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Kahana
Beachfront • Mixed Use • Resort Living
2 active listings • Median ~$2M • Avg DOM ~239
Sands of Kahana is one of Kahana’s most recognizable beachfront resort communities—known for larger condo layouts, direct beach access, and a family-friendly vacation-rental setting on Lower Honoapiilani Road.
Buyers usually compare Sands of Kahana differently than Royal Kahana or Valley Isle because the value is not just entry price. It is space, bedroom count, view quality, resort amenities, and the ability to support both owner use and guest use.
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Building-level facts for Sands of Kahana—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.
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Sands of Kahana pairs Kahana beachfront positioning with larger floor plans than many nearby towers—especially two- and three-bedroom inventory with full kitchens, washer/dryers, and private lanais. Resort amenities include pools, tennis or pickleball, a putting green, BBQ areas, a fitness center, and on-site restaurant context. Buyers choose Sands when they want family and group rental appeal at a below-Kaanapali beachfront basis—not the cheapest studio entry in Kahana.
Sands of Kahana sits at 4299 Lower Honoapiilani Rd with roughly 196 residences in a nine-story beachfront resort built in 1982. Fee-simple ownership is typical, with R-2 / timeshare zoning that requires careful unit-specific rental verification. The building’s competitive lane is space: one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts that often outperform studio-heavy Kahana inventory for families and multigenerational use. Buyers cross-shop Royal Kahana for smaller-footprint value, Valley Isle and Hololani for alternative Kahana beachfront scale, and Kaanapali towers when resort branding matters more than bedroom count.
The floor plan is one of the main reasons buyers choose Sands of Kahana. Many Kahana buildings are driven by studios and one-bedroom inventory. Sands is more often a space-driven decision—especially for buyers who want a family vacation home or a rental that can accommodate larger groups.
One-bedroom plans suit couples and lock-and-leave owners who still want more interior volume than compact towers. Two-bedroom layouts anchor family and hybrid use. Three-bedroom residences differentiate Sands from studio-heavy neighbors—confirm published square footage on the MLS listing.
Typical features include full kitchens, in-unit washer/dryers, and private lanais—verify appliance age, ventilation, and layout flow on the unit you are buying.
Royal Kahana and Sands of Kahana are the two flagship Kahana beachfront towers buyers compare most often—but they solve different problems. Royal Kahana skews studio- and one-bedroom-heavy with a lower entry basis. Sands skews toward larger two- and three-bedroom layouts with family-rental orientation and resort amenities at a higher median basis.
Oceanfront high-rise with more studio and one-bedroom inventory, lower entry price, and strong value or investor appeal. Often the better fit when budget and rental math on smaller footprints lead the brief.
Larger two- and three-bedroom layouts, family-rental orientation, resort-style amenities, and higher median pricing. Often the better fit when space, beach access, and group use lead the brief.
Request a side-by-side planning review with current listings, recent sales, HOA notes, and rental-use considerations for the units you are comparing.
Oceanfront units command premiums for direct water and lanai exposure. Ocean-view lines may trade partial water for value. Courtyard or resort-view residences can offer a lower basis with different guest and owner-use profiles.
Lower floors sit closer to beach level; upper floors often improve horizon sightlines. Corner units can add wrap-around exposure. Family-friendly locations within the property may prioritize pool proximity or quieter stacks—confirm on tour and compare recent sales in the same line.
Sands of Kahana rewards careful diligence—especially around R-2 zoning, rental posture, and unit-specific condition.
Fee simple vs any non-standard ownership interest; R-2 / timeshare zoning implications; AOAO rental rules; county rental posture; current HOA dues; reserve study; insurance coverage; special assessments; and active building projects.
Unit renovation history; window and slider condition; plumbing history; AC or ventilation; rental statements where available; furniture inventory; parking assignment; beach access; and shoreline condition.
Family vacation-home buyer: Wants two- or three-bedroom beachfront space with resort amenities and group-friendly layouts.
Hybrid owner/investor: Will use the home personally while selectively renting—after verifying rules and net carry on the specific unit.
Kahana beachfront buyer: Prioritizes sand access in Kahana over Kaanapali branding or Kapalua luxury positioning.
Larger-floor-plan buyer: Needs interior volume that studio-heavy Kahana towers cannot provide.
1031 or rental-focused buyer who still wants personal use: Underwrites bedroom count and group demand—but only after verifying rental and HOA documents.
Buyers wanting the lowest entry price in Kahana—compare Royal Kahana or inland Kahana product.
Buyers wanting new construction or boutique low-density living—compare Hololani or Kapalua villa product.
Buyers wanting luxury branding like Montage- or Ritz-level Kapalua—compare north-shore luxury resorts.
Buyers unwilling to verify rental rules, R-2 zoning context, and HOA documents carefully—Sands requires unit-specific analysis, not brochure assumptions.
As a West Maui broker, I would not evaluate Sands of Kahana the same way I evaluate Royal Kahana, Valley Isle, or Honua Kai. Sands is more of a space-driven decision. The right buyer usually wants larger beachfront living in Kahana and understands that the real analysis is unit-specific: floor plan, view, renovation, HOA, rental rules, insurance, and current competition.
Sands of Kahana has established vacation-rental use, but buyers should not rely on a generic “STR allowed” label alone. Confirm the exact unit, ownership structure, AOAO rules, county position, rental program participation, tax classification, insurance, and any timeshare or fractional component before modeling income.
Family-sized two- and three-bedroom units may attract longer stays and larger groups—and can perform differently than smaller Kahana condos. Gross rent is not net income: view, renovation, furnishings, management, bedroom count, and HOA fees all move the spreadsheet.
Request rental statements where available. Compare HOA, insurance, taxes, maintenance, management fees, and assessments against realistic occupancy—not marketing averages.
Beachfront • Pool • Tennis courts • Restaurant
Daily life is beach-first with resort scale: pool days, tennis or pickleball, and Kahana Beach walks without driving to Kaanapali for sand time.
Compared with boutique low-rise Kahana product, Sands trades density for amenities and larger interiors—buyers choose it when bedroom count and group livability lead the brief.
Family vacation-home buyer: Strong fit when you need two- or three-bedroom beachfront space in Kahana with full kitchens and lanais for group use.
Hybrid owner/investor: Works when personal use leads and guest income is selective—underwrite rental rules and carry cost on the specific unit.
Larger-floor-plan buyer: Sands is often the Kahana address when studios and compact one-bedroom towers will not work for your household.
1031 or rental-focused buyer who still wants personal use: Compare Royal Kahana if entry price and studio/1BR math matter more than bedroom count.
Sands can support income-oriented buyers when the unit, view, and rental posture align—but this is not a “guaranteed income” product. Verify R-2 zoning implications, AOAO documents, and net after HOA and insurance before you model yield.
Compare Royal Kahana for lower-entry studio and one-bedroom math; compare Honua Kai or Kaanapali Shores if you will pay up for newer resort infrastructure.
Derived from West Maui MLS matches for Sands of Kahana; figures shift as inventory turns.
Median (MLS blend)
$1,989,000
$ / sqft (range)
$566–1,223/sqft
Avg. days on market
~239
Active listings
2
Closed sales (12 mo)
4
Pricing in the current MLS window clusters near a $1,989,000 midpoint when blending active and recent closed activity. Recent closes suggest steady turnover even when on-market inventory feels light.
Expect a wide $566/sqft–$1,223/sqft /sqft band as views and floor plans diverge.
Expect closer to 239 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 Sands of Kahana spans 2-bedroom, and 3-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, generous lanai space, resort-style amenities, interior updates, furnished interiors, 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.
$2,550,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,085 sq ft
Standout views & premium positioning
Sands of Kahana 281
$1,998,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,730 sq ft
Best value in the building right now
Sands of Kahana 275
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Book a Quick BreakdownClosed sales at Sands of Kahana from the MLS (rolling 12-month window — same basis as the market snapshot above).
4 closed sales at Sands of Kahana in the last 12 months.
Sands of Kahana values can vary widely by bedroom count, view, floor, renovation level, rental history, and current competition. A large three-bedroom ocean-view residence should not be priced like a lower-floor two-bedroom or a unit with limited rental history. We can compare your unit against active listings, recent sales, pending competition, and current buyer demand before you list.
2 current listings at Sands of Kahana.
Sands of Kahana sits on Kahana Beach between Kaanapali and Kapalua with direct shoreline access and Kahana Gateway shopping nearby. Use the map for orientation, then walk the beach and compare view lines from the building you are targeting.
Kahana is West Maui’s space-and-rental corridor—beachfront resorts where bedroom count and group appeal often matter as much as view tier. Sands owners tend to value larger layouts and family-friendly amenities over the lowest price per door in the neighborhood.
Kahana
4299 Lower Honoapiilani Rd
See where Sands of Kahana sits relative to nearby resorts, beaches, and West Maui condo communities.
Sands of Kahana in Kahana deserves the same diligence as any Maui condo: understand construction era (year built near 1982), community scale (~196 units), 9 floors, and how those factors influence maintenance, insurance, and long-term upkeep.
Zoning (R-2 / Timeshare (verify rental posture per unit)) 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—Sands of Kahana is no exception.
Facts on this Sands of Kahana 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. Sands of Kahana sits on beachfront land in Kahana with direct beach access. View corridor and building placement still vary by residence—confirm on the unit you are considering.
Sands of Kahana has established vacation-rental use, but buyers should not rely on a generic “STR allowed” label alone. Confirm the exact unit, AOAO rules, county position, ownership structure, and any timeshare or fractional component before modeling income.
Sands of Kahana is generally marketed as fee-simple ownership, but interests can vary by unit. Confirm the interest conveyed on the listing, SPDS, and title commitment before you rely on a building-wide summary.
Sands of Kahana sits in R-2 / timeshare zoning context, but resale inventory is typically fee-simple condominium product—not interval ownership. Still verify the interest conveyed on any listing and whether any fractional or program component applies.
R-2 zoning relates to resort and timeshare district rules on Maui. Vacation-rental use may be permitted in context, but county requirements, AOAO documents, and unit-specific enrollment still govern what you can do—verify before underwriting revenue.
The community includes roughly 196 residences across a nine-story beachfront resort layout built in 1982.
Sands of Kahana was built in 1982. Renovation schedules vary by unit—confirm interior condition and any building projects in association communications.
Inventory spans one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom layouts—often with more interior volume than studio-heavy Kahana towers. Published square footage varies—confirm on the MLS listing.
Yes. Three-bedroom residences are part of what differentiates Sands of Kahana from many nearby Kahana buildings that skew toward studios and one-bedroom inventory.
Sizes vary by plan, but Sands is known for larger two- and three-bedroom layouts relative to many Kahana neighbors. Compare the specific unit’s MLS square footage and floor plan—not a building average.
Most plans include full kitchens suited to family and group stays—confirm layout and appliance condition on the unit you are buying.
Many residences include in-unit laundry—useful for owner use and guest turnover. Confirm on the listing and during inspection.
Sands of Kahana has offered on-site dining in resort context—confirm current restaurant operations in AOAO or resort materials.
Amenities typically include beachfront pools, tennis or pickleball courts, a putting green, BBQ areas, a fitness center, and resort services—confirm current offerings in AOAO materials.
Royal Kahana skews toward studios and one-bedroom inventory with a lower entry basis and strong value appeal. Sands of Kahana skews toward larger two- and three-bedroom layouts with family-rental orientation and resort amenities—compare bedroom count, view, HOA, and rental rules on the exact units.
Sands is often a strong fit for families who want beachfront Kahana living with space for groups—especially two- and three-bedroom plans with full kitchens and lanais. Compare Royal Kahana if you prioritize smaller footprints and entry pricing.
Family-sized units may attract longer stays and larger groups, but suitability is unit-specific. Underwrite HOA, insurance, taxes, management, renovation, and verified rental rules—not gross rent headlines alone.
Verify fee-simple interest, R-2 zoning implications, AOAO and county rental posture, HOA dues and reserves, insurance, special assessments, renovation history, and rental statements where available.
HOA dues vary by unit size and budget year. Request current statements for the residence you are targeting—compare dues against insurance, taxes, and management when modeling net carry.
Special assessments and reserve posture are unit- and budget-specific. Request the current reserve study and association disclosures before you offer.
Sands sits on Kahana Beach with direct access from the resort. Shoreline conditions vary with season and weather—walk the beach path and confirm access from the building you are considering.
Inventory includes oceanfront, ocean-view, and courtyard or resort-view lines. Upper floors and corner units often command premiums—confirm exposure on tour and compare recent sales in the same stack.
Honua Kai is North Kaanapali resort product with newer construction and full-scale amenities at a higher price tier. Sands of Kahana fits buyers who want larger Kahana beachfront layouts and family-rental scale without Kaanapali premiums.
Kaanapali Shores offers hotel-scale rental infrastructure on Kaanapali Beach. Sands of Kahana trades on larger two- and three-bedroom Kahana layouts and family-group appeal—compare net after HOA, renovation, and the specific unit’s view and rental posture.
Sands of Kahana is often cross-shopped with Royal Kahana, Valley Isle Resort, Hololani, and Kahana Falls when buyers want beachfront Kahana living with meaningful interior scale. Relative to studio-heavy towers, Sands trades on larger two- and three-bedroom layouts, family-rental appeal, and resort amenities—not the lowest entry price in the corridor.
The decision is rarely “which Kahana building wins on paper,” but which mix of bedroom count, view tier, rental rules, and carry cost fits your plan. That is where apples-to-apples comparison matters.
Most Kahana buyers narrow to a short list of beachfront communities—each with different tradeoffs in space, price, and rental profile.
Most buyers compare Sands of Kahana with these nearby communities:
We’ll walk you through floor plans, bedroom count, view tiers, rental verification, and how Sands of Kahana compares to Royal Kahana and Valley Isle — so you can make a confident decision.
