Take a look at what people think about us.
"Such a wonderful stay! The quiet beach, the beautiful sunset view right from the hot tub, to all the ocean fun equipment, all in one place. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. Will definitely go back."
"We have stayed at the Aloha Aku 4 times most recently for 30 nights. The location is within easy walking distance of restaurants and other amenities like grocery stores, etc. The suites are furnished with all you need to make meals and be comfortable in the unit. There is free laundry, bikes, paddle boards, kayaks, beach chairs and umbrellas. All you need is your suitcase. The staff who handle booking and property management are attentive, friendly and excellent at doing their jobs. The owners have made the Aloha Aku a place where you feel very much at home and comfortable. Its a very quiet location great for relaxing. If you choose to stay here you will not be disappointed. And the sunsets are unbelievable. We will definitely be coming back!"
"This was our 7th year here; would have been 8 if not for COVID in 2020. We like to stay in the same unit so have requested that and have the staff is always accommodating. We always come in February to celebrate our Valentine's Day Anniversary, enjoy the best whale watching and visiting with returning guests. The owners have graciously allowed us to host a get together in the commons area every Valentine's Day before we leave for dinner. They have not only given us the best place to stay and celebrate our anniversary but added that tradition to the wonderful memories that we make every year. There are many places to stay but not many that have the beach right there, a common area for gathering, a hot tub and wading pool, everything you could want to spend a day at the beach. Each person on the team has a job but they all work together as a family and when we come here"
"This is our third stay with you and we’ve stayed in every one of the lower suites. Love them all. Our daughter lives in Kihei not far from aloha aku so it is the perfect location. We have a lot of fun using the kayaks, especially during whale season. My husband dips into the plunge pool daily because he’s not really water safe in the ocean so it’s a perfect setting for all of us. You have thought of all the necessary provisions one might need for hanging on the beach or day trips around Maui ie: beach chairs, beach towels, flippers, small ice chests, beach umbrellas etc etc. If I had anything negative to say it would be the advance notice we need to give to get one of your suites because they are a little piece of heaven in an island paradise."
"We love staying here! It does feel as if our comfort and enjoyment is paramount to the staff. Jose, Teres, and Sarah could not have been more responsive or attentive. Everything inside and out has been thought of, from the common space games, books, and DVD’s to the kitchen where we snagged a few eggs and catsup, and grabbed our filtered water and extra coffee pods. Our room was stocked with beach chairs, beach towels, and a small cooler and in the common area was everything we needed for games and swimming. The natural beauty of the area with the big backyard and quiet, serene beach beyond makes it feel as if we truly own a piece of paradise. Value for price is key to us, and this checks that box in a big way. Thanks for another super stay."
"My Wife and I spent our Honeymoon here. We loved every minute of it! The location is great, there’s food and shopping within walking distance. The view is AMAZING! Open the door and you can hear the ocean. The hot tub was comfortable and pool as well. Bed was comfortable. Everything was as described. The owners/managers were quick to answer any questions, there was a local flash flood from raining up the mountain at one point and the manager called to make sure we were okay - it wasn’t any problem to us, but still the fact they cared enough to check. If there is any question in your mind about booking this stay, DO IT! It is worth every penny! Thank you AlohaAKU!!"
We have been coming here since 2015, to celebrate our anniversary, and the more we come the more we know that this is where we want to stay. The grounds are beautiful, the property is close to the beach, the amenities far surpass any resort with the quietness and serene atmosphere to make your stay nothing short of the best vacation ever. The location is perfect for activities and dining and shopping. We always book the same unit so we feel like we are home when we come. The owners and staff are very accommodating and always make a point to interact with you and yet you have privacy where all you hear are the birds and waves.
"Great amenities and lots to do in one area and the owners Charlene and GARY were awesome always checking with us and making sure we were always ok mahalo
Roxanne Nahooikaka
"I would stay here over and over again. The owners Char and Gary are so accommodating and passionate about making your stay comfortable and fun. The property is beautiful and serene and the rooms comfortable and clean. Everything you need is here I did not want to leave."
Jocelyn Okudara
"Delightful, caring owners and crew. Very relaxing, restorative ocean-front location and amenities, including a long, sandy beach to walk along and a jetted spa to soak in. I soaked in the serenity. I will absolutely be back, thank you!"
Catherine Cat Gortner
"The customer service was outstanding! The facility was well cared for and comfortable."
Teresa & Scott Johnson
"Amazing,!!!! we needed help and our gracious hosts went out of there way to accommodate us , the unit was clean and the facilities were beautiful it was s very central place to stay with every thing at your door, would highly recommend this beautiful place hopefully we will get back soon"
Ainslie Allsop
"It was our 20th wedding anniversary and we were so happy that we chose Aloha Aku. We really had wonderful time. The place was clean, few steps to the beach, awesome lanai, very quite but close to the stores and restaurants. I think this is the best place in Maui. We will definitely return again."
Akiko Kitagishi
"Absolutely beautiful location. The facility had everything we needed, and is well cared for and very clean. Very easy check-in/check-out. We enjoyed three wonderful days there, and will definitely return."
Eric Blaylock
"Our stay was amazing! You guys thought of everything, and our visit couldn't have been more comfortable. The suites are beautiful, the location is perfect, and it doesn't have that "big resort" feel which was perfect for us. Having access to beach gear and sports equipment made it that much better. Thank you so much!"
Samantha Salter
"The best vacation I have had, with amazing view to wake up to and falling asleep with the sounds of pacific, true paradise and absolutely great hosts and management"
"One word. WOW! This place was prefect for our stay. Secluded from the whole hotel stay. Very peaceful and just steps to the beach. I wish we could have stayed longer. We didn’t want to leave. We are already looking to come back as soon as we can because we loved it so much. Thanks for everything."
"This place was perfect! We loved how quiet it was around us, not all the hustle and bustle that you get down the road. The condo was everything we expected and more. The owners made Check in and check out super easy with no stress. We hope to come back and stay again soon."
“It was better and more beautiful than I would have ever imagined.”
“Absolutely loved the location and amenities of Aloha Aku! Our hosts have thought of everything to make our stay memorable. We will definitely return to Aloha Aku!”
“Beautiful setting, sea turtles, beaches, toads, sunsets,everything about Aloha AKU is PERFECT !!! Our memories will last a lifetime and we will return definitely ! VERY quiet and relaxing..”
“Excellent rental! Very clean, great location, and full suite of amenities. Would definitely rent again!.”
“One of the most relaxing times on Maui. Our host was over the top with service. Would recommend booking here. I’ll be back.”
“This place is amazing. The service was out of site and the amenities are over and above. Gary and Charlene have this place perfectly manicured on every aspect. This was our first trip to Aloha AKU and we will be returning as soon as we can..”
“This was our second time staying here and we loved it! The staff is warm, helpful and professional. We lived our accommodations and hope to return. Aloha!”
“The sunsets are breathtaking. The grounds are beautiful. The unit is comfortable. The workers are friendly and helpful. We would recommend your place to anyone thinking of traveling to Maui."
“Best kept secret on the island. These accomodations will not disappoint! Fabulous!
“The accommodations were excellent and the amenities were superb. We felt comfortable and enjoyed a peaceful, relaxing and romantic weekend."
“This was our second time staying here and we loved it! The staff is warm, helpful and professional. We lived our accommodations and hope to return. Aloha!”
“The sunsets are breathtaking. The grounds are beautiful. The unit is comfortable. The workers are friendly and helpful. We would recommend your place to anyone thinking of traveling to Maui."
“Perfect experience! Everything was wonderful! The room, pool, hot tub, beach, location, landscaping, weather, accessibility, amenities, j I just everything. Highly recommend and will refer and return. Thank you for everything!”
“We had a fabulous stay. Your oceanfront setting was beautiful. The unit was perfect in every way. We are hoping to come back and see you again..”
Rudy Campos
Vlad Zarney
Craig Brandman
Robin Gaupp
Robert McKenna
Heather Wilson
Jill Powell
Jeremy Zaluski
"Just spent an amazing week in the Ohana Suite. I need to start by saying that the suite itself, the property, and the hospitality were outstanding! The location was remarkable just a few steps across the beautifully maintained lawn to the beach and only a slightly longer walk to stores and restaurants!
The things we all want to know first:
The Ohana Suite is spacious, larger than it looks in the pictures, well furnished, and very clean. The kitchen was well set up and stocked with all the necessities and then some. The living room was comfortable and felt like home right away. The covered patio almost doubles the comfortable living space and is a lovely place to spend the morning with a cup of coffee listening to the birds. The bathrooms were spacious and well stocked with towels, robes, and toiletries. There were no unexpected surprises, everything (appliances, lights, A/C, etc.) was in great working order. The owner’s while living onsite are friendly and welcoming and totally unobtrusive. Throughout our stay we rarely crossed paths and when we did it was hard to distinguish them from any other of the few guests vacationing.
Now for the extras:
The Aloha Aku is a phenomenal place to stay. The owner’s have truly gone above and beyond to make vacationing here feel like showing up at your own beach house ready to relax. They have provided so many little well thought out details like big beach towels, coolers tucked into the closets, outdoor towel racks for hanging wet swim clothes and towels to dry, and flashlights available for nighttime exploring. That’s before we even step out of our own unit to the beautifully landscaped property, every inch of this property is beautifully cultivated, maintained and is gorgeous. The long tree lined driveway and the lagoon makes the space feel very secluded despite it being super close to grocery stores, restaurants and other conveniences in the S. Kihei area. The property amenities were also outstanding, which feels like an understatement. The common area has a great book collection, some very nice gym equipment along with portable exercise stuff and an office set up with computer access and a printer available, but wait there’s more! There are plenty of beach bags, umbrellas, coolers, beach chairs and snorkel gear stocked, and let’s talk about the sports locker area. There are numerous paddle boards, kayaks, body boards, all in great condition with life jackets and paddles easily stored for guest access. There are a variety of water toys and fun floaties and a small fleet of very nice cruiser style bicycles. We literally couldn’t have wanted anything that the owner’s hadn’t already thought of and made available. The water toys and bikes really added both value and awesome fun to our trip!
The wildlife was unbelievable. We saw numerous sea turtles in the calm waters off of the beach and sleeping on the beaches at night, lots of shiny schools of small fish in the shallow waters, and WHALES. Our wintertime visit coincided with thousands of humpback whales who migrate to this area. The whale activity we saw from the beach alone was mind blowing, and even more unbelievable from a kayak. (cheers to the owners for that wonderful sports locker again) The birds and waterfowl throughout the property were also a real treat, there is nothing like waking up to the sound of the sea and so many bird calls.
Overall the hospitality, attention to details, beautiful landscape, "through the roof" amenities and super convenient location make the Aloha Aku one of our favorite places we have ever vacationed. We will absolutely be back to enjoy that slice of paradise again. Well done Gary & Charlene your place is a dream, thank you so much for sharing it."
The Dallas Family
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"I know I his will be hard to believe, but everything we wanted in his n a Hawaiian vacation place to stay,Aloha Aku provided.From our point of view it was and is the perfect place. We even had a sea turtle swim to shore right in front of us while just chilling on their beach. I tell everyone I hold see whale everyday from the ouch in our unit. Paradise."
Bruce Rannells
“I was *extremely* pleased with this property during a recent 3-day stay in June for my honeymoon. The location is excellent - close to groceries and stores in town. All units have a balcony/patio that looks out onto a well-manicured lawn area with a swimming pool, and opens to a lovely beach for swimming. The property provides paddleboards, life jackets, and kayaks to use. The condo unit itself was clean, nicely decorated, and very well-appointed with all the kitchen items you might want and other water sports gear like snorkeling equipment, water shoes, etc. This would be a great place for a 1 week+ long stay and I look forward to staying here again.”
Ryan Kingsbury
Gary & Char decided to create Aloha AKU Inn & Suites and offer a fun, relaxing Maui beach experience to fun, laid back and interesting people. They are active members of the local community and on many non-profit boards and are supporting many worthy causes.