Diane Bercik

Kihei Akahi

2531 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753

Kihei Akahi is a beachfront community near Kamaole Beach Park I, built in 1977. It is confirmed hotel-zoned rather than apartment-zoned, so unlike many older Kihei complexes on the Minatoya list, it is not targeted by Maui's Bill 9 apartment-district phase-out.

That zoning distinction makes Kihei Akahi a more stable choice for buyers focused on rental income, since its short-term rental eligibility does not depend on the county's ongoing apartment-district litigation.

The short version

  • Near Kamaole Beach Park I, built in 1977
  • Confirmed hotel-zoned, not on the Minatoya list
  • Not targeted by Bill 9's apartment-district phase-out
  • A more stable choice for rental-focused buyers

By the numbers

Year built
1977
Zoning
Hotel (BR/H1/H2)
Pets
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Short-term rental status

Hotel-zoned (BR/H1/H2)

Kihei Akahi is not apartment-zoned and does not appear on the county's Minatoya list. County records show it zoned BR, H1, and H2 (Business Resort and 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. That means Kihei Akahi is not targeted by the January 2031 apartment-district deadline the way complexes like Hale Kamaole are. Zoning can still change, so it is worth a quick confirmation with Diane if rental income matters to your purchase.

Rules are actively changing as of 2026. Contact Diane for the current status of a specific unit.

Where it sits

Kihei Akahi is highlighted below among its Kihei neighbors, with a small inset showing where Kihei sits on Maui overall.

Questions buyers ask

Where is Kihei Akahi located?

Kihei Akahi sits at 2531 South Kihei Road, near Kamaole Beach Park I.

Can you short-term rent a condo at Kihei Akahi?

Yes, and its rental future looks more stable than many Minatoya-listed Kihei complexes. County records show it zoned Hotel and Business Resort, 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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