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Reviews of Island Sands 505

Maalaea, 96793, United States

#1 of 4 hotels in Maalaea

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Review score

Based on 25 apartment reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    10
    Thank you for a great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Towel in bathroom was used.

    View of Molikini Crater!!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    Extremely happy with the property, and fully equipped for any activity!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints at all!

    Location Location Location. Very close to plenty of activities and usually a 15 minute drive to grab groceries and clothes. Including the airport. Minutes away from just about any and all boating places.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Fantastic place to stay on Maui
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights

    - The access code we received via email did not work when we reached the property, but we were able to call the number provided and even though it was Sunday afternoon, we were assisted straight away. - The apartment has 2 doors to the hallway, plus a balcony. It was so windy the kids could barely sleep because the door in the kids bedroom didn't have a proper draught stripping so the wind was crazy loud. - The living room sofa is rather squeaky and should be replaced.

    The apartment is newly renovated, super clean and the kitchen is perfectly equipped. The beds were very comfortable. The view from the balcony was incredible and we soon found out why there were 2 sets of binoculars - you can watch whales right from the balcony! The pool is smaller but good, clean and the water is nice and warm. We were able to see turtles every night right in front of the building on the little beach there. A proper beach is about 5 mins walking distance. We loved the location because it was 12 mins drive from the airport, super close to Kahului or Kihei for grocery shopping and conveniently placed to go explore the island - Lahaina, Road to Hana, Wailea.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    10
    All in all it was perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was a little hard.

    The view was absolutely amazing! Perfect for whale watching in Maaleaa Bay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed the spacious unit that had spectacular views and well equipped for cooking meals at home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sofa was noisy/squeaky, no coffee provided, minimal sugar/creamer for 3 people, low quality pillows, twin bed not comfortable, would be nice to have hooks to hang wet towels, only one snorkel provided, would be nice to have cushions on bench for dining table, would be nice to have doorstop for front door to hold open with wind and screen door, had to call to get list of TV channels, this area has a lot of wind.

    Location, view of ocean and whales, split floor plan, close parking spot, well supplied with dishes/pots and pans, love multiple screen sliding doors to have open and hear ocean waves, loved pool and bbq grills

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    9.0
    We are so happy with our stay. Watching the whales in the mornings from our balcony was a highlight
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couch needs replacing as well as newer pillows.

    The room was exactly as described. Kitchen was well stalked with utensils, food containers, etc. Beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, snorkeling gear all there. Binoculars in the room was awesome. View was superb. Pool was fantastic. Would 100% stay again.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    10
    Wonderful place to stay
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Great location, spacious room, two bathrooms

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    10
    Incredible value and views.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was great. I loved having screen doors closed with the waves crashing all night. Ac was not needed. Very clean and comfortable. It was a short walk to the sandy beach with a mile of beach to walk.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    10
    Worth of money, excellent place to stay in Maui, good location too.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    One of the towels in the toilet was used already. Maybe the housekeeping didn't notice it & they just hanged it again together with the clean towels. But overall still good.

    They sent the instructions on how to get in the property including the door code in advance. I had a little problem to find the room number, I meant I got confused a bit but I called there number & somebody helped me immediately.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2023

    9.0
    Great location, clean, and lots of cool extra things to use!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The second bedroom with two twin beds would get really hot. The rest of the apartment would be cold, but for some reason that room was always hot and humid.

    Everything was really nice and clean. they provided us with a bunch of cool extra stuff like beach chairs, umbrellas, etc. The location was great, we had a nice view and we're close to a lot of things.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional unit in an excellent location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 11 nights

    Island Sands 505 is wonderfully renovated and has an exceptional oceanfront view. The pool is perfect for the size of Island Sands. Perfect central location if you will be doing activities all over Maui. Only a small, unswimmable beach at the unit but a very nice public beach just a very short walk down the street. AA Oceanfront was very communicative throughout the entire process and everything was prepared for our arrival. Easy entry and easy check out. Highly recommend Island Sands 505!!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2023

    8.0
    Great location & beautiful view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A/C not as cool as it should be. Two queen or full beds would have worked better for 2 couples instead of twin beds.

    Beautiful view from the balcony. Good location. Plenty of room for 2 couples.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2023

    10
    saw whales everyday! loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot tub.

    we loved the location and the pool.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2022

    8.0
    It was very handy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It was very handy especially with teen age children who do want to have some locations for them self.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful and clean property. Couch was uncomfortable and unit can be super windy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    So many emails received prior - some redundant after already filling out form, received same form. Was told I’d be charged a few separate times - after card had already been charged! Couch in family room very uncomfortable though.

    Door code sent ahead of time

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2021

    10
    Island Sands
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked it all

    Great view of the ocean and spacious.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very well maintainned and equipped appartment, Ocean view. Close to aquarium and boat harbour. We loved it. Suggrstion, fix the loss bed head frame in the master room. Highly recomended

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ocean views were beautiful but there was no actual beach there (tho it was a short walk away)

    The condo was tastefully decorated, super clean and the kitchen was extremely well appointed. We had everything we could possibly want.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and the unit is very clean.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    7.0
    Location was good but needs some improvements with supplies
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They didn’t have shampoo and conditioner

    It wasn’t perfect clean when checked in. Called to the office and they sent someone to clean it

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2022

    7.0
    week equipped condo in good location, but needs AC in front room
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    expense

    location

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2022

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