Moana Nui - Paki Maui 411

The little center garden with its koi pond and frogs was lovely, and we saw turtles swimming past our balcony. Paki Maui is also within walking distance of restaurants and places like ABC, so getting around was easy. Best of all, we could walk straight off the lawn onto the beach. It felt very private, with almost no other swimmers. The bakery nearby is fantastic, with a huge line every morning for what may be the world's most outstanding cinnamon rolls.

Rafa is THE BEST for efoiling lessons! He pays close attention to safety, positioning, posture, and teaching the right way to do things, so you pick it up quickly. We enjoyed the first lesson so much that we came back for a second before we had to leave. We'll definitely return!

The sunset views from this spot are great, and the location is beautiful. The complex itself needs better upkeep of its landscaping. Some units don't have air conditioning, and depending on where yours is, the ocean breeze might not reach it, especially on humid nights. Beach access right nearby has been blocked off. I assume that's to keep homeless people from the park next door out of the private area. It's unfortunate the governing officials don't seem to recognize the harm of placing accommodations for homeless people right beside private tourist rental units. If you know about these issues before booking, you can still enjoy the area, its beaches, and the eateries.

We loved our stay right by the ocean. The pool is small, but just right for young kids.