Kai Malu
Okolani Dr, Wailea, HI 96753
Kai Malu is one of the larger newer communities in Wailea, with 150 homes spread across 75 buildings on just over 25 acres, built out in 2007. Half of all units are owner-occupied, giving it a more balanced mix than some of Wailea's older, rental-heavy complexes.
The association currently allows vacation rental at Kai Malu, but the complex does not appear on either of Maui County's officially published short-term rental lists, the apartment-district Minatoya list or the separate hotel-zoned list. That is worth understanding: HOA rules and county zoning are two different things, and only the county's zoning designation determines long-term legal eligibility. Confirm both with Diane before counting on rental income here.
The short version
- ✦150 homes in 75 buildings on just over 25 acres, built in 2007
- ✦50% owner-occupied, a more balanced mix than many Wailea complexes
- ✦Association currently allows vacation rental
- ✦Gated, with a clubhouse, pool, and event room
- ✦Not listed on either of the county's official STR zoning lists, worth confirming directly
By the numbers
- Year built
- 2007
- Total units
- 150
- Buildings
- 75 (2-story)
- Acreage
- 25.16 acres
- Owner-occupied
- 50%
- Pets
- Pet-friendly (confirm current house rules)
Short-term rental status
The homeowners association at Kai Malu currently allows vacation rental, but the complex does not appear on either of Maui County's officially published short-term rental lists, the apartment-district Minatoya list or the separate hotel-zoned list. HOA permission and county zoning are two different things, and it is the zoning designation that ultimately determines long-term legal eligibility for short-term rental. Confirm both the current HOA rules and the underlying zoning with Diane 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
Where it sits
Kai Malu is highlighted below among its Wailea & Makena neighbors, with a small inset showing where Wailea & Makena sits on Maui overall.
Illustrative map, based on real Maui coastline data.
Questions buyers ask
Where is Kai Malu located?
Kai Malu sits along Okolani Drive, an inland location within the Wailea resort area near the golf courses.
How big is Kai Malu and when was it built?
Kai Malu was built in 2007 and holds 150 homes across 75 buildings on just over 25 acres, one of the larger newer communities in Wailea.
Can you short-term rent a condo at Kai Malu?
The homeowners association currently allows it, but Kai Malu does not appear on either of Maui County's official short-term rental lists, so the underlying zoning eligibility has not been independently confirmed. Ask Diane to verify both the HOA rules and the county zoning before you count on rental income.
Current listings at Kai Malu
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