Nothing compares to this view for the money! We've been vacating at the Mana Kai for about 40 years. It's magical..Had a problem getting the A/C to go on..at times it worked intermittently.. the sensor didn't trigger when the sliding glass doors were closed.. Called the property manager and offices were closed. They sent a text the next day saying I needed to close sliders.. Hopefully someone adjusted the sensors. Also, we've been waiting for 4 years for the new restaurant and bar to open.. no work was done while we were there in Oct..Monkeypod said the "Ocean House" will open in February.. fingers crossed.. The 808 General Store is great for salads and daily food specials.. Also, Tracy at the activity booth knows her stuff and has many connections.. She directed us to the Kihei Luau, sunset catamaran cruise and Maui Ocean Center aquarium at Maalaea Harbor.. Which was so cool.. even for adults.
Excellent place to stay for a great view.
we loved our stay! super cool vibes at the mana kai. kid friendly. the apartment was clean and tidy. would stay again!
Room 805 had everything we needed for a great time on Maui. The view is spectacular, the beach is fantastic and the condo works great for a family of four.
We have stayed at the Mana Kai for 40+ years making many happy 4-generation memories. The 8th floor units, above the coconut trees, allow for the best views looking down the shoreline towards Wailea, up country/Haleakala, and Molokini. The building is beachfront, so hearing the surf reminds you where you are, and the coral reef there is great for snorkeling and exploring tide pools. We were happy to see turtles have made their way to this area, so no pricey boat ride is needed for good snorkeling and sea turtle sightings. The restaurant remains closed, which was a disappointment, but we were told permits have been granted so construction can begin. The Merriman's group is coming in, which will be a real treat. The 805 unit was casual and comfortable for our group. It is not fancy, more beach-house style, but the magnificent view is the jewel of the unit. Supplies were sparing, but adequate for a basic 6-7 day stay, and it would have been nice to have some storage containers, plastic bags/wrap and foil in addition to the supplied paper towels, Kleenex and TP. The bathtub in the 2nd bathroom needs some attention freshening up the caulking and chips in the white porcelain exposing the black metal tub. It didn't appear "re-modeled" as recently as stated. CB Island Vacations was responsive and pleasant to deal with, and adding the extra half day extension to our check out to enjoy another day in the unit and be freshened up before our red-eye flight home was so worth it. Nice!
Perfect location for winter whale watching from the lanai. We had binoculars for an even better view, but you could easily see the whale spouts and tail slaps without any enhancement.
Building is right on the ocean, close enough that you can hear the waves crashing from inside the condo which drowns out most other peripheral noises. Unit shows slight signs of wear, but was clean and is well-stocked with dishes, utensils, etc.
We had a slight problem upon arrival with the door code, but the owner responded to text in under 5 min and helped us resolve quickly.
This place is on the far south end of Kihei. You would need to plan for a good hike if you want to walk to restaurants and shops. But it's only a quick drive to get to those. For us, we liked being a bit distanced from the hustle and bustle.
Overall, a nice place, we would readily stay here again.
This property was clean, modern kitchecn appliances, all working equipment including AC in both rooms, TV,free wifi.
I felt property is slighlty smaller than it appear in photos (but i guess its expected). Very nice view of ocean, sunrise and sunset.
We have stayed at the Mauna Kai numerous times and this was a 1st for this unit. Location is great!! Comfortably furnished and a very comfy bed. One thing the kitchen could use is a Brita water filter. The tap water has a slight off taste to it and a filter would have made it pleasant. Our grandchildren and family were in another unit and they had a brita filter and said their drinking water was good!
Overall it was a lovely stay and the sunsets and beaches are a A+! Looking forward to out next stay.
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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.
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Beautiful property, everything was great.
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.
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We visited a few properties for their restaraunts and none came close to the constant and amazing views of this property. Clean and private, this room was perfect for 4 people. VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS!
