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North Kaanapali • Kaanapali
14 active listings • Median ~$1.1M • Avg DOM ~168
Mahana is one of the most direct oceanfront condo communities in West Maui, known for its unobstructed views and units positioned extremely close to the water.
Unlike larger resort-style properties, Mahana offers a quieter, more residential feel while still allowing short-term rentals — making it appealing to buyers who prioritize view, privacy, and day-to-day livability.
Explore current listings, recent sales, and ownership insights for Mahana in Kaanapali, Maui.
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Building-level facts for Mahana—ownership, rental posture, HOA context, and scale. Unit-specific tenure, fees, and rental status can differ; confirm on the listing and in AOAO documents.
Verify before relying on this for purchase or rental decisions. Confirm material facts with AOAO documents, MLS listing packages, and Maui County records before you offer or model rental income.
We can help you request AOAO packages, interpret rental posture, and line up recent sales against the unit you are considering—before you write an offer.
Mahana stands out because it doubles down on what many buyers say they want on paper: direct oceanfront exposure and panoramic views, with less of the high-rise resort throughput common at larger neighbors. Cross-shoppers from Honua Kai are often choosing view and calm over full-scale resort amenities and newer construction. Those comparing Kaanapali Shores may be weighing hotel-scale rental infrastructure against a more residential day-to-day rhythm. Against Papakea farther north, Mahana sits closer to the core Kaanapali corridor—often at a different basis—while Papakea frequently leads on value and low-rise spread in Honokowai.
Mahana is a mid-rise oceanfront condo community in North Kaanapali known for unobstructed ocean views and units close to the water. Built in 1975 with roughly 216 units, it is often chosen by buyers who want short-term rental flexibility in a quieter setting than the largest resort towers—without giving up a true beach-corridor address.
Mahana sits in hotel-zoned resort context where short-term rentals are often feasible—subject to AOAO rules and county requirements on the unit you are buying. Confirm the current regime before you model occupancy or financing.
Bill 9 focuses on apartment-district transient rentals in the West Maui community plan area. Hotel-zoned product is a different lane, but buyers should still verify parcel zoning, association documents, and county records rather than relying on brochure language.
Revenue follows the view corridor: ocean-forward stacks typically outperform compromised sight lines. Underwrite the exact floor plan, furnishings, and calendar—not a building-wide average.
Buyer fit: Second-home and hybrid owners who rank panoramic oceanfront exposure and quieter residential feel ahead of full resort programming—and who will tour stacks carefully.
Seller fit: Updated ocean-forward units with strong photos and clear rental history tend to compete best; interior lines or deferred maintenance need honest pricing.
Investor fit: Mahana is a view-and-positioning play. Compare net after HOA and management against Honua Kai (amenity depth) and Kaanapali Shores (rental ecosystem scale)—not list price alone.
HOA dues vary by unit size and budget year—request current statements for the residence you are targeting. Ask for reserve study notes, pending assessments, and master insurance coverage and deductibles.
Confirm parking assignment, rental-use rules, and any special projects in the buyer packet before you write an offer.
Tenure is generally fee simple at the building level, but still verify the interest conveyed on the listing and title commitment for the exact unit.
Short-term rentals are part of the conversation for many Mahana buyers: the building sits in a hotel-zoned resort context where STR use is often feasible, subject to association rules and county requirements—confirm the current regime for the unit you are considering before you model income.
Performance is highly unit-specific. Ocean-forward floors and stacks with strong view corridors typically outperform interior or compromised sight lines on both nightly rates and occupancy. Furnishings, photos, and how the calendar is managed move results as much as the ZIP code—underwrite the exact floor plan and condition, not a building-wide average.
Carry costs matter: stress-test HOA, reserves, management, and turnover against realistic revenue for that unit class. Compare recent comps and rental history in the same stack when possible so you are not relying on generic “Mahana” headlines.
Oceanfront pool • BBQ areas • Tennis courts
Daily life here is oriented around the lanai and the horizon—oceanfront positioning with a calmer cadence than the densest resort towers. Owners who want sand and surf without feeling like they live in a hotel lobby often gravitate to this profile.
North Kaanapali still puts dining, golf, and beach walks within reach, but the building’s scale feels more residential than the biggest STR-heavy neighbors. If guest volume and elevator traffic are a concern, tour at different times of day and weigh Mahana against higher-density alternatives.
Mahana fits buyers who rank view quality, direct oceanfront exposure, and privacy ahead of full-scale resort amenities. It is a strong match for second-home owners and hybrid users who want STR income potential without prioritizing on-site dining and services at home.
If you want brand-new construction, maximum rental infrastructure, or the lowest entry basis on the corridor, other buildings may align better—Honua Kai for resort scale, Kaanapali Shores for rental ecosystem depth, Papakea for value farther north.
Investors should treat Mahana as a view-and-positioning play: revenue and margin depend on stack, floor, interior quality, and how efficiently the unit is operated. Two units in the same building can show very different calendars.
Model conservatively on occupancy and ADR, and keep HOA and reserves in the same spreadsheet as gross rent. When you compare Mahana to Honua Kai or Kaanapali Shores, compare net after realistic expenses—not list price alone.
A balanced view of what stands out—and what to weigh before you offer.
Derived from West Maui MLS matches for Mahana; figures shift as inventory turns.
Median (MLS blend)
$1,100,000
$ / sqft (range)
$1,213–2,223/sqft
Avg. days on market
~168
Active listings
14
Closed sales (12 mo)
5
Pricing in the current MLS window clusters near a $1,100,000 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 $1,213/sqft–$2,223/sqft /sqft band as views and floor plans diverge.
Expect closer to 168 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.
Recent MLS activity at Mahana spans studio, 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, ocean views, beach proximity, generous lanai space, resort-style amenities, and turnkey rental readiness 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.
$1,095,000
1 bd · 1 ba · 878 sq ft
Strong rental-ready context
Mahana 101
$995,000
1 bd · 1 ba · 820 sq ft
Best value in the building right now
Mahana 518
$1,195,000
1 bd · 1 ba · 820 sq ft
Best value in the building right now
Mahana 907
$2,699,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,214 sq ft
Standout views & premium positioning
Mahana 1019
$875,000
0 bd · 1 ba · 456 sq ft
Standout views & premium positioning
Mahana 102
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Book a Quick BreakdownClosed sales at Mahana from the MLS (rolling 12-month window — same basis as the market snapshot above).
5 closed sales at Mahana in the last 12 months.
Recent sales at Mahana set the anchor—but view, floor, renovation, and rental status still move the number. We will compare your unit to active and pending competition before you list.
Mahana sits on the ocean side of North Kaanapali’s resort corridor, with direct beach-area access and straightforward drives to Kaanapali’s core amenities. Use the map for orientation, then validate walk times and parking on your own visits.
This stretch blends beach access with resort-adjacent convenience—busier in peak season, quieter off-season. Mahana’s position appeals to buyers who want the Kaanapali beach context with a more residential feel than the largest towers.
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See where Mahana sits relative to nearby resorts, beaches, and West Maui condo communities.
Mahana in Kaanapali deserves the same diligence as any Maui condo: understand construction era (year built near 1975), community scale (~216 units), 12 floors, and how those factors influence maintenance, insurance, and long-term upkeep.
Zoning (H-2) 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—Mahana is no exception.
Facts on this Mahana guide are drawn from the Aina building dataset, West Maui MLS activity shown on this page, and editorial review. Material items—zoning, transient rental eligibility, HOA fees, special assessments, and insurance—must be confirmed with AOAO documents, listing packages, and Maui County records before you rely on them for a purchase, sale, or rental decision.
Last guide review: 2026-07-05. Market metrics refresh as MLS inventory changes.
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Yes. Mahana is known for direct oceanfront positioning and unobstructed views in North Kaanapali—confirm the specific stack and floor for the unit you are buying.
Mahana sits in hotel-zoned resort context where short-term rentals are often part of the conversation, subject to AOAO rules and county requirements. Confirm the current regime for the unit before you model income.
Mahana is generally marketed as fee simple—still confirm tenure on the listing and title report for the specific unit.
Shores offers hotel-scale rental infrastructure and deeper inventory; Mahana competes on view quality, quieter residential feel, and direct oceanfront exposure. Compare net after HOA and the exact view tier.
Verify rental rules, HOA dues and reserves, insurance requirements, view corridor, and recent comps in the same stack before you write an offer.
Mahana is frequently cross-shopped when buyers want direct oceanfront views and a calmer residential feel than a full-scale resort tower. Relative to Honua Kai, it usually trades full amenity depth and newer construction for unobstructed exposure and less hotel-style circulation. Relative to Kaanapali Shores, it is less about on-site rental infrastructure at scale and more about view quality, privacy, and livability. Farther north, Papakea often competes on value and low-rise spread in Honokowai—different corridor, different basis—while Mahana sits closer to the core Kaanapali beach context.
The useful question is not which building “wins,” but which mix of view corridor, renovation appetite, guest nights, and HOA line item matches how you will actually use the unit.
Buyers typically compare a short list of nearby buildings where price, view, and density line up with their plan.
Most buyers compare Mahana with these nearby communities:
We’ll walk you through view stacks, HOA, rental math on the unit you like, and how Mahana compares to Honua Kai, Kaanapali Shores, and Papakea — so you can make a confident decision.
