The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach
The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach is across the road from the Kaanapali Golf Resort, which features courses designed by Robert Trent Jones and Arthur Jack Snyder.
The guest rooms of the Whaler include kitchens, laundry and private balconies that overlook the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Guests who venture from their rooms have easy access to a variety of restaurants. For those who prefer to eat outside, the Whaler offers multiple barbecue areas. The Whaler also features a gymnasium, tennis courts, pool and jacuzzi.
The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach
2481 Kaanapali Parkway
Lahaina, Hawaii 96761
(808) 661-6000
kaanapaliwhaler.com
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa features more than 800 rooms and is a popular lodging location for visitors to Lahaina. There is a hula and torch-lighting ceremony each night, and guests of the Hyatt receive preferred rates at the Royal Kaanapali Course and the Kaanapali Kai Course.
Each room provides a private balcony that overlooks either the Pacific Ocean or the mountains that begin just across the road. Five restaurants and six lounges exist at the Hyatt Regency Maui, and a water playground includes multiple pools and a slide for younger visitors.
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
200 Nohea Kai Drive
Lahaina, Hawaii 96761
(808) 661-1234
maui.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
Royal Lahaina Resort
The nightly luau at the Royal Lahaina offers visitors a peek into traditional Hawaiian culture. In addition, bars and lounges at the Royal Lahaina draw golfers before and after a trip to the golf course. Located on the beach, the hotel offers cottages for those who want privacy. The other rooms are located in a 12-story high-rise building.
Royal Lahaina Resort
2780 Kekaa Drive
Lahaina, Hawaii 96761
(800) 22-ALOHA
hawaiihotels.com/Main/Sub.cfm?ID=100
Westin Maui Resort & Spa
Westin Maui Resort & Spa offers guest rooms (758) and suites (27). The Westin Maui also offers restaurants, lounges and cafes that can fulfill the dietary or drinking desires of most visitors. The Westin Maui includes an 87,000-square-foot pool area, one of the largest in Maui, that features five swimming pools, two water slides, waterfalls and a whirlpool. Art connoisseurs can appreciate the $2.5 million art collection within the pool area.
Westin Maui Resort & Spa
2365 Kaanapali Parkway
Lahaina, Hawaii 96761
(808) 667-2525
westinmaui.com
Aston Mahana at Kaanapali
The guest rooms include full kitchens and washers and dryers, so guests of the condominiums at the Aston Mahana at Kaanapali can be self-sufficient. Barbecues scattered around the Aston Mahana's grounds allow guests to make and eat their own meals under the sun, while a swimming pool and tennis courts round out its outdoor offerings. The Aston Mahana offers free parking to its guests. A children's program called Camp Kaanapali keeps kids busy while adults hit the golf courses.
Aston Mahana at Kaanapali
110 Kaanapali Shores Place
Lahaina, Hawaii 96761
(808) 661-8751
astonhotels.com
About The Author
Larry Anderson has been a freelance writer since 2000. He has covered a wide variety of topics, from golf and baseball to hunting and fishing. His work has appeared in numerous print and online publications, including "Fargo Forum" newspaper. Anderson holds a Bachelor of Arts in print journalism from Concordia College.
