These 3 West Maui communities cover 5 miles of beautiful shoreline that made the post-WWII move from plantation lands to resort communities inevitable.
Condos started being built here in the 1960s, with
Hale Kai being the first in 1966. Today condos make up 85% of the residences and the majority are on oceanfront properties.
Napili, Kahana & Honokowai Condo Communities (39) Oceanfront (34)- Alaeloa - Built 1965. 42 2 - 4BR units in 46 2-story buildings. Leasehold property with duplex & standalone units. Well kept grounds which includes a mango grove. Amenities include heated pool, pavilion, BBQ. Gated community. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Hale Kai - Built in 1966. 40 1 & 2BR units in 2 2-story buildings. This was the 1st condominium built in West Maui. Amenities include oceanfront pool, BBQ. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Hale Mahina - Built in 1981. 52 1 & 2BR units in 2 4-story buildings. This is a Leasehold property. Amenities include pool, hot tub, cabana, BBQ. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Hale Napili - Built 1970. 18 Studio & 1BR units in a 2-story building. Condos have good sized lanais. Amenities include shuffleboard, outdoor shower, BBQ. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Hale Ono Loa - Built in 1969. 67 1 & 2BR units in 4 buildings (2 4-story & 2 single level fronting ocean). Fee Simple property, but some condos are still Leasehold (Fee is available). Amenities include pool, clubhouse, BBQ. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Hololani - Built in 1974. 65 2BR units in 2 8-story buildings. Condos are very close to the shoreline and the ocean. Amenities include pool & BBQ. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Honokeana Cove - Built in 1982. 38 1 - 3BR units in 4 2-story buildings. Lanais look out on the ocean. Amenities include heated pool, outdoor shower, BBQ. Gated community. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Hoyochi Nikko - 18 1 - 2BR units in 1 2-story building. Mini-beach sand area on edge of lawn to enjoy ocean on-property. All residences look out to the ocean. Amenities include pool, BBQ. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Kahana Outrigger - Built in 1981. 16 3BR units in 4 2-story buildings. This is a Leasehold property. Amenities include pool, recreation deck, BBQ.
- Kahana Reef - Built in 1973. 88 1BR units in a 3 4-story buildings. 90% of condos are 1BR floor plans. Amenities include oceanfront pool, recreation area, BBQ. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Kahana Sunset - Built in 1973. 80 1 & 2BR, Single-level & 2-story units in 6 2 & 3-story buildings. 2BR residences have 2 floors. Most homes have ocean views. Amenities include pool, putting green, BBQ.
- Kahana Village - Built in 1978. 42 2 - 3BR units in 7 buildings. 3BR floor plans are all on the ground floor and are single level. The 2BRs are on the 2nd floor and have a loft area. Leasehold property. Amenities include pool, hot tub, garden area, pavilion, BBQ. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Kaleialoha - Built in 1973. 67 Studio & 1BR units. Most lanais look out onto the ocean. Amenities include a heated pool, BBQ. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Kulakane - Built in 1970. 42 1 & 2BR units in 1 3-story buildings. 2BR floor plans have 2-stories. All units have lanais that overlook the ocean. Amenities include pool, BBQs. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Kuleana - Built in 1972. 118 1 & 2BR units in 7 buildings that each have 2 & 3-story sections. Nesting turtles are a common site in the cove in front of the resort. Amenities include pool, tennis court, recreation area, outdoor shower, BBQs. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Mahina Surf - Built in 1969. 56 1 & 2BR units in 3 2-story buildings. Most residences have ocean views. Amenities include pool, recreation deck, BBQs. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Mahinahina Beach - 32 1 & 2BR units in 4 2-story buildings. Just a few blocks from Pohaku Beach Park. Amenities include heated pool, jacuzzi, workout room, BBQ. Gated community.
- Maui Sands – 2 parts to the project:
a) Maui Sands I Built in 1969. 56 1 & 2BR units in 6 2-story buildings. This is a Leasehold property. Amenities include pool, cabana, BBQ. Vacation rentals allowed.
b) Maui Sands II (also called Maui Sands Seaside) – Built in 1969. 20 1BR units in a 2-story building. This is a Leasehold property. Same complex as Maui Sands I, but different land owner. Residents/renters cannot use Sands I’s amenities. Amenities include BBQ. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Napili Bay - Built 1977. 33 Studio units in 2 2-story buildings. Amenities include a recreation area, BBQ. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Napili Kai Beach Resort - 2 projects:
Napili Lani at Napili Kai - Built 1972. 36 Studio - 2BR units in 3 1 & 2-story buildings. Napili Lani is part of the Napili Kai Beach Resort property. Amenities include pool, BBQ, recreation areas. Vacation rentals allowed.
Puna Point at Napili Kai – Built 1974. 40 Studio & 1BR units in 2 2-story buildings. The complex is part of Napili Kai Beach Resort property. Amenities include 2 pools, BBQ, recreation areas. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Napili Point - Built 1977 (Phase I) and 1978 (Phase II). 115 1 & 2BR units in 5 3-story buildings. 2BRs have a loft area that holds one bedroom. Mix of Leasehold & Fee Simple properties. Every condo has an ocean view. Amenities include 2 pools, recreation area, BBQ. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Napili Shores - Built 1973. 76 Studio - 1BR units in 9 2-story buildings. Amenities include 2 pools, hot tub, recreation areas, BBQs. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Napili Sunset - Built in 1974. Studio – 42 Studio - 2BR units in 3 2-story buildings. Frommer’s rated it one of ‘The 10 Best Beachfront Hotels in the World’. Amenities include maid service, pool, recreation area, BBQ. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Napili Surf - Built 1970. 55 Studio & 1BR units in 4 2-story buildings. Amenities include 2 pools, recreation area, BBQ. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Noelani - Built in 1974. 50 Studio - 3BR units in 3 buildings (2 2-story and 1 4-story). Every lanai has direct ocean views. Amenities include 2 pools, jacuzzi, exercise room, cabana, BBQ. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Nohonani - Built in 1974. 28 1 & 2BR units in 2 4-story buildings. All residences look out to the ocean from lanai. Amenities include oceanfront pool, BBQs. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Paki Maui - Built in 1975 (1st two buildings) and 1979 (3rd building). 108 1 & 2BR units in 3 4-story buildings. Buildings are both semi-circles, surrounding a large green area with a koi pond. The front building residents have direct ocean views. Amenities include oceanfront pool, hot tub, BBQs. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Papakea Resort - Built in 1975 (Phase 1) and 1979 (Phase 2). 364 Studio - 2BR units in 11 4-story buildings. Some 2BRs have lofts, making a potential 3rd BR. Property converted to Fee Simple, but some unit owners have not made the conversion. The Fee is available as of this writing. Amenities include front desk services, 2 pools, 2 jacuzzis, cabanas, 3 lighted tennis courts, BBQ's, 2 putting greens. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Pikake - Built 1966. 12 units in a 2-story building. The condo lanais face straight out to the ocean. Amenities include BBQ. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Polynesian Shores - Built in 1972. 52 1 - 2BR units in 3 2-story buildings. All condos look out onto the ocean. Amenities include a pool, hot tub. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Royal Kahana - Built in 1975. 236 Studio - 2BR units in a 12-story building. Ocean views from most residences. Amenities include concierge, pool, fitness center, tennis court, club house, meeting room, BBQ. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Sands of Kahana - Built in 1982, 196 1 - 3BR units in 4 6-story buildings. Restaurant on-site. Amenities include pool, kid’s pool, jacuzzi, fitness center, volleyball court, 3 tennis courts, putting green, BBQs. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Valley Isle Resort - Built in 1975. 121 Studio - 2BR units in 2 12-story buildings. Amenities include pool, fitness center, BBQs. Vacation rentals allowed.
Near the Ocean (5)- Kahana Villa - Built in 1972 (Bldg A) & 1981 (Bldgs E & F). 104 1 & 2BR units in 3 buildings (8, 7 & 3-Story). 2BR floor plans have 2-stories. Location is across the street from Pohaku Beach Park. Amenities include pool, hot tub, tennis court, BBQ. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Napilihau Villages - Built 1997. 76 2BR units in 9 2-story buildings. Covered lanais on all residences. Amenities include BBQ.
- Napili Villas - Built 2001 - 2003. 184 2 & 3BR single-level & two-story units in 26 2-story buildings. Ocean is across the street from the complex. 2 parking spaces reserved for each unit. Amenities include private park.
- The Residences at Napili Bay (formerly Napili Gardens) – Built 1995. 16 3BR townhome units 6 2-story buildings. Each residence has a garage and its own private backyard. Napili Bay is just across the street. Gated community. Vacation rentals allowed.
- Villas at Kahana Ridge - Built in 2005 by Kahana Sun. 117 2 – 3BR units in 8 3-story buildings. Most condos have views of the ocean, which is only a couple of blocks away. Amenities include a recreation area, BBQ.
Life in Napili, Kahana & Honokowai The life of these communities, even more so than most in Maui, is focused on the shoreline. This is due to the fact that only in the main section of Napili are the residences more than 1/3 of a mile from the waves.
Napili Bay draws the crowds for its longer beach stretches and calmer waters, as well as the larger resorts being on or near it. However, you’ll find great spots all the way down the coast for snorkeling, swimming or just taking some time out and relaxing.
If you want to finally learn to surf or paddle board, make
Pohaku Beach (AKA S-Turns) your destination. Its friendlier waves have been teaching how to get up and ride for years.
Stop by the
Napili Farmers Market on Wednesdays for real local herbs, fruits, vegetables & more plus get to know some of your neighbors, too.
You can also feed yourself at many local restaurants, like
China Boat, which some say is the best Chinese food on the Island, or combine a good walk with a good breakfast and stop off at the famous
Gazebo restaurant, right on the
Napili Bay Beach Trail.
You’ll have a lot to do and to try out in these 3 communities. Find out even more options in the Things to Do section of our
Napili & Kahana homes for sale page.
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