Kailani Suite at Hana Kai Resort

My husband and I split our time on Maui and decided to take a leisurely drive to Hana and stay over a couple of nights at Hana Kai Maui. Best decision ever! We stayed in unit #2 Popolana, an oceanfront studio. Gorgeous views of the ocean, plenty of room, fully equipped kitchen for eating in the unit after hiking the Pipiwai Trail. Absolutely the best way to enjoy southeast Maui!

If a generous friend gave you the keys to their beach condo for the weekend and Hana Kai was the result, you would be thrilled with what you found. Yes, the complex is a bit noisy. Yes, things are worn. And yes, there is some deferred maintenance. But there is a LOT to love about Hana Kai. The location, the breezes, the sunrises .... Since few of us have said friend and instead we are paying 500+ per night rental fee, the rating loses a star and I understand why some may even deduct two. Admittedly, there are not a lot of options in Hana so how much all the nuisance items bother you is kind of personal. If you choose Hana Kai, do have your expectations more at the level of a well-worn friend's condo in a glorious location.

Wonderful small condo complex in Hana, ocean views full kitchen and peace and quiet during the busy season in Hawaii , eat some of the best food there at the food trucks , Kilo's Kitchen and AEs Thai , always so much food enough for 2 meals. The food trucks and historic general store close around 6pm so plan ahead Waiopano (sp) state park is a must bust have to get advance timed reservations

The facility and the grounds are breathtaking. The view is absolutely gorgeous of a black sand and pebble Beach so you can knock that must see site off your list just by staying at the hotel. The room was large and comfortable with a full kitchen and a very large balcony Looking over the ocean. Also a small patio in front that we did not go to. We hung out mostly on the back balcony enjoying that gorgeous view. The hotel has very individualized rooms so one is not like the other which you can see if you search for available rooms on the website. Our room was 101 and I would have to say that it was tastefully worn. Not exactly in tiptop shape, but probably not a lot different than your house. The mattress on this particular trip was not the most comfortable kind of lumpy and sinking in the middle, but that’s the only bad thing we can say about the place. I definitely would recommend staying here, and making sure to stay the night in Hana and not just try to drive here do everything and drive back to the other side of the island that’s way too much and you’re not going to enjoy it. You will read on the website that there is not air conditioning, that is true, and you don’t need it.

Spent two memorable nights here... Retro/vintage...a welcome step back in time... Recommend Unit #201.End unit on second floor with spectacular views( especially sunrise and sunset.) Convenient location,quiet and scenic manicured garden complete with waterfalls and Koi ponds... Making memories...

Top floor ocean view was my dream. Ocean breeze and stocked unit 4 kitchen. Tons of cooking gear. No dishwasher. Sunrise over the black sand beach is like the movies. Highly recommend staying a night in Hana after the road to Hana and then hiking 4 mile Pipiwea trail in the morning when it’s quiet. Hana has lots of food as long as you buy it by 5 pm. Restaurants and grocery store and excellent food trucks for breakfast until 4 pm. Breeze kept us cool. Tides were like white noise. Amazing. Helpful staff, beach towels at front desk. 70s glamour vibe.