Take advantage of golfing on-site, a garden and an arcade/games room at Direct Ocean Front~Kaanapali Beach~West Maui Paradise Welcomes You!. With amenities such as a beachfront location and sunloungers, this condo is the perfect place to soak up the sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to laundry facilities and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Pool
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
NZ$822
The current price is NZ$822
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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About this property
Direct Ocean Front~Kaanapali Beach~West Maui Paradise Welcomes You!
Now is your time to visit Maui!!! No Ka Oi!
*No parking fees, and no resort fees!*
Imagine walking into your accommodations on your dream vacation on Maui and all you see is ocean as you step through the front door. Your jaw hangs open as you drop your bags on the tile/new hardwood floor and you head directly for the private lanai through our brand new silky smooth sliding glass doors ... 'Is this real?' you ask yourself. Oh yes... the pictures on VRBO didn't even do the place justice...it's real. You yell to your significant other, 'honey, grab us some wine!' It sure is a good thing that you stopped at the Times Market across the street on your way in for some groceries. You don't plan on leaving this place for a while. At least not until you've seen the sunset from the new balcony height chairs that you've just settled into. This is what Maui is all about. You have officially found paradise. This is why we take one last longing look back when we walk out the door as we leave each and every time. Our guests tell us the same thing. You will get a kick out of watching the sunset cruises sail directly by the front of the condo and stop to watch the perfect sunsets each evening. You get that at no extra cost :-). You'll find yourselves timing your days so you can get back to home base by sunset - trust me. There's no better place to watch it or to watch whales. Listen for the sounds of blowing conch shells when the sun disappears beneath the horizon. Give your conch trumpeting skills a try yourself! How magical can it get?
Hey, you haven't even noticed all the upgrades we did on the place, but you'll see them in a bit. You just fell in love with our place for the same reasons why we did. If it's whale season, grab the binoculars on your way out to the lanai while you get comfortable to get an extra close look. You are in for a show!
Another reason why you'll never want to leave? The constant sounds of the waves rolling in and crashing. You may wonder if you want a one bedroom or a studio unit for your trip. Trust me, you want a studio (one bedrooms have the bedroom near the entrance of the unit, the furthest point from the ocean). A studio unit is the only way to hear the waves crashing from your bed to lull you to sleep. Ahh... Heaven. I simply can't describe it in words. Maui Kai is the closest building to the water on all of Maui. You'll seriously think you are on a cruise ship. I've heard this comment made dozens of times. Simply unbelievable. We're on the 6th floor and the lanai is 100% private and secure. Lower floors aren't very private (people walk by and can see in your unit). The higher floors have the best views by far. People couldn't see into the unit or lanai if they tried, and nobody can possibly get inside. You're able to keep the sliding doors open all evening long and hear the waves crashing. You can hear the ocean even when you close the doors (you will need to do this to hear the TV- the waves are that close!) and you have the air conditioning on (central air on Maui? YES and very rare!). Do you need air conditioning on Maui... that's up to you, but it's there if you need it. We use it every single time we stay at the condo. It can get warm on Maui. We've stayed in condos with window AC units in the living rooms and fans in the bedrooms...we were miserable. We just couldn't buy one of those condos knowing that we couldn't sleep at night while sweating (do consider it when finding a place to stay). Maui Kai is also quiet. The sound of the ocean helps with this quite a bit, but we also aren't near any roads and the parking lot is away from the building. We've stayed at several condos in the Ka'anapali area and were kept up all night long. Read reviews for any place that you are considering...see if people complain about barking dogs, roosters (yes!), slamming car doors, etc. If you don't have air conditioning, you have to keep windows open. With time changes coming in from wherever you are traveling from, and others coming in at all hours of the night, you need to be able to sleep at some point :-). Being on the 6th floor isolates you from the noise of passersby on the beach and since our building is concrete you won't hear people walking above you. That surprised me since we are from the mainland and are used to wooden buildings.
We purchased our piece of paradise in February 2014 and have been completely remodeling, renovating and redecorating it since in very high end decor and materials. We kept with a beachy/Hawaiian (yet modern) theme in blue, white and silver. Updated with hardwood floors and our extremely comfortable pillow top king sized bed to rest your heads!. You will stay in your very own junior suite with an updated full kitchen (everything is full size - many condos, even in our building aren't this way) with quartz countertops and glass backsplash, and you will have a full bathroom. The condo comfortably sleeps two (or you may add a child by renting our comfy twin size air mattress for $15/night).
Maui Kai #603 is located north of downtown Lahaina, directly on the ocean on the West side of the island. The views are unbelievable, the beaches to die for and the snorkeling is out of this world. Our favorite snorkel areas are super close: just out front of the condo, Honolua Bay, Black Rock, and Napili Bay to name a few.
The drive down to Kihei and the southern beaches is also short and it's worth visiting those areas, but you'll want to return back to Ka'anapali and the cooler weather with the lush green, tropical feel at the end of your day.
There are so many things to do close by! Beaches...so many beaches! Each one is unique and more beautiful than the last. Activities such as surfing, snorkeling, diving, parasailing, boat trips, ziplining and horseback riding abound!
Food truck row is a short walk right around the corner to satisfy your local food cravings! You can also walk to the grocery store, shave ice, coffee shop, fish tacos, water sports rental, and the best farmer's market. You don't need a car, but we'd recommend one if you want to get out and really see Maui (Haleakala, road to Hana). I have a great guest book of recommendations in the condo for you and I also send all renters a list of suggested activities. It has received rave reviews!
The best place for whale watching on the island? Our condo! We provide top of the line binoculars (not needed to see the whales, but these get you in for a closer look), a completely private covered lanai, and nature provides amazing whale watching! You will see dozens if you visit in whale season. No matter what time of year you visit, you'll see our resident sea turtles, fish and rays on the reef directly below the lanai. Nothing beats relaxing after a day of adventure and watching the surfers end their day along with the sunset. Guaranteed perfection. Every. Single. Time. Much Aloha!
Amenities include: - direct oceanfront - direct beachfront - west facing for incredible sunsets - central air conditioning - FREE parking - FREE high-speed Internet - FREE local phone calls - Coffee maker - private open lanai (covered) with spectacular sunset views of Lanai and Molokai - high end binoculars for whale-watching from lanai (whale season: November – late April) - indoor dining area for four - lanai dining area for four - living room/reading area with a chair - beach towels, cooler - fully equipped gourmet kitchen (stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher) - Everything is provided that you could need: all kitchen supplies, cookware, dish soap, shampoos, dish sponges, hairdryer, etc. (if you aren't sure just ask me!) - large grocery store within walking distance - 50’ flat-screen smart TV with cable - a large closet - coin operated laundry facilities on our floor - incredibly helpful staff at your service - swimming pool and hot tub that is never crowded - gas barbecues and picnic tables in pool area - FREE computer access with high-speed Internet and printer in pool-side cabana - rec room with large flat screen TV, ping-pong table, full kitchen, and lending library in pool-side cabana (games and books) - gorgeous swimming and snorkeling at Ka'anapali Beach! -enjoy the boardwalk heading south past all the resorts. Amazing for evening strolls while listening to live music along the way. -short drive to town of Lahaina for shopping, marina, restaurants, etc.
Contact me directly to ask any questions. We do book up quickly. Please note that although you are in paradise - weather, tides and beach will obviously vary. Cleaning fees of $177 are included in free quotes at time of booking.
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Located in Kaanapali, this condo is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Whalers Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Kaanapali Beach and Black Rock. Travelling with kids? Consider Lahaina Civic Center, or check out an event or a game at Lahaina Civic Center Tennis. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and cycling. Visit our Kaanapali travel guide
Does Direct Ocean Front~Kaanapali Beach~West Maui Paradise Welcomes You! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Direct Ocean Front~Kaanapali Beach~West Maui Paradise Welcomes You!?
As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Direct Ocean Front~Kaanapali Beach~West Maui Paradise Welcomes You! on 5 Nov 2026 start from NZ$822, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Direct Ocean Front~Kaanapali Beach~West Maui Paradise Welcomes You! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Direct Ocean Front~Kaanapali Beach~West Maui Paradise Welcomes You!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Direct Ocean Front~Kaanapali Beach~West Maui Paradise Welcomes You!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Direct Ocean Front~Kaanapali Beach~West Maui Paradise Welcomes You!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Direct Ocean Front~Kaanapali Beach~West Maui Paradise Welcomes You! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Kaanapali condo building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Keka'a Beach, Kaanapali Beach and Whalers Village. Honokowai Beach Park and Kahana Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Direct Ocean Front~Kaanapali Beach~West Maui Paradise Welcomes You! Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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This was a great condo. Perfect size for a couple. Location was wonderful. Great walking access to nearby businesses and resorts. We really enjoyed the amazing view and watching the whales from the lanai every morning.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Ocean views are spectacular and we saw whales and turtles daily as well as dolphins occasionally. The bed was quite comfortable and being within walking distance of stores, restaurants and a food truck court was an added bonus. We look forward to booking this condo again for our next stay!
Nice location with the water right outside. Great view of the sunset and sea life . We were able to snorkel in front of the property and had turtles visiting every day. We enjoyed our stay!
I wanted a quick getaway and I got it! This place was perfect. While I intended to work more (technically on a “working vacation”), it was impossible to focus with whales playing all over and turtles swimming by. Perfect stretch of beach just steps from the entrance. This will be on my list of places to return to.
This was the perfect place to stay. Great views from the 6th floor, so much whale watching and turtle watching from the balcony. Beautiful starry skies at night and sunset views were breathtaking. So close to great food options and this building felt much less touristy and busy than others nearby. A great relaxing place with wonderfully thought out tools and accessories in the room! Highly recommend.
We had a wonderful time at this condo. The location is perfect at the north end of the Kaanapali area and easy to walk to restaurants, the boardwalk and many other activities. Unit is right on the beach and conveniently on the 4th floor with great views out to Lanai , Molokai and the beach for great sunsets.. Unit is spacious, clean, well cared for with many amenities. Great location. Highly recommend.
Love the place … accessible to pretty much what we needed like restaurants, beaches, grocery store etc. Enjoyed the daily morning walks. The location was perfect … love being in the lanai, saw turtles and dolphins. Mesmerized by the sunset view as well. Overall, it was a 10/10. Will for sure come back to this property !!!
It was my wife and 3 yr old son and myself and studio was perfect size. Everything went easy the entire week and we had no issues. Location is perfect as you're centrally located and amazing ocean view. The GM and his wife were very friendly and always made sure we were good when they seen us out. We would recommend to all.
Perfect! This studio is on the ocean, the sounds of waves crashing is amazing. The unit is clean! Close to food trucks, boardwalk and Whalers Village. We loved our studio unit.
We arrived at night and the check-in process was smooth. When we woke up in the morning we thought we were dreaming, stepping out onto the balcony, we were able to experience whales, sea turtles, sea birds and butterflies...in addition to the spectacular view of the crystal blue water. The accommodation had everything we needed, including beach chairs and snorkel gear. The building is outdated but the hosts have updated the majority of the unit and it has a wonderful feel and vibe to it. The location is perfect, close to the beach, local shops and restaurants.
The property is a smallish, 500 roughly square feet. But everything I needed was there. The views from the lanai are absolutely amazing. Super clean place, very close proximity to the beach boardwalk. I had a period of about three hours where somebody upstairs was Doing some minor construction, but that passed and it was peaceful again. I will definitely want to come back to this place.
As described the unit was oceanfront. A highlight of our trip was being able to watch the beautiful sunset over the ocean each night. The unit had a comfortable bed and a full kitchen. It was a five minute walk to a wonderful beach. It is within walking distance to a grocery store, restaurants and food trucks. It was less than two miles to Whalers Village where we had dinner on multiple occasions as well as being able to catch a sunset cruise. The hosts were always responsive to questions in under an hour. Truly a five star stay!!!
We found this unit to be exactly as advertised. It is clean and includes the necessities, as well as some nice extras like snorkel masks. Only cooking ingredients are salt/pepper, but there are plenty of restaurants and food trucks nearby. There’s a great beach within easy walking distance along the water. If you’re dead-set on having only the highest end finishes, you’ll need to spend a lot more, but unit 603 had all that we needed and a great view for a very fair price. Office staff were all very kind and helpful.
My husband & I stayed at the Maui Kei for 3 weeks. We enjoyed sitting on the lanai eating breakfast & dinner and watching the sunset. The views are amazing!! You are so close to the ocean, you almost feel like you’re in it!! We saw lots of turtle’s & whales. Definitely take the ride to Hāna. If you get carsick take something beforehand. Also go to the Haleakalā summit. We saw the blow holes, which are only about 10 miles away. We met a lot of really nice people that have been staying at the Maui Kei for 20 plus years. We had a BBQ by the pool 2 nights with about 10 people . We were in Maui during the 50 year flood so the only thing we weren’t able to do is go to the IOA needle and zip lining. There are a lot of good restaurants nearby Merrimons, Dukes, Sea House & Mamas Fish House. John is a WONDERFUL host!! Every time I reached out to him (I reached out to him a lot) he responded very quickly. When we arrived the lid to the coffee pot was missing, and you can’t use the coffee pot without the lid. I contacted John and he overnighted the lid to me. The condo is very clean. At night you can hear the sounds of the ocean. We never heard any cars doors banging, people talking or any other noise. I would definitely recommend this condo to anyone. The views are spectacular, very clean & John is a fantastic host!!!If we return, I would definitely stay here again. Thank you very much John & Christina!!John & Mary
Condo had a great view of turtles playing in the water right off the beach. Snorkeling in front of the condo was pretty good but better just north of the property.
This property exceeded our expectations in every way. The view alone is worth booking for—watching the sunset every single night while listening to the sound of waves crashing on the shore was everything we were hoping for and more. On top of that, the atmosphere was wonderfully peaceful; having very few kids on-site was a really nice touch that made the whole experience feel like a true, relaxing getaway.We would come back in a heartbeat!
We truly enjoyed our stay in Maui. The room was perfect, and just as advertised. Seeing the sea turtles from the balcony and the amazing sunsets were some of our favorite parts of the trip. You literally cannot get any closer to the water, which was great at night, listening to the waves crash. Looking forward to our next trip!