Papakea
3543 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761
Papakea is one of the largest condo communities in West Maui, with 364 homes across 16 buildings built in 1977 along the Honokowai coast.
It is apartment-zoned and confirmed on Maui County's official Minatoya list. Because of that Minatoya designation, Papakea falls under Maui's Bill 9 phase-out on the West Maui timeline, which runs about two years ahead of South Maui's deadline. Given its scale, it is one of the more closely watched complexes on this side of the island as the rules evolve. Note that Papakea includes a mix of fee-simple and leasehold units, so confirm tenure on any specific unit with Diane before you buy.
The short version
- ✦364 homes, one of the largest condo communities in West Maui
- ✦Built in 1977 along the Honokowai coast, 16 buildings
- ✦Apartment-zoned and confirmed on the county's Minatoya list
- ✦Bill 9 phase-out applies on the West Maui timeline
- ✦Includes both fee-simple and leasehold units; confirm tenure per unit
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1977
- Total units
- 364
- Buildings
- 16
- Zoning
- Apartment (A2/H2)
- Pets
- Not pet-friendly
Short-term rental status
Papakea 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. Given how many units are here, this is one of the more closely watched complexes on this side of the island as the rules evolve. 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.
Questions buyers ask
Where is Papakea located?
Papakea sits at 3543 Lower Honoapiilani Road, along the Honokowai coast in West Maui.
How big is Papakea?
Built in 1977, it holds 364 homes, making it one of the largest condo communities in West Maui.
Can you short-term rent a condo at Papakea?
Yes, for now. Papakea 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.
Is Papakea fee simple or leasehold?
Both. Papakea includes a mix of fee-simple and leasehold units, and unit pricing can differ significantly by tenure. Confirm which applies to a specific unit with Diane before you buy.
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