The location in Kihei is hard to beat. You'll have your choice of beaches, boat launch for Molokini, restaurants, and other activities all within walking distance.
We visited with temperatures in the mid 80s and the A/C struggled to keep the upstairs bedroom cool, but it didn't prove to be a big inconvenience for us.
You'll see beautiful sunsets from the lanai, or walk across the street to join the crowds at the state park for an even better way to get in the Aloha spirit.