Sugar Beach Resort

Sugar Beach Resort isn’t like your typical resort since the units are individually owned and the property is actually all condos. When I go to Hawaii I like renting a condo since it works best for my vacation style. Personally I like having access to a kitchen and not having to go out for every meal. Members of my family have been staying at Sugar Beach Resort since it opened up in the late 1970s and the first time I stayed here was in 1996. I’ve been here over a dozen times since 1996 and the property really feels like home. I love Sugar Beach since it isn’t a hotel with your typical hotel amenities (like daily maid service or a 24-​hour front desk).
Even without your typical hotel amenities, the complex doesn’t feel like a residency since most people at Sugar Beach are on vacation. The property has a large pool, hot tub, a mini-​golf area, a restaurant, and a sightseeing office that can help you book tours or provide info on the island. The best part of the complex is that it is right on the beach with easy access. The condos and pool now have key code access, which makes it convenient to come and go as you please (plus no worries about losing the key). There also is a grill area near the pool with views of the ocean. The grills are cleaned daily and seem to be well maintained, though the occasional one may not heat as well as the rest.
Over the years we have rented various condos through either the direct owners or a rental agency in Maui. The property has both one and two-​bedroom units, though mainly the property is comprised of one-​bedrooms. Now the one downfall of the property is some units are not as well maintained/​updated as others, which unfortunately is why I can’t give the property 5 stars. Some owners have really remodeled their units with nice features, while some still feel like they are in a time capsule.
This time we luckily rented one of the nicest 2-​bedroom units onsite (PH14), which has really been remodeled. I looked at all the 2-​bedroom units available for rent and none even come close to the open feel this unit has or the updated features. The kitchen is probably the highlight of this unit with a huge granite island. All the appliances are stainless and seem relatively new. The washer and dryer also are the new front loading ones. On top of this the unit has nice tile throughout, while the bedroom areas are carpeted. This is probably my favorite unit I’ve stayed in at Sugar Beach and I would stay here again instantly.
If you plan on staying at Sugar Beach, I recommend doing some research about the unit you are renting before you go. This way you won’t have any disappointments upon arrival. I highly recommend the property though and the unit I stayed in.

We got super lucky getting a condo last minute. I was worried with the price that it would be a dump, but it’s lovely. The condo (502) is clean, the property well-​maintained, and the view fantastic. I was disappointed our luxury spa plans fell through unexpectedly, only until I walked through the door and then I was pleasantly and happily surprised. What seemed a bit tragic was a huge blessing! I highly recommend this place for the unpretentious average Joe. If I ever come back to Maui, I would love to stay here again!

The plan for my first-​time-​weeklong-​trip to Hawaii was to camp out and just beach bum as much as possible, I ended up staying in Maui for another 3 days. Anyways, the first 3 – 4 days I stayed in Sugar Beach, I didn’t really know what to expect. But it wow-​ed me because of how quiet the place can get. Boring part was the lack of decorations, there wasn’t much to look at inside the room, but I guess that doesn’t really matter. It has all the basic needs in a kitchen, living room is also great and spacious, the bedroom wasn’t so bad, I don’t remember if I ever turned on the A/​C I was hardly in my room during the day, at night time though it isn’t so humid or even in the morning, but overall I’m just glad it had a bathtub.
Now the outside, I hated where my back exit (to the beach) was facing… I couldn’t chill and enjoy my drink outside my balcony because I was facing other people and you know how people get? They like to stare until you notice them.
The water isn’t so clear and as pristine as expected but it’s still a nice beach, the Koi pond was a cool and the pool is you know? Bleach flavored.
Loved staying here, and service was also great.

The view from #434 was beautiful. The beach and grounds are clean and well kept. The negative check-​in experience is something to be prepared for. The office personnel are pretty much just there in body only. The cleaning wasn’t up to my expectations and I spent the first hour cleaning the bathroom and kitchen myself. The cleaning lady that wasn’t finished when I first entered the condo after 3:00, told me that the condo was left filthy by the previous tenant and that gave me the creeps. I put down towels everywhere after having heard that. BUT the view and the beach are very nice. Just ask the right questions before booking there.

My husband and I stayed here for 8 nights for our honeymoon and this place was just what we were looking for. We were assigned Unit 222 upon check-​in and it was a beautiful unit. The kitchen looked like it was newly remodeled, and the rest of the condo had a quaint/​homely feel to it. We weren’t really interested in a resort-​style vacation, so staying in a condo was perfect for us… we went to the local grocery store and stocked up on snacks/​food and cooked our own meals some of the nights. There is no housekeeping, which was also alright with us, the condo was fully stocked with towels (shower and beach) and had a washer/​dryer if they got dirty. There was also free wifi provided, as well as a long list of cable channels to watch on TV. The condo was also right on the beach and we were able to enjoy the sunsets every night.
The Sugar Beach staff were so nice and helpful right from the get-​go. The pool area was nice and clean, as well as the BBQ area. Kihei was a great town to stay in… there was plenty of stores, restaurants, shops close by and it was a nice middle ground between Lahaina, Kahului and Upcountry Maui. Highly recommend this resort :)

Another great vacation at SBR.
Over the years we have tried booking many different ways, expedia, vbro and direct with Condominium Rentals Hawaii, the on island management company.
I have never been disappointed by booking direct. vbro has a few positives but there is nothing like knowing someone will be there to assist you is you need help. expedia has its own set of issues.
We will be back.

Let’s be real, it’s not a five star resort, but I give five stars for moderate perfection. It reminds me of home. Our condo was one bedroom/​one bath.
It had all the amenities we needed, towels, beach towels, beach chairs, an umbrella to use, everything you need to cook, washer/​dryer, tvs, charming décor.
This resort offers an on site concierge who was very helpful. You can rent snorkel gear and boards at a great rate $-$$ for a week.
There are outside bbqs, pool, sauna, hot tub!
Everyone is so friendly and welcoming.
I like the fact the condos are individually owned and the owners make the condo feel less hotel and more at home.
You can’t go wrong if your vacationing on a budget.

LOVELY RESORT! Beautiful views, quiet, accomadating, and well priced with friendly staff. Will be staying here again one day! Definitely check this place out.

Look at Daniel D comments below and double it! Whatever you do stay away from unit 631 (They call it PH31). The unit is a complete train wreck.
The fact that this resort allows anyone to stay in this unit downgrades my opinion of the entire complex. My recommendation… STAY AWAY!

Second stay here in 6 months. Excellent location. Excellent price. Booked through CRH both times. Staff is friendly with a gift shop and sandwich shop on property. Pools is cleaned daily as well as the grounds. Parking is excellent. Gas grills available (aging somewhat and a few need repairs or attention).
Room reviews.
Nov 2014. Room 103. Clean and well kept. Kitchen stocked mostly well. Knives a bit dull (I bring my own anyway). Master bedroom bed is terrible. Sleeping on the tiles floor would not be much different. Bad enough that we tried sleeping on the pull out one night and the bars made it worse than the normal bed. Better bed and the condo would be flawless.
Apr 2015. Room 105. Clean and well kept. Carpet through living room. Knives are sharp (still have my own). Master bedroom bed appears to be memory foam and is quite nice. Pull out sofa has no bars. Also quite nice. Room is top notch and I would request it again by number.

Excellent value. On the beach. While it sounded like it would be quite large, it didn’t feel that way at all.
We stayed in a condo unit (234) that was nicely decorated, very clean, had all the amenities you could possibly want (except food): full kitchen with utensils, pots, dishes, etc. Fridge, microwave, stove/​oven, dishwasher. Has a washer/​dryer (detergent provided). Very comfortable bed (separate bedroom), plenty of drawer and closet space. Beach towels, beach chairs, small cooler were available. It was very clean, and everything functioned just fine. I have heard that it can vary quite a bit which condo unit you get… whether it’s through the owner directly or through the resort.
The resort has a heated pool, hot tub, grills, some grassy areas with lounge chairs, and is BEACH FRONT! Not the most swimmable beach, but very long — so great for walking, and lounging, and playing in the surf. There were people swimming and snorkeling some, but beaches south of here are much better for that.
There are nearby outrigger canoe clubs, so from our lanai we often watched the teams racing, or just practicing in the ocean out in front.
This resort is at the northern end of the South Kihei Rd stretch of great beaches. This makes it easy to head west over to Lahaina, or to the north to get to Paia or the Road to Hana or to Haleakala. Seems to be a pretty good centrally located place to stay.

Had a wedding nearby and almost everyone who attended stayed here. Very affordable and a good location. Not like the resorts on the island, but much more reasonably priced. Worked out very well for the occasion although the pool is kinda small and can get crowded.

Booked through Expedia, was given a random room which was unfortunately 631. Wallpaper was peeling, bedding had stains and!!! used bandages stuck to it!!!, carpet was stained, cabinet doors would not close, stains all over the furniture, stains on the kitchen counter. There was trash left from previous renters, and the room smelled stale and had an overall feel of being dirty and extremely out of date. Expedia was extremely unhelpful with getting the management company to make things right. It was rated as a 3-​star resort, I’d give it a negative 3 star rating. We walked out of the room and booked elsewhere, there was no way we were going to stay there an entire week. Sadly there’s no way to tell what quality you will get unless you see it in person first as these units are individually owned. I would highly recommend going elsewhere if you can’t be there in person to select your room.
Wasted the first six hours of my honemoon trying to get a real person to talk to, ultimately gave up and left the room and didn’t come back. Getting a randomly selected room through places like Expedia is like playing vacation roulette.

Your experience here depends a lot on which condo unit you stay in, so I will just talk about the resort itself. The grounds are well kept and very enjoyable. There is a nice sized pool, gift shop, rental and excursions office, and a sandwich shop on the premises making it all very convenient for people staying here. I love that there is a large grassy area where you can relax on lounge chairs, but I also love how there is direct beach access right from the resort. It’s never crowded because it’s not one of those «must see» beaches on the island. My husband and I walked up and down this beach several times during our stay to watch the sunset. It holds sentimental value for us because we got engaged on Sugar Beach 10 years ago.
If you get an oceanfront condo like we did, the view is gorgeous during the day. We loved sleeping to the sound of the waves at night too. The waves are loud enough that you can hear them even with the windows closed. The only negative is that when there is no wind there will be mosquitoes coming into the unit because the doors are set up in such a way that bugs can congregate near the doors of each unit and come in once the door opens. We did not seem to have this problem with other condo complexes in Maui. We bought some bug spray and used it for the duration of our stay. That seemed to help a lot. We were on the second floor, so maybe there isn’t a mosquito problem on higher floors.
When we visit Maui we always opt to stay in a condo because it’s quieter, less crowded, less of a touristy feel, and you can get a direct oceanfront unit, which is hard with big resorts, not to mention expensive. I would definitely consider staying at Sugar Beach again.

Been here before & here now & will be back again. LOVE IT HERE! :)
The older lady at our checkin needs a lesson in smiling!

It’s all about the unit here. I was real specific on what I wanted in my rental and I got it with mine, clean, updated, modern, beach front, etc. It’s a dated resort but clean, so don’t expect frills. It’s not in the ‘downtown’ of Keihei either. It’s in a good location if you like to venture to a new beach everyday. I stay at condos because I have a 3 and 7 year old so I need laundry and a kitchen for a few meals, and my unit was perfect. I can see that most owners don’t do the upgrades that mine has, and I understand as there are TONS of condos in Keihei. No resorts here. It’s a great spot and you get what you pay for but you will not get cute shops, a fella that will ‘charge it to the room’ for you, or a concierge. Remember you are renting an apartment!

We’ll be back. Rented unit 127 through Travelocity. Nice, cozy, clean condo managed by Maui Condos. Well stocked full kitchen. Warm, inviting décor. Beautiful view from the lanai. Had breakfast on the lanai every morning. The beach is just a few yards from the lanai. Great location — 10 minutes to Kihei town, 15 minutes from the airport, 30 minutes from Lahaina. Quiet and not very crowded. Great place to relax or take a dip in the ocean. The grounds are very nicely maintained.

Stayed in 426 and booked through VRBO. The unit was clean and had everything we needed for the perfect vacation. The ocean front view from the Lanai was better than advertised. Pool was I good shape and building is in a great location to see the rest if the island. Only complain is the elevators and stairwells were a little dirty and dark. Otherwise the complex was clean and well maintained.

Great location, not very noisy due to all of the condo rules. Seemed like this was more of an older crowd. My husband and I (in our 20s) even got some strange looks as we made our way to the room and pool most days. Overall, very nice. Clean and great view. For families: lots of rules about the pool. Closed off until 9am for aerobics and lap swimming and lots of rules about no horseplay (even no Marco Polo allowed.) the water on the beach was not clear, very murky. Great long beach for walking though. Short drives to everywhere on the island for touristy things.

Love this quiet resort with a private beach. The pool area is wonderful and it’s only 10 feet away from the beach which is great. Next to the pool they have a huge BBQ area with six grills and some tables. The rooms are great they have huge lanai’s to sit out on watch the beautiful sunsets and listen to the waves crash. Each room is facing the ocean and you are literally on the beach.
There is a great little restaurant in the court yard called Dina’s Sandwitch. They have great food and drinks and it’s fun to sit and talk to the locals and the people staying in the resort. Next to Dina’s there is a little shop that you can rent snorkeling equipment to use right out in front of the resort. It was a lot of fun to go snorkeling and see the reefs, the tropical fish and see the sea turtles and swim with them. Great experience.
I can’t wait to come back here with my wife for an anniversary to have a relaxing stress and child free vacation.