Sands of Kahana, Maui

The Sands of Kahana is located on the beautiful and uncrowded Kahana Beach, midway between Kaanapali and Kapalua resorts. Resort amenities include a beachside pool and hot tub, a separate pool for children, two fitness centers, lighted tennis and basketball courts, a putting green, and beach volleyball court. The resort also features an on-site restaurant and bar that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and offers a daily Happy Hour. For outdoor cooking enthusiasts, there are 16 beach level gas BBQ's that are cleaned daily.

The resort's concierge service can assist with booking activities and making restaurant reservations. Water activity equipment such as surfboards, paddle boards, and snorkeling gear can be rented on-site. Golf lovers will appreciate the proximity to Kaanapali and Kapalua golf courses. The resort offers covered parking at no extra fee and has 24-hour security and front desk service. The Sands of Kahana provides a perfect balance of activity and relaxation for a memorable Hawaiian vacation.

Sands of Kahana Average Rates


As of February 2025, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Sands of Kahana is $344. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $709, and 3 bedroom units average $952. 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 Sands of Kahana Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 928 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.

Guests have had overwhelmingly positive experience at the Sands of Kahana condo resort on Maui. The panoramic ocean views, spacious and well-equipped condos, and the resort's amenities including the beach, pools, and on-site restaurant, have been highlights for many. Despite some minor suggestions for updates and improvements, the overall sentiment is that this location offers a fantastic vacation experience with beautiful views, comfortable accommodations, and convenient access to beach activities. The owners of the condos seem responsive and attentive, contributing to guests' enjoyable stays. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 928 guest reviews.

Recent Sands of Kahana Reviews


Beautiful ocean views!
Sue B.
October 2024

Pictures need updating. We had 1 member of our group that needed a tub. Pictures show a tub. Reality was tub gone. 2 showers. Normally not a big deal but it was for my sister-in-law. Also, the restaurant was closed. Imagine our surprise to find it under remodel when we arrived.
Bob S.
October 2024

This apartment was amazing, it was just as promised! The ocean views were stunning from every window and lanai. The apartment is spacious and had everything we needed for our stay. We will definitely be booking it again!
Stephanie K.
October 2024

We were so happy to stay in this amazing location. The beautifully updated condo was comfortable and had everything we needed for our family of four. And the view!! We enjoyed coffee on the balcony in the morning and gorgeous sunsets at night. Cynthia was very responsive and helpful when contacted. We would definitely stay here again.
Erin B.
October 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed in 272 over a dozen times & were happy to be there again. We appreciate the remodel in 2017 but a few minor improvements would go a long way. Cleaners need to be more thorough. Area behind night stands in mbr has much dirt and stains on the wall. Very few cooking utensils, ie spatulas, large spoons,etc. Serious rusting on base of lanai chairs (they were not part of 2017 renovation). AC in 2nd bdr had minimal cold air. Master bath drawers are in disrepair. Lastly, roll-up shades on lanai are inoperable. Overall great condo, will definitely stay there again. The new living room furniture is a great touch. Most important, Evette @ Sullivan Prop was outstanding to work with and has best customer service skills we have ever seen. The only disappointing issue was SOK staff at check-in never advised us the restaurant and bar would be closed 2 days into our 10 day stay.
Bob M.
October 2024

The location and view cannot be beat. Friendly onsite staff with great communication. Unit is fully stocked and clean with tons of towels, blankets, pillows for the whole family. We cannot wait to stay here again!
Allie E.
October 2024

This was a family vacation to celebrate an 80th birthday, our 15 year anniversary and our son's proposal to his girlfriend. The condo was perfect for our group of seven and we never felt crowded at all. It's well stocked with everything you could possibly need and then some. Cindy was always quick to respond to any questions I had. We made lots of great memories, we would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend this condo to anyone. The location was great and the views were spectacular. Don't hesitate to book your stay here!!
Tracy B.
October 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: Nice unit, great location for us. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the views. The only downside or cosmetic things are the flooring could be updated as the wood is starting to buckle. We have stayed at the Sands of Kahana many times and enjoy it there. Would’ve also been nice to know that the restaurant was being remodeled and not available prior to our trip.
Vince Z.
October 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: Sands of Kahana is our favorite place to stay in Maui. The location, staff and the accommodations are wonderful. The property is clean, the BBQ’s are ready at all times, and every staff member is polite. Can’t wait to return.
Evangelina R.
October 2024

dated but nice
mike c.
October 2024

Our favorite place to stay in Maui is the Sands of Kahana - you know what they say…Location, Location, Location. This condo is ocean front and the most beautiful view. Everything you need is on the property. The condo and exactly as seen in the posted pictures and has everything you need to enjoy your vacation
Eileen G.
October 2024

The picture dont do this place justice it is beautiful. It was clean and very spacious. We had 2 adults, 3 teens, and 2 younger children. It was very spacious and comfortable. I absolutely loved our stay and the next time we come to maui i will look for this place first!
Jarah B.
October 2024

Overall was a great stay, unfortunately there was a lot of construction going on but it didn’t impact our stay too much. Turtles down the beach every day. Quiet, peaceful, not an overly busy condo. Would stay again.
Jodi B.
October 2024

This property far exceeded my expectations. The condo was clean and well stocked with everything needed. The host is very communicative and provided a lot of detail needed for our trip. I highly recommend booking this property!
Jennifer V.
October 2024

We had a wonderful vacation with my family. Condo was gorgeous, the views were spectacular, and we really enjoyed swimmable beach. The owner was easy to contact and very friendly:)
Oksana A.
September 2024

Loved the condo! Just like the online pics. My daughter said it’s so cool to be able to snorkel right from our beach. No need to drive somewhere. Would book again!!!
Nancy K.
September 2024

The condo is beautiful! Kitchen is huge and stocked with all that is needed utensil and appliance wise. Very spacious facility and the view is incredible! So close to the beach and pool. Air conditioning which is a plus as not all the units at sands of Kahana have air. Rob was amazing to work with and his communication was great!! Mahalo from the bottom of my heart!!!
Rachel L.
September 2024

The place was absolutely what we were looking for. Clean, great location and right on the water. Wish we would have stayed longer.
jeanette m.
September 2024

Great place with a great view!
Scott B.
September 2024

Our extended family all met in Maui for a week-long vacation at this beautiful condo in Kahana. The top floor unit was clean and had provisions for all of our group. The rooms and beds were all comfortable, and recently updated kitchen, bathrooms and living spaces were great. We enjoyed the beach chairs, snorkel gear and towels provided. The laundry closet was great, and the lanai was great for relaxing with a great view of the islands. We would definitely stay ere again!
kurt r.
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: This is our third visit to the Sands of Kahana. We stayed at another Sullivan Property the last two times. This is now our favorite unit. The view is amazing. The furniture is comfortable and clean. The bath tub was a great added feature. And having air conditioning was wonderful plus. My family of 5 loved it and will definitely be back.
Chad S.
September 2024

Condo was better then expected. Location was fantastic. It felt like we were on top of the water. Easy check in & out.
Robin A.
September 2024

This unit was perfect for our group of 8. We had family including 4 grand kids and plenty of room for all. The owners thought of EVERYTHING when furnishing and stocking the unit. The pool and sand toys (chairs, boogie boards, cooler, umbrella, roller cart) were a big hit with our group also. We recommend to all and hope to be back soon.
nancy d.
September 2024

We enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect, having beach and a bite to eat was very convenient.
Stacie M.
September 2024

We had a wonderful stay. The condo was equipped with everything you could need from laundry detergent to boogie boards. The sunset each night was unbelievable as you are right on the beach with an unobstructed view. The beach was calm and good for children; we even saw a sea turtle. Overall, we found the condo to be great and John was highly communicative and a wonderful host.
Amy C.
August 2024

Great host, great location, great place.
Ruth P.
August 2024

Cynthia is a wonderful host! She is communicative, responsive, and thorough. She anticipated my questions about the condo and provided helpful information (in written form) before I even asked. Everything was very smooth! The condo was just as described. It was clean and beautiful. The panoramic view was amazing! Additionally, Cynthia provided a "starter kit" for us and that little extra touch is just another example of a wonderful host. It goes to show that she has thought about her guests and their experience at her property. I would definitely stay again if we returned to Maui.
Pa Houa V.
August 2024

The condo is exactly as advertised. We just stayed here for 10 days in August 2024. The place was impeccably clean. Contact with the owner was as easy as it gets from the rental terms, to checking in to checking out. I felt at home here and would recommend this unit to anyone needing a spacious place with a great view while visiting Maui. I would rent from Cynthia 100 times out of 100.
Sean B.
August 2024

We stayed at the building closest to the beach on a corner unit. The view was phenomenal!
Hector C.
August 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: Only one problem, The washing machine door latch would not release. I figured it out using a butter knife but many people will not be able to their clothes out of the washing machine.
Michael V.
August 2024

Beautiful unit...Great view from balcony... Water Equipment for teens was great.
Sonja H.
August 2024

My family and I were excited to see the property looked as it did in the photos. The location was perfect, we were able to head down to the amenities all together or in pairs as we chose. There was something for everyone. Staying in the room and enjoying the view was all we needed some evenings. Our host/Property Manager, Kim was extremely helpful, she made checking in and out a breeze!
Tiffany O.
August 2024

Great condo with lots of space. Mesmerizing views, great kitchen, well stocked. Joseph is very responsive and a great host. Beach is awesome with plenty of space no matter how busy. Definitely will be back.
Chance T.
August 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 most spectacular time at this property. It was like being at home, but in a magical location. Th home was stocked with everything you’d need to take a family vacation. The beds were comfortable and the home was immaculate. We had large family dinners every night and the kitchen was ready for use. The view of f the ocean and pool was the best! There were floats and other beach equipment under the stairs. We could not have picked a better place to stay!! We’ll be back!!
Kimberly D.
August 2024

Location and overall property amenities were great. Views were breathtaking. Check in was a little more complicated than just providing my ID (the property rents directly as well and VRBO rental required more work to check in). Furniture and interior are very dated. Found two dead cockroaches when we checked in and outside lanai’s hadn’t been cleaned in a while.
Claudine S.
August 2024

We had a great time and the property was great! The ONLY issue we had is that it got uncomfortable during the day due to heat and humidity. The air flow wasn’t the best. But the property was beautiful and the amenities were exactly as stated. Would definitely recommend!
Elizabeth S.
August 2024

Amazing stay, the ocean front property is immaculate. Views are stunning, and a lot of onsite amenities. Looks exactly like the pictures. We will definitely stay here again.
Paresh P.
August 2024

Overall the stay was wonderful and the property lived up to the listing. We had a few hiccups that were resolved reaching out to the host. Location was really wonderful and right between some of our favorite parts in Maui. Even for being in the middle of July, the condo stayed cool and cooled off easily at night, no one complained of being too hot at all. Condo was outfitted with everything we needed to stay for 8 nights and our kids had a lot of space to play and unwind from busy days.
Jeff B.
August 2024

Beautiful location and condo. Pictures do not do it justice. The sunsets off the lanai were breathtaking. Condo is equipped with everything you need. Highly recommend. Cynthia was great with any questions that we had and responded quickly. The beach directly below was perfect. turtles swimming

August 2024

Loved this unit! Will come back again for sure. Loved the location and view. Saw turtles everywhere. Communications with Kellie was great when needed and was much appreciated.
Dave K.
August 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: The Vacation Rental was excellent. Traveled with my husband, and two kids, 12 and 17 and a friend tagged along. The unit was aweseome and the views were better than the pictures show. The Sea Turtles out front was the highlight of the trip. In addition, the amentites the condo offered were a bonus, the pool and jacuzzi, pickleball, on site Restaurant, and gym, etc.
Karen D.
August 2024

Everything about our stay was perfect. We are so thankful to have found this condo. Everything was easy, to our standards and convenient from check in, location, accommodations, cleanliness, linens, sleeping accommodations, check out. We will stay her again!
Genevieve M.
August 2024

We really enjoyed our stay at this condo! It is beautiful decorated and updated, well stocked with all the necessities, as well as use of their beach toys/chairs/boogie boards. The view is breathtaking and having A/C was a huge plus since many of the condos do not. We can’t wait to go back!
Dianna T.
August 2024

You can't stay closer to the beach than this property! Our second time at this resort. If you love sleeping with the doors open and listening to the ocean than this place is for you!
Sharon C.
August 2024

This condo was more than we could have hoped for. Best location to watch sea turtles! Property manager went above and beyond to accommodate and was so kind. Will 100% be back.
Samantha O.
August 2024

Upon planning my return to Maui (after 15 years) I read all the reviews for this unit in Sands of Kahana (after looking at the listing and photos dozens of times)& finally took the plunge and booked it. Communication leading up to it was just as expected and sure enough, as promised, 3 days before our check-in, we got the instructions. Upon arriving, Cindy-our host, made sure to check in with me to make sure everything was just fine. The condo was just beautiful & the pictures depict it perfectly. I really couldn't believe the view. Yes I had seen the photos, but would it really be that good I had asked myself? Sure enough it was & every morning, & pretty much any time of day we happened to be in the condo-we could see turtles swimming by. That was pure entertainment right there. But along with that, 3 of the mornings, after an overnight rain, we got rainbows!!!! No one told us to expect that! Then there were the sunsets. Boy, was that a treat. One night I wanted to just see it from the condo rather than the beach & it was everything I had hoped for. The amenities in the condo were wonderful as well & a big plus to making our stay even more perfect. There were multiple coffee makers &pretty much any appliance or spice you might need. Beach towels were bountiful as well as regular towels &the washer/dryer was a blessing. We were all so happy with our stay in this unit, it really made our trip absolutely wonderful!
Susan H.
August 2024

This condo is a great location, with a beautiful view. The beach is nice and sandy and all the accommodations we needed were within walking distance. The only downside to this condo is the fact that it does not have air-conditioning. We stayed at the end of July, and not having air-conditioning, meant it was very warm & sticky every night. I ended up buying 4 box fans, just so we could sleep! Other than that, everything worked out well!
Julie L.
August 2024

This condo exceeded all our expectations. First was the VIEW, which was gorgeous!!! The second were the extremely comfortable beds and bedrooms, large well equipped kitchen and living room. Third was the awesome location which was an easy commute to everywhere we wanted to go. We hated to leave and would love to stay here the next time we're in Maui!!
Bryant J.
August 2024

Location and view was great!
Kevin C.
August 2024

The condo is beautiful, modern, fully stocked with kitchen items and beach gear. The location on the first floor and right on the beach (a walk down stairs and around the side of the bldg) was perfect!! What an awesome lanai, with stunning views and sounds of the ocean. A great place to swim and snorkel. The resort itself is a little dated but we weren’t there for the resort amenities. There were so many experiences we wanted to have on the island. Thank you for making our first trip to Maui very special!!
Gayle R.
August 2024


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