Kanai A Nalu
250 Hauoli St, Wailuku, HI 96793
Kanai A Nalu keeps things simple: all eighty units across five four-story buildings share the same two-bedroom, two-bath floor plan at 952 square feet, built in 1977 directly on Maalaea Bay. A pool, BBQ area, and elevator serve the grounds, with beach access steps away and the bay's calm water and whale-watching season, December through April, right out front.
Kanai A Nalu is a leasehold property, and its underlying lease runs to December 2074, a notably longer runway than most other Maalaea buildings, worth confirming with a lender since leasehold terms affect financing. Kanai A Nalu is apartment-zoned (A-2) and, per available records, is among the Maalaea buildings understood to fall under Maui County's Minatoya list, the same apartment-district exception used in South and West Maui. Under Bill 9 (Ordinance No. 5909), that short-term rental use is set to phase out countywide by January 1, 2031, since Maalaea isn't in the West Maui zone that faces the earlier 2029 deadline; ask Diane to confirm current status before you count on rental income.
The short version
- ✦Every one of its 80 units shares the same 2 BR/2 BA, 952 sq ft floor plan
- ✦5 four-story buildings, built in 1977
- ✦Leasehold, with an unusually long runway to December 2074
- ✦Pool, BBQ area, elevator, and beach access
- ✦Beachfront on Maalaea Bay with strong December through April whale-watching views
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1977
- Total units
- 80
- Buildings
- 5 (4-story)
- Zoning
- A-2
- Floor plans
- 2 BR
- Unit size
- 952 sq ft
- Pets
- Pet-friendly (confirm current house rules)
Short-term rental status
Kanai A Nalu is a leasehold property with an underlying lease running to December 2074, a notably longer term than most other Maalaea buildings and worth confirming with a lender. It is apartment-zoned (A-2) and, per available records, is one of the Maalaea buildings understood to be on Maui County's Minatoya list, the apartment-district exception used the same way in South and West Maui. Under Bill 9, that short-term rental use phases out countywide by January 1, 2031 (Maalaea does not get the earlier West Maui deadline of 2029). Ask Diane to confirm current status 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
Two bedroom
2 bd · 2 ba · 952 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is Kanai A Nalu located?
Kanai A Nalu sits at 250 Hauoli Street in Maalaea, between Kihei and Lahaina.
What floor plan does Kanai A Nalu have?
Every unit is the same: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 952 square feet, across 80 units in 5 four-story buildings built in 1977.
Is Kanai A Nalu leasehold or fee simple?
It's leasehold, with an underlying lease running to December 2074, longer than most other Maalaea buildings. Ask Diane and your lender how that affects financing.
Is Kanai A Nalu set up for short-term rental?
Yes, per available records. Kanai A Nalu is apartment-zoned and understood to be on Maui County's Minatoya list, the exception that allows short-term rental in apartment districts. Under Bill 9, that use is set to phase out countywide by January 1, 2031. Ask Diane to confirm current status before you count on rental income.
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