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

Oceanfront • Luxury • Boutique

OceanfrontLuxuryBoutique

8 active listings • Median ~$5.5M • Avg DOM ~228

The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui is one of Kapalua’s more closely watched condo communities, combining beachfront positioning, West Maui location, and ownership structure. Buyers use this guide for inventory, ownership context, and how The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui compares nearby—not just photos.

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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

If rental income matters, start with what is permitted: documented status is Yes. The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui in Kapalua is often evaluated through verify access and services against your timeline.

Ownership is summarized as Leasehold / Other. Leasehold and fee-simple carry different financing and long-term cost profiles; confirm the interest conveyed on any specific unit.

Quick facts

  • Year built2009
  • Units146
  • Floors3
  • OceanfrontYes
  • Short-term rentalYes
  • Minatoya listYes
  • ZoningBR/HM/OS/PUD
  • OwnershipLeasehold / Other

Amenities

Amenities data is being updated.

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.

Buyers who want a calmer owner profile should confirm rental rules and policies against how long they plan to hold.

Investor fit

From a numbers standpoint, The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui is less about a single “cap rate” headline and more about verify access and services against your timeline.

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

  • No short-term rental—limits income potential if you wanted rental revenue
  • 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)

$5,460,000

$ / sqft (range)

$1,360–2,644/sqft

Avg. days on market

~228

Active listings

8

Closed sales (12 mo)

1

Blending active asks with recent closes, the market is centering near $5,460,000—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 $1,360/sqft to $2,644/sqft per square foot—view, floor level, and finish drive the spread.

The current MLS cadence looks closer to 228 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, furnished interiors, beach proximity, and resort-style amenities 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.

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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

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.

How The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui Compares

Within Kapalua, The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui is frequently cross-shopped with communities such as Coconut Grove, Kapalua Bay Villas, Kapalua Golf Villas, Kapalua Ridge. The decision usually comes down to building era, density, rental posture, and how much on-site resort infrastructure you want at home.

Side-by-side comparison clarifies tradeoffs when price tiers overlap—especially for view, HOA lines, and rental rules.

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