-just some slight stains on walls but sheets and dishes were all clean so there was no concern that the place isn’t taken care of between guests. There is no A/C so keep that in mind. Fans in every room but they don’t go too fast, smaller portable fan also provided that helped some. We figured out at the end of our stay the windows open and that helped immensely. Neighbors were quiet and location was great in town, near a good deal of restaurants and grocery stores. Would stay here again if we come back to Maui!
Alina B.
December 2024

Beautiful condo right on the beach.Great place just not to or older folks.Steps no elevator. But our plans had changed was supposed to travel with a younger couple. All was greatyounger couple
Teresa C.
December 2024

We loved it all in this third story condo. Clean, easy to find, easy to park and just a great property overall. We loved having everything from beach towels to an icemaker. The ONLY thing that was a surprise was the fact that it was a walk up. Yes there is pickleball between the condo and the ocean, but it was fun to watch. We can’t wait to come back!
Kathleen McCreery M.
December 2024

Very conveniently located property to everything. Literally 5 minutes from anything you would need for your stay.
Doug K.
December 2024

We had a great stay at this condo in Kihei.The location is ideal, near shopping centers and restaurants, with beaches a short walk or drive away.The condo is clean and well equipped for a comfortable stay with a nice view of ocean.
Vesselin M.
December 2024

Great ocean view and close to shopping and restaurants. Unit was spacious and clean, very comfortable. Would stay there again for sure.
John T.
December 2024

Good location to visit many parts of the island- all the ammenities we needed. And the views of the ocean from the balcony were amazing!
P P.
December 2024

Propert was wonderful. Immaculately kept grounds and very nuce pool area. Location was perfect. Tracie the hoat was great.
Kevin J.
December 2024

Thank you to our host, Jean, who made our 2nd stay in her condo an amazing time again. Loved the pool, bbqs and the close walk to the beach. The kitchen is so well-equipped with extras including spices, condiments, baking supplies, and even icepacks in the freezer, Amazing balcony / lanai for seeing incredible sunsets. We made good use of the beach chairs, coolers, and mats, etc. It was another worry-free vacation. This Kihei condo is a great location in Maui. Highly recommended!!
Shawn B.
December 2024

Be careful when making toast. The toaster is all metal and when you make toast the outside of the toaster is so hot that you will burn your hand. When you flush the toilet you have to hold the handle down about 10 seconds in order for it to flush. When
Michael C.
December 2024

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Michelle & Geoff R.
December 2024

Had a great stay
Jeffery M.
December 2024

The accommodations are great! Good location to see things. Host has thought of a lot of amenities to make your stay even better! The items for the beach days were most appreciated. The beds are SO comfortable! It was a fantastic stay!
Sue P.
December 2024

Great Location. Can walk to many restaurants. Not nearly the traffic is when I drove past Lahaina and Kiianapale (sp?). We did not have a bad meal in Kihei and we ate at many restaurants. There is a road outside, but it didn't bother me. Beach out front and pickleball courts. Would stay here again. Host was very responsive.
Don D.
December 2024

Great place, everything your family requires to enjoy Maui
Craig M.
November 2024

Well supplied with with everyday items . Excellent location for travel and steps away from beach and pool. Condo could use a little TLC and a new set of sheets . We would book this rental again. Pool , hot tub and barbeque were well maintained and clean.
Miles E.
November 2024

The location was awesome. Had an excellent holiday. The accommodations were great for a family of 5
Wesley E.
November 2024

We loved how easy it was to find and it was beach accessible. We will definitely rent again. Manager was very nice at check-in. Planning on coming back next year with more family. Aloha
Gina B.
November 2024

Very pleasant stay. The location is very nice. Nice and clean pool, ocean view and you can walk to the beach. Kihei is near to the airport and there is everything around you need. The medial hype concerning road to Hana is copletely not understandable for me. To much time for less Entertainment
Tobias T.
November 2024

Great location and excellent property.
Paul N.
November 2024

Wonderful place to stay!
Carla E.
November 2024

Room was clean and well equipped. Curtain on patio door needs fixing. Couldn't open it all the way. Great location. Only negative is no safe in the room. We usually stay here through the hotel directly but decided to book through VRBO. Good experience.
Caroline A.
November 2024

Central location, oceanfront with pool and newly renovated this was a great place for a family vacation
Cielle W.
November 2024

Matches description and other reviews. Very clean, good location, awesome lanai and views. Located across from a pickleball court which actually provided morning entertainment while having breakfast! Air worked great (although warning that it is locked at 72 degrees which was sufficient). Plenty of dishes and pots/pans. Didn't use outdoor equipment but there is a chest with beach stuff and I think boogie boards and snorkels and chairs. Checkin was easy to understand. As others have noted there were ants on counter, seemed mainly not to want food but in search of water. They are super tiny, almost like gnat-size. Told office, but I doubt they did anything nor is there much one can do in this case. They were not a big problem as we put all food in fridge and cleaned up after ourselves quickly. All in all if returning to Maui I will definitely stay here again if the unit is available.

November 2024

We had a great time.
Melinda G.
November 2024

Condo was well stocked, clean, and nicely decorated. Felt like an oasis because of the view and the beautiful landscaping. The view of the pool and the ocean were a plus. We would recommend and would return ourselves!
Lois H.
November 2024

The location was ideal—perfect for anyone looking to enjoy Maui to the fullest!
Emma S.
November 2024

We really enjoyed this property! The condo itself had everything so we were able to relax. The kitchen is stocked with cookware, dishes and spices. The fridge space was so nice for leftovers and we were able to fit large pizza boxes in there. The linens were stocked as well. We had plenty of blankets, sheets, pillows, towels and a great selection of beach/pool items. The lanai was so nice to sit on and enjoy breakfast and sunsets. The location is great! So many yummy places to eat nearby and plenty of public beaches within a few miles. We also enjoyed walking and playing on the beach in front of the property. The host was also very quick to respond as well as had wonderful recommendations for us. We would definitely stay here again when we return to Maui!
Sydney B.
November 2024

From the moment I booked, was in contact with the host. The host is wonderful to communicate with. What they offer shows how they care about making your stay perfect. Complex is the perfect size. On the first floor. Perfect view of the sunsets. Seconds to get to the pool. Minutes to the beachbbb
Anne-Marie O.
October 2024

My adult son and enjoyed our stay. The condo was well-appointed, clean, and quiet.
Dana C.
October 2024

The owners were great and very easy to communicate with. The space was packed with everything we needed for a great vacation in Maui. There was even a cooler and ice packs for when we went on the Road to Hana and hiking around Maui. We especially enjoyed trying out pickleball in the park between the condo and the beach. Thanks for a great stay!
Eric P.
October 2024

Wonderful place - we didn’t want to leave. Close to the ocean, pool, stores and restaurants.
Paula H.
October 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is my third time to stay at Luana Waikiki and the second time to stay at this unit. You can see the ocean beyond Fort DeRussy park. Through this park you can go to major hotel restaurants. Also Kapiolani park and Alamoana beach park are walking distance. This location is really a gem.
A guest from Mito, 08
October 2024

Loved the location of this condo! Condo faces beachfront so there is a wonderful view of the ocean while sitting on the lanai. Beds were comfortable. The decor was nice! Owners were quick to respond to questions. It would have been nice to have an elevator to the 3rd floor to make getting luggage up to condo easier.
Kristine L H.
October 2024

Great, convenient location. Lovely suite with big communal living area. Fantastic view of the sunset over the ocean.
Bonnie S.
October 2024

Place was clean, comfortable, cool (a/c unit included), and so close to parks, beaches, restaurants, and great shopping. Staff is very friendly and host was incredibly responsive. I am so thankful that I was able to stay at this great place.
Kieran D.
October 2024

Loved the amenities, location and overall experience
Will B.
October 2024

Everything was ready for us when we arrived! The location was perfect and the condo worked great for our family. The hosts were friendly and helpful.
Julie J.
October 2024

The condo layout was perfect for us. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Took advantage of the bbq’s. We were disappointed the unit did not have air conditioning. I understand it wasn’t listed, but we just assumed it would have it. Even with the fans it was way too hot to sleep. The next time we rent we will be sure it has air conditioning.
Molly T.
October 2024

We had a really nice stay here. The condo was very clean, airy, and felt perfect for what we were looking for. The outside balcony is perfect for meals for a family of four. We pretty much had every meal out on the balcony, with a view of the ocean. The Condos were overall very quiet, which we really appreciated. We also really enjoyed playing Pickleball at the courts on the ocean-side. We were far enough to not hear the pickle ball, but close enough to be able to enjoy playing in the afternoons. The condo also had pickleball rackets for four people, beach chairs, beach, umbrellas, a large cooler, and a snorkeling mask. Perfect for our beach excursions. The host was very kind and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend this place.
Daphne L.
October 2024

Jill is very communicative. Her instructions for arrival and departure were clear and helpful. We had a few requests and Jill was very accommodating - so thanks. The listing accuracy was accurate and had everything that we needed. It was very well stocked will the comforts you'd want in a vacation rental. The beds were comfortable, the closets and bathroom were large. The washer and dryer were clean. full-sized, and easy to use. There is no a/c, but there were ceiling fans as well as powerful floor fans to move the air. Extras blankets, sheets, towels, cleaning supplies and the like were labeled and easy to use - sometimes it's the little things that make your stay easier. The property is well-maintained and right by the beach. For the price and location, this is a great property and highly recommend it.
Chris C.
October 2024

Room was as listed on VRBO site. Management responded quickly to our requests (which were only questions). Everything we needed for our stay was there.

October 2024

The property is exactly as it appears in the pics. The owner cares about her property and will answer your question. The air stopped working and the repair guy came out at 7:30pm about 30 minutes after I was able to speak to the owner. He was great. Got it going! I cleaned the property and got it back to the way I found it for the owner when I left. The condo is close to almost everything. There are restaurants and coffee places all over. You will love all of the chickens everywhere you go! I bought bags of shrimp flavored chips to feed them every morning when I bought coffee. Hope this review helps all of you!
Debbie T.
September 2024

Great view, good location and a nice condo. The condo met our needs. Could have been cleaner and the pool code upon check in would have been nice. We had to wait until the following day to access the pool. Pickleball goes all day, right in front of unit, between you and the view. It is not a deal breaker, just be forewarned
Wendy G.
September 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had the pleasure of traveling to Maui during a holiday weekend. unfortunately we did not have the access code to the pool until the office opened on Tuesday but with all that said still a 5/5 experience.
westen j.
September 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This condo is in the perfect location, close to shopping, beaches and restaurants. The place is well stocked with everything we needed. The bed was comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Holly S.
September 2024

Great place to stay, great location. Very clean with comfortable beds. Host Trisha is awesome and super helpful. Would stay again
Candice L.
September 2024

The total stay was excellent. No AC but that was okay. Not able to figure out the tv, and no instructions we could find. It had everything. AllApartmeneverytheverythingyouneeded you neede
Richard W.
September 2024


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