We "sampled" the entire island before settling on beautiful, unspoiled Maalaea, which has the driest microclimate on Maui. We could not find a lovelier, more peaceful, or safer place in a more convenient location. Kanai a Nalu is right in the middle of Maui's resort coast (the west side of the island), yet you feel away from it all. Of all the resorts in Maalaea, we fell in love with Kanai a Nalu, one of only 3 resorts there that is actually on a beach, which we are now fighting hard to preserve from the altered sand flows caused by Maalaea Marina's man-made jetty. We love the pool, the barbecues, and the spacious single floor units and the much appreciated elevators.
It is so easy to drive from the condo to virtually anywhere you want to go on the island-- from close-by necessities like the airport and Costco/other shopping, to excursions to Haleakala Summit and the road to Hana.
We looked at many condos before buying, and our jaws dropped when we walked into this one. The first thing we saw and heard was the ocean. Our second floor location afforded a great view of the waves and is situated right ON, almost IN, the ocean! When we visit the big hotels, we often wonder why anyone would pay over $1000 per night to be so much farther from the ocean than we have the privilege of living when at our condo.
Our kids have never been bored here. Just walking out the door, they can swim, snorkel, play in the pool, surf, take a walk on the beach, or walk to Maui Ocean Center plaza to visit the aquarium or Starbucks, or get some food that Mom didn't make. It's an easy drive to play golf, try out other beaches, or take part in the many tourist sports and cultural attractions on Maui. If anyone needs time out of the sun, they can turn on one of the 3 flat screen TVs (cable connected on 2, third one is for games or movies-- many DVDs, VCRs provided), read a book, or use our free wifi for browsing, mail or social media.
We love it and hope you will too!