Wailana Sands
25 Wailana Pl, Kihei, HI 96753
Wailana Sands is a compact two-story building on Wailana Place in North Kihei, ten units total since it was built in 1980, a step inland from the water with mountain and ocean views rather than a beachfront setting. Nine one-bedroom, one-bath units range from 386 to 424 square feet, small and efficient, with a single larger two-bedroom, two-bath unit at 760 square feet.
The building runs simple: a pool, BBQ area, recreation space, community laundry, and cable included, with beach access nearby and dishwashers and refrigerators in the units. Hotel zoning allows both short-term vacation rental and long-term leasing, which makes Wailana Sands an accessible entry point for buyers looking for a small, rental-capable Kihei unit at a lower price than the oceanfront buildings a block away.
The short version
- ✦Compact building on Wailana Place in North Kihei, built in 1980
- ✦10 units across a single two-story building
- ✦Nine 1BR/1BA units from 386 to 424 sq ft, plus one 2BR/2BA unit at 760 sq ft
- ✦Mountain and ocean views, not oceanfront
- ✦Pool, BBQ area, recreation space, and community laundry
- ✦Hotel-zoned with both short-term and long-term rental in active use
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1980
- Total units
- 10
- Buildings
- 1 (2-story)
- Floor plans
- 1 BR, 2 BR
- Unit size
- 386 to 760 sq ft
- Pets
- Not pet-friendly
Short-term rental status
Available records describe Wailana Sands' zoning as hotel-use (H-M), which would place it outside Bill 9's apartment-district phase-out, but this has not been independently confirmed against Maui County's official list. Confirm current status with Diane before counting on rental income.
Rules are actively changing as of 2026. Contact Diane for the current status of a specific unit.
On the grounds
Layouts
One bedroom
1 bd · 1 ba · 386 sq ft
One bedroom, large
1 bd · 1 ba · 424 sq ft
Two bedroom
2 bd · 2 ba · 760 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is Wailana Sands located?
Wailana Sands sits at 25 Wailana Place in North Kihei, a short walk inland from the water with mountain and ocean views.
How big is Wailana Sands and when was it built?
Built in 1980, it's a small two-story building with 10 units: nine compact one-bedroom homes from 386 to 424 square feet and one two-bedroom home at 760 square feet.
Is Wailana Sands set up for short-term rental?
Available records describe the building as hotel-zoned, which would place it outside Bill 9's apartment-district phase-out, though that has not been independently confirmed against the county's official list. Long-term leasing is also active here. Confirm current status with Diane before counting on rental income.
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