Wailana Kai, Maui

Wailana Kai is a small, intimate condo resort located in North Kihei, just steps away from Maui's world-famous white sand Sugar Beach. With only ten units, the complex offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, away from the street noise of South Kihei Road. Guests can enjoy a private swimming pool, BBQ grills, and a picnic table on-site, with no crowds or lines. The resort is conveniently situated near Kihei town center, which features shops, gift boutiques, clothing, and grocery stores, and is a short drive from Ma'alea Harbor.

The 5-mile long Sugar Beach is ideal for various activities such as long walks, sunning, swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing, and canoeing. From December to May, the bay hosts humpback whales that come in to calve. Wailana Kai offers ocean view vacation homes directly across the street from Sugar Beach, providing easy access to the beach and the sound of ocean waves at night. A community laundry center is also available on-site for guests' convenience.

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 88 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 Wailana Kai condo resort on Maui receives generally positive reviews from guests, highlighting its clean properties, easy access to beaches, shopping, and sightseeing, and a range of amenities that cater to a comfortable stay. Many reviewers appreciate the inclusion of beach gear, well-equipped kitchens, and the convenience of location as a starting point to explore the island. The resort seems to offer a mix of recently renovated units alongside those that guests feel could benefit from updates or more thorough cleaning. Some guests mention issues such as maintenance needs, cleanliness in specific units, and the quality of furniture, but these appear less frequently compared to positive comments. The responsiveness of hosts and property managers is often praised, contributing to a satisfactory guest experience. Despite a few criticisms regarding specific units or amenities, the overall sentiment suggests that Wailana Kai is a recommended choice for travelers seeking a comfortable and convenient stay in Maui, with many expressing a desire to return. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 88 guest reviews.

Recent Wailana Kai Reviews


It was awesome to he close to the beach. Thae host was very hospitable and the condo was nice and clean. Thank yoi so much.
D.J. P.
July 2024

This property was well-priced given its ideal location, size, and cleanliness.
Gavin C.
July 2024

We are 4 and really enjoy this condo. All equipments are good and the swimming also nice.
Severine A.
July 2024

Everything was excellent just parking spot was tight
Jim Y.
July 2024

A little dated but clean and well maintained.
Richard O.
June 2024

Really enjoyed our stay, it was very comfortable, clean and spacious. Would recommend and stay again, thank you :)
Cerys M.
May 2024

We just loved this home! Worked great for our family
Mark M.
May 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Kihei! Fara was a wonderful host and great with communication and helpfulness. The place was exactly as described, and very comfortable and clean. We found it to be very easy access to all that we were there to do, and was great to have a beach right across the street. Thank you again Fara!
Elaine C.
April 2024

Great location, close walk to the beach, The owner Fara is wonderful to work with.
Jim and Mary Jo D.
April 2024

The property was as advertised, clean and comfy. Neighbors can be heard quite easily but this can be said from most older buildings. Pool was nice to swim and relax in, perfect temp. Kitchen is well stocked with plates, cutlery, pots and pans, etc. Used the BBQ almost every night, never had an issue. Traveling around from the unit was wonderful, it is central to everything.
Cathy V.
March 2024

Lovely to be steps away from the beach! We enjoyed our stay in Maui although truthfully did not spend much time at the rental - we were out about from early in the morning until after dark. Very nice to have beach chairs, an umbrella, lots of towels, etc. - makes going to the beach very easy. Bed is very comfortable, shower was nice and well stocked. We didn't use the shared laundry facilities but they are nearby (outside). Outdoor furniture needed a thorough wipe down before we could use it, otherwise place was clean and comfortable. One note - the windows in the bedroom face the walkway where the front doors for all the units are, so you will likely want to keep those blinds shut at all times, which can make it a bit dark.
Ellen N.
March 2024

My advice to owners of unit is to remove clutter, the candles and decore that is not able to be cleaned properly because it is collecting dust. Please install blackout curtains in the bedrooms. Needs to cleaned better.
Katrina O.
February 2024

Loved our stay in Kihei! Condo was a great place to call home for a week! Great communication with owner. Thank You!
Tim W.
February 2024

Fara was very communicative throughout our stay. The property was well furnished and had a lot of great beach equipment. Area was very quiet and relaxing.
Andrew T.
February 2024

Small but nice place close to the beach and the town
Richard T.
January 2024

As pictured. Parking is tight. Good maneuverability is a must. Price was a little high for what you get.
Lisa P.
January 2024

Wonderful location just across from the beach. Very spacious and well stocked. Welcoming and felt like home. Beautiful outside area and right next to the pool was an added bonus!!
Susan S.
January 2024

Great property, great location, right across from the beach
Rick C.
January 2024

Beds were comfortable. Lots of towels. Kitchen is small but versatile. Patio was nice. We didn’t use the tv because Hawaii. Internet was slow (DSL) but it worked. Again, didn’t really use it. Beach across the street is nice during sunset. Plenty of beach supplies.
Erin C.
January 2024

I would recommend this property to anyone. It was convenient to beach. Enough room for my family of 5.
Jenn H.
December 2023

Everything about this condo was amazing. Centrally located, clean and Fara was very attentive and helpful with questions.
janet S.
December 2023

Easy to find location. Great directions given by property management. Parking area is somewhat tight but do able. Small outdoor pool was enjoyed by the kids. Appreciated having some old lawn chairs to use. Kids enjoyed the boogie board that was there to use. All kitchen appliances and utensils that were needed were available. Appreciated the few steps away from the beach on days we didn’t want to drive anywheres. Quiet condo complex. A/c units good. Seafood restaurant next door - Isana. Overall great location for travellers on a budget that don’t need all the fancy stuff.
Louis B.
November 2023

We enjoyed our stay! Property was clean, easy access to everything, beach, shopping, site seeing! Definitely reccomend and will come back again!!
Debbie S.
October 2023

Like many other renters we were very happy with Kathy's place. Had everything that we needed for cooking and other amenities. The back area was great for sitting out and enjoying the weather. The beach was just a couple minute walk. Will book again if going back to Maui. Perfect starting point for the whole island. If you are still pondering on not going to Maui because if Lahaina, Do go, they are very welcoming and kept telling us they are glad that we didn't cancel our trip. Just be respectful of Lahaina. We did not travel the road that direction out of respect to the people but you can take the bypass road.
linda h.
September 2023

This is the best VRBO we’ve ever stayed in. The location was great for beaches and seeing the island. The condo was quiet and spacious. We loved that the host had snorkeling gear, a cooler, and beach towels (and an umbrella) to use while there. It didn’t have air conditioning, but the condo got a great breeze with the windows open, and we didn’t need AC. Although the pool is not heated, it was also warm and nice. Our kids spent at least an hour swim every day. The condo also had walking access to the beach. The sunsets were amazing. The kitchen was stocked with many appliances and spices, which made it easy to cook some meals at home. The beds were comfortable. I really only have positive things to say about this place! The hosts put a lot of thought into making sure it was stocked with everything you could need, and we really felt like we were at home there. It looks like it’s been recently renovated with nice flooring and updated countertops in the kitchen. It was helpful to have drying racks and a washer/ dryer there. I highly recommend this condo. If we take another trip to The Big Island, I would absolutely want to stay here again!!
Briody
August 2023

Exactly as described! There were also several beach items were able to use including sand toys, beach chairs, and snorkel equipment. Would recommend this to everyone coming to visit Kihei!
Chad L.
August 2023

The condo is great! Perfect location. Kitchen had everything that we needed, beds were comfortable, and the beach supplies were an added bonus! Kathy was very responsive and professional. Would absolutely stay here again!
Elizabeth S.
August 2023

Small pool and didnt have pool key until 2nd day, but unit was as advertised. Oven definitely was not cleaned upon check in.
Kimberly W.
August 2023

The place is at the great central location of the island. We were able to do daily trips all over Maui and it would take us no time at all to get to all locations. The apartment is spacious, clean, and it has everything you might need. It's on the ground floor so easy for suitcases. The kitchen is well equipped, they have beach chairs, games, books... Beds are comfortable. Check in and out was extremely easy. We had a great experience.
Dana U.
July 2023

My husband ,Mother in law 2kids (15&8) and myself stayed in this cute condo it was perfect to watch the sun set and rise! The condo was clean and has pots pans dishes so we made dinners at the condo.The beach is across the street so we walked over every evening.I totally will tell friends and family about the condo and recommend it the couch is comfy( it is a little out dated as people put in the reviews) but it isnt ripped or dirty and the sleeper sofa was comfy!
Walter M.
July 2023

Great stay.
Jeremy R.
July 2023

Perfectly located on the island, near nice restaurants and beaches. Easy acces from the airport. Beach gear very practical! Everything you need is there. Looks better in real than on the picture! Mahalo!
Lisanne B.
July 2023

Condo was nice and clean. Very comfortable king size bed. Just a mile or so to Kihei town and good beaches.
Andrea H.
June 2023

It’s literally across the street from the beach! The patio gate goes right out to the pool so it feels like it’s you’re own pool. They need to update the pool furniture, replace the countertop in the kitchen as it has a little crater in the middle of it, and they need to fix the flooring near the hallway. My husband got a splinter in his foot. We enjoyed the patio and barbecue in the backyard.
Regina
June 2023

Honestly such a pretty place right across from the beach. I love it it was very clean and easy to access in a quiet place and the outdoor balcony area was my favorite
Alexis S.
May 2023

The door was very hard to unlock . the dishwasher didn't work. The toilet overflowed. not your best accomadations
Rick W.
May 2023

Nice condo centrally located in central Maui which served as a great temporary home for our vacation. I really couldn’t ask for anymore, and Fara was great to work with! The other residents are super nice and the area around the condo is quiet at nighttime.
Eric T.
May 2023

We had a great stay! Great location. Quiet area. We recommend updating the property pictures though. The pictures online make it look like a cute little grandma cottage (which there is nothing wrong with that we just thought it looked nicer in person) but it was pretty modern with cute ocean themed decor! Would totally stay there again.
Sydney H.
May 2023

We really enjoyed our stay. The king bed was very comfortable. Everything was clean and in good working order. The lanai was great and used daily for breakfast and/or cocktail hour. There is a larger outdoor dining table in the shared space which looked nice but we did not need to use. The beach is 1 block away, especially nice for watching sunsets - not the best for swimming. Beach chairs/umbrella/cooler provided. We kept them in car for impromptu outings. Great restaurant Isana Sushi which serves til 10 pm also within 1 block. Host was responsive when we alerted her that the grills' proprane tanks depleted, Replaced the next day. Had basic condiments in fridge. Very basic pots/pans. My only suggestion would be to add a few more items to kitchen like a pitcher for making ice tea and at least 1 pyrex baking dish.
Margaret B.
May 2023

We had a nice stay. Pool and property were kept nice. Clean, just some hand and foot marks on walls of bedroom that were missed. The jet tub could use some scrubbing. Would not reccomend using as a bath tub, only shower. Useful items were available to us, pool toys, etc. The one bedroom has only a fan. I feel it would be beneficail to have a portable A/C if possible. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Candace N.
April 2023

Conveniently located in a nice quiet spot of Kihei away from the more busier areas.The kitchen had everything we need for us to make breakfast before heading out for the day and dinner at night. Having 2 bathrooms was great. The neighbors were all respectful of each of each other. Check in process was a breeze. Internet speed was ok for regular surfing. Only 1 bedroom has an air conditioner but it wasnt working properly when we got there. Apparently the caretaker was already notified by the previous guest and they wanted to send someone to fix it however we were out on that day and didnt want to come back just to leave the keys for the repair man to get in. The next day or so i left the keys in the lockbox but no one came until the 3rd day when they told me that a repairman came but couldnt get in because i left the wrong key in the lockbox. Turns out i left the pool key which no one told me that there is a pool key or a sperate pool key. My bad i guess but after that i still kept the door keys in the lockbox everytime and never was the repair man came until we checked out so i dont know if that air conditioner has been fixed? The other thing I wish could have been done by the owner is to upgrade the TVs to a smart TV because the tvs were outdated and you van barely watch anything on the cable channels. It is a cheap ugrade that makes a lot of difference to the your guests experience. Other than that i think we enjoyed our stay overall and would probably consider going back
Sam F.
April 2023

FARA was AWESOME!! This verbo truly felt like home away from home right across the street from the ocean right in the middle of everything it was awesome there's an awesome book if you ever do stay make sure you along with the rest of us do your Journal writing to guide the next group of people on where to eat where to be and how to get there it truly is amazing I definitely plan on coming back and when we do I am definitely hoping this verbo will be open definitely a five-star event!!
Joshua G.
April 2023

Enjoyed our stay, Fara is so nice and accommodating.
Jim and Mary Jo D.
April 2023

Great deal and comfortable accommodations made for a great trip.
Jill W.
April 2023

The condo came with all amenities as expected. The manager was responsive for a maintenance request. We had plenty of space for our group of 3 people. There are pleasant views from the patio of surrounding condos, pools, and a small view of the ocean.
Nicholas R.
April 2023

We enjoyed our stay at the condo. The two most important things I look for are cleanliness and comfortable beds. This place had both. It isn’t anything fancy, maybe a touch outdated, but if you don’t mind that, you should be happy. The kitchen has pretty much all you need. The location is decent, right by the ocean and in a quiet part of Kihei, but for swimming and playing there are much better beaches elsewhere. Big beach was one of our favorites and just 10 min south. The property management was very responsive. Fridge and freezer weren’t cooling sufficiently when we first got here, but I called and they were promptly over and fixed it while we were out on an excursion. Thanks for letting us stay!
Jacob P.
March 2023

Hadn’t been to Kihei. Perfect spot for a relaxing, homey, beach vacation, steps from the beach and there is a pool as well. Walking distance (or short drive) to the best farmers market (you need to meet Wayne) Sugar Beach Bakery, and so much more. Well appointed kitchen if you like to eat in some. Super comfy if that’s your style. We would go back.
Kimberly C.
March 2023

Happy , this was our third trip to Maui. It was a great area to stay.
Greg H.
March 2023

We were on a 4 day whirlwind trip to Maui. It was rainy Day 1. We arrived and drove up to Lahaina prior to our whale watch tour. dinner at Maui Brewery. Day 2 Road to Hana. Day 3 sunrise at Haleakala and then up to West side. Day 4 Snorkeling tour then down to south to La Perouse Bay. Bed was comfortable. We didn’t cook anything but kitchen had everything needed for a quick meal. Great sunset on day 3- actually “ home” for it- lol.
Anne L.
February 2023

Fara's place was just as described. She was prompt in replying to any questions. She had everything there we needed, including a few things in the kitchen like cooking oil, vinegar, salt and pepper, sugar and coffee and other condiments in the fridge. The bed was very comfortable. And the decor was so really nice. I hope we can stay again!
Cindy A.
February 2023


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