Kihei is a great area to choose if you want to own an oceanfront condo on Maui. There are more than 6 miles of coastal shoreline in Kihei which include long stretches of beautiful sandy beaches that are considered by visitors and residents alike as some of the best on Maui. When starting your search for a condo in Kihei, it's helpful to know how many communities are oceanfront and to understand why beachfront condos tend to fetch the highest prices. I will address these details in this guide to Kihei oceanfront condos and also provide information about the current state of this special segment of the Maui real estate market.
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- How many oceanfront condo communities are there?
- Do all oceanfront condos allow vacation rentals?
- What is the average price of oceanfront condos in Kihei?
- What oceanfront condos are currently for sale?
- Where are oceanfront condos located on the map?
- Which condos have the largest units?
- Which condos are rarely on the market?
- Which oceanfront condos have the most turnover?
- What is the average age of these condos?
- What’s the impact of sea level rise on these condos?
Why buy an oceanfront condo in Kihei?
Before getting into the specifics of Kihei condos, let's cover a few of the top reasons why owning an oceanfront condo anywhere on Maui is very appealing. First off, owners and rental guests alike place a high value on having direct beach access from their unit without having to cross any roads. Second, oceanfront condos are more likely to offer deluxe ocean views which is very desirable. Many of my clients also mention one other feature they enjoy: hearing the soothing sounds of the waves lapping at the shoreline.
Now that we've covered the general reasons why Maui oceanfront condos are great, let's explore the specific reasons why owning one in Kihei is preferable.
How many oceanfront condo communities are there?
There are only 25 communities in Kihei which are considered oceanfront. 20 of the complexes have beachfront locations while just 5 other communities are oceanfront with rocky shorelines.
Do all oceanfront condos allow vacation rentals?
Almost all (22 out of 25) of the condominium communities in Kihei fronting the ocean allow short term rentals but there are a few condos where vacation rental activity is restricted or simply not allowed. For example, short term rentals are allowed at Waipuilani but the association has set a policy requiring minimum stays of 30 nights.
What is the average price of oceanfront condos in Kihei?
As of July 5, 2025 the average list price for an oceanfront unit is $1,103,498 and the median list price is $995,000. The average sales price based on the last 12 months was $1,301,194 and the median sales price was $1,100,000. The lowest priced condos can be found in the communities of Waipuilani and Kauhale Makai while the highest priced units are often found at Mana Kai and Royal Mauian.
What oceanfront condos are currently for sale?
Here is a recap of the new listings as well as recently price-reduced condominiums in Kihei that are oceanfront.
What’s happening in the market right now?
Here's a list of the latest sales activity for oceanfront condos in Kihei.
Where are oceanfront condos located on the map?
Below is a custom map showing the locations of all the oceanfront condos in Kihei. You can expand the map to see additional information.
Which condos have the largest units?
If you're looking for units in oceanfront condos that have the most living area you should be looking at Maui Sunset, Menehune Shores, Royal Mauian and Luana Kai as all of these complexes have some 3-bedroom units with between 1,268 and 1,392 square feet of living area.
Which condos are rarely on the market?
There are certain condos which are so highly prized by owners that they only come up for sale once in a blue moon. I've done an analysis of condo sales in Kihei over the last 5 years in comparison to the number of units existing in each complex to come up with a scarcity index for oceanfront condos. Below is a list of the top 5 rarely available communities based on low turnover rate.
- Hale Pau Hana: 80 units, only 11 sold in 5 years
- Maui Sunset: 225 units, only 42 sold in 5 years
- Kihei Beach: 53 units, only 10 sold
- Hale Hui Kai: 40 units, 8 sold
- Hale Kai O Kihei: 59 units, 12 sold
Which oceanfront condos have the most turnover?
Here's a list of the top 5 condos with high turnover rates in terms of number of sales compared to the total number of units in the community. Keep in mind that high turnover does not necessarily reflect the desirability of the units.
- Kauhale Makai: 169 units, 79 sold in 5 years
- Koa Lagoon: 42 units, 16 sold
- Luana Kai: 113 units, 39 sold
- Menehune Shores: 154 units, 48 sold
- Waipuilani: 42 units, 13 sold
What is the average age of these condos?
Coastal parcels of land were some of the first to be developed for condos in South Maui and the majority of the Kihei oceanfront condominiums were built before 1976. As of 2023, the median age of oceanfront complexes in Kihei is 48 years. The oldest community is Hale Kai O Kihei which, according to records, was built in 1969. Below is a list of notable communities which were built after 1975:
- Menehune Shores: built in 1976
- Sugar Beach Resort: built in 1977
- Waiohuli Beach Hale: built in 1979
- Luana Kai: built in 1980
- Koa Lagoon: built in 1980
What’s the impact of sea level rise on these condos?
When considering any purchase of coastal property, it's important to understand how climate change and sea level rise might impact shorelines. That's why the State of Hawaii now requires all property sellers to disclose the risk of sea level to a 3.2-foot scenario. The State now provides a special Sea Level Rise Viewer to help sellers and buyers better understand the risks of sea level rise based on different scenarios. Below is a screen shot showing how a 3.2-foot sea level rise would affect the area around one particular community in Kihei.
