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Kanai A Nalu (Hawaiian for “Gentle Breeze”) is a 4-story, 80-unit oceanfront condo resort on Māʻalaea Bay.

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Kanai A Nalu 211 Spectacular Remodeled OceanFront 2Bedroom with Ocean Views of Maalaea Bay. Idyllic Front Row Sunsets and Whale Watching. Year Round Pool

Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
Sleeps
sleeps 4
Location
Wailuku

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Kanai A Nalu offers Oceanfront Māʻalaea Bay Condos Steps from Sugar Beach

Kanai A Nalu (Hawaiian for “Gentle Breeze”) is a 4-story, 80-unit oceanfront condo resort on Māʻalaea Bay, sitting roughly halfway between Kahului Airport and the South Maui beach corridor. The property occupies a little over two acres of tropical grounds with a solar-heated swimming pool and a BBQ area, and its frontage opens onto Sugar Beach, one of the longest white-sand beaches in Hawaiʻi, perfect for long walks, swimming, and shore-based whale watching.

The 4-story building has elevator access, useful for groups with luggage, beach gear, or guests with mobility concerns.

There is no resort fee at Kanai A Nalu, and parking is open with a parking pass displayed; the pass is available outside the on-site office at check-in (no daily charge). On the property side, the solar-heated pool is beautifully lit at night for evening swims, and the outdoor BBQ area sits steps from the pool deck.

For broader planning, our Māʻalaea vacation rentals page and the wider MPP Vacations rentals page cover the immediate area; for the South Maui beach corridor a few minutes south, see our Kīhei page and the South Maui collection.

Sugar Beach extends directly from the property along the bay. Māʻalaea Harbor is a short walk: home to the Maui Ocean Center (Maui’s top family aquarium), the Pacific Whale Foundation, sunset dinner cruises, deep-sea fishing, and most of the island’s Molokini snorkel boats. Kahului Airport is roughly 15 to 20 minutes via Honoapiʻilani Highway; Kīhei and the Kamaʻole Beach Parks are 15 to 20 minutes south; Wailea is closer to 20 to 25 minutes; the ʻĪao Valley and central Maui are 15 minutes north.

Lāhainā town and West Maui are roughly 25 to 30 minutes west via the Pali tunnel. During humpback whale season (December through April) Māʻalaea Bay is one of Maui’s most reliable shore-based whale-watching stretches. Every reservation booked direct with MPP Vacations at Kanai A Nalu includes free daily Xplorie activities and the MPP Starter Kit: toiletries, paper goods, beach chairs, towels, and a cooler ready for you on arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanai A Nalu Vacation Rentals

What kind of unit does MPP Vacations manage at Kanai A Nalu?
A 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom oceanfront condo of roughly 1,030 square feet, sleeping up to four to six guests depending on bed configuration. The unit has a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and oven, private lanai with uninterrupted ocean views, in-unit washer and dryer, split-zone AC throughout, and Wi-Fi included.
Does Kanai A Nalu have AC?
The MPP-managed unit has split-zone air conditioning throughout. The 4-story building also catches steady trade winds off the bay, so many guests run the AC sparingly outside the warmest interior months.
Is Kanai A Nalu oceanfront, and is there a beach?
Yes to both. The property is oceanfront on Māʻalaea Bay, and the bay frontage extends into Sugar Beach, one of the longest white-sand beaches in Hawaiʻi. Sand access is steps from the property's lawn; the swimming itself is generally calm thanks to the bay's geometry.
What's the resort fee at Kanai A Nalu?
There is no resort fee at Kanai A Nalu. Parking is open with a parking pass displayed; the pass is available outside the on-site office at check-in (no daily charge).
What's nearby Kanai A Nalu?
Māʻalaea Harbor is a short walk, home to the Maui Ocean Center, Pacific Whale Foundation, and most of the island's Molokini snorkel-boat launches. Kahului Airport is roughly 15 to 20 minutes via Honoapiʻilani Highway; Kīhei and the Kamaʻole Beach Parks are 15 to 20 minutes south; Wailea is roughly 20 to 25 minutes south; ʻĪao Valley and central Maui are 15 minutes north.

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