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 directly on one of Kaanapali's white-sand beaches. Its 258 homes spread across roughly 11 acres, with studio to two-bedroom layouts and amenities that include pools, a hot tub, a fitness center, shuffleboard, oceanside dining, and a BBQ area.
It is apartment-zoned and confirmed on Maui County's official Minatoya list, but it also holds a decades-old hotel-use variance. The Maui County Planning Department confirmed in early 2026 that this variance exempts Maui Kaanapali Villas from Bill 9's apartment-district phase-out, so short-term rental here is not riding the same 2029 West Maui countdown as most other Minatoya-listed condos.
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
- ✦Holds a hotel-use variance that Maui County confirmed exempts it from Bill 9's phase-out
- ✦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 Minatoya list, but it also holds a hotel-use variance that exempts it from Bill 9's apartment-district phase-out. That puts it in a different position than most Minatoya-listed West Maui condos: short-term rental here isn't riding the same 2029 countdown. Variances are property-specific and can be amended, so confirm the current status directly with Diane 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
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. Although it's apartment-zoned and on the county's official Minatoya list, it also holds a hotel-use variance, and Maui County's Planning Department confirmed in early 2026 that the variance exempts it from Bill 9's apartment-district phase-out. That's different from most Minatoya-listed West Maui condos, which are set to lose short-term rental eligibility on January 1, 2029. Variances are property-specific and can be amended, so ask Diane to confirm the current status before you count on rental income.
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