Let me start by saying that the unit we ended up staying in (Unit #248) was not the unit we reserved through Airbnb app on April 2nd. On 6/22, we got a call from Hale Kamaole rentals, they explained that the owner of unit #311, was going to be using it during the same time we were going to be in Maui (8/1 t0 8/11) so we were left with no choice but to accept a substitute unit offer by the Rental Property.
Unit #248 was similar in size but not as nicely furnished and kept as unit #311. The one we checked in, needs cosmetic upgrades. Bedrooms and bathroom lines were old and smelly. The shower fixtures are old, tarnished, and not functioning properly. There is no AC unit in the main living spaces. It was always too hot to mingle inside the condominium even after sunset. The bedrooms do have AC, which is a must to have. Unit 248 offer beach supplies such as boogie boards, coolers, some chairs and bamboo mats. Those need to be kept in better condition but are great to have so you don’t have to pay extra for renting.
The beach across the street is phenomenal to play in the shallow waters and sun bath. Hale Kamaole condominiums are beautiful and in a great location in Kihei. Close to shopping centers, bakeries, and excellent beaches.
Our general experience staying at Hale Kamaole was good, but we feel we were downgraded to a unit that was not kept as nice as the one we selected and paid for in our initial reservation process. The lack of planning on behalf of the owner should not have affected us since we had a paid reservation through Airbnb since April 2nd, 2021. Our booking was changed 2 ½ months after confirmation was received.