Kuau Plaza Condominium
777 Hana Hwy, Paia, HI 96779
Kuau Plaza sits right on the Hana Highway in Kuau, the quiet stretch of coastline just past Paia town on the way toward Ho'okipa Beach Park, the windsurfing and surf break known around the world. Built in 1973, it's a straightforward three-story building of 30 homes, mostly one-bedroom units with a handful of larger two-bedrooms, close enough to the water for beach access without the density or polish of a resort complex.
There's no pool or elevator here, just association-paid cable and a community laundry room, the kind of unfussy setup that suits full-time North Shore living. Kuau Plaza is apartment-zoned, but it holds a hotel-use variance that exempts it from Bill 9's apartment-district phase-out, so short-term rental stays allowed here on the same terms as today, not on the 2031 countdown that applies to most Minatoya buildings. For anyone who wants to live near Ho'okipa without paying resort prices, this is one of the few condo options in Kuau itself.
The short version
- ✦30 homes in one 3-story building, built in 1973
- ✦On the Hana Highway in Kuau, minutes from Ho'okipa Beach Park
- ✦Beach access just steps from the building
- ✦Mostly 1-bedroom units (570 sq ft), plus 6 two-bedroom homes (797 sq ft)
- ✦Association-paid cable and community laundry
- ✦Apartment-zoned with a hotel-use variance; both long-term and short-term rental allowed, exempt from Bill 9's phase-out
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1973
- Total units
- 30
- Buildings
- 1 (3-story)
- Floor plans
- 1 BR, 2 BR
- Unit size
- 570 to 797 sq ft
- Pets
- Not pet-friendly
Short-term rental status
Kuau Plaza is apartment-zoned, but it holds a hotel-use variance, so both long-term and short-term rental are allowed here, and it is exempt from Bill 9's (Ordinance No. 5909) apartment-district phase-out that applies to most Minatoya buildings. Confirm the current status directly with Diane before counting on rental income, since variances and county rules can change.
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 · 570 sq ft
Two bedroom
2 bd · 2 ba · 797 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is Kuau Plaza Condominium located?
Kuau Plaza is on the Hana Highway at 777 Hana Hwy, in Kuau, just past Paia town and close to Ho'okipa Beach Park.
How big is Kuau Plaza and when was it built?
Built in 1973, Kuau Plaza has 30 units in a single 3-story building: 24 one-bedroom homes at 570 sq ft and 6 two-bedroom homes at 797 sq ft.
Can I rent my unit at Kuau Plaza short-term or long-term?
Both are allowed. Kuau Plaza is apartment-zoned but holds a hotel-use variance, so it's exempt from Bill 9's phase-out of short-term rental in apartment-zoned buildings. Confirm current rules with Diane before relying on rental income.
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