At Maui Kai we care about the natural environment that surrounds us and protecting our iconic Maui beaches like Kaanapali. To show our support, our Maui vacation rentals are the first to voluntarily take the Ocean-Friendly Property Pledge.
You can read about this on the West Maui Kumuwai website which is a partnership with the West Maui Ridge to Reef Initiative. A recent on-site visit by both organizations to Maui Kai found numerous practices that make us one of the most ocean-friendly of all Maui resorts.
It’s great to see the level of awareness and motivation (at Maui Kai), and how the property is taking steps to consider their location and context so close to the ocean.” Tova Callender, West Maui Ridge to Reef Coordinator.
Maui Kai Now Designated an Ocean Friendly Property.
Practical Landscaping. Look around and you’ll see very little bare soil. That’s because we use rocks in our landscaping to prevent erosion while reducing the need for water.
Better Directed Downspouts. Runoff is reduced with water directed into vegetated areas.
No Storm Drains Lead to Ocean. Design of the Maui Kai property ensures that drainage is manageable.
Sinks Connect to Sanitary Sewer System. Pool water is disposed of into this system as well.
Runoff Water Plans. Future developments at Maui Kai include installation of curb cuts and semipermeable pavers with the replacement of our sidewalk.
For more information or to book your next Maui vacation, call our reservation team at 800-367-5635.
The narrative on Maui Kai’s web site does not do justice to the place. All units are west facing, i.e., mearning sunsets over the Pacific Ocean/Maui Channel, and have 180 degree uninterrupted vistas. Looming thru the mist or fog or clouds are the islands of Molokai and Lanai–magical! So it’s not just your basic lovely ocean view, it’s a romantic sunsets ocean view with exotic islands shimmering on the horizon. The waves lap up (or crash up) immediately against the frontage sea wall, not 10 feet from the building. In migration season, whales can be seen right off shore from your lanai. Maui Kai is older, and humbler, than its mega-resort competitors, but if you’re coming to Maui for the views and the ocean access, you can’t ask for more.