Hale Kai O'Kihei
1310 Uluniu Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
Hale Kai O'Kihei sits right on the sand in North Kihei, a low-rise, 1969-built complex of 59 units spread across two three-story buildings with direct oceanfront beach access. Most homes are one-bedroom, one-bath layouts around 620 square feet, with a smaller run of larger two-bedroom, two-bath units near 912 square feet for buyers who want more room to spread out.
The grounds keep things simple: a pool, a BBQ area, a putting green, and shared recreation space, all a short walk from the water. It is an older building by Kihei standards, which tends to show up in price rather than in the setting, and the setting here is hard to beat for anyone chasing an oceanfront foothold on a starter budget.
Hale Kai O'Kihei is apartment-zoned and confirmed on Maui County's official Minatoya list, so it falls under the Bill 9 phase-out on the standard South Maui timeline, the same as Hale Kamaole and Haleakala Shores.
The short version
- ✦Oceanfront in North Kihei with direct beach access
- ✦59 units across 2 three-story buildings, built in 1969
- ✦Mostly compact 1BR/1BA layouts near 620 sq ft, plus a handful of larger 2BR/2BA units
- ✦Pool, BBQ area, and a putting green on the oceanfront grounds
- ✦Apartment-zoned and confirmed on the county's Minatoya list, Bill 9 phase-out applies on the standard South Maui timeline
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1969
- Total units
- 59
- Buildings
- 2 (3-story)
- Zoning
- Apartment (A1)
- Floor plans
- 1 BR, 2 BR
- Unit size
- 620 to 912 sq ft
- Pets
- Not pet-friendly
Short-term rental status
Hale Kai O'Kihei is apartment-zoned and appears on Maui County's official Minatoya list, the apartment-district properties allowed short-term occupancy under a decades-old grandfathered exception. Under Bill 9, apartment-zoned Minatoya rentals in South Maui phase out at the start of 2031, though a newer measure has opened a path for many of these buildings to apply for new hotel zoning and keep operating, and the matter is still moving through the courts. Ask Diane to confirm the current status before you count on rental income.
Rules are actively changing as of 2026. Contact Diane for the current status of a specific unit.
On the grounds
Layouts
One bedroom
1 bd · 1 ba · 620 sq ft
Two bedroom
2 bd · 2 ba · 912 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is Hale Kai O'Kihei located?
Hale Kai O'Kihei is at 1310 Uluniu Road in North Kihei, oceanfront with direct beach access.
How big is Hale Kai O'Kihei and when was it built?
Built in 1969, it has 59 units across two three-story buildings, mostly one-bedroom layouts near 620 square feet, with a smaller group of two-bedroom units near 912 square feet.
Is Hale Kai O'Kihei set up for short-term rental?
Yes, for now. Hale Kai O'Kihei is apartment-zoned and on the county's official Minatoya list, so it falls under Maui's Bill 9 phase-out, currently set to end South Maui short-term rentals on January 1, 2031, unless the building secures the newer hotel-zoning option that is still working through the courts. Ask Diane to confirm the current status before you count on rental income.
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