Kaanapali Shores
3445 Lower Honoapiilani Hwy, Lahaina, HI 96761
Kaanapali Shores is one of the larger beachfront communities in the area, built out between 1979 and 1983 with 463 homes across two nine-story towers on just over 10 acres. One and two-bedroom floor plans make up the mix.
Available records describe the zoning as hotel-use, consistent with the property's active vacation-rental history, but this has not been independently confirmed against Maui County's official published list.
The short version
- ✦One of the larger beachfront communities in West Maui
- ✦463 homes in 2 nine-story towers on just over 10 acres, built 1979 to 1983
- ✦1 and 2-bedroom floor plans
- ✦Zoning reads as hotel-use, though not independently confirmed
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1980
- Total units
- 463
- Buildings
- 2 (9-story)
- Acreage
- 10.1 acres
- Floor plans
- 1 BR, 2 BR
- Pets
- Available records describe Kaanapali Shores as not pet-friendly, but confirm current house rules with the AOAO
Short-term rental status
Most real estate listings describe Kaanapali Shores as hotel-zoned, consistent with the property's long history as a vacation-rental community, but at least one county-record aggregator shows a mixed A-2 (apartment) and H-2 (hotel) zoning designation across the property. Neither has been independently confirmed against Maui County's official published list, so ask Diane to verify current zoning and rental eligibility, unit by unit if needed, before you buy.
Rules are actively changing as of 2026. Contact Diane for the current status of a specific unit.
Questions buyers ask
Where is Kaanapali Shores located?
Kaanapali Shores sits at 3445 Lower Honoapiilani Highway, a large beachfront community in West Maui.
How big is Kaanapali Shores?
Built between 1979 and 1983, it holds 463 homes across two nine-story towers on just over 10 acres, one of the larger beachfront communities in the area.
Can you short-term rent a condo at Kaanapali Shores?
Most records describe the zoning as hotel-use, though at least one source shows a mixed apartment/hotel designation across the property. Neither has been independently confirmed against the county's official list. Ask Diane to verify before you count on rental income.
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