Makani Sands

We have been staying here for years. We don’t always get the same room but 104 has been a favorite only because it was in the family.
I would not rate this like a 5star hotel, but for a condo resort it is very very nice. Keep in mind these type of condos do not have air conditioning but there is an amazing ocean breeze that will keep you cool almost chilly at night.
The condos are very clean and updated. Laundry and all the amenities provided… like you are at home. If there are any issues maintenance is just a phone call away and things get fixed quick.
Close to fantastic restaurants and the beaches… of course your own right out front.
Price is very reasonable.

Highly recommend! Stayed 9÷19÷15−9÷26÷15
Get location! To Black Rock and Lahaina
Condo has everything you need inside! Right on water! Ocean view! BBQ to use and toys for kids! Has a pool but we didn’t use cause we would just to the ocean!
As soon as we got there walk the couple of feet to sand and there was a sea turtle on the sand chillaxing!!! It started our vacation on a high note! We stayed in 109, bottom floor! Love it cause every morning we would walk straight out to sand to check if the sea turtle was there. Next door where the rocks and the sea turtles would be there every day eating for hours!
We would watch the sunrise and sunset every morning! Eat breakfast on the patio!
Great place!
Would totally go back and stay at these condos!

My review is mainly for Condo #205 which is the condo I stayed in from 8÷12−8÷18. First of all I want to say that I was pleasantly surprised by the condo after viewing pictures on the website. The pictures on the website do not do this place justice. It’s so much prettier in person! First timer in Maui and I must say that #205 was perfect! It was nicely furnished, had everything you could possibly need, and was immaculate! Some of my family stayed in other condos on the property and I must say that #205 was the nicest one bedroom of all. An added bonus was the turtles that frequently come by and sometimes chill out on the sand right on the property. I loved my stay at Makani Sands, neighbors were really friendly, and I will definitely stay again in the future! Mahalo!

We came here last week with a group and I was pleasantly surprised by the place. I really think the website and facebook photos dont do this place justice as the grounds are nicely managed and the view and access to the ocean is AMAZING. It’s not a resort so if you’re looking for that this place isn’t for you. If you are looking for comfortable, home away from home this place is for you. The best part is the easy access to the ocean. There is a small pool in the front but the most beautiful part of this place is the ocean view literally in your background. Nothing is as great as falling asleep to the sounds of waves hitting the shore at night. Had a great time and made some awesome memories. Thanks Makani Sands!

Staying in 108 which has been updated in kitchen and bath. Nicely and simply decorated. Well equipped kitchen which even has a dishwasher. Small washer and dryer. Lovely king size bed. Two flat screen TV. THE BEST IS THE LOCATION. Right on the beach. Listen to the waves. See the whales and turtles. Watch the sunset. Nicely landscaped! Two large clean gas grills. Great place!

We stayed here for 10 days and I have to say that having been my second stay here — I appreciate the location much more than I did before.
I was raised on Maui — so staying in Honokowai just seemed a little strange — but you can’t beat this condos location. A block away from a great park which has the ocean to it’s left and a great natural food store and farmers market to its right. It is the perfect place to stay with kids. There is a playground and tons of grass for the kids to play on and run around. You can walk to the Times supermarket or ABC Store if you ever need anything quickly and it is also close to Napili where there is great snorkeling off Napili Point.
The main office is run by a woman who every Monday hosts a pupu party — I think that is quite nice for the guests and the Maui Bus stops right in front of the building in case you don’t have a care and want to take the quick 5 –10 minute drive to Ka’anapali to do some shopping or go to the beach.
Each apartment overlooks the ocean so listening tot he waves at night can get very addicting :). There is a small pool in the front of the building but it is a little small and often chilly as if does not get much sun during the day. But again, the water is everywhere and great for snorkeling and just relaxing in.
I would recommend this to visitors who want more of a condo to stay in where they can cook and grill and relax in a very low key setting — it is not a fancy hotel — but just the right balance of casual and relaxed to make any vacation a good one!

We stayed in unit 205 for 8 nights March 2012. Beautiful view of the ocean, and of both Lanai and Molokai. Saw many whales and turtles from the balcony. The condo itself is very comfortable with some cute Hawaiian décor. Nice kitchen and bathroom, and a very cozy bed. It’s not in front of a big beach, just a little strip of sand with lounge chairs, but personally I’d rather have the front-​row view of the ocean and not be in front of a resort beach. There are great beaches just a couple minutes north and south with easy parking. The best part is that you can walk out of your room and jump in the ocean! There is a pool too, for little ones not quite ready for the ocean. There is a great grocery store up the street and several delicious plate lunch/​deli places, an ABC store, and a farmer’s market 3x/​week, along with a beach park just a couple minutes walk away. I’m definitely very happy with our stay here.

I just don’t see why anyone would want to stay anywhere else! This place is not fancy but has everything you need to have a very relaxing vacation. If you’re into being steps from the ocean, you’ll love the mostly private access this property provides. If you’d like to try your hand at snorkeling and boogie boarding, you’ll adore the little reef directly in front of the condos. And, if you like being minutes away from everything but not having to deal with «stupid» tourists (you know the people who make you sort of embarrassed to be a tourist when you see how poorly they behave), you won’t be able to get enough of Makani Sands.
The office staff is very helpful. Roseanna (the manager) will do everything to make sure your stay is fantastic. Her no-​nonsense approach is very welcome. Check out their website for condo availability, specials and contact information.

Been staying here for about 10 years and am a huge fan. Ocean front condos that are extremely reasonably priced. Most have been updated with king beds, granite kitchen/​bathrooms and washer/​dryers. There’s a pool out front and the ocean is so loud that you may need to close the sliding door if you want to have a phone conversation :). You will rarely hear your neighbors as this 50s style building is made of concrete blocks.
Lots of shops/​restaurants within walking distance and plenty of parking. The ocean is about 30 feet from your lanai.
Beach is swimmable and very private. Not much sand to hang out on; but there are lots of loungechairs against the seawall that are terrific for relaxing.
The bedrooms are on the road side of the condo, so that’s a bit annoying at night — but if you leave your slider open the sound of the waves is very loud throughout the unit and that will surely lull you to sleep.
This part of the island is fairly quiet/​sleepy, so it’s the perfect getaway if you want to relax and avoid the crowds.