Kihei Vacation Condos: Book Direct with KBM Resorts
KBM Resorts rents vacation condos at five Kihei communities on Maui's south shore, and you book direct with KBM. KBM describes Kihei as a casual, everyday base with easy access to grocery stores, casual restaurants and the long Kamaole beach parks, and generally closer to Kahului Airport than Kaanapali or Wailea. Last updated October 26, 2026.
Overview
What is Kihei like for a vacation condo stay?
KBM's Maui neighborhoods guide describes Kihei as a more casual, everyday, less resort-formal area along a long stretch of South Maui coastline, with easy access to grocery stores, casual restaurants and the long Kamaole beach parks. See KBM's Kihei vacation rentals page for every Kihei resort, or compare Kihei with other areas in the best area to stay on Maui in a vacation condo.
Communities
Which Kihei condo communities does KBM Resorts list?
KBM lists five Kihei communities, shown here alphabetically: Kamaole Beach Royale, Kamaole Sands, Maalaea Surf, Maui Banyan and Royal Mauian. Each resort page lets you enter dates and guests and book direct with KBM.
Amenities
What amenities do the Kihei condo communities offer?
According to KBM's resort pages, Kamaole Sands has a swimming pool, jet spa, BBQ grills, tennis and pickleball courts, free parking for one car and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Kamaole Beach Royale has a private pool and a rooftop pavilion with BBQ grills and views of the Pacific. Maalaea Surf has two oceanfront pools, tennis courts and barbecue areas, with ocean views from each unit's lanai.
Beaches
Where are the beaches and activities near Kihei condos?
KBM's page for Kamaole Sands says it is within walking distance of Kamaole Beach Park III, with snorkeling or diving, whale-watching tours during the annual whale season, golf and hiking nearby. Kamaole Beach Royale describes soft white sand at Kamaole Beach Park in the beachside town of Kihei. KBM's neighborhoods guide also points to the long Kamaole beach parks as a Kihei strength.
Quiet option
Is there a quieter, more residential option near Kihei?
KBM's neighborhoods guide says Maalaea Surf offers a quieter, more residential setting just north of the main Kihei strip. KBM's resort page describes it as a five-acre oceanfront condominium complex with 59 units across eight buildings and two oceanfront pools.
Comparison
How does Kihei compare with Wailea and West Maui?
Kihei is the more casual, convenient base of the three; KBM's neighborhoods guide describes Wailea as Maui's most polished, upscale resort area and Kaanapali as its most resort-dense, walkable one, and Kihei as generally closer to Kahului Airport than either. See the Maui neighborhoods compared guide, KBM's guide to booking Wailea condos direct and the best area to stay on Maui in a vacation condo.
Support
What support does KBM provide to Kihei guests?
KBM provides local, around-the-clock onsite support with an average onsite response time of 10 minutes or less, according to KBM's Kihei resort pages such as Maui Banyan and Royal Mauian. A rental car is generally worth having on Maui, and KBM includes a free 4-door rental car on Hawaii stays of 6+ nights, excludes Festive Weeks; read the Maui rental car guide.
Booking
How do I book a Kihei condo direct with KBM Resorts?
Open any resort page linked above, enter your dates and guests, and book online, or call 808-568-3270 to talk with the reservations team. Booking direct with KBM Resorts means no booking-site fees and free 24-hour cancellation on direct bookings, plus a free 4-door rental car on Hawaii stays of 6+ nights, excludes Festive Weeks. Up to $800 or more savings by booking direct. See Book Direct and Save and all Maui vacation rentals.