Our stay at Makani Sands was mostly positive.
Pros:
We were able to check in a few hours early which was great as we were traveling with a 10 month old baby. They were very accommodating and communicative with us.
The view is amazing! We saw sea turtles and dolphins.
There were some beach accessories to use- an umbrella that was flimsy and kept turning inside out and a few beach chairs. The beach equipment could use an update and we felt the 2 beach towels were not enough if you are using them every day.
We really liked the bed, it is a firm mattress.
The bathroom is clean and updated.
My husband enjoyed bbq’ing in front of the ocean! He said the bbq’s were well taken care of.
We didn’t use them, but I did appreciate that they had a luggage carrier and a grocery cart you could use to load and unload your belongings & groceries. There is also an elevator.
The kitchen has all the essentials and having laundry in the unit is a huge plus.
The area is also a little past the hustle & bustle of Lahaina but close enough to explore.
Potential cons:
There is no a/c in the unit which could be a problem for some. During the day it is very hot (we were there early June). There are fans throughout the condo and you have to keep the windows open to have good airflow to feel cooler, but that lets in more noise from outside.
The bedroom is in the front of the condo which overlooks the pool area so it could be loud if you have a baby or young child trying to nap in the bedroom during the day.
The street noise also starts early, around 5-6am which was a downfall for us. There were garbage trucks or some other loud trucks every day around that hour.
The condo also lets in a lot of light which could also be a downfall for some if you have anyone that needs to nap during the day or want to sleep past 5-6am. We hung a blanket across the bedroom window to block out light as the shade does not go all the way down the window.
Overall we had a good experience. We would recommend this unit to friends and family.