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Kaanapali Beach • Kaanapali
11 active listings • Median ~$2.7M • Avg DOM ~166
Kaanapali Alii delivers large-format beachfront residences on Kaanapali Beach—known for generous floor plans, direct oceanfront positioning, and fee-simple ownership in one of West Maui’s most established beach corridors.
Buyers here are usually weighing space, view quality, and long-term desirability ahead of entry pricing—with value driven by stack, floor, renovation level, and proximity to the beach path.
Compared to nearby properties, Kaanapali Alii is less about hotel-style amenities and more about space, privacy, and long-term ownership on Kaanapali Beach.
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Alii is not trying to win the “full resort on site” contest—that is Honua Kai’s lane. It is not optimized as a hotel-scale rental machine—that is closer to Kaanapali Shores’ story. And it is not primarily about compact, iconic beach pads next to Whalers Village—that is often The Whaler’s buyer. Alii competes on oversized beachfront living: interior volume, separation, and an ownership experience that feels more residential than check-in, check-out. You still get Kaanapali Beach at your doorstep; you are choosing space and long-term livability over amenity menus and nightly turnover volume.
Kaanapali Alii is a beachfront condo community on Kaanapali Beach known for large residences, fee-simple ownership, and a residential scale that stands apart from typical high-rise resort product. Built in 1981, the property includes approximately 264 units across multiple towers and remains a core upper-tier option for buyers who prioritize interior space and beachfront positioning together.
Many Alii owners treat the residence as a hybrid: meaningful personal use with selective rental income—not a pure yield-max strategy. Larger floor plans naturally attract longer stays and higher-end guests who want room to spread out, which can differ from the high-turnover nightly model common in some STR-heavy towers.
Rental performance is unit-dependent. Bedroom count, view corridor, interior quality, and how the calendar is managed all influence rates and occupancy. Underwrite the specific residence against recent comps in the same building rather than a generic “Kaanapali” average.
Fee-simple ownership supports long-term hold and financing clarity for many buyers. Review HOA dues, reserves, and any planned projects alongside realistic occupancy assumptions—Alii often rewards quality of guest and stay length over chasing maximum booked nights alone.
Beachfront • Pools • Tennis courts • Fitness center
Day-to-day life here is beachfront living with room to breathe: larger great rooms, real dining space, and lanais sized for how people actually use a second home. The beach path, Whalers Village, golf, and dining are walkable or a short drive—without needing a hotel tower’s service stack at home.
Compared with denser neighbors, Alii trades some on-property programming for livability: fewer compromises between owner use and guest use when the floor plan is built for both.
Kaanapali Alii fits discerning buyers who want Kaanapali Beach ownership with true interior scale—second-home owners, legacy buyers, and hybrid users who value privacy and long-term quality as much as any income statement line.
If your priority is newest construction with full resort amenities on site, compare Honua Kai. If you want maximum rental infrastructure and hotel-style throughput, compare Kaanapali Shores. If you want iconic village adjacency in a smaller footprint, compare The Whaler. Alii is the match when space and residential beachfront living lead the brief.
Alii can produce real rental income, but it is rarely the island’s pure “max occupancy / max nights” play. Investors who succeed here usually model higher-end guests, longer average stays, and higher finish expectations—and they still stress-test HOA, management, and downtime between bookings.
Compare net after expenses, not sticker price: premium finishes, views, and bedroom count can justify rates, but they also raise carrying costs. Line up the unit you are buying against recent performance evidence in the same line when possible.
A balanced view of what stands out—and what to weigh before you offer.
Derived from West Maui MLS matches for Kaanapali Alii; figures shift as inventory turns.
Median (MLS blend)
$2,672,500
$ / sqft (range)
$719–3,165/sqft
Avg. days on market
~166
Active listings
11
Closed sales (12 mo)
11
Pricing in the current MLS window clusters near a $2,672,500 midpoint when blending active and recent closed activity. Several active options give buyers room to compare floor plans and views before deciding.
Expect a wide $719/sqft–$3,165/sqft /sqft band as views and floor plans diverge.
Expect closer to 166 days on market in this slice—buyers have runway to compare, negotiate, and line up financing.
There is evidence of negotiation in this window—worth comparing each comp’s starting ask vs closed figure with your advisor.
Inventory tied to Kaanapali Alii skews toward 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom residences, with marketing language often referencing ocean-oriented, resort-view, golf angles. Views and floor plans vary by stack—confirm on each listing.
In current and recent marketing copy, beach proximity, resort-style amenities, ocean views, furnished interiors, and generous lanai space surface repeatedly—useful signal, but confirm on the unit you pursue.
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Based on current listings, pricing trends, and overall value within this building.
$1,795,000
1 bd · 2 ba · 1,441 sq ft
Strong rental-ready context
Kaanapali Alii I301
$2,299,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,669 sq ft
Standout views & premium positioning
Kaanapali Alii IV-205
$1,695,000
1 bd · 2 ba · 1,439 sq ft
Best value in the building right now
Kaanapali Alii 212
$3,250,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,650 sq ft
Best value in the building right now
Kaanapali Alii 4-706
$5,200,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,643 sq ft
Standout views & premium positioning
Kaanapali Alii 4104
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Kaanapali Alii sits directly on Kaanapali Beach with walkable access to the sand and the beach path toward Whalers Village, dining, and shopping. The setting is classic Kaanapali: sunset walks, swimmable shoreline, and resort-area convenience—experienced from a larger residential footprint than many nearby towers.
This stretch of Kaanapali pairs beach access with golf and dining clusters buyers already know. Alii’s appeal is that you can participate in the corridor without feeling like you live inside a hotel operation—especially if interior space and quiet evenings at home matter to you.
Kaanapali • Kaanapali Beach
50 Nohea Kai Dr
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Kaanapali Alii in Kaanapali deserves the same diligence as any Maui condo: understand construction era (year built near 1981), community scale (~264 units), 11 floors, and how those factors influence maintenance, insurance, and long-term upkeep.
Zoning (H2) frames common use patterns in the area; buyers should still reconcile zoning with HOA rules and county requirements for any intended use.
Insurance, windstorm exposure, and building-wide projects can move assessments. Review the latest association financials, reserve study, and meeting minutes where available—Kaanapali Alii is no exception.
Kaanapali Alii short-term rental status: Allowed (Minatoya/PDF).
Kaanapali Alii ownership type is listed as Fee Simple.
Suitability depends on timeline, financing, and tolerance for HOA costs and rental regulation. Premier Kaanapali Beach luxury condo resort with large floor plans and strong long-term desirability. Review association documents, rental rules, and recent sales with a licensed professional—avoid treating any building as a generic “yes” or “no.”
Kaanapali Alii is flagged as oceanfront in our building summary. Verify views and setback for the specific unit before purchasing.
Short-term rental posture is summarized as: Yes. Confirm current association and county requirements before marketing a rental.
Ownership type is listed as Fee Simple. Confirm the interest conveyed on your purchase contract and title report.
Kaanapali Alii includes amenities such as: Beachfront • Pools • Tennis courts • Fitness center
Kaanapali Alii is in Kaanapali (Kaanapali Beach). Buyers often weigh beach access, walkability, and drive time to Lahaina, Kaanapali, and Kapalua depending on lifestyle.
Year built is listed near 1981. Phasing and renovations may span multiple years—confirm for your building section.
Kaanapali Alii is often compared with Honua Kai, Kaanapali Shores, and The Whaler—same beach corridor, different products. Honua Kai leads with newer construction and full-scale resort amenities and services. Kaanapali Shores offers hotel-scale rental infrastructure and deep guest throughput. The Whaler trades on iconic Kaanapali Beach positioning and Whalers Village adjacency, often with smaller footprints. Alii’s lane is different: large beachfront residences, more interior living space, and a residential ownership feel—less about on-property hotel programming and more about livability on the sand.
The decision is which tradeoff you are funding: resort amenity depth, rental ecosystem scale, iconic village walkability, or oversized beachfront living with long-term ownership appeal.
Buyers typically narrow to a short list of buildings where space, privacy, and use plan line up with price.
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