Island Surf
1993 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
Island Surf is a single six-story tower built in 1973, with 82 units and direct beach access on South Kihei Road. It is a compact, walkable community with studios and one to two-bedroom layouts, most under 1,000 square feet. The building is a mixed-use property, with commercial space on the ground floor and residential units above, giving it a more town-center feel than the resort-style, garden-set complexes nearby.
Island Surf is reported to be zoned Business (B-2) rather than Apartment, which is why it doesn't appear on Maui County's Minatoya list. Vacation rental is reported allowed here, and business zoning wouldn't put it under Bill 9's apartment-district phase-out the way Minatoya buildings are, but this zoning hasn't been independently confirmed against a county zoning map, so its long-term rental eligibility should be verified directly.
The short version
- ✦Single 6-story tower with direct beach access
- ✦82 units, built in 1973
- ✦Studios and 1-2 bedroom layouts, most under 1,000 sq ft
- ✦Elevator access and beach access
- ✦Reported Business (B-2) zoning, not apartment-zoned, so not on the Minatoya list
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1973
- Total units
- 82
- Buildings
- 1 (6-story)
- Acreage
- 1.55 acres
- Zoning
- Business (B-2), reported
- Floor plans
- 1 BR, 2 BR
- Unit size
- 602 to 957 sq ft
- Pets
- Pet-friendly (confirm current house rules)
Short-term rental status
Island Surf is reported to be zoned Business (B-2) rather than Apartment, which is consistent with it not appearing on either of Maui County's officially published short-term rental lists, both of which cover apartment-zoned or hotel-exempted properties. Vacation rental is reported allowed here, and business zoning would put it outside Bill 9's apartment-district phase-out the way Minatoya buildings are, but this zoning designation hasn't been independently confirmed against a county zoning map. Ask Diane to verify current zoning and rental rules 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 · 602 sq ft
Two bedroom
2 bd · 2 ba · 941 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is Island Surf located?
Island Surf sits at 1993 South Kihei Road, a single beachfront tower with direct beach access.
How big is Island Surf and when was it built?
Built in 1973, Island Surf is a single six-story tower with 82 units, mostly studios and one to two-bedroom layouts.
Can you short-term rent a condo at Island Surf?
It's reported to be allowed. Island Surf is reported zoned Business (B-2) rather than Apartment, which is why it isn't on the county's Minatoya list and wouldn't be subject to Bill 9's apartment-district phase-out. That zoning hasn't been independently confirmed against a county zoning map, so ask Diane to verify before you count on rental income.
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