Kihei Resort was perfectly situated for our month long exploration on the island of Maui. Right across the street, we had access to Keaka Beach featuring the ancient Maui Fishpond teaming with greenback sea turtles and the newly-renovated Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary & Visitor Centre.
From Keaka Beach, there is an endless stretch of soft sandy beaches to Ma'alaea. We enjoyed the mile-long wooden boardwalk overlooking Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge where we spotted rare marsh birds. We frequented the Farmer's Market (open daily) at 61 South Kihei Road for all our fruits, veggies, ready-made fresh salsa & guacamole and freshly-baked banana bread. Adjacent to the Farmer's Market is a convenience store, a bakery and a lovely gift shop featuring local teas and artisan-created products. And we were not strangers to Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice stand, located next door!
We alternated beach/island exploration days with poolside/whirlpool jacuzzi afternoons at Kihei Resort. The grounds are serene with a number of water features and beautifully maintained, lushly planted with tropical flowering shrubs and palm trees.
Unit 113 was our sanctuary after busy days spent sightseeing. The condo complex is a quiet place, away from the noisy crowds of Kihei's business section, located further south. The unit is clean and nicely furnished (à style Hawaiian) with all the amenities needed for a longterm stay. There is a real sense of community with many regular tenants who willingly engage in poolside chats and conversations around the communal barbecue grills.
Host Imrana Mouna and On-Island Contact Tracy Edwards were always easily reached and very accommodating to special requests.
We would not hesitate to return to Kihei Resort and highly recommend this unit vacation rental to others!