Kihei is a great middle point to access the entire island. During our stay, we drove on the Road to Hana all the way to the Pools of 'Ohe'o (7 sacred Pools) in East Maui, summit at Haleakala National Park, Nakalele Blowhole and Kaanapali in West Maui, and all the way down south past Wailea. Great food is located in Kihei and convenient drive to pick up items at Costco and other shopping centers near the airport. Therefore, we really appreciated the location! Given the trade winds, Kihei gets incredibly windy around 1pm, which is why most folks go to the beach in the early AM until 1 pm.
Resort-wise, there was a decent amount of construction but check-in and amenities were simple to access. FYI, the Front office has limited hours. Our little family (wife and < 1 year old child) appreciated the condo. Large kitchen with all cooking utensils and pots. Large fridge to store our food. Easy to cook our meals for entire family. Large kitchen sink and useful kitchen island. Living room was just enough for a small family. We utilized the blowup twin mattress to create a little cushioned play space for our baby. Bedroom is big enough to house our Pack-N-Play that we brought with us. It stays bright until 8 pm so I recommend bringing Pack-N-Play cover to keep it dark for baby. Bathroom was helpful but the shower/toilet was a bit cramped. Shower drained slowly but I think that's normal given sand from going to the beach. Beach items provided include an umbrella, 2 beach chairs, and a cooler. Super clutch but bring your own beach towels! As mentioned above, Kihei gets super windy around 1 pm and it makes going to the pool/beach uncomfortable compared to non-windy conditions. The beach along the condo grounds is nice to look at and walk along. However, not too many folks went to this beach. No in-condo washer/dryer but they are available for payment throughout the resort. We could have used more towels but a large paper towel roll was provided. Overall, I think Claudia's was good value and I do recommend it to those looking for a more budget-friendly stay that is a accessible to the entire island.