What is The Hale Pau Hana?
An oceanfront condominium property on Kamaʻole Beach Park II in Kīhei, welcoming guests since 1970.
The Hale Pau Hana is an oceanfront condominium property at 2480 South Kīhei Road in Kīhei, Maui, that opened in 1970 and has been welcoming guests for more than fifty years. It has 80 individually owned condominiums, and its lawn runs directly to the sand at Kamaʻole Beach Park II. Guests book directly with the on site office rather than through a resort chain, which is why the same families return year after year and often ask for the same unit. The property holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Tripadvisor from over 700 reviews and a 2026 Travelers' Choice Award.
Key takeaways
- The Hale Pau Hana opened in 1970 and has welcomed guests for more than fifty years.
- It is a condominium property, so every unit is individually owned and furnished by its owner.
- The lawn runs to the sand at Kamaʻole Beach Park II, with no road to cross.
- There are 80 units, ranging from one to three bedrooms, and every one has an oceanfront lanai.
- Booking is direct with the on site office, so there are no third party booking fees.
- The property holds a 4.7 out of 5 Tripadvisor rating from over 700 reviews and a 2026 Travelers' Choice Award.
What kind of property is The Hale Pau Hana?
It is an oceanfront condominium property, which is a meaningful distinction. Each of the 80 units is owned by an individual owner who furnishes it themselves, and owners place their units into a rental program managed on site. That is why two units of the same type can look quite different inside, and why guests who liked a particular unit tend to request it again.
What stays consistent is the setting. Every unit faces the ocean and has its own lanai, and every guest has the same lawn, pool and stretch of sand.
How long has the property been here?
The Hale Pau Hana opened in 1970. It has spent more than fifty years on the same stretch of Kīhei coastline, which is long enough that a good number of guests first came as children and now bring their own families. The tagline the property has used for years, making memories for over 50 years, is a fair description of what actually happens here.
What does the name mean?
Hale means house in Hawaiian. Pau hana translates roughly as finished work, the end of the working day, the moment you set things down. Taken together the name reads as the house where work is done, which is a reasonable summary of what a week here is meant to feel like.
Where exactly is it?
The property is at 2480 South Kīhei Road, Kīhei, HI 96753, on the ocean side of the road, fronting Kamaʻole Beach Park II. Kahului Airport is about 16 miles away, which is roughly a 25 minute drive. Restaurants, grocery shopping and the Kīhei coastal path are all within walking distance.
| Getting here | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kahului Airport, OGG | About 16 miles, about 25 minutes |
| Kamaʻole Beach Park II | At the lawn's edge |
| Kīhei town centre | Walking distance |
| Wailea | About 10 minutes south |
Why book directly with the property?
Reservations are handled by the on site office rather than a central chain reservations desk. Booking direct means no third party booking fees, and it means the person answering the phone is on the property and knows the units. If you are choosing between two units, or you need a ground floor unit, or you want to know which units are fully air conditioned, that is a phone call rather than a support ticket.
What do guests say?
The property holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Tripadvisor from over 700 reviews and received a 2026 Travelers' Choice Award, which places it in the top 10 percent of properties worldwide. The most common themes in guest reviews are the position on the beach, the value compared with the Wailea resorts a few minutes south, and the staff.
Frequently asked questions
When did The Hale Pau Hana open?
The Hale Pau Hana opened in 1970 and has been welcoming guests for more than fifty years.
Is The Hale Pau Hana a hotel?
No. It is an oceanfront condominium property. Each of the 80 units is individually owned and furnished by its owner, and owners place their units into a rental program managed by the on site office.
What does Hale Pau Hana mean?
Hale means house in Hawaiian, and pau hana means finished work or the end of the working day. Together the name reads as the house where work is done.
Where is The Hale Pau Hana located?
The property is at 2480 South Kīhei Road, Kīhei, HI 96753, on the ocean side of the road, fronting Kamaʻole Beach Park II in South Maui.
How many units does the property have?
There are 80 units on the property, ranging from one to three bedrooms. Every unit has an oceanfront lanai.
How far is The Hale Pau Hana from the airport?
Kahului Airport is about 16 miles from the property, which is roughly a 25 minute drive.
Can I book directly with the property?
Yes. Reservations are handled by the on site office, so there are no third party booking fees and you can ask questions about specific units before you book.
What is the Tripadvisor rating?
The property holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Tripadvisor from over 700 reviews, and received a 2026 Travelers' Choice Award.
Come and see it for yourself
Every unit faces the ocean and the lawn runs to the sand. Check dates with the on site office and ask about the units you are considering.
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