Maalaea Surf
12 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
Maalaea Surf is a low-rise, garden-style complex of 59 units spread across 11 two-story buildings on the beachfront at the north end of Kihei, built in 1973. Despite the name, the property sits within the Kihei district rather than Maalaea town. Layouts include one-bedroom, one-bath units near 759 square feet and two-bedroom, two-bath units in two size ranges, around 1,086 and 1,101 square feet, with a pool, tennis court, shuffleboard, and BBQ area spread across the grounds. The complex is also FHA and VA loan approved, a detail worth knowing if financing is part of your plan.
Available records describe Maalaea Surf's zoning as hotel-use, which would place it outside Bill 9's apartment-district phase-out, but this has not been independently confirmed against Maui County's official list. Confirm current status with Diane before counting on rental income. Long-term tenancies are also part of the normal mix in a hotel-zoned building like this one.
The short version
- ✦Beachfront in Kihei (despite the Maalaea name), with direct beach access
- ✦59 units across 11 two-story buildings, built 1973
- ✦1BR/1BA units near 759 sq ft, plus 2BR/2BA units around 1,086 to 1,101 sq ft
- ✦Pool, tennis court, shuffleboard, and BBQ area
- ✦FHA and VA loan approved
- ✦Zoned hotel-use, which typically supports both vacation and long-term rental use
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1973
- Total units
- 59
- Buildings
- 11 (2-story)
- Floor plans
- 1 BR, 2 BR
- Unit size
- 759 to 1,101 sq ft
- Pets
- Not pet-friendly
Short-term rental status
Available records describe Maalaea Surf's zoning as hotel-use, which would place it outside Bill 9's apartment-district phase-out, but this has not been independently confirmed against Maui County's official list. Confirm current status with Diane before counting on rental income.
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 · 759 sq ft
Two bedroom
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,086 sq ft
Two bedroom (larger)
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,101 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is Maalaea Surf located?
Maalaea Surf is at 12 S Kihei Road, beachfront at the north end of Kihei. Despite the name, it is in the Kihei district rather than Maalaea town.
How big is Maalaea Surf and when was it built?
Built in 1973, it has 59 units across 11 two-story buildings, with one-bedroom layouts near 759 square feet and two-bedroom units between about 1,086 and 1,101 square feet.
Is Maalaea Surf set up for short-term rental?
Available records describe it as hotel-zoned, which would place it outside Bill 9's phase-out, but that has not been independently confirmed. Ask Diane to verify current status before you count on rental income.
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