An absolute treasure. Seriously, if you're looking for a perfect location in West Maui this is it. Walking distance to all you need. Within a block of a great grocery store, restaurants, the convenient Maui bus route, adorable food truck area, moped rental (amazing way to get around!), and that doesn't even scratch the surface.
With reports of how crowded things are in Maui, this place is your slice of peace. The Papakea resort is extremely well-maintained and so so quiet. You have oceanfront views and plenty of lounges available during a time when other beaches are packed.
The studio itself is perfectly placed to sit on the lanai patio every evening to catch incredible sunsets. It was really sweet to look out across the resort and see others sitting out watching the sunset as well.
We couldn't get a rental car since they were out during our dates, but the Uber ride from the airport and the taxi back we're about 160$ total and after that we didn't even need a rental car to get around.
Finally, Bob & Sue are just the best. Any time leading up to the trip I could ask them for advice or help and they would not only respond quickly but with everything I could possibly need to know. Once we were checked in the front desk was able to help with things like getting last minute tickets to a luau or arranging for transportation if we needed.
We would stay here again in a heartbeat. I already miss our sunset cocktail hour on the patio! The only thing I would do better next time is to plan on grilling one or two nights we were there. The BBQs in the pool area are well maintained and cleaned daily and we just didn't make the time to grill up a nice steak. :)