Maui Kaanapali Villas
45 Kai Ala Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761
Maui Kaanapali Villas, also known as Hale Kaanapali, is one of the established communities in the resort, built in 1967 along one of Kaanapali's white-sand beaches. It is apartment-zoned and confirmed on Maui County's official Minatoya list.
Because of that Minatoya designation, Maui Kaanapali Villas falls under Maui's Bill 9 phase-out on the West Maui timeline, which runs about two years ahead of South Maui's deadline.
The short version
- ✦Also known as Hale Kaanapali, built in 1967
- ✦Beachfront in the heart of Kaanapali
- ✦Apartment-zoned and confirmed on the county's Minatoya list
- ✦Bill 9 phase-out applies on the West Maui timeline
- ✦Studio to 2-bedroom floor plans
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1967
- Total units
- 258
- Acreage
- 11 acres
- Zoning
- Apartment (A2)
- Pets
- Confirm current house rules
Short-term rental status
Maui Kaanapali Villas 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 West Maui phase out at the start of 2029, about two years ahead of South Maui's deadline. 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.
On the grounds
Where it sits
Maui Kaanapali Villas is highlighted below among its Kaanapali neighbors, with a small inset showing where Kaanapali sits on Maui overall.
Illustrative map, based on real Maui coastline data.
Questions buyers ask
Where is Maui Kaanapali Villas located?
Maui Kaanapali Villas, also known as Hale Kaanapali, sits at 45 Kai Ala Drive, beachfront in the heart of Kaanapali.
How big is Maui Kaanapali Villas?
Built in 1967, it holds 258 homes across more than 11 acres, with studio to two-bedroom layouts.
Can you short-term rent a condo at Maui Kaanapali Villas?
Yes, for now. It 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 West Maui short-term rentals on January 1, 2029. Ask Diane to confirm the current status before you count on rental income.
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