The Lahaina Recovery effort continues. To date, there have been 1,390 residential properties in the burn zone of Lahaina that have all been cleared of debris. Gravel has been placed on each one of these properties, and as of mid-September, 20+ properties have already started the rebuilding process. This is a positive start, as Maui County originally estimated that it would take up to 2-3 years to begin the Lahaina rebuild.  Many residents are in the process of getting building permits, replacing their cesspools with septic, and looking forward to rebuilding their Lahaina properties. 

Restaurant Re-Openings

  • There are several restaurants on the Lahaina side that have re-opened, or are coming soon.
  • Mala, located at the end of Front Street, was one of the first restaurants to re-open.
  • Lahaina Luau has re-opened and is welcoming visitors to enjoy their food and show. 
  • Aloha Mixed Plate is back in its original spot, once occupied by Star Noodle.
  • Star Noodle will be re-opening soon, along with Honu right next door. 
  • Coco Nene, formerly known as Duckine, just opened in the same building. 
  • Royal Lahaina has re-branded their oceanside restaurant as Lahaina Noon, and their beachside bar as Pineapple Moon. 
  • Just up the road in Kahana, Captain Jacks will open soon in the old Beach House Restaurant at the Sands of Kahana resort. We are excited to have this Lahaina establishment back after the fire.
  • Many are anticipating Sale Pepe to re-open soon, and several new food trucks have opened/reopened.
  • Cool Cats is now in Kihei! Venture over to get your 50’s burger and milkshake fix at the new location.

There are so many great new spots to enjoy as well as your old stomping grounds. Kihei and Wailea also have a ton of wonderful restaurants that need your support. 

The Rise of Hotel Zoned Properties

There are currently 3 different categories for condos on Maui. Hotel/resort-zoned, Residential-zoned, or Apartment-zoned. Hotel-zoned properties are becoming more popular as Maui navigates through the Minatoya list. Many believe that owning a hotel-zoned condo will become more valuable in the long run if the county decides to phase out short-term rentals in the apartment-zoned properties. There are several resorts along the ocean that are hotel-zoned and have plenty of inventory to choose from. 

Look at Your Options for Buying a Home in Maui

We look forward to assisting you in finding that perfect property that fits your budget and desired location! For help buying a home in Maui, contact us for more information and let us help you with your real estate goals.