Hono Koa

About Hono Koa

Hono Koa sits on Lower Honoapiilani Road in Honokowai, a quiet residential stretch of Lahaina on Maui's west side, away from the busier resort strips of Kaanapali and Kapalua. The suites are informal and tropically styled, each with a full kitchen, which suits owners and renters who'd rather cook up fresh local produce or fish than eat out every night. On site, there's an oceanfront hot tub and a BBQ area, both popular with guests after a day at the beach. Google reviewers rate the resort 4.1 out of 5 from 133 reviews, generally describing it as a relaxed, no-frills option with an unbeatable location for the price of a timeshare stay.

Honokowai and the West Maui Coast

Honokowai itself is a low-key community that gives easy access to the natural swimming and snorkelling spots West Maui is known for. Honokowai Beach Park is about half a kilometre away, a good local option for a swim or sunset walk. Further along the coast, Kapalua Bay (roughly 8km) is one of Maui's best-loved swimming and snorkelling beaches, with calm, sheltered water that suits families, while Honolua Bay (around 12km) is a marine sanctuary favoured by more experienced snorkellers and divers for its reefs and marine life. Further afield, the famous Road to Hana (about 35km) and Haleakala National Park (around 45km) make for full-day excursions well worth factoring into a longer stay, ideally with a rental car.

Selling or Renting a Week at Hono Koa

Owners who no longer use their week, or who want to recoup some of their annual costs, can list it for resale or rental directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. You set your own asking price, and buyers and renters contact you through the platform — there's no commission on the sale, as sellers only pay a one-time listing fee to get their week in front of genuine buyers.

Because Hono Koa is an independent resort, resale transfers typically go through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a large branded exchange company. If you're selling, it's worth confirming directly with the resort or its management the current transfer fee, whether the association holds a right of first refusal on resales, and the current annual maintenance fee, since these figures aren't standardised across independent resorts and can change. Buyers should ask the same questions before agreeing on a price, and should also confirm in writing exactly what transfers with the week — for example, whether RCI affiliation carries over automatically or needs to be set up separately by the new owner.

RCI Exchange Access

Hono Koa is affiliated with RCI, so owners can deposit their week into RCI's exchange network and trade it for stays at other RCI resorts worldwide, in addition to using it at Hono Koa itself. This is a genuine selling point to mention in a resale or rental listing, since it gives a buyer flexibility beyond the Lahaina property alone. Anyone buying resale should check with RCI or the seller whether an active RCI membership needs to be newly enrolled after transfer, as this isn't always automatic.

Practical Notes for Owners and Renters

Renters typically look for straightforward details: unit size, week or season, kitchen facilities, and proximity to the beach — all of which Hono Koa can offer clearly thanks to its compact, well-defined setup. A rental car is worth budgeting for, since Honokowai is residential and most of Maui's attractions, from Kapalua to Haleakala, require driving. When listing a week, include accurate photos, the exact unit type, and any fixed week or points allocation so buyers can quickly judge whether it suits their travel plans.