Makena Surf, CoralTree Residence Collection
The HawaiiGuide Read: The far-south member of the residence family — a gated enclave on the quiet coast past Wailea proper, where the resort path ends and the pace drops. Around 4.6 across more than 150 reviews, above the island median.
Best for: privacy-first stays — couples and families who want beach coves without crowds and don't need a scene. Skip it if: you want walkable restaurants and shops; Makena is deliberately far from all of it.
Our read: the escape-hatch option in the set — same standard, fewer people, more driving. Context: our South Maui guide.
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