Hoakalei Resort

Most ʻEwa Beach communities sell space for the money. Hoakalei sells a setting: a private championship golf course, a 52-acre lagoon and a public beach park on its doorstep, all inside a master plan run by one developer.

Hoakalei Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 Ernie Els design that measures 7,413 yards from the back tees. It opened in January 2009 as a private club, separate from the homeowner associations. Its permanent clubhouse opened to members on April 19, 2019; the architect, PVA, puts it at 29,000 square feet. Membership is sold separately by the club and is not required to live here.

The water is the part most often misdescribed. There is no marina and there are no boat slips. Haseko dug a marina basin but never opened it to the ocean, and in 2011 it announced the basin would become a recreational lagoon instead. That 52-acre man-made lagoon is now Wai Kai, which opened in March 2023 with restaurants, a standing surf wave and kayak and paddleboard rentals. Homebuyers sued over the dropped marina. Haseko, which denies wrongdoing, agreed in July 2025 to settle the class action for $40 million.

The ocean itself is reached through the public shoreline. Oneʻula Beach Park is just below Kekainani, and Haseko deeded about 9 acres to the City in 2015 to enlarge it. White Plains Beach lies to the west in Kalaeloa, past the far end of the golf course, and is run by the military. Kekainani owners’ association fee includes the private Wai Kai Hale Club on the lagoon, with kayaks and paddleboards, plus the Kuapapa Recreation Center pool.

Haseko: building in Hawaiʻi since 1973

Haseko is a Japanese developer. Its first overseas subsidiary, now Haseko (Hawaii), Inc., opened in Hawaiʻi in 1973, and its island projects include the Courtyards at Punahou, Kauaʻi Beach Villas, the Kauaʻi Hilton and Ocean View Center. In the late 1980s it bought the 1,100-acre ʻEwa site that became Ocean Pointe (first homes in 1998) and Hoakalei (first model homes in 2008).

The ʻEwa project is not finished. In its September 2025 report to the State Land Use Commission, Haseko said about 82% of the 4,850 homes permitted across Ocean Pointe and Hoakalei had been built and sold, and that residential construction should continue for about another fifteen years.

Haseko describes four residential neighborhoods at Hoakalei. Only one phase, Kekainani, is selling new homes; everything else trades on the MLS.

Kekainani: the final phase of Kuapapa

Kekainani is Haseko’s final release in Kuapapa: 32 single-family homes on Halili Street, steps above Oneʻula Beach Park, many with ocean views. Haseko calls it “your last chance to own” in Kuapapa. There are three plans:

• ʻIlima: one story, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2,436 sq ft, two-car garage
• Pohinahina: two stories, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 4,027–4,031 sq ft, two-car garage plus a tandem space
• Naupaka: two stories with a loft, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 4,159 sq ft

Haseko’s MLS listing for one ʻIlima home describes central air conditioning, a solar water heater, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Wolf induction cooktop, and wiring ready for photovoltaic panels and an EV charger. The model homes and sales gallery are at 91-1421 Halili Street. Haseko gave the hours as 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily when it opened the models in August 2025, so confirm before you go. The Kekainani site also advertises limited-time incentives without stating terms; ask for them in writing.

New-home prices and listed inventory

Builder price and inventory snapshot: October 16, 2026. Kekainani is the only Hoakalei neighborhood with new homes for sale. The prices below are Haseko’s list prices for individual homes on its Kekainani listings page. The same 13 homes appear on the MLS at the same prices, listed by Haseko Realty (Hawaii), Inc. The page also showed nine homes in escrow and one sold, and did not show the other nine of the 32 lots. This is a dated snapshot of what was for sale that day, not a standing price list.

Kekainani’s entry price is one ʻIlima home. When it sells, the entry moves up: the next-lowest home on October 16 was a second ʻIlima at $2,820,000, and every two-story home was listed at $3,630,000 or more.

Ka Makana at Hoakalei

Ka Makana was Hoakalei’s first neighborhood; Haseko unveiled its model homes in 2008. It mixes single-family homes with townhomes and is resale only. On October 16, 2026, the MLS showed 11 Ka Makana listings: two townhomes at $755,000 each and nine houses from $1,095,000 to $2,200,000, built between 2009 and 2014. It is the least expensive way into Hoakalei and also the oldest, so budget for updates.

Kipuka at Hoakalei

Kipuka followed in 2013 as Hoakalei’s first gated neighborhood: 131 four-bedroom single-family condominium homes in a Garden Series and a Golf Series. It is resale only. One Kipuka home was listed on October 16, 2026, at $1,105,500.

Lei Pauku at Hoakalei

Lei Pauku is Haseko’s 2016 enclave of 72 three-bedroom townhomes on Kaiwawalo Street, built in 2017 according to the MLS. Two were listed on October 16, 2026, at $765,000 and $799,000.

Kuapapa & Future Phases

Kuapapa is Hoakalei’s neighborhood of one- and two-story single-family homes with 3 to 5 bedrooms, some overlooking the golf course. Its earlier phases, built from about 2015 to 2018 according to current listings, are resale only: eight houses were listed on October 16, 2026, from $1,138,888 to $1,525,000. Kekainani is its final phase.

We found no announced residential phase after Kekainani on Haseko’s Hoakalei or Kekainani sites (checked October 16, 2026). Haseko’s state filing still expects about fifteen more years of homebuilding across the wider Ocean Pointe and Hoakalei project, so more new homes will come to this part of ʻEwa; where, what kind and at what price is not public yet.

Every figure below is dated. New-home prices are Haseko’s list prices for individual homes. Resale figures are MLS asking prices from listing brokers, not sale prices.

• Kekainani ʻIlima (2,436 sq ft): two homes listed at $2,715,000 and $2,820,000 (Haseko, October 16, 2026)
• Kekainani Pohinahina (4,027–4,031 sq ft): four homes listed at $3,640,000–$3,888,000 (Haseko, October 16, 2026)
• Kekainani Naupaka (4,159 sq ft): seven homes listed at $3,630,000–$3,988,000 (Haseko, October 16, 2026)
• Kuapapa resales: eight houses asking $1,138,888–$1,525,000 (MLS, October 16, 2026)
• Kipuka resale: one home asking $1,105,500 (MLS, October 16, 2026)
• Ka Makana resales: two townhomes asking $755,000 and nine houses asking $1,095,000–$2,200,000 (MLS, October 16, 2026)
• Lei Pauku resales: two townhomes asking $765,000 and $799,000 (MLS, October 16, 2026)
• Price per square foot: about $873 to $1,158 for Kekainani’s listed homes, against a median of about $657 for the 22 resale listings (October 16, 2026)

The small ʻIlima costs the most per square foot ($1,115 and $1,158), so Kekainani’s two-story homes buy far more house per dollar. You can see today’s resale listings on our Hoakalei homes for sale page.

Every Kekainani home needs a jumbo loan. The 2026 conforming loan limit for a one-unit home in Honolulu County is $1,249,125 (FHFA), so a buyer putting 20% down on the $2,715,000 home would still borrow $2,172,000. Jumbo lenders set their own down-payment and reserve rules, so get pre-approved before you choose a home.

Hoakalei sits on the ʻEwa Beach shoreline between Fort Weaver Road and Kalaeloa, the former Barbers Point Naval Air Station, about 20 miles west of Honolulu. Ka Makana Aliʻi is about 2.4 miles northwest by road and Kapolei Commons about 5 miles. None of the land around Hoakalei is farmed; Haseko’s state filing says all of it is slated for urban use, with Ocean Pointe and Kapolei Parkway to the north.

Approximate drive times without traffic, from our own routing:

• Ka Makana Aliʻi (shopping, dining): about 7 minutes
• Kapolei Commons: about 12 minutes
• Ko Olina Resort: about 21 minutes

Haseko describes Kekainani as about 30 minutes from Honolulu. That holds outside rush hour; at peak times the drive into town on the H-1 takes much longer. If you will commute to downtown Honolulu every day, test the drive at rush hour before you buy.

All of Hoakalei is in the Campbell-Kapolei complex area. The Hawaiʻi Department of Education’s school-zone maps (checked October 16, 2026) assign:

• Elementary: ʻEwa Beach Elementary for Ka Makana, Kuapapa and Kekainani addresses; Keoneʻula Elementary for Kipuka and some streets near Keoneʻula Boulevard
• Middle: ʻEwa Makai Middle School (grades 6–8)
• High: James Campbell High School

Zones follow street lines, and the DOE says its locator is for reference only, so check your exact address with the DOE School Finder before you rely on it.

Private options include Island Pacific Academy (K–12) in Kapolei, about 6 miles away. Hawaiian Mission Academy’s high school is in Makiki, about 21 miles away, and Punahou, ʻIolani and Mid-Pacific are in Honolulu. Budget for the commute as well as the tuition.

ʻEwa Beach offers a spectrum of new construction options. Hoakalei sits at the luxury end, distinctly different from affordable and mid-market alternatives.

Hoakalei vs Hoʻopili: D.R. Horton’s Hoʻopili targets first-time and move-up buyers. Its advertised starting prices ran from $487,960 to $925,990 when we checked on October 8, 2026, a third or less of Kekainani’s lowest listed price. You get new construction and master-planned parks, but no golf course, no lagoon and no beach. Compare pricing and floor plans at Ahakea at Hoʻopili for detailed alternatives.

Hoakalei vs Kaʻulu: Kaʻulu (Gentry Homes, Kapolei) sells in numbered releases, and all of its 2026 releases were under $1 million: single-family homes at $959,900–$987,800 in Release 15 (March) and townhomes at $715,050–$795,850 in Release 16 (August), both now historical offerings. There is no golf course or lagoon. More details in our Kaʻulu overview.

Hoakalei vs Hawaiʻi Kai resale: Hawaiʻi Kai, where Henry J. Kaiser began building the marina in 1960, offers marina and ocean living with mature landscaping and an easier drive to town, but most of its homes are decades old. Hoakalei offers brand-new homes at Kekainani, a golf course and a West Oʻahu location. The trade-off: Hawaiʻi Kai is closer to town; Hoakalei is newer and has golf.

Fees depend on the neighborhood, and some homes pay more than one association.

• Kekainani: Haseko lists a $315 monthly fee for the Kuapapa at Hoakalei Community Association. It covers the Wai Kai Hale Club on the lagoon, the Kuapapa Recreation Center (pool, spa, barbecue and lounge areas), and TV, internet and voice service (Kekainani site, page dated June 2026). Most Kuapapa resale listings on October 16, 2026 reported the same $315.
• Ka Makana houses: $248–$295, as reported in October 16, 2026 MLS listings, in a few cases plus a separate $44 fee
• Townhomes and condominium homes (Ka Makana townhomes, Lei Pauku, Kipuka): maintenance fees of $550–$933 reported in the same listings, some with a separate association fee of $44–$292

The MLS fields don’t say how often each fee is billed or whether they overlap, so confirm current dues and any master-association fee in the association documents before you make an offer. Golf membership is separate and not included in any of these fees.

Property tax: Honolulu taxes owner-occupied homes that have a home exemption at $3.50 per $1,000 of net assessed value for the July 2026 to June 2027 tax year, after a $120,000 exemption ($160,000 at age 65 or older). If the $2,715,000 Kekainani home were assessed at its price, an owner-occupant under 65 would owe about $9,080 a year, roughly $757 a month. A home assessed at $1 million or more without a home exemption falls in the Residential A class ($4.00 per $1,000 on the first $1 million and $11.40 above it), and the same home would owe about $23,550 a year.

Our listing page estimates principal and interest on that $2,715,000 home at $13,729 a month, assuming 20% down on a 30-year loan at 6.5%. Add the property tax and the $315 association fee and the total passes $14,800 a month before insurance and utilities.

Hoakalei is a luxury niche with few comparable communities on Oʻahu. Resale performance depends on location within the community, views, condition and the wider ʻEwa market.

We don’t have a reliable appreciation figure for Kekainani: it is still selling its first homes, so there are no resales to measure. What the MLS showed on October 16, 2026 was 22 resale listings across Hoakalei with a median asking price of $1,279,000 (about $657 per square foot) and a median of 45 days on market. Several of Kekainani’s listed homes had been on the market since late 2025.

Risks include:

• ʻEwa Beach’s reputation as “far from town” limits the buyer pool compared with East Oʻahu or Windward locations
• Luxury market volatility (high-end homes take longer to sell in downturns)
• New supply: Haseko expects about fifteen more years of homebuilding across Ocean Pointe and Hoakalei, which will compete with resales
• Kekainani’s entry price is the cheapest home still listed, so it rises as the ʻIlima homes sell

Hoakalei works best as a long-term hold (5–10+ years) for buyers prioritizing lifestyle over quick appreciation. This isn’t a flip opportunity. It’s a place to live and enjoy.

Hoakalei appeals to a specific buyer profile. Consider this community if you:

• Have $2.7M+ to spend on new construction (Kekainani’s lowest listed price in October 2026; about $755K+ for a resale townhome) and want resort-style living, not just shelter
• Value the water and want the lagoon and a beach park next door
• Are a golfer (or married to one) and are ready to join a private club
• Work remotely or are retired, because the commute to Honolulu is significant
• Prefer new construction over Hawaiʻi Kai or other established oceanfront resale markets
• Want space, with larger homes than you’d get in Kakaʻako or Honolulu luxury condos
• Trust Haseko’s reputation and are willing to pay a premium for it

Hoakalei is not ideal if you:

• Need new construction under $2.7M (explore the Hoʻopili vs Koa Ridge comparison instead)
• Commute daily to downtown Honolulu at rush hour
• Prefer urban walkability over resort-style suburban living
• Want immediate access to town dining, culture and entertainment

Buying at Hoakalei follows a similar process to other new construction in Hawaii, with luxury-market nuances:

1. Pre-qualify for a jumbo loan: every Kekainani home is far above the 2026 conforming limit of $1,249,125, so work with a lender experienced in jumbo loans.
2. Tour the models: Kekainani’s model homes and sales gallery are at 91-1421 Halili Street.
3. Choose a specific home: Kekainani sells individual homes on individual lots, each with its own list price, view and completion date. Ask which homes are finished and which are still being built.
4. Ask what the price includes: confirm which finishes and options come with the list price and what any upgrades cost.
5. Read the contract and disclosures: ask Haseko for the current deposit schedule, completion timing and the association documents.
6. Close and move in: final walkthrough, loan funding and recording through escrow.

Work with a buyer’s agent experienced in luxury new construction and ʻEwa Beach market dynamics. Haseko is a professional developer, but having representation helps you compare individual homes, association details and resale considerations.

Last updated October 16, 2026. Kekainani prices and inventory: Haseko’s Kekainani listings page and the HiCentral MLS, both checked October 16, 2026. Resale prices and association fees: HiCentral MLS listings, October 16, 2026; based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of HiCentral MLS, Ltd. Golf course: Hoakalei Country Club. Lagoon, acreage and build-out: Haseko and its 2025 annual reports to the State Land Use Commission. Schools: Hawaiʻi Department of Education school-zone maps. Property tax: City and County of Honolulu Real Property Assessment Division, rates for July 2026 to June 2027. Loan limit: FHFA, 2026. Prices and availability change; confirm with the developer or a licensed agent before you act.

For more on Oʻahu’s full new construction landscape, explore our homepage. Compare luxury options in town at our Ward Village guide, or explore affordable West Oʻahu alternatives at Ahakea at Hoʻopili.