We stayed for 10 nights in unit #608 of the Island Sands. The unit is a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo with full kitchen. Overall, it was an excellent experience and we would definitely stay there again on a future vacation. Pros: - Direct oceanfront with unobstructed views - 2 bedroom 2 bathroom layout ideal for 2 couples - Tastefully... more

Maalea is in between Kihei and Lahaina- about a 20 minute drive to Kihei, 30 to Lahaina. It is quiet and there is little to do in this tiny harbor town. With that said, if you're looking for convenience and a place to escape from the non-stop movement of life, this is it. The Island Sands proved to be a... more

Just got back from a great 9 night stay at the Island Sands #110. This unit is owned by a Maui realtor, and he has it well furnished (Bali style) and keeps it very clean. (I found it for rent on craigslist and VRBO.com) The unit was literally less than 20 steps from the ocean. The views of the Ma'alaea... more

Maui Revealed (a questionable resource) disses it unfairly, but the beachfront village of Maalaea is beautiful, sunny, unspoiled, and possibly the best place on the island for families. Its wonderful trade wind breezes keep you cool outdoors. Maalaea's Maui Ocean Center is the best aquarium we have ever visited, has lots of nearby shops and places to eat, and a... more

We spent 16 days at the Island Sands...Oct.21st to Nov 6th. Our condo was 303. The Condo met all of our needs, and then some. I have read complaints re: the wind. When you go to Hawaii, you have to expect WIND..........and we had plenty!! We still wish we could go back SOON!!! The only complaint we had is the... more

We had two rooms and they were OK. It was hot while we were there and the air conditioning was a window unit that really only cooled the family room. The bedrooms had no cooling and especially the bedroom closest to the entrance was always hot and close. They have a lot of rules giving the impression they are more... more

We were very pleased with everything about our stay. We could view the whales, and turtles right off from the lanai. We didn't need to us the air conditioning, (but it worked fine). The trade winds blew thru our unit, which was lovely. The sandy beach at the dead end of this street is a close walk, and you can... more

We just returned 2 weeks ago. We stayed at the island resort for one week. The accom. were OK, we stayed on the 2nd floor. The wind was a major factor as the walls were very thin, we had housekeeping come daily as ants were also a problem. My husband fixed the sliding glass door and screen when we got... more

My husband and I stayed at the Island Sands and really enjoyed our stay. The condo was clean, comfy and had nice perks like a w/d & beach supplies(beach chairs, cooler, beach towels, boogie board etc..). It was a basic and small room but the AAA rate for a condo on Maui can't be beat! I'd recommend this room for... more