Kihei Akahi
2531 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
Kihei Akahi is a beachfront community built in 1977 with 240 units, sitting directly along the sand near Kamaole Beach Park I in the heart of central Kihei. Its size and beachfront position are part of what has kept it a sought-after address on this stretch of the coast for decades.
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
- ✦240 units 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
- Total units
- 240
- Zoning
- Hotel (BR/H1/H2)
- Pets
- Not pet-friendly
Short-term rental status
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.
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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