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Stay right on the beach at Hale Pau Hana! Out your front door you'll find Kamaole Beach II, just steps off your lanai. Enjoy your home away from home with fully appointed kitchens and endless ocean views. Located in the best part of Kihei, virtually everything you need is within walking distance — groceries, shopping, gifts, activities, and over a dozen restaurants. Come make memories!
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Hale Pau Hana is celebrated for its idyllic atmosphere, featuring units with breathtaking ocean views that leave guests enamored. The staff's warm hospitality and meticulous upkeep of the premises embody the Aloha spirit, earning consistent acclaim.
Although opinions on value vary, with some suggesting enhancements, the hotel's cleanliness and well-equipped rooms receive high praise. Despite occasional AC issues, the overall satisfactory amenities and prime beachfront location near dining and activities make Hale Pau Hana a favored choice for a serene getaway.
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Comfortable
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Expensive
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The Hale Pau Hana was simply amazing. We had beautiful sunsets& sunrises everyday right out our lanai (balcony). We stayed in unit 20, newly updated, well designed and air conditioned. Our unit was just steps from an amazing beach, that was never crowded. We also had BBQ grills & the pool very close by. This resort is very well maintained and clean. Every morning all chairs, tables & loungers are disinfected wiped down. Very friendly staff. Kihei's central location gave us easy driving access to many parts of the island. I did not leave!!! We will most definitely be back. Until we meet again, Aloha!!!! Mahalo to The Hale Pau Hana and staff.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded Oct 19, 2024
Mahalo for the wonderful review — we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay
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Oceanfront in south Kihei. It doesn't get any better. Friendly staff, excellent property upkeep, new AC splits added to front rooms. After many visits all we do on this island is swim, snorkel, read and soak up the sun from Makena to the smaller bays 10-15 mins away. That is if you don't want to just hang out at the beach in front of the condo!
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at The Hale Pau Hana
Responded Oct 12, 2024
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Hale Pau Hana. We hope to welcome you back soon, and mahalo for your great review!
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Beautiful oceanfront location in a well maintained gem of a condo resort. Management strives for best practices in the areas of cleanliness, security, communication, housekeeping,and landscaping, The front staff are genuinely eager to fulfill requests always with a smile. Although our unit #104, was recently tastefully updated ( love the wood floors as opposed to tile), here are a few suggestions. Supersoft King mattress needs replacing, as well as the flat pillows. Replace the ultra heavy dinnerware with lighter, easy to carry outside Corelle, or similar. A blue plastic Recycle bin in each unit would help immensely. Sofa is dated and uncomfortable. Replace the two tiny square, always sliding, accent tables with a real coffee table.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at The Hale Pau Hana
Responded May 4, 2024
Aloha, and thank you for the great review. We agree, the Hale Pau Hana and adjacent beach, Kamaole II are pretty spectacular! We hope you return to visit us again very soon.
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Hana Pau Hana was disappointing. For the cost, we expected something a little more upscale and found it rather mediocre. The property itself is nice, on a great beach and the views are spectacular – that is what you are paying for.
Each unit is privately owned. We stayed in Unit #28, which as an end unit had a extra window, which was nice. However, over the unit seems dated and could use some upgrades to warrant the fees being charged. The kitchen was furnished with what seemed like leftovers or incomplete sets. The wrought iron furniture on the lanai with skimpy cushions could be replaced with something more comfortable and impervious to the salt air. The A/C unit is only in the master bedroom (on the street side) which cooled the room, but was extremely noisy. On the plus side it did mask the noise outside. Finally, as 2 guests we were provided 2 beach towels, 2 sets of bath/hand towels and wash clothes that are replaced every Mon/Weds/Friday (great when things don’t dry). However, when we requested additional beach towels for the beach and to keep the car seats dry, at first we were told there was a “linen shortage.” When we said that only two was impractical, we were given the extra towels grudgingly.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Room Tip:Â In the smaller building all have ocean view and bedrooms are on the street side
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at The Hale Pau Hana
Responded Feb 11, 2023
Mahalo for the review and feedback! We're working with owners to establish a set of quality standards for all units, and many units have been remodeled. Be sure to contact us directly when booking — we're more than happy to help you select a unit that meets your preferences!
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The service and staff are exemplary!! They all make you feel so very welcome and bend over backwards to make sure everything is to your liking!!
The grounds are always well attended and the pool is clean and warm. Makes one feel like they're stepping into a big bath tub!
The guests, who are often regulars, are also very friendly so it's like going to a big family gathering each visit!
Hale Pau Hana is so perfectly situated as one can go snorkelling at the reef between Kamaole 1 and 2 or the reef between Kamaole 2 and 3, both of which always have a good display of numerous coloured and sized fish and one usually sees at least one turtle. If you don't see any turtles while snorkelling keep your eyes open for them as they swim past from Kamaole 2 to Kamaole 1 or vice versa. There are stores across the street that rent snorkel gear as well as paddle boards.
Other shops literally across the street from Hale Pau Hana include Cafe O'Lei and Fred's Mexican restaurant among other restaurants. There are clothing and gift stores as well. The Whalers General Store has a supply of some food items but mainly canned or boxed goods along with wine. If you don't find what you need their Hawaiian Moons is just a short block north that is a full on grocery store along with herbal supplements. A liquor store is less than a block away as well. And last, but not least, one must try the cinnamon buns at the Cinnamon Roll Place across the street!! Yummy!!!
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at The Hale Pau Hana
Responded May 23, 2024
Thank you so much for your detailed and positive review. We are so glad you enjoyed your experience at the Hale Pau Hana, and we look forward to welcoming you again next year!
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Check in was a very simple process and you even get a card that gives you a discount at a local grocery store. The parking lot was gated and since every unit gets a spot, we never had a problem finding a spot.
We stayed in unit 406 which had been remodeled and was absolutely gorgeous! The open concept living area opens to a balcony & overlooks the ocean. I was initially concerned we'd be too hot since there's only an AC unit in the bedroom and we're from Texas where you have AC everywhere you go and one of us runs very hot. But we didn't even end up using the AC unit at all. Whenever we were there, we kept the large slider doors facing the ocean open so we got an excellence breeze (there's also a transom window over the front door that allows a cross breeze) in addition to the fans in both rooms. The bathroom was my favorite part because it was the best ever set up for a germaphobe because the shower was spacious, clean and you didn't have to step out of your clean shower to the toilet.
The kitchen was incredibly well equipped with utensils, cups, coffeemakers, pots and pans, and plenty of standard spices and items you need while cooking. I normally rent through something like Airbnb and wasn't sure what to expect from this condo, but it was actually even better because they have housekeeping that takes trash & dirty towels and you can get clean towels any time which is very handy at the beach. We had some issues getting the Roku tv set up as I think it wasn't set up with the right profile for guests. I had to factory reset the entire thing to remove my own personal streaming accounts.
The grounds have a pool and there's an area on the property set above the beach with tables & beach lounge chairs on turf and it's such a nice place to lounge and watch the ocean without having to get into the sand. The water on this side of the island wasn't clear, at least while we were there. It's more of the dark blue kind of sea. There are some gorgeous rock formations on the beach near the hotel.
The location was nice as well; I felt very safe the entire time and it's a popular tourist area, so there are always people walking around. You can easily walk across the street to several restaurants, ice cream shops, and various other stores. A little further down (still in walking distance or you can hop in the car) are more restaurants (highly recommend Three's Bar & Grill), shopping and grocery stores. It's a really good driving distance from many things on the island, only 30 minutes to the airport and about the same to go to northeast Maui beaches which are gorgeous and great for sea turtle spotting; or up into the mountains for hiking.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Response from Marketing Manager, General Manager at The Hale Pau Hana
Responded Jul 8, 2022
Mahalo for taking the time to leave this review! We are so glad you had a wonderful stay and hope we can see you again soon! Aloha!
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I had an incredible stay at the Hale Pau Hana in May 2023 for my honeymoon and was by far the favorite place we stayed at. As the place claims, it truly is right on the water and was the closest to the beach place I saw while on the island. Kamaole Beach Park II was amazing with very soft sand and never got crowded on the right side near HPH. The lawn and beach chairs were great & a little pool which was never crowded. Coffee served 9-11am on the lawn in the mornings which we had most mornings and enjoyed. It’s not the best coffee but we still liked it. It would be nice if they started it earlier like 8am though. Laundry is on the ground floor near the office and was ~3$ each for the washer & dryer. Cleaning staff came M,W,F to replace all the towels.
We stayed in Unit 401 and were very happy with the amenities and it probably was one that has gone through more recent updates. For those wanting more privacy, highly recommend floors 3 & up because it separates you from the lawn below and allows you to sit on your lanai without people seeing you. This also does NOT make you any further away from the ocean (as I wasn’t sure about when booking), because we could easily hear the waves at night inside the apartment. There was 1 bedroom and the A/C got cold at night. There was another A/C in the living room which we did not use/need. There was a Murphy wall bed in the living room which we slept on several nights since it was cool and you could hear the ocean. There was most cooking equipment that you would need such as (dishes, silverware, knives, blender, electric griddle, storage containers, coffee pot, etc.)
Highly recommend staying here if it’s in your budget!
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Choose floors 3 & up if you want more privacy on your lanai. Each room is individually owned so...
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at The Hale Pau Hana
Responded Jul 20, 2023
Thank you so much for your detailed review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and had a such a memorable honeymoon. We hope to welcome you back very soon.
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Great location right on the beach which was very quiet but close or central to all the good food and activities we participated in
Highly recommended for families or couples wanting to stay somewhere quiet
Pool was always clean and never too busy
Beach was easily accessible and the shower near the pool was great to use before you used the pool or went back to your room
Plenty of free parking and food and clothing stores right across the road
We got a massage at 808 which was also at the shopping complex across the road
So happy with our stay we would go back
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at The Hale Pau Hana
Responded Aug 2, 2024
Thank you for your fabulous and detailed review. We hope to see you again next year!
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This trip marked the 15th time that my wife and I have thoroughly enjoyed Hale Pau Hana, dating back to our honeymoon in 1974. This year we rented 3 units and our two daughters and their families joined us for what was a fabulous 10 day, 50th wedding anniversary vacation. All 3 units were clean, comfortable and well equipped as usual. Everyone enjoyed the beach, snorkeling with fish and turtles, swimming in the pool, relaxing on the chaise lounges on the lawn and watching the beautiful sunsets. The barbecues provided for great family dinners for 10 people, pulling together tables on the well manicured lawn. We all enjoyed dinners at Cafe O’Lei (across the street), Leilani’s On The Beach (Kaanapali) and Monkeypod Kitchen (Wailea). Ziplining at NorthShore Zipline Co. (Haiku) was one of the many Maui attractions we all enjoyed.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â All of the amenities and convenience you can ask for, all at one location!!!
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at The Hale Pau Hana
Responded Jul 5, 2024
Your loyalty to the Hale Pau Hana is very appreciated. We are so happy you enjoyed your recent stay and looking forward to stay #16!
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Hale Pau Hana does not disappoint in any way. This small hotel in South Maui in Kihei is a perfect location for a couples vacation. The staff is wonderful and very accommodating. The units are beautifully appointed and the most amazing direct view of the Ocean. There is a wonderful oceanside pool that is heated as well. The property is extremely well maintained and is located centrally making it easy to access adventures all over the island. There are multiple bars, shops, and restaurants within walking distance. I cannot say enough about what a wonderful experience it was stay at the Hale Pau Hana. We will definitely be back next time we are in Maui!
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Room Tip:Â Swim and snorkel in the mornings as the trade winds kick up in the afternoon. There are turtles...
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Responded Jul 5, 2024
Thank you so much for your positive review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope you can return soon.
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Aloha!
All units have A/C in the master bedrooms. The other areas are kept comfortable by letting in the ocean breeze from the lanai and windows.
You can see photos of all the units and a list of amenities on our website. Don't hesitate to contact us directly if you have any questions about a particular unit!
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Aloha! Although virtually everything you need is within walking distance (groceries, shopping, restaurants, etc.), we agree that if you want to take day trips a car is best. We have ample (and free) onsite parking in a private lot exclusively for guests and owners. Each unit is guaranteed a parking spot. See you soon!
There are many units which have been renovated in the last few years. Our website has photography of all units, which will give you a good idea of current condition. You're also welcome to contact us directly, so we can make sure you end up with one which matches your tastes and needs!
On the beach side, you won't hear anything but the ocean.
You may hear street noise on the other side, but closing the east window usually does the trick. And at night with the bedroom door open, you can still listen to the surf.
Our very-lightest-sleeping guests report that bringing a "noise machine" ensures a blissful sleep.
Sorry for the delayed response! But if you're still planning your trip, or for anyone else... #602 is one of our upper-floor high rise units, with expansive ocean views.
Definitely visit our website for photography of every unit — and don't hesitate to contact us directly, so we can make sure we match you up with a unit which suits your tastes.
There are more places to choose from in the Kihei area.
PRICE RANGE
C$629 - C$714 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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hale pau hana hotel kihei, hale pau hana kihei
LOCATION
United StatesHawaiiMauiKihei
NUMBER OF ROOMS
69
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