We had a wonderful time in Hokulani 403 on a week-long visit to Maui in the winter of 2022. Our group consisted of 5 adults, so no one needed to sleep in the living room. Beds were comfortable; bathrooms were well-appointed. The kitchen featured a set of dinnerware, flatware, basic cooking utensils, a traditional coffee maker, a Vitamix, pots, pans, and bowls. We didn’t find any baking pans or cookie sheets. There are ice cube trays in the freezer. Appliances are all high-end. There were TVs in every BR and the LR. All worked perfectly, as did WiFi. The lanai was spacious with comfortable seating for 5 at the table, and the view of the ocean was excellent. We saw whales every day! There were 6 Tommy Bahama beach chairs (the kind with backpack straps and big pockets), 2 medium coolers, and 2 beach umbrellas. We could have used more trash bags.
The Honua Kai resort itself is very nice. Pool crowding was never a problem, nor was noise. Everything got pretty quiet after sundown, and the whole place shut down by 9 PM. There was no party vibe whatsoever, which was great in our opinion. Even the inside of the unit was quiet—we almost never heard noise from an adjacent condo. Our group had 2 cars, and we just parked both in the lot outside without any problems. The beach is good for sunbathing, but there are quite a few rocks close to shore, so swimming is tough. Boogie boarding is not recommended. There are better spots on Maui to snorkel, but we did see at least one turtle close to shore most days. A grocery store, a coffee shop, a food truck plaza, and a few restaurants are all within easy walking distance.
Overall, we thought this represented an unbeatable rental for the price. If it’s in your budget, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a unit in Honua Kai with a better view that isn’t on an end cap. We would not hesitate to stay in H403 again. In fact, I’m already looking at dates for 2023! Mahalo!