Kihei Kai
61 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
Kihei Kai was a small, 1970-built oceanfront complex of 24 units in two low-rise, two-story buildings at the north end of South Kihei Road, all one-bedroom, one-bath layouts of about 489 to 550 square feet. A Kona storm on March 13 and 14, 2026 sent floodwater under the complex from South Kihei Road, undermining the foundation of Building A (16 units). The back three-quarters of Building A collapsed overnight and the building is a total loss, with demolition described as the only viable path forward and no rebuild announced as of this writing. Building B (8 units) survived structurally but had its ground-floor units flooded. The property has closed permanently and is no longer taking rental guests.
This follows a smaller January 2025 storm that had already undermined Building A's foundation and required emergency shoring. The complex's own owners association has publicly pointed to repeated flooding at this stretch of South Kihei Road (it flooded four times in five years) tied to drainage near Waiakoa Gulch. Individual units, mostly in Building B, are still listed for resale, generally marketed as a rebuild or land-value opportunity rather than a move-in-ready condo. Anyone considering a purchase here needs a clear, current picture of the association's plans and each unit's specific condition before moving forward.
The short version
- ✦Oceanfront at the north end of South Kihei Road, built in 1970
- ✦Building A (16 units) was destroyed in a March 13 to 14, 2026 flood and demolition is planned, no rebuild announced
- ✦Building B (8 units) survived structurally but had ground-floor flooding
- ✦The property has closed permanently and stopped taking rental guests
- ✦Any current listings here need a clear, current picture of the association's plans and unit condition before buying
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1970
- Total units
- 24
- Buildings
- 2 (2-story)
- Floor plans
- 1 BR
- Unit size
- 489 to 550 sq ft
- Pets
- Not pet-friendly
Short-term rental status
Available records describe Kihei Kai's zoning as hotel-use, but with Building A destroyed and the property closed following the March 2026 flood, short-term rental status is not the relevant question right now. Confirm current plans and any rebuild timeline with Diane before considering a purchase here.
Rules are actively changing as of 2026. Contact Diane for the current status of a specific unit.
On the grounds
Layouts
One bedroom
1 bd · 1 ba · 489 sq ft
One bedroom (larger)
1 bd · 1 ba · 550 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is Kihei Kai located?
Kihei Kai is at 61 South Kihei Road, oceanfront near the north end of South Kihei Road.
How big is Kihei Kai and when was it built?
Built in 1970, it originally had 24 one-bedroom, one-bath units across two two-story buildings, ranging from about 489 to 550 square feet. Building A was destroyed in a March 2026 flood and is planned for demolition, so 16 of those units no longer exist.
What happened to Kihei Kai?
A Kona storm on March 13 and 14, 2026 sent floodwater under the complex from South Kihei Road, collapsing the back three-quarters of Building A overnight. Building A (16 units) is a total loss with demolition planned; Building B (8 units) survived but had ground-floor flooding. The property has closed permanently. Some units, mostly in Building B, are still listed for resale, generally as a rebuild or land-value opportunity. Talk to Diane directly about current status before considering a purchase here.
Current listings at Kihei Kai
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