Situated on 54 beautiful acres, the 466-room Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua offers a luxury getaway on a secluded beach in the famous Kapalua resort area. It boasts top-notch restaurants such as the Hawaiian Banyan Tree and oceanfront Burger Shack, a stellar spa, three-level outdoor pool with adjacent kids' pool, a well-stocked fitness center, and beautifully landscaped grounds. Elegant, contemporary rooms have flat-screen TVs, furnished balconies, and marble bathrooms with separate tubs and showers. Club-level units get access to a lounge with free breakfast, snacks, and beverages, plus lovely golf course views. On the downside, there are a pricey daily resort fee and charge for beach loungers, and the weather here is often windy and inconsistent. Travelers wanting a luxury, family-friendly property with less windy weather should consider the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea.
Situated on 54 beautiful acres, the 466-room Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua offers a luxury getaway on a secluded beach in the famous Kapalua resort area. It boasts top-notch restaurants such as the Hawaiian Banyan Tree and oceanfront Burger Shack, a stellar spa, three-level outdoor pool with adjacent kids' pool, a well-stocked fitness center, and beautifully landscaped grounds. Elegant, contemporary rooms have flat-screen TVs, furnished balconies, and marble bathrooms with separate tubs and showers. Club-level units get access to a lounge with free breakfast, snacks, and beverages, plus lovely golf course views. On the downside, there are a pricey daily resort fee and charge for beach loungers, and the weather here is often windy and inconsistent. Travelers wanting a luxury, family-friendly property with less windy weather should consider the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea.
One of three options at the Kapalua Resort (the others being the Residences at Kapalua Bay and the Ritz-Carlton), the Kapalua Villas property has 165 one- to three-bedroom villas, many with gorgeous ocean views. All villas come with fully equipped kitchens, Wi-Fi, washer/dryers, and private lanais, but there is a pesky required housekeeping fee. The property has numerous bars and restaurants and guests can also dine at the restaurants at the Ritz. The two highly regarded on-site golf courses -- the Plantation Course and the Bay Course -- are some of the property's biggest selling points. Other features include multiple swimming pools, tennis courts, a spa, a fitness center, and direct access to a sandy beach.
One of three options at the Kapalua Resort (the others being the Residences at Kapalua Bay and the Ritz-Carlton), the Kapalua Villas property has 165 one- to three-bedroom villas, many with gorgeous ocean views. All villas come with fully equipped kitchens, Wi-Fi, washer/dryers, and private lanais, but there is a pesky required housekeeping fee. The property has numerous bars and restaurants and guests can also dine at the restaurants at the Ritz. The two highly regarded on-site golf courses -- the Plantation Course and the Bay Course -- are some of the property's biggest selling points. Other features include multiple swimming pools, tennis courts, a spa, a fitness center, and direct access to a sandy beach.
The mid-range Mauian Hotel on Napili Beach is a peaceful oceanfront property with six standard guest rooms and 38 kitchen-equipped studios on the island’s northwestern coast. Features are limited here, as there are no restaurant, gym, or spa, but it’s a good pick for travelers wanting to cook themselves. A small outdoor pool, free-to-borrow beach chairs and towels, and free morning fruit and pastries are provided, as is free Wi-Fi, though it’s spotty. Standard rooms have microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and air-conditioning, while studios provide full kitchens, dining tables, and sofas. In order to retain a quiet, nature-centric environment, there are no in-room TVs, though one is available in a common room with movies and games. Note that some past guests have complained of thin walls creating noise issues. There are some restaurants in the area, plus the two Kapalua Golf courses. Travelers wanting a true resort should consider the Royal Lahaina Resort, which offers a good bang for your buck with its array of facilities and room types.
The mid-range Mauian Hotel on Napili Beach is a peaceful oceanfront property with six standard guest rooms and 38 kitchen-equipped studios on the island’s northwestern coast. Features are limited here, as there are no restaurant, gym, or spa, but it’s a good pick for travelers wanting to cook themselves. A small outdoor pool, free-to-borrow beach chairs and towels, and free morning fruit and pastries are provided, as is free Wi-Fi, though it’s spotty. Standard rooms have microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and air-conditioning, while studios provide full kitchens, dining tables, and sofas. In order to retain a quiet, nature-centric environment, there are no in-room TVs, though one is available in a common room with movies and games. Note that some past guests have complained of thin walls creating noise issues. There are some restaurants in the area, plus the two Kapalua Golf courses. Travelers wanting a true resort should consider the Royal Lahaina Resort, which offers a good bang for your buck with its array of facilities and room types.