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The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui — Kapalua Bay, West Maui — condo guide

The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui Condos for Sale in Kapalua, Maui

Oceanfront • Luxury • Boutique

OceanfrontLuxuryBoutique

7 active listings • Median ~$5.5M • Avg DOM ~197

The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui is an established West Maui condo community in Kapalua that appeals to buyers looking for oceanfront positioning, lower-density alternatives to larger resorts, or a specific mix of lifestyle and rental potential. What matters most here is usually the exact unit—view corridor, renovation level, AOAO rules, reserve strength, and whether transient use is supported for that parcel and unit.

Explore current listings, recent sales, and ownership insights for The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui in Kapalua, Maui.

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Verified Condo Facts

Building-level facts for The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui—ownership, rental posture, HOA context, and scale. Unit-specific tenure, fees, and rental status can differ; confirm on the listing and in AOAO documents.

  • Address1 Bay Dr
  • AreaKapalua
  • CityLahaina
  • Unit count146
  • Floors3
  • Year built2009
  • Tenure / ownershipLeasehold / Other
  • ZoningBR/HM/OS/PUD
  • HOA range$6,766-$8,388/mo
  • Short-term rental postureYes
  • Minatoya listYes
  • Amenities (summary)Unspecified
  • PoolUnspecified
  • ElevatorUnspecified
  • ParkingUnspecified
  • Oceanfront / beachfrontYes
  • Golf course settingNo — not indicated in building profile
  • PetsUnspecified
  • Last verified2026-07-05
  • Regulatory verificationLower apparent exposure; verify

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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Overview

The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui s an oceanfront, luxury, and boutique condo community in Kapalua. It is well suited to buyers who want a stronger waterfront setting, everyday livability. Built in 2009.

Rental Potential & Investment Insights

At The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui, rental math usually starts with the unit: view line, renovation level, reserve health, and verified transient-use eligibility for that parcel—not generic Kapalua headlines.

Ownership for The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui is summarized as Leasehold / Other. Leasehold and fee-simple carry different financing and long-term cost profiles—confirm the interest conveyed on the unit you are buying.

Amenities

Unspecified

Lifestyle

Day-to-day life at The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui is shaped by Kapalua: town-adjacent convenience and neighborhood texture. Beach access and ocean proximity anchor the experience for many owners and guests. Local marketing frequently tags the community with oceanfront • luxury • boutique.

Within West Maui, small differences in density and guest volume separate communities that otherwise look similar on paper.

Buyer fit

The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui draws buyers who care about how the building feels week to week, not just the postcard view.

If vacation rental use is on the table, align association rules, county requirements, and any Minatoya-list considerations with your timeline before you write an offer.

Investor fit

From a numbers standpoint, The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui is less about a single “cap rate” headline and more about owner-use planning and long-term carry costs.

Zoning is listed as BR/HM/OS/PUD—use it as context, then confirm how it interacts with association rules and county requirements for your intended use.

Unit-by-unit variation in view, floor, and finish often matters more here than the address line.

Pros & Considerations

Pros

  • Oceanfront
  • Luxury
  • Boutique

Considerations

  • Minatoya-style listing does not by itself establish a legal STR right—verify parcel, AOAO rules, and county records for the unit
  • Location tradeoffs in Kapalua—validate beach access, noise, and parking on visits

Market Snapshot

Derived from West Maui MLS matches for The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui; figures shift as inventory turns.

Median (MLS blend)

$5,505,000

$ / sqft (range)

$1,165–2,644/sqft

Avg. days on market

~197

Active listings

7

Closed sales (12 mo)

1

Blending active asks with recent closes, the market is centering near $5,505,000—always unit-specific. Choice within the building is meaningful right now—compare condition and HOA lines, not just price.

Recent MLS math at The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui spans roughly $1,165/sqft to $2,644/sqft per square foot—view, floor level, and finish drive the spread.

The current MLS cadence looks closer to 197 DOM on average, a more measured tempo than a frenetic market.

Unit Types & Views

Inventory tied to The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui skews toward 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.

What Listings Emphasize

In current and recent marketing copy, generous lanai space, ocean views, beach proximity, resort-style amenities, and furnished interiors surface repeatedly—useful signal, but confirm on the unit you pursue.

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Recent sales

Closed sales at The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui from the MLS (rolling 12-month window — same basis as the market snapshot above).

1 closed sale at The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui in the last 12 months.

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Location & Nearby West Maui Highlights

The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui is located in Kapalua Bay, within Lahaina. Kapalua ties into West Maui beaches, dining, and resort corridors; drive times shift with traffic and season. Use the map for orientation, then validate commute and access on your own visits.

Kapalua blends resort amenities with quieter residential pockets; golf, coastal trails, and north-shore beaches are part of the draw, with longer drives to central West Maui services.

Kapalua • Kapalua Bay

1 Bay Dr

  • Kapalua
  • Kapalua Bay
  • Lahaina

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Building Intelligence & Ownership Insights

The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui in Kapalua deserves the same diligence as any Maui condo: understand construction era (year built near 2009), community scale (~146 units), 3 floors, and how those factors influence maintenance, insurance, and long-term upkeep.

Zoning (BR/HM/OS/PUD) 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—The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui is no exception.

  • Short-term rental:Yes
  • Ownership:Leasehold / Other

Sources and verification

Facts on this The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui 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.

  • AOAO / association: CC&Rs, budgets, reserve studies, rental rules, and meeting minutes for the subject unit.
  • Maui County: zoning, transient accommodations permits, Bill 9 guidance, and property tax classification for the parcel.
  • MLS: active and sold listings, remarks, and fee disclosures on the specific unit.

Last guide review: 2026-07-05. Market metrics refresh as MLS inventory changes.

This page is market education from a licensed Hawaii real estate brokerage—not legal, tax, or investment advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.

FAQ

  • Are short-term rentals allowed at The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui?

    The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui short-term rental status: Allowed (Minatoya/PDF).

  • Is The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui fee simple?

    The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui ownership type is listed as Leasehold / Other.

  • Is The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui a good investment?

    Suitability depends on timeline, financing, and tolerance for HOA costs and rental regulation. Review association documents, rental rules, and recent sales with a licensed professional—avoid treating any building as a generic “yes” or “no.”

  • Is The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui oceanfront?

    The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui is flagged as oceanfront in our building summary. Verify views and setback for the specific unit before purchasing.

  • Can you short-term rent at The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui?

    Short-term rental posture is summarized as: Yes. Confirm current association and county requirements before marketing a rental.

  • Is The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui fee simple or leasehold?

    Ownership type is listed as Leasehold / Other. Confirm the interest conveyed on your purchase contract and title report.

  • What amenities does The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui offer?

    Review the association’s amenity list in current disclosures; amenities evolve with renovations and rules.

  • What is the location like for The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui?

    The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui is in Kapalua (Kapalua Bay). Buyers often weigh beach access, walkability, and drive time to Lahaina, Kaanapali, and Kapalua depending on lifestyle.

  • When was The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui built?

    Year built is listed near 2009. Phasing and renovations may span multiple years—confirm for your building section.

  • What should investors know about The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui?

    Underwrite occupancy, management, and reserves alongside headline rent assumptions. STR posture is summarized as Yes and compare recent sales to your basis.

How The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui Compares

Within Kapalua, kapalua buyers choose between oceanfront villa product at the bay, golf-course villas with STR flexibility, and elevated ridge residences that trade walk-to-sand for views and value. Each sub-address carries different HOA lines, density, and guest expectations—even within the same resort name.

Comparison clarifies the Kapalua premium: when oceanfront Bay Villas pricing is justified versus Ridge or Golf Villas, and how drive-to-beach rhythm fits your actual calendar versus marketing photos alone. Nearby communities such as Coconut Grove, Kapalua Bay Villas, Kapalua Golf Villas are common cross-shops when pricing overlaps.

Kapalua shoppers typically compare Bay, Golf, and Ridge product on views, ocean access, and STR posture.

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