The Residences at Kapalua Bay
1 Bay Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761
The Residences at Kapalua Bay is one of the newer luxury communities in the resort, built in 2009 directly on Kapalua Bay, with 84 whole-ownership condo residences (three- and four-bedroom layouts, roughly 2,789 to 4,055 square feet) alongside 62 fractional-ownership residences, for 146 residences total. The property offers resort-adjacent amenities and a prime beachfront setting within the Kapalua Resort.
This property has changed hands and brand names more than once since 2009: it was originally sold as The Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, was rebranded Montage Residences Kapalua Bay in 2014, and most recently transitioned to Marriott management as The Resort at Kapalua Bay in March 2026, with a further rebrand to the St. Regis flag planned for 2027. Ownership of the individual residences has not changed through these transitions; only management and branding have. Confirm the current operating brand and management company with Diane, since it has changed recently and may change again.
It is confirmed hotel-zoned rather than apartment-zoned, so unlike the resort's older Minatoya-listed communities, it is not targeted by Maui's Bill 9 apartment-district phase-out. That zoning basis supports its use for short-term rental at Kapalua.
The short version
- ✦One of the newest luxury communities at Kapalua, built in 2009
- ✦84 whole-ownership residences plus 62 fractional-ownership residences (146 total)
- ✦Right on Kapalua Bay
- ✦Rebranded several times since 2009: Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, then Montage Residences Kapalua Bay (2014-2026), now The Resort at Kapalua Bay under Marriott, with a St. Regis rebrand planned for 2027
- ✦Confirmed hotel-zoned, not on the Minatoya list
- ✦Not targeted by Bill 9's apartment-district phase-out
By the numbers
- Year built
- 2009
- Total units
- 146
- Zoning
- Hotel/Business Resort (BR/HM/OS/PUD)
- Pets
- Confirm current house rules
Short-term rental status
The Residences at Kapalua Bay is not apartment-zoned and does not appear on the county's Minatoya list. County records show it zoned BR, HM, OS, and PUD (Business Resort, Hotel, Open Space, Planned Development), so short-term rental here is allowed directly under the zoning rather than through the apartment-district exception that Bill 9 is phasing out. Zoning can still change, so it is worth a quick confirmation with Diane if rental income matters to your purchase.
Rules are actively changing as of 2026. Contact Diane for the current status of a specific unit.
Questions buyers ask
Where is The Residences at Kapalua Bay located?
The Residences sit at 1 Bay Drive, directly on Kapalua Bay.
Can you short-term rent a condo at The Residences at Kapalua Bay?
Yes, and its rental future looks more stable than the resort's older Minatoya-listed communities. County records show it zoned Business Resort and Hotel, so short-term rental is allowed directly under the zoning rather than through the apartment-district exception that Bill 9 is phasing out.
Is this the same property once known as Montage Residences Kapalua Bay?
Yes. The 2009-built residences here have carried several names: originally The Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, rebranded Montage Residences Kapalua Bay in 2014, and now operating as The Resort at Kapalua Bay under Marriott management as of March 2026, with a planned move to the St. Regis brand in 2027. Individual condo ownership has stayed the same through each change; only the resort's management company and brand name have shifted. Ask Diane for the current name and management details, since this has changed more than once.
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