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.
Maui’s short-term rental rules are changing month to month, and several rezoning resolutions are live right now. See the current status of Bill 9, Bill 88 and the Minatoya list for the latest, including whether this building is named in any rezoning resolution.
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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