5315 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | (888) 635-3814
Sandy bay beach is just a short stroll from the property
Three world-class golf courses and tennis facilities nearby
Rooms are spacious with kitchens and porches
Small pools look out at the ocean
Popular restaurant is frequented by locals
Croquet, shuffleboard, and outdoor checkers available
Smoke-free property (a con for some)
Sustainable practices and solar-energy usage on-site
Free parking and Wi-Fi
No air-conditioning
No elevators to 2nd-floor units
No fitness center
Limited housekeeping services; fee for more frequent cleaning
Room decor is dated and bland
The 152-unit mid-range Napili Shores Maui by Outrigger is a low-key condo resort located on northwest Maui. The atmosphere is tranquil and relaxed, with two small ocean-view pools on-site and a sandy beach just 50 yards away. There’s a southern barbecue joint serving dinner while the Gazebo Restaurant serves breakfast and lunch, including macadamia nut pancakes that are so popular that locals line up for an hour for tables. Rooms vary in decor based on individual owners, but all units have full kitchens and private patios.
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Scene
An unassuming lobby, a restaurant with famed pancakes, and turtles and humpback whales right offshore
Napili Shores Maui by Outrigger has a simple, unassuming lobby, with stone walls, comfy bamboo furniture, a tour booking desk, and a collection of stylish period Hawaiian travel posters. The restaurants give the property a more distinct persona. Iron Imu BBQ serves Southern-style barbecue in a casual, family-friendly environment. The quirky decor combines southern and western themes with island touches -- the wood chairs have pineapple carvings, and hanging lights are embellished with cowboy hats. Walls are hung with horseshoes, belt buckles, and other memorabilia. At the Gazebo, one of the island’s most famous restaurants, locals are willing to wait an hour for the famed macadamia nut pancakes. The eatery also has covered open-air seating with views of Napili Bay and the resort's gardens.Grounds are beautifully landscaped with a huge central lawn where kids can run around and parents can work on their tans. Turtles and humpback whales are frequently seen right offshore; when whales are spotted, a bell is rung to alert the guests. There are two small pools with lounge chairs in the shade and sun. The beach, a short walk down a path, offers excellent swimming and snorkeling.
Location
On a back road near the beach, 20 minutes from Lahaina
Napili Shores Maui by Outrigger is located on the west coast of Maui on a quiet back road off the main drag, surrounded primarily by private homes. A pretty ocean-side path leads from the resort grounds to a sandy beach. Golfers will be in heaven with three world-class courses nearby. The complex is an hour’s drive northwest from the airport, going around West Maui Forest Reserve, and about 20 minutes from downtown Lahaina. Free parking is available to guests.
Rooms
Full kitchens, furnished patios and balconies, and ceiling fans -- with ocean breezes
Studios and one-bedroom suites at the resort are not air-conditioned, but all come with ceiling fans and the ocean breeze helps keep spaces cool. Each unit has a furnished patio or balcony with peaceful ocean or garden views. Kitchens are large with granite countertops and full-sized appliances, microwaves, and plenty of cookware and dinnerware. Rooms are individually decorated by owners but all are unfussy, with tropical fabrics and island-style artwork on the walls. Guests are advised to check the amenities in the unit they’re renting as they tend to vary slightly.
Features
Sports rental shop, business center, and outdoor grills
Napili Shores Maui by Outrigger has two small pools suitable for taking a dip but not for lap swimming. The beach, on the other hand, is a swimming and snorkeling spot, and the resort's Water Works Sports shop sells or rents snorkel packages, boogie boards, surfboards, paddle boards, and a variety of other items. There’s an on-site coin laundry for travelers' convenience and a business center for working visitors. Gas and charcoal grills are located around the grounds for cookouts. Tennis and golf are close by as well, but the resort offers shuffleboard, croquet, and outdoor checkers for those into less taxing activity.
