Originally Posted by
loomis
It appears that hotel room and condo rates are about 25 to 30% more in the Wailea Makena area over Kihei. Logistically, they look to be pretty close to each other. Why the price premium in Wailea Makena area?
Location, location, location

. . . beaches in Wailea/Makena are more beatutiful and accessible. We rented a Kihei condo years ago, probably not again. Condo was beautiful. But, we hated the beach front. Ended up driving to Makena almost every day.