Makena Surf: Maui on the Beach

We've been staying at the Makena Surf for about 10 years. This is our second visit in a row to this particular unit; it's definitely become our home away from home on Maui. The unit is spacious and has updated and upgraded features throughout, including the baths and kitchen. Everything is spotless. Much of the furniture was recently replaced and is very comfortable. The mattresses are great, and the linens/towels are high-quality. The kitchen has everything you need to whip up a meal ... or just cut a pineapple! Dishwasher tablets and clothing detergent, paper towels and bathroom tissue are provided, so you really can just show up with a swimsuit and be good to go. Much of the year you can open up the house and let the trade winds through, but on hot days we were super-grateful for the excellent a/c. The views, of course, are even better in person, and having the option of two beaches within a minute's walk is unbeatable. The snorkeling on the rocks right off the beach is unparalleled - most mornings a tour boat or two will pull up off the shore just to get close to what we have access to all day long! The beach is never crowded (at least never since I've been coming here) and it's just perfection. Reservations and check-in were seamless - Jolene is super-responsive to any issues, large or small (though in fairness, we've only had small!). We'll be back next year!!

All and all incredible place, location and everything one could want from a week in Maui. Positive: Location was amazing. Great snorkeling reef, private beach, wonderful pool, tennis, pickleball. Far enough away to feel exclusive but close enough to get to Kihei and shops. Close to world class golf. MAKENA big beach and lava flows just down the road. Chairs, towels, boogie boards Snorkel gear all provided. AC and well provisioned kitchen. We made almost all our meals at the condo which saved us $1,000’s. Negative: The condo itself needs some work and upgrades. BBQ needs to be replaced, several lights out, but generally was fine for me and my family.

What a perfect appartment. minimalistic design interior, we loved that! Terrace with mind boggling views. Family of 4. Each morning we swam with the seaturtles just in front of the appartment. Quiet and no one else. We loved the pool, hottub and tennis and pickleball courts. Very well maintained. We bbq'ed for dinner each evening on the outside terrace. During day we went for a few hours to Kahāna beach to kitesurf in perfect conditions. Great host and owner, easy to communicate. Makena Surf is a beautifull spot on Maui, luxurious resort with nice shoppingcenter nearby.

A beautiful place to stay with a beautiful view. Positive: Incredible views. Long, wide wiew of the shoreline. Small, easily accessible beach below our patio guarded by lava rock to the left and right. Islands in the distance. The patio is the same width as the residence with a nice amount of chairs and standing room. Negative: The tiny beds in the second bedroom. They're probably intended for children, which we had none in our party.

We had an amazing time! Absolutely perfect hosts who answered every question and request so fast and so on it! Peaceful Positive: The location, quietness, amazing neighbourliness and stunning sunsets! Negative: Really only the beds and pillows were a little less comfy than we were used to :) but still great!