Sands of Kahana

4299 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761, Lahaina, United States

4-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.3 / 5

Overview

Sands of Kahana is a 4-star beachfront resort at 4299 Lower Honoapiilani Road in Lahaina. Its modern towers sit among palm gardens, and its public rating is 4.3 from 1,537 reviews.

Rooms

The resort offers tropical-inspired apartments with one to three bedrooms. Units are described as having free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, washer/dryers, and full kitchens.

Dining

On-site dining options include a restaurant, a barbecue area, and a cocktail bar with live entertainment. Guest comments include praise for the restaurant’s food and service, including room delivery.

Amenities & Recreation

Listed recreation includes beach volleyball, mini-golf, tennis courts, an exercise room, and a hot tub. The resort has two separate pools, one for children and one for adults.

Location

The beachfront property is near West Maui beaches and outdoor attractions: Napili Bay is about 3.1 km away, Kapalua Bay Beach about 3.6 km, and the Kapalua Coastal Trail about 3.4 km. Kaanapali Beach is about 6.1 km away, while Honolua Bay is about 6.4 km away.

Best for

The one- to three-bedroom apartments, full kitchens, and washer/dryers make the resort a practical fit for families or groups who want more space and self-catering options. Beach-focused travelers can also make use of the beachfront setting, pools, and nearby places such as Napili Bay and the Kapalua Coastal Trail.

Travel tips

Check the room’s readiness with the property if your arrival timing is tight: one guest reported waiting more than an hour past the stated 4 p.m. check-in time. Nearby points of interest are spread along the coast, with Napili Bay about 3.1 km away and Kaanapali Beach about 6.1 km away; transport details are not provided. The full kitchens and in-unit washer/dryers may be useful for longer stays.

What guests say

Positive comments mention the beachfront location, the size of the units, and the convenience of full kitchens. Restaurant food and service also receive favorable mention, including an account of ordering food to a room. One detailed negative review describes a late room readiness, an unpleasant odor, a rodent problem, and dissatisfaction with the response to repeated reports. The excerpts therefore include both appreciation for the setting and facilities and a serious cleanliness and service concern.

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