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"Hale Kai or Hale ByeBye?
While the location of Halr Kai is nearly perfect for us, the condo we rented has seen its glory fade to a shabby version of its former self. We arrived to a rather dark, dingy apartment with nine burned out lightbulbs, numerous unworking power plugs, rotted window frames, filthy furniture, and a next door neighbor (full time tenant wovrks for the complex) with a barking dog. I’ve stayed at Hale Kai three or four times previously — the first time in 1985, and each of the units have been very pleasant. Unit 112, not so much.
The crew at Hale Kai were great! They were all smiles and helpfulness. As I said, the location is fantastic, with a community park next door and a pool overlooking the ocean. The grounds and exterior are meticulously groomed.
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May 23, 2024 - , Hyattsville, Maryland
"We love Hale Kai!
We love Hale Kai and have been brining our growing family for close to a decade. #211 was nice and spacious and was wonderful to have the upstairs loft and bathroom for our kids. The unit is a little dark (which helped everyone sleep), and not as ocean front as we are used to, but it was clean and well maintained. Could use some upgrades, but you can't beat the location of Hale Kai. "
Apr 19, 2024 - Brian J., Mammoth lakes, California
"Review of hale Kai stay
We all felt that the unit was not cleaned well before we checked in esp the floors. upstairs bath needs some work. The kitchen needs a larger bread board as well as some plastic wrap/foil and a couple covered Tupperware type bowls (there were no bowls with lids ) No extra sheets upstairs and I suggest one more roll of tp per bathroom as rolls were super small and very thin paper (we stayed 11 nights). Both bathrooms were completely out "
Feb 06, 2023 - , Helena, MT
"Visiting Paradise
Our vacation condo was wonderful. Location was fantastic. We enjoyed watching the whales and sea turtles from our condo baloney. The condo was roomy, well-maintained, and clean. The resort manager was extremely helpful. We would highly recommend the property to family and friends. We are looking forward to our next trip back to the Hale Kai!!!"
Jan 25, 2023 - Rick A., Tallahassee, Florida
"Highly Recommend
Great location and lodging for a family trip with two small children. They absolutely loved the park next door and we loved all the amenities in walking distance. The condo was clean and a good size for three adults and two children. Convenient laundry facilities. Would love to stay there again!"
Dec 10, 2021 - , Bothell, WA
"perfect spot
we arrived early and the staff got us in quickly. the condo was very clean and had everything you needed in it including beach towels. a great view of the park and ocean. nice swimming pool. turtles and fish right there for snorkeling. quiet area but shopping nearby. I will return. "
Oct 06, 2021 - Mark M., Stockton, Ca
"HALE KAI is our place in paradise every trip to Maui!!!!!!
Our condo for our group of six was PERFECT in every way. A return visit to Hale Kai for me, first visit for my daughters, son in law and grandchildren. We LOVE Hale Kai and will always return to have our time in Maui.Valerie in the office was great. "
Jul 27, 2021 - Marilyn B., Martinez , CA
"Nice Condo close to beach and many food options
Very Nice Condo with a loft bedroom up stairs and 1 bedroom downstairs. Good air conditioning downstairs. Beach/ocean view from lanai. Would recommend."
Jun 22, 2021 - John M., Folsom, CA
"Great location..friendly people!
Quite a unique experience from the major high rise experience. It is reminiscent of places you would find in the 60’s or 70’s but with all the amenities. The pool overlooked the ever changing ocean..next door was a lovely park with a small beach. The people were a mix of owners and renters..they take pride in the upkeep and everything was in great shape and clean. It was almost like staying at a friend’s place."
Jun 07, 2021 - patty m., San Francisco, CA
"Unit 211
Great location with pool and private beach. Enjoyed watching the turtles:-) Only downside was first floor bedroom too hot to sleep in when weather is hot as no separate AC unit. Family area and second floor bedroom both have AC units. Had to sleep on the couch."
Sep 24, 2019 - , Mesa, AZ
"Good location for those with young children
While Hale Kai is an older complex with some very dated units and lack of a/c in most, it is a welcoming place. Oceanside pool, great little beach park next door. Good location just outside of Kaanapali.
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Sep 02, 2019 - , Diamond Spring, California
"Always like your own home in the tropics
As always, a magical place to stay. The conversations with folks in the pool that find Hale Kai are always a bonus...the tropical breeze and sound of the ocean that pass through the room all night are likewise beyond compare..."
Aug 23, 2019 - Dylan L., Portland, Or
"Great family vacation at the Hale Kai
We enjoyed the location. Good shops and places to eat near by. The park was fun for our grandchildren.
The pool was great and very well maintained.
Were going back next year, but upgrading to a condo with more of an ocean view."
May 23, 2019 - Wendy M., La Selva Beach, CA
"Our Vacation In Maui
Good location and comfortable setting. Ideal for traveling anywhere on Maui. Very comfortable beds."
Apr 26, 2019 - Dianne A., Coombs, BC
"august 2018 unit 211 stay
Fantastic!! Valerie is a real gem. She is so helpful for all our needs."
Aug 30, 2018 - Richard W., Pecumseh, Ok
"Perfect two week trip to Maui
The unit and complex were great, just as described. The office was very helpful. We made many friends hanging out at the pool at sunset, and saw turtles at the beach almost every day. The coffee shop and farmers market across the street was convenient. We went to many nearby beaches, but Napili Bay was our favorite."
Aug 06, 2018 - Michael E., Fort Collins, CO
"Don't tell anyone else about this place...
..I'd like to keep it my little secret. This was my second time at Hale first time in this unit and my only issue was hearing the cars at night...the unit is on the end right by the road. That aside, it's really a nice unit and worked well for me and my sister-in-law. Each of us having our own bedroom and bathroom was priceless...sometimes you just need that alone time. Hale Kai is located in a perfect spot...everything you need is within walking distance. The property is extremely well maintained; the office staff friendly and helpful...I love it here. If I can get back to Maui, I'll definitely stay there again..."
Apr 05, 2018 - Susan C., Villa Park, Il
"Great place!
Every unit in this condo has a great view. Nice quiet beach park next door. Saw lots of whales, turtles, and sea lions just when lounging by the pool! Good value for Maui!"
Mar 22, 2018 - TASHA L., Sullivan, MO
"You can join us
We have noticed an increase in traffic over the years. Late night street noise takes getting use to but we continue to stay here for the price, convenice, View and friendly people. It’s not a ‘resort’ experience like the big hotels. It’s clean and reasonably priced which allows us to stay longer and return again."
Feb 16, 2018 - Cheryl I., Tebbetts, MO
"Hale Kai, 3rd Visit
My family and I had a great experience at Hale Kai, where we stayed in a 2-bedroom unit for the third time in three years. The rental company on-site is a joy to deal with, the units are kept in good condition, and the complex is in a great location (near a park, farmer's market, etc.). The owners I've met there are all friendly and helpful. Would recommend this vacation rental to anyone. The complex is well kept, clean, and quiet. "
Dec 20, 2017 - Shannon T., Edmonton, Alberta
"Fantastic Vacation!
We had a lovely vacation and would definitely stay here again! Thank you for sharing a memory we sill cherish forever."
Nov 30, 2017 - Marty L., Bountiful, UT
"Very nice stay!
This condo was one of the few units that had air conditioning so that was very nice! Cleanliness was satisfactory, but not perfect.You could still see the ocean from the balcony of this unit, even though the balcony did not face the ocean directly. We stayed there with our family of five and there was plenty of space. It was a little difficult walking around to different stores, only because there wasn't a sidewalk on both sides of the main Street. There are also some good restaurants nearby that are within walking distance. The beach at Hale Kai is not that great.. we always drove to a better beach. However, if I ever go to Maui again, I would most definitely stay here again."
Oct 25, 2017 - , Windsor, CO
"Review of #211 Hale Kai
Overall experience was good. The heat was a minus and the air conditioning in the unit was not as good as it could be."
Oct 12, 2017 - Linda B., Sacramento, California
"Loved Hale Kai #211
We had a wonderful time and are looking forward to returning to Hale Kai!"
May 08, 2017 - Maureen W., Eugene, OR
"Hale Kai 211
We enjoyed our stay at the Hale Kai 211. The condo was spacious and well laid out. The tree out the window was great for privacy and looked nice. The park was nice to see with all the families enjoying a day out. Having the ocean so close, and a pool were lovely.
The suggestions I have for you to consider are: ensure the condo is vacuumed before each guest, the bathrooms cleaned before each guest and consider replacing the mattress on the loft bed in the suite. We found it had a dip in the middle that made sleeping awkward.
Besides those suggestions, I have to say the units were well managed, the managers approachable, the complex was quiet, the grounds lovely and we would book again - if we could rely on the unit being clean and the bed in better shape. We did have a nice time and thank you for that."
Apr 10, 2017 - , Victoria, BC
"Maui trip
It was wonderful"
Feb 24, 2017 - Sandra V., Santa ana, California
"Over all happy
Few small things cropped up (no battery in the smoke alarm, no dish washing soap, frying pan damaged), all items except the dish washing soap fixed withing 2-3 days of us letting the office know. Otherwise the stay was top notch. You guys make it very easy on your guests. Thank you so much - we will be back for sure"
Feb 20, 2017 - Kevin M., Portland, Oregon
"Hale Kai 211
The unit was very well kept and very comfortable. It was located very close to the beach and from the balcony you could enjoy the beach and sunsets."
Jan 03, 2017 - , Ottowa, Ontario
"skip this one-don't ruin your vacation
This property ad has very creative photography and deceptive descriptions. It is old and tired, with a ceiling fan that clacks and whines. The upstairs air conditioner dripped constantly onto the front doormat. The shower had black mold around the door. The hot water faucet did not work in the bathroom. the dishwasher did not work. My brother booked an adjacent unit and the shower did not work at all. He was asked "what do you expect from a bargain unit?" when he complained. The AC remote was not available until 2 days after we arrived. While it may be 150 feet from the seawall, it is 20 feet from 1 of the busiest roads on west Maui. You will never hear the surf, but you will be disgusted with the road noise. The condo faces the park, with a sideview of the ocean. The pool is approximately 30x50 feet. We stayed for 15 days, but no linen change was offered after 1 week. Instead, we washed and dried our linens (1 towel, hand towel and washcloth per guest!) in the commercial laundry facility. So- why did we stay? A bombproof cancellation policy that requires cancellation 60 days prior. For $175/night, do yourself a favor and book elsewhere."
Dec 15, 2016 - Eleanore H., Port Angeles, WA
"Aloha
I have stayed at Hale Kai before and returned with my grown son and his girlfriend.
The oceanfront is gorgeous and the reef right out from is full of life. Huge sea turtles visit every day.
I love the location and small complex with locals mixed with visitors. I love the park next door and the Farmer's Market store, as well as the Fish Store.
The unit was spacious and in good repair. There were a couple of things that needed attention and they are always prompt to take care of them.
The only downside is the road outside and amount of activity on and along the road sometimes late into the night and early in the morning.
I plan to return again someday if I am able.
Mahalo"
Sep 18, 2016 - Lynn N., Lake Stevens, WA
"A place you feel like home
Thank you for everything. This is a wonderful place where you feel at home. Near of beautiful beach and other attractions. So simply and warm. You can sit in front of the ocean and see the turtles swiming close to you... The condo is perfect and you can heard the waves from your bed at night. Everything was perfect. "
Sep 16, 2016 - Kathleen M., St-Pie, QC
"Great condo prefect location !
Great condo ! Prefect for a family the beach is so close . I would highly recommend this place . "
Aug 08, 2016 - Nelson M., Scott's valley, CA
"Great place
We had a very good time in Hale Kai. It is very well located next to the beach and to public park. The condo is very convinient and well equipped. Only minor weak point is that it can be noisy at night as condo is close from main road. "
May 12, 2016 - Sebastien B., Seoul, XX
"Wonderful Family friendly Condo!
Wonderful Condo for our family! Clean, comfortable and friendly!
Nice pool and beach area, my kids loved watching the (Property Management)s.
Close to everything! "
Apr 07, 2016 - , Newark , Ohio
"maui hale Kai condo
Somewhat dissatisfied with rental unit. Arrived Saturday afternoon and didn't receive air conditioning control until Monday. Unit is along busy street and noisy and was hot and uncomfortable. Unit advertised as renovated, but only partly done."
Apr 04, 2016 - , Sherwood Park, Alberta
"The Perfect Vacation
We truly enjoyed our time in 211 in Hale Kai. Gorgeous apartment, comfortable and a great view."
Feb 21, 2016 - Aimee M., Berlin, Berlin
"Great value
Comfortable, well equipped with the essentials including boogey boards, beach chairs etc. The surroundings were neat and a side view of the ocean and good view of the park. Lots of amenities as well as a bus stop within walking distance. Somewhat noisy due to activities in the park, traffic and electric blowers doing garden work. The owners are very friendly and responsive."
Feb 18, 2016 - , Seattle, Washington
"Hale Kai #222
A wonderful location that we hope to return to. "
Feb 12, 2016 - , Vancouver, BC
"Great View, Clean and Convenient Location
Hale Kai was clean, roomy bedrooms, nice kitchen & amenities. Didn't need to bring towels or a hairdryer. The kitchen was well stocked, dishes, spices even a rice cooker. Laundry facilities & a great recycling area. There was a park with a beach right beside, a swimming pool with a view of the ocean, a farmers market a block away as well as stores & a Boss Frog rental place. The staff were very friendly & helpful at Hale Kai. The only dark spot was the traffic noise, it began early and ended late if at all. I think the units farther from the road, closer to the ocean would be quieter with just the sound of the waves. "
Jan 20, 2016 - , Penzance, SK
"Great condo for a family
Great 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in wonderful location at a good price. Not new but great for a family that wants some space and the option to eat some meals in. We used the complex's gas grill one night which was great. "
Dec 25, 2015 - Kathleen C., Honolulu, HI
"Nice West Maui Condo
Nice condo with a view! Had everything we needed to enjoy our week long vacation in Maui. Clean and maintained well. There is a great beach park next to the condo too. "
Oct 26, 2015 - Brenan G., Herriman, Ut
"Meidinger Feedback
My husband and I, along with another couple spent a week at Hale Kai! We had a wonderful experience and plan to return again! The turtles in front of the property were fabulous and frequent - you couldn't miss them! The property staff (especially Valerie and Marie) were amazing and extremely friendly and responsive. the unit we stayed in was clean and well taken care of. If we had one complaint, it was small; the wi-fi for the property was inconsistent at best yet we did learn that they were working through an issue with that system, during our stay. Mahalo Hale Kai, for making our trip so enjoyable!!"
Oct 05, 2015 - Beth M., Carnation, Wa
"Wonderful home away from home.
Lovely location.home away from home. Opposite awesome food spot. Nothing was a problem for management. Great Aloha service. We did have to travel back to Lahaina for a surf but the car rentals n fuel is cheap as and the bus was $4 all day from 6 am til 9pm. Turtles n manta rays right next to the pool. Great spot. "
Sep 18, 2014 - , Motueka, Nelson
"wonderful Maui
Nice place to stay fully equiped. Mattress to soft and unable to get a dark room are the only negative points. The rest was great. Enjoyed every day turtle in front of the pool ! "
Aug 12, 2014 - , Engollon, NE
"Apt 211
The dishwasher had not been installed properly. We had to pull it out to start it. The dishes in the cabinet were dirty and there were sugar ants running around on the plates. The road noise was bad. The pictures of the property were misleading. The place was much smaller than the pictures showed. The water was turned off on the last day 5 minutes before check-out. This was not a good place at all. "
May 03, 2014 - , Harrison, NY
"Fun in the sun....of course is Maui.
Been to Maui many times....but loved time..loves being next to the park, farmers market, little shops, walking on the beach."
Mar 07, 2014 - Wanda H., Sun City, CA
"Road Noise
We were very disappointed that the Lonely Planet description of Hale Kai left out the information that the resort is very, very near to the busiest road in the area. We heard motorcycles, garbage trucks, cars with loud mufflers and almost constant road noise while we were there for 15 days. We would not return to Hale Kai"
Mar 05, 2014 - Philip M., Surprise, Az
"Perfect location
Loved our stay, the lil private beach was perfect- and the turtles were so amazing. Def will come back, the location was great & loads of friendly people.
#211 was great, loved the new kitchen and we loved the space.
The only thing to be aware of is that you will hear the road noise, but it was not that bad & didn't bother us."
Feb 13, 2014 - Emma P., Auckland, Auckland
"Great location and very nice unit.
This unit was almost perfect. Some things a little dated but very clean. I would have given it a 5 except that the beds (I tried all 3) were very bad. The office staff was perfect. The location is grand with whales visible from the pool and the beach was clean and not crowded at all....until the turtles came ashore. Doesn't get any better than that. Thank you Hale Kai for making our vacation both affordable and convenient."
Jan 23, 2014 - Bryan R., Temecula, CA
"Loved our stay at Hale Kai!
Loved the location and Unit at Hale Kai. We had four adults and one toddler and the unit was comfortable for all of us. It was a nice bonus having A/C in the unit. The view was fantastic overlooking a lovely park and ocean. Walked to get coffee each morning across the street, farmer's market and massages. We visited a different beach each day never having to drive more than 15-20 minutes and loved them all! Pool was fantastic and loved seeing the turtles right out front. Will definitely be back here when we return to Maui."
Dec 17, 2013 - , Seattle, WA
"Lovely vacation rental
I love having a kitchen so I can prepare breakfast and lunch and late night snacks. The green park next door is a big plus with a view of the ocean."
Nov 08, 2013 - Robert H., Portland, OR
"Review
A great location."
Nov 08, 2013 - , Glen Ellyn, Illinois
"Nice 2 bedroom unit with small warning.
We enjoyed our stay. The location was fantastic, and right next to the park. The view to the beach was lovely.
Our only comment is the condo laundry was locked up, had to use the onsite (pay per use) laundry. The AC unit was also missing the remote, we assume locked up as well.
We've never experienced that in other units and was disappointed.
Other than that, nice 2 bedroom unit."
May 24, 2013 - , Snohomish, Washington
"Maui
The unit is very old and in need of repair and upgrading. The patio screen door would not close properly, neither did the bedroom door on the main floor. The mixer didn't work and there was an enormous amount of grime down the side of the fridge by the opening. It hadn't been cleaned for months. The view and location were great and we did see alot of turtles at the beach. the pool and BBQ area were nice. Being at the front of the building there was excessive street noise making it hard to sleep."
May 24, 2013 - Rebecca K., Bridgenorth, ON
"maui visit
property a little tired but a great location & we really enjoyed our stay. Preferable to Oahu."
Apr 03, 2013 - Ewen W., Glebe, NSW
"Bowers
Overall everything was great. Val was very helpful and great to work with. The only real complaint I have was with road noise and the fact the owner locked off the washer & dryer. "
Mar 25, 2013 - Douglas B., Chandler, Az
" Maui Vacation March 2013
Had a great time. Saw a lot of whales. Rental property was nice. Would have liked to have clean towels on a daily basis."
Mar 20, 2013 - Becky M., Florissant, Mo
"Loved Hale Kai Even Though It Was Filthy
Cleaning staff should be fired. Spent first day cleaning before we could sleep. Handfuls of hair in shower drains, filthy mirrors, blood stains on "clean"sheets, disgustingly filthy bedspreads, un-speakables under beds, maid service didn't even turn on dishwasher or take out garbage, shag carpets had stuff buried in it, tiles missing in bathroom, build up of years of crud on inside kitchen cupboard door handles, (took photos) had to take them off and clean them ourselves, pubic hair in bathrooms around baseboards, loud eccentric full time tenant fed 1,000 birds from her deck at 6am every day, rude clique around pool made us feel unwelcome BUT office staff and location was fantastic. YES would go back (prepared to clean it myself) "
Mar 15, 2013 - , Fort Langley, BC
"hale kai
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Jan 04, 2013 - , ketchikan, ak
"Wonderful stay
We loved our stay. Condo had everything we needed. Only complaint I would have is the beds could use some upgrading and the room is not very soundproof. Aside from that, great location, great little condo, tons of turtles in the ocean right out front. Miss it already!"
Dec 11, 2012 - Christine H., Edmonton, AB
"Fantastic Experience
We had a great time here in Oct 2012 - got exactly the low-key family vacation we were looking for (staying away from Front street). Location can't be beat for local food, pool next to the beach, saw sea turtles every day and snorkeled right out front... we had an amazing time - big thank you as well to Valerie in the office! "
Dec 06, 2012 - , Lake Stevens, Wa
"Loved our stay
You cannot get a better view of the sunset from Maui. Hale Kai has a relaxed atmosphere--perfect for a relaxing vacation."
Jul 05, 2012 - David B., Woodland Hills, CA
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