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Kaanapali Alii

50 Nohea Kai Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761

Kaanapali Alii is a beachfront community built in 1981, right on Kaanapali Beach in the heart of West Maui's resort corridor.

It is confirmed hotel-zoned rather than apartment-zoned, so unlike many older West Maui complexes on the Minatoya list, it is not targeted by Maui's Bill 9 apartment-district phase-out. That zoning distinction makes Kaanapali Alii a more stable choice for buyers focused on rental income.

The short version

  • Beachfront on Kaanapali Beach, built in 1981
  • Confirmed hotel-zoned, not on the Minatoya list
  • Not targeted by Bill 9's apartment-district phase-out

By the numbers

Year built
1981
Total units
264
Buildings
6
Zoning
Hotel (H2)
Pets
Available records describe Kaanapali Alii as not pet-friendly, but confirm current house rules with the AOAO

Short-term rental status

Hotel-zoned (H2)

Kaanapali Alii is not apartment-zoned and does not appear on the county's Minatoya list. County records show it zoned H2 (Hotel), so short-term rental here is allowed directly under the zoning rather than through the apartment-district exception that Bill 9 is phasing out. Zoning can still change, so it is worth a quick confirmation with Diane if rental income matters to your purchase.

Maui’s short-term rental rules are changing month to month, and several rezoning resolutions are live right now. See the current status of Bill 9, Bill 88 and the Minatoya list for the latest, including whether this building is named in any rezoning resolution.

Questions buyers ask

Where is Kaanapali Alii located?

Kaanapali Alii sits at 50 Nohea Kai Drive, right on Kaanapali Beach.

Can you short-term rent a condo at Kaanapali Alii?

Yes, and its rental future looks more stable than many Minatoya-listed West Maui complexes. County records show it zoned Hotel, so short-term rental is allowed directly under the zoning rather than through the apartment-district exception that Bill 9 is phasing out.

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