Hono Kai
280 Hauoli St, Wailuku, HI 96793
Hono Kai spreads forty six homes across four low-rise, three-story buildings rather than one tower, giving it more of a garden-court feel than the taller buildings nearby. Built in 1972, the oldest complex in this guide, it holds a mix of one and two bedroom units, furnished with the basics (dishwasher, range, and washer or dryer access), around a pool and BBQ area a short walk from the calm water of Maalaea Bay, with whale-watching season views from December through April.
Ownership at Hono Kai is split between fee simple and leasehold units, with the leasehold portion's underlying lease running to July 2032, a separate consideration from rental eligibility that is worth confirming unit by unit. Available records show vacation rental is currently allowed and the zoning is listed as apartment, though Maalaea sits outside the Minatoya list framework used in South and West Maui, so this has not been independently confirmed.
The short version
- ✦46 homes spread across 4 three-story buildings, a garden-court layout instead of one tower
- ✦Built in 1972, the oldest complex in Maalaea
- ✦Mixed fee simple and leasehold ownership; leasehold units run to July 2032
- ✦Pool, BBQ area, and furnished units
- ✦Beachfront, with calm water and December through April whale-watching views
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1972
- Total units
- 46
- Buildings
- 4 (3-story)
- Zoning
- Apartment
- Floor plans
- 1 BR, 2 BR
- Unit size
- 555 to 740 sq ft
- Pets
- Pet-friendly (confirm current house rules)
Short-term rental status
Ownership at Hono Kai is split between fee simple and leasehold units, with the leasehold portion's underlying lease running to July 2032, separate from the question of rental eligibility. Available records show vacation rental is currently allowed and zoning is listed as apartment, but Maalaea is outside the Minatoya list framework that governs short-term rental in South and West Maui, so this has not been independently confirmed. Ask Diane to verify tenure and rental status unit by unit 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 · 555 sq ft
Two bedroom
2 bd · 2 ba · 740 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is Hono Kai located?
Hono Kai sits at 280 Hauoli Street in Maalaea, between Kihei and Lahaina.
How big is Hono Kai and when was it built?
Built in 1972, Hono Kai is the oldest complex in Maalaea, with 46 units spread across 4 three-story buildings.
Is Hono Kai fee simple or leasehold?
It is a mix of both. The leasehold units carry an underlying lease running to July 2032, so ask Diane to confirm the tenure on any specific unit before you make an offer.
Is Hono Kai set up for short-term rental?
Available records show vacation rental is currently allowed, but this has not been independently confirmed against Maui County's official Minatoya list. Ask Diane to verify before you count on rental income.
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