Royal Kahana
4365 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761
Royal Kahana is the largest community in this stretch of Kahana, a single 12-story oceanfront tower built in 1975 with 236 units, more than double the size of most of its neighbors along Lower Honoapiilani Road. Layouts run from studios at 431 square feet up to 2BR/2.5BA units at 1,287 square feet, and the building is air-conditioned throughout, with a pool, clubhouse, meeting rooms, an exercise room, a tennis court, elevator service, and an on-site security guard. It's also one of the few pet-friendly buildings in this part of Kahana.
Ownership at Royal Kahana is leasehold, with the underlying lease running to June 30, 2049, a separate consideration from rental eligibility worth confirming before you buy. Available records show vacation rental is allowed and the building is zoned H-2, which points toward hotel-zoned status rather than the apartment-district Minatoya list, so it likely isn't on the same Bill 9 West Maui phase-out countdown facing apartment-zoned buildings nearby. This has not been independently confirmed against the county's official records. Long-term renting is also part of the mix here. Confirm current status, and the leasehold terms, with Diane before you buy.
The short version
- ✦236 units in a single 12-story tower, the largest complex in this part of Kahana
- ✦Built in 1975, oceanfront, with an on-site security guard
- ✦Studio (431 sq ft) to 2BR/2.5BA (1,287 sq ft) layouts, air-conditioned throughout
- ✦Pool, clubhouse, meeting rooms, exercise room, tennis court, and elevator service
- ✦Pet-friendly, unusual among nearby Kahana buildings
- ✦Leasehold ownership; underlying lease runs to June 30, 2049
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1975
- Total units
- 236
- Buildings
- 1 (12-story)
- Floor plans
- Studio, 2 BR
- Unit size
- 431 to 1,287 sq ft
- Pets
- Pet-friendly
Short-term rental status
Ownership at Royal Kahana is leasehold, with the underlying lease running to June 30, 2049, separate from the question of rental eligibility. Available records show vacation rental is allowed and the building is zoned H-2, which points toward hotel-zoned status rather than the apartment-district Minatoya list, so it likely isn't on the same Bill 9 West Maui phase-out countdown facing apartment-zoned buildings nearby. This has not been independently confirmed. Long-term renting is also part of the mix here. Confirm current status, and the leasehold terms, with Diane before you buy.
Rules are actively changing as of 2026. Contact Diane for the current status of a specific unit.
On the grounds
Layouts
Studio
1 ba · 431 sq ft
Two bedroom
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,287 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is Royal Kahana located, and how big is it?
Royal Kahana sits at 4365 Lower Honoapiilani Road, oceanfront in Kahana. Built in 1975, it's a single 12-story tower with 236 units, the largest complex in this part of West Maui.
Is Royal Kahana fee simple or leasehold?
It is leasehold. The underlying lease runs to June 30, 2049, so ask Diane to walk through what that means for a specific unit before you make an offer.
Is Royal Kahana set up for short-term rental?
Available records show vacation rental is currently allowed and the zoning is H-2, which points toward hotel-zoned status rather than the Minatoya apartment-district list, so it likely isn't on the same Bill 9 phase-out countdown. This has not been independently confirmed. Ask Diane to verify before you count on rental income.
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