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.
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.
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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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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!
First time to Maui and wish we could stay longer. Beach access was amazing.
First time to Maui and wish we could stay longer. Beach access was amazing.
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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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Condo was everything we needed and was comfortable.
Mana Kai Maui is a beautiful property. Room 805 has a beautiful view, had nice furniture on the lanai, and also had nice furniture on the inside of the unit. The only downside is the unit has 2 mini-split HVAC units in the bedrooms, so the bathrooms stay much warmer than the rest of the condo. I would definitely stay here again.
Mana Kai Maui is a beautiful property. Room 805 has a beautiful view, had nice furniture on the lanai, and also had nice furniture on the inside of the unit. The only downside is the unit has 2 mini-split HVAC units in the bedrooms, so the bathrooms stay much warmer than the rest of the condo. I would definitely stay here again.
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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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Awesome location on the top floor facing the beach. Everything was clean. Local real estate listings suggest this is a $3 million unit. The Andaz hotel and other expensive resorts were nearby. Be sure to keep the screen doors closed even if you don't see bugs. Strange that there was a coffee maker, but no coffee in the unit.
We loved the location and the condo!
We loved the location and the condo!
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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.
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this comfortable, quiet, well-appointed condo in Kihei. It had everything we needed to cook, enjoy the beach & relax. I would definitely go back!
We have stayed at the Mana Kai multiple times in various units. We love the location! The view is amazing. 808 deli is on the main floor, they offer delish salads, paninis, wraps as well as grocery items. This unit was clean and maintained. It had plenty of kitchen supplies. We would stay there again.
We have stayed at the Mana Kai multiple times in various units. We love the location! The view is amazing. 808 deli is on the main floor, they offer delish salads, paninis, wraps as well as grocery items. This unit was clean and maintained. It had plenty of kitchen supplies. We would stay there again.
We have stayed in this unit more than once. It is well-equipped and very comfortable. The management company was excellent at communicating with us, and the views are fantastic!
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The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
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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Nice location.Nice beach and swimming pool. We contacted management about needing 2 extra sets of towels. Only had 6 sets for a 2 week stay for 2 couples. Was told there were 8 sets and to look in draws. We had looked before contacting them. Told them there were only six sets. Never heard back from them and never received additional sets.
We have stayed in this unit more than once. It is well-equipped and very comfortable. The management company was excellent at communicating with us, and the views are fantastic!
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The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
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Beautiful view, location as promised! But then...Arrived to our overly warm unit to discover that the only A/C was a window unit in the back bedroom! Ceiling fans were only effective in moving the warm air around, and since day temps were 86-90, having the patio doors open were only helpful at night. When phoning guest relations, and also revisiting online reviews of this unit, we learned that this was a known issue, but had not noticed that detail prior to reserving. Never has this been an issue in any of the other Mana Kai units we’ve stayed in. The unit was otherwise clean, but the only updates were new bedding, newer sofa, and nice TV’s. The rest of the unit was very tired, deck furniture very old with bird droppings. The $250 cleaning fee was only for cleaning upon our departure of 11 days. Our prior stays at Mana Kai were much better, and we will be back. But we won’t recommend this unit, and will be far more attentive to photos and reviews (which we thought we’d done) when returning.
The property was great and the beach was away from busy touristy hotels. Perfect location and walking from local shops and food. Could use some maintenance on the AC unit as it was not blowing cold air.
The property was great and the beach was away from busy touristy hotels. Perfect location and walking from local shops and food. Could use some maintenance on the AC unit as it was not blowing cold air.
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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.
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The pictures and description are very accurate. The view and location are actually more incredible than the pictures show. You can't do much better on Maui for location.That said, when considering value, Mana Kai is an older property and is undergoing a lot of renovations. It's on its way to returning to its original glory, but guests should keep in mind when figuring value that it's not perfect. There was a lot of construction going on while we visited. The store, restaurant, and fitness gym were all closed, the basement is under renovation (fitness gym and yoga room), many condo units are being renovated and can be loud near them, and the water was shut off for an entire night. The unit itself could also use some updating, but it has everything you need and is very clean. The write-up and pictures are accurate and you'll spend most of your time looking out on that view.The noted inconveniences didn't affect us, so no complaints, but might be considerations for others. The positives of Mana Kai far outweigh any negatives. The on-site staff was friendly and great; the lobby, pool and other facilities are beautiful, excellent options for renting beach toys from the on-site rental company (boards/kayaks/snorkels/etc). Highly recommend and hope to return soon.
