Maui Beach Hotel ($)
170 Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului (808) 877-0051
Marketed as “The Best Oceanfront Value on Maui,” the Maui Beach Hotel boasts prime oceanfront accommodations in the heart of Kahului, without the oceanfront price. Amenities include complimentary airport shuttle (6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.), complimentary shuttle service within 5 mile radius, complimentary use of fitness room, and rooftop pool & sundeck. Hotel is pet friendly (dogs up to 25 lbs., max 1).
Each guest room features complimentary Internet access, 32 in. LCD TV or 20 in. cable TV, air conditioning, mini refrigerator, and private lanai (some rooms). Special Kamaaina discounts available.
Maui Eldorado Resort (Outrigger) ($$)
2661 Kekaa Drive, Kaanapali (808) 661-0021
These vacation condo rentals are located along the fairways of the renowned Kaanapali Beach Resort and are well-liked for the roomy comfort with 1-bedroom suites up to 1,200 square feet! The location is in easy walking distance to the Royal Kaanapali Golf Course, Whalers Village shops and restaurants, and Kaanapali Beach. Accommodations are completely non-smoking and include studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom suites with full kitchen and washer/ dryer. A minimum two-night stay is required.
Guest rooms amenities include an alarm-clock radio, private balcony, bathtub/shower, cable TV/VCR/ DVD player, central air conditioning, direct-dial telephone with data port and voice mail, complimentary wired highspeed Internet access, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. Kitchen includes dishwasher, stovetop/oven, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, cookware, and tableware. Optional housekeeping service is by request only—service fees
Napali Shores Resort (Outrigger) ($-$$)
5315 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina (808) 669-8061
The resort’s laid-back style is what most guests prefer at these vacation condo rentals situated on a private oceanfront at Napili Bay. The resort garden setting is enhanced with shady monkey pod trees, fragrant plumeria blossoms, and shady coconut palms. It’s a tradition to ring the bell when spotting a humpback from the ocean’s edge between November and April. Another tradition is the macadamia nut pancakes at the bayside Gazebo restaurant. Accommodations include studios and 1-bedroom suites with full kitchen. No resort fee and free guest parking.
Guest rooms are equipped with an alarm-clock radio, balcony blackout drapes, breeze cooled, no air conditioning; ceiling fans, LCD TV/cable access/DVD player, direct-dial telephone with data port and voice mail, complimentary wired high-speed Internet access, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and in-room safe. Kitchen includes dishwasher, stovetop/ oven, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, cookware, tableware. Limited housekeeping service is by request only— service fees.
Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua ($$$- $$$$)
One Ritz-Carlton Drive, Kapalua (808) 669-6200
This stunning 54-acre resort proudly maintains the Honokahua Preservation Site, a recognized “wahi pana” (sacred site) that lies adjacent to the resort and serves as a destination where Native Hawaiians can gather to conduct ceremonies and protocol. In addition to this beautiful sanctuary, the resort boasts 463 hotel rooms, suites and Club Level accommodations featuring dark wood floors, marble bathrooms, vibrant islandinspired décor and designs. Choose among six dining experiences featuring local ingredients from the resort’s sustainable organic garden, fresh seafood and Pacific cuisine. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Kapalua features treatments inspired by ancient Hawaiian traditions and an array of body treatments, massage and facials, and a fitness center with cardio equipment and daily fitness classes so that you may “e malama kou kino,” which translates to “care for your body” while on Maui. Onproperty and nearby recreational activities include tennis court, basketball court, swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, sailing, kayaking, outrigger canoeing, hiking, stand-up paddling, whale watching and more.
The daily resort fee of $30 USD (plus tax) per room covers: wireless highspeed Internet access, local telephone calls, select fitness classes, toll-free telephone access, discounted golf fees and preferred tee times, pool towel service, resort shuttle services (Kapalua Resort and West Maui Kapalua Airport only), bocce ball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, cultural history tours, arts and crafts, resort charging privileges at select shops and restaurants and in-room coffee.
Guest rooms are equipped with a full marble bathroom featuring a separate bathtub and shower, over-sized soaking tub, double sink and lighted shaving/makeup mirror, in-room safe, two spacious lanai balconies with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, and separate living room en suite. Partial kitchen includes refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, silverware, and dishes and glasses. Additional amenities include 42 in. LCD flat-screen HD TV, DVD player and cable channels for entertainment options, iPod docking station, and wireless and wired high-speed Internet access.
• AAA Five Diamond Award (19 consecutive years since 1996)
Royal Lahaina Resort ($-$$)
2780 Kekaa Drive, Lahaina (808) 661-3611
The 27-acre beach front resort boasts 333 guest rooms and 17 suites that feature breathtaking ocean front views of Kaanapali Beach. For some, relaxation is an invigorating game of tennis. Others come for the unparalleled ocean sports, above, atop, or below the water, and still others for what is widely regarded as the best golfing to be had anywhere. And finally, there are those whose greatest joy is simply to shop. All of this and more is either available at the Resort or within an easy drive. Accommodations include onebedroom, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites, and one-bedroom and two-bedroom cottages with mountain and oceanfront views.
All guest rooms include plush Presidential Diamond Suite beds with feather-tops, 330-Thread Count Egyptian Cotton linens, 32 in. High-Definition FlatScreen TV, sound system with iPod and MP3 player ports, telephone with voice mail, air conditioning, high-speed Internet access, in-room safe, mini refrigerator, coffee maker with complimentary coffee & tea, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and a private lanai. Special Kamaaina discounts available.
• MLT Vacations 2014 Quality Assurance Award
• Apple Vacations 2014 Golden Apple
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa ($$-$$$$)
2365 Kaanapali Parkway, Kaanapali (808) 667-2525
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa is located next to Whalers Village with direct access to Kaanapali Beach. All 759 rooms come with private balconies allowing spectacular views of the mountain, the islands of Lanai and Molokai, and the Pacific Ocean. The centerpiece of the resort is its 87,000 square-foot water complex with five interconnected pools, spa tubs, waterfalls, and a 128-foot water slide. The resort is just minutes from Maui’s many attractions, yet remains a world unto itself, where exclusive services, first-rate restaurants, cultured entertainment, and thrilling diversions satisfy every interest.
All guest rooms feature their signature Heavenly® beds, plush beds with 10 layers of comfort: a custom-designed Simmons Beautyrest pillow-top mattress set, a cozy down blanket, three crisp sheets, a comforter, duvet and five fluffy pillows. Other amenities include complimentary high-speed Internet access, dual-line telephones, hair dryer, bathrobes, coffee and tea maker, mini refrigerator, TV, alarm clock, iron and ironing board, in-room safe and air conditioning.
Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele ($$$$)
One Keomoku Highway, Lanai City (808) 565-4000
There is no shortage of activities available to guests of this resort, though many seem content to lounge lazily on the porch or poolside. For the more adventurous, everything from championship golf to archery, biking, hiking, horseback riding, tennis, 4 x 4 adventure, croquet and lawn bowling are offered.
Each guest room features down duvets and pillows, L’Occitane bath amenities, including shampoo, conditioner, lotion and bath gel; thick terry bathrobes, 72 in. platinum bezel LED TV, DVD and CD player, complimentary newspaper, iHome alarm clock, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, multi-line telephone(s) with conference call capability, refrigerated private bar, tea/coffee maker with complimentary coffee and tea, and complimentary Internet access.
• AAA Four Diamond Award (7 consecutive years 2008)
• Projected to close in January 2015 for renovation and expansion. Expected to reopen in December 2015.
Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay ($$$$)
One Manele Bay Road, Lanai City (808) 565-2000
The small, private island of Lanai has maintained the spirit of Old Hawaii attracting visitors from all over the world to a tranquil tropical destination that offers crystal-clear waters, pristine beaches and world-class golf. This resort boasts 220 spacious luxury guest rooms and suites, superb local dining and professional services designed to ensure that your visit exceeds your every expectation.
Each guest room features Down duvets and pillows, L’Occitane bath amenities, including shampoo, conditioner, lotion and bath gel; thick terry bathrobes, 72 in. platinum bezel LED TV, BluRay player, complimentary newspaper, iHome alarm clock, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, multi-line telephone(s) with conference call capability, refrigerated private bar, Nespresso coffee maker with complimentary coffee and tea, and complimentary Internet access
• AAA Four Diamond Award (8 consecutive years 2007)
• Travel + Leisure, Best Beach Hotel • Projected to close in June 2015 for renovation and expansion. Expected to reopen in December 2015.
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