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Maui Kai

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106 Kaanapali Shores Place, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
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Maui Kai
4.5 of 5 stars 518 Reviews
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What travelers say about this specialty lodging
  • Grocery store(35)
  • Very clean(18)
  • Hot tub(17)
  • Kaanapali beach(15)
  • Ocean front(15)
  • Great location(14)
  • Full kitchen(13)
  • Very nice(11)
  • Farmer market(10)
  • Black rock(10)
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Seattle, Washington
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

With the view you get here, it is such a value. We just stayed for 3 nights here at Maui Kai before heading off to Kauai, and this is the place where we stay when we come to Maui. If you are looking for an incredible oceanfront view for a quarter of the price, then this is the place for... More

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San Francisco, California
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Thanks to Maui Kai 807 owner Donna Bender, my fiance and I were able to stay at this wonderful condo located directly on the Kaanapali Beach in Maui. We absolutely LOVED the location. One step outside of the property doors and you are on the golden sands of the beach - perfect place for jogging, strolling, and lounging. Every condo... More

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Pinole, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

This was one of the best places we've stayed at. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The view was amazing. Everything in the room was comfortable and homey. The whales put on a show daily. We enjoyed hanging out in the room since we had such an awesome view of the ocean and whales. It was nice to... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Upon arrival, I was disappointed for not getting my 60th birthday request of the 8th floor unit. I booked the unit through Donna Bender 5 months in advance hoping to find a comparable unit on the 8th floor since her unit was not available. I was given hope that it may even be on the 9th floor. I practically begged... More

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Omaha, NE
Contributor
17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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We stayed at this condo due to the amazing reviews on Tripadvisor. Overall, my wife and I had a great time in Maui and at the Maui Kai. We stayed in a studio suite, which had a full updated kitchen and nice bathroom. We booked through Donna Bender. Her unit was unavailable so Maui Kai 807 owner Donna Bender helped... More

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San Clemente, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

This stay was even better than the first time I stayed at the Maui Kai twenty years earlier. We booked a studio unit this time and I perferred it to the one bedroom unit because the bed was near the balcony and the views and ocean breeze were amazing. On the 6th floor we had complete privacy, and we never... More

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Seattle, Washington
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

We spent just four days here, but it is great. Right on the beach, near to shopping and Lahaina. Some loud music from resort next door, but not bad. Small pool but never crowded while we were there. Very nice staff. Not the Ritz, but really great for the price. Will definitely stay here next visit.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

We booked a Maui Kai junior suite through owner Donna Bender. We had a wonderful stay! The suite was just what we were looking for - right over the beach and looking out at the gorgeous sunset every night. We loved the private Lanai, and the whale watching from there was spectacular the location was very good, with easy access... More

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Esfahan, Iran
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

We stayed in unit 105 a few weeks ago. We checked in around midnight and was initially disappointed with getting a 1st floor unit, however our disappointment disappeared as soon as we stepped into the unit and I realized how close we were to the ocean. I slept in the Lanai the 1st night and still have the ocean sound... More

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Toronto, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

We stayed at Maui Kai studio condo for 4 days. Incredible location, close to everything you want such as groceries, places to eat. Very close to great snorkeling!!!! Beach out front had strong waves and you could hear it while you were sleeping (incredibly soothing). Very close to many of the best beaches in Maui if you want to explore,... More

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Donna Bender, Owner at Maui Kai, responded to this review
May 7, 2012

It was my pleasure helping you book your stay at Maui Kai! You can't beat the oceanfront lanai for its privacy and incredible view of the two islands of Lanai and Molokai and gorgeous sunsets every night. I'm glad you were able to make good use of my guide to my favorite mom-and-pop restaurants, snorkel spots and shopping. Maui Kai... More

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106 Kaanapali Shores Place, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
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