Makani A Kai
300 Hauoli St, Wailuku, HI 96793
Makani A Kai looks nothing like its taller neighbors along Hauoli Street: twenty four homes spread across twelve interconnected two-story buildings, a low, townhome-style layout built in 1974 that feels more like a small village than a condo tower. One and two bedroom units open onto a pool, BBQ area, and recreation space, with the beach a short walk away and the bay's calm, protected water and December through April whale-watching views close by.
Available records do not list a leasehold expiration for Makani A Kai, consistent with fee-simple ownership, though this is worth confirming directly. Makani A Kai is apartment-zoned (A-1) and, per available records, is among the Maalaea buildings understood to fall under Maui County's Minatoya list, the same apartment-district exception used in South and West Maui. Under Bill 9 (Ordinance No. 5909), that short-term rental use is set to phase out countywide by January 1, 2031, since Maalaea isn't in the West Maui zone that faces the earlier 2029 deadline; ask Diane to confirm current status before you count on rental income.
The short version
- ✦The smallest complex in Maalaea, just 24 units, and the only townhome-style layout, 12 interconnected 2-story buildings
- ✦Built in 1974
- ✦Pool, BBQ area, and recreation space
- ✦Zoned A-1, distinct from most of its Maalaea neighbors
- ✦Calm bay water and December through April whale-watching views a short walk away
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1974
- Total units
- 24
- Buildings
- 12 (2-story)
- Zoning
- A-1
- Floor plans
- 1 BR, 2 BR
- Unit size
- 704 to 996 sq ft
- Pets
- Not pet-friendly
Short-term rental status
Available records do not list a leasehold expiration for Makani A Kai, consistent with fee-simple ownership, though this is worth confirming directly. It is apartment-zoned (A-1) and, per available records, is one of the Maalaea buildings understood to be on Maui County's Minatoya list, the apartment-district exception used the same way in South and West Maui. Under Bill 9, that short-term rental use phases out countywide by January 1, 2031 (Maalaea does not get the earlier West Maui deadline of 2029). Ask Diane to confirm tenure and 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.
On the grounds
Layouts
One bedroom
1 bd · 1 ba · 704 sq ft
One bedroom (large)
1 bd · 1 ba · 741 sq ft
Two bedroom
2 bd · 2 ba · 909 sq ft
Two bedroom (large)
2 bd · 2 ba · 996 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is Makani A Kai located?
Makani A Kai sits at 300 Hauoli Street in Maalaea, between Kihei and Lahaina.
What makes Makani A Kai different from other Maalaea complexes?
Its layout: 24 units spread across 12 interconnected 2-story buildings, a townhome-style village rather than a single tower, built in 1974.
How many units does Makani A Kai have?
Just 24, the smallest complex in Maalaea, with one and two bedroom floor plans from 704 to 996 square feet.
Is Makani A Kai set up for short-term rental?
Yes, per available records. Makani A Kai is apartment-zoned and understood to be on Maui County's Minatoya list, the exception that allows short-term rental in apartment districts. Under Bill 9, that use is set to phase out countywide by January 1, 2031. Ask Diane to confirm current status before you count on rental income.
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