Luana Kai
940 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
Luana Kai is a north Kihei beachfront community built in 1979, with 113 homes right next to Kauhale Makai. It is apartment-zoned and confirmed on Maui County's official Minatoya list.
Because of that Minatoya designation, Luana Kai falls under Maui's Bill 9 phase-out on the standard South Maui timeline.
The short version
- ✦113 homes in north Kihei, built in 1979
- ✦Apartment-zoned and confirmed on the county's Minatoya list
- ✦Right next to Kauhale Makai
- ✦Bill 9 phase-out applies on the standard South Maui timeline
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1979
- Total units
- 113
- Zoning
- Apartment (A2)
- Pets
- Confirm current house rules
Short-term rental status
Luana Kai is apartment-zoned and appears on Maui County's official Minatoya list, the apartment-district properties allowed short-term occupancy under a decades-old grandfathered exception. Under Bill 9, apartment-zoned Minatoya rentals in South Maui phase out at the start of 2031, though a newer measure has opened a path for many of these buildings to apply for new hotel zoning and keep operating, and the matter is still moving through the courts. Ask Diane to confirm the current status before you count on rental income.
Rules are actively changing as of 2026. Contact Diane for the current status of a specific unit.
Where it sits
Luana Kai is highlighted below among its Kihei neighbors, with a small inset showing where Kihei sits on Maui overall.
Illustrative map, based on real Maui coastline data.
Questions buyers ask
Where is Luana Kai located?
Luana Kai sits at 940 South Kihei Road in north Kihei, right next to Kauhale Makai.
Can you short-term rent a condo at Luana Kai?
Yes, for now. Luana Kai is apartment-zoned and on the county's official Minatoya list, so it falls under Maui's Bill 9 phase-out, currently set to end South Maui short-term rentals on January 1, 2031. Ask Diane to confirm the current status before you count on rental income.
Current listings at Luana Kai
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