Island Surf offers Kihei Condos Above Kalama Park
Stay at Island Surf in Kihei and you’re in the practical heart of South Maui — a condo building that sits directly across South Kihei Road from Kalama Park, with the South Shore beaches a short walk south and the building’s own ground floor stacked with shops, restaurants, and rental outlets for everything from surfboards to snorkel gear. Maui Paradise Properties manages a one-bedroom condo here that gives you ocean views from the lanai, parking for one car, and the closest thing Kihei has to a walkable home base.
The unit at Island Surf (306) is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo sleeping up to four — a king bed in the bedroom with its own private lanai, plus a sleeper sofa in the living room and a large furnished lanai that delivers panoramic ocean views toward Kahoʻolawe, Molokini, Lanaʻi, and the West Maui Mountains in the distance. Window AC units in both the living room and bedroom were installed in late 2022, and privacy glass was added the same year to keep the heat down when you’d rather leave the lanai doors open. Inside you’ll find a bright fully equipped kitchen, a walk-in shower with a barn-style door, flat-screen TVs, and an in-unit washer and dryer.
The property amenities are practical: a swimming pool and BBQ grills on the second level (both with ocean views), in-building elevators, and on-site parking for one vehicle. The real Island Surf appeal, though, is the ground floor of the building itself — bicycle, surfboard, snorkel, and dive equipment rental, shops, restaurants, and a coffee stop without leaving the property. Walk across the street and you’re at Kalama Park’s beachfront for swimming and the local skate scene. A few minutes south along the road, the Kamaole I, II, and III beach parks line up the South Maui coast with sand for swimming, snorkeling on the reef edges, and consistent sunsets year-round.
Kihei runs at a steadier, less resort-driven pace than Wailea — useful if you’re putting together a budget-conscious Maui trip or just want easier access to the day-to-day businesses of South Maui. Wailea’s resort district sits about ten minutes south for upscale dining; Maʻalaea Harbor (Molokini boat departures) is about twentyfifteen minutes north; the Kahului airport is about thirtyminutes north.
During humpback whale season — December through April — Island Surf’s elevated position above Kalama Park gives the upper-floor lanais a useful angle for whale activity in the channel. Browse our Kihei vacation rentals for nearby options, the broader South Maui guide, or Maui Paradise Properties rentals island-wide. Every reservation includes free daily activities* through our Xplorie partnership and our Starter Kit (toiletries, paper goods, and beach gear) — details on the activity benefit.
Frequently Asked Questions about Island Surf:
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What kind of unit does Maui Paradise Properties manage at Island Surf?
A one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo (unit 306) sleeping up to four guests — king bed in the bedroom with a private lanai, sleeper sofa in the living room, fully equipped kitchen, walk-in shower with barn-style door, and an in-unit washer and dryer. Window AC units in both the bedroom and living room (installed late 2022), plus 2022 privacy glass for the lanai doors.
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Is Island Surf oceanfront?
Island Surf isn't directly on the sand — the property sits across South Kihei Road from Kalama Park, with the beachfront directly across the road. The upper-floor lanais (including the MPP Vacations unit on the third floor) have panoramic ocean views toward Kahoʻolawe, Molokini, Lanaʻi, and the West Maui Mountains.
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How walkable is Island Surf?
The building itself has rental outlets (bicycles, surfboards, snorkel and dive gear), shops, restaurants, and a coffee stop on its ground floor. Walking distance from the building covers a grocery store, car rental, more dining, and the beachfront at Kalama Park. Most of South Kihei's beach district can be reached on foot or with a short drive.
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What amenities does Island Surf offer?
A swimming pool and BBQ grills on the second level with ocean views, in-building elevators, and on-site parking for one vehicle per unit. Inside the MPP-managed unit: fully equipped kitchen, in-unit washer and dryer, window AC, and a king + sleeper-sofa layout.
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What's nearby Island Surf?
Kalama Park is directly across the street. Kamaole Beach Parks I, II, and III sit a short walk or drive south for swimming and snorkeling. Wailea's resort district is about ten minutes south. Maʻalaea Harbor (for Molokini snorkel boats) is twenty minutes north. Kahului airport is about thirty minutes northeast.