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Tamera B.

We stay at Makani Sands every time we go to Maui. Our first stay was in 104, and we love that unit for sentimental reasons. We've also stayed in 101, which was very nice because it has a half-bath near the living area, and we have also enjoyed staying in 110, which has two bedrooms and 2 baths and mini-splits in the bedrooms and living area, which accommodated our group of 4 nicely. We stayed in 206, which was nice, but we prefer to stay on the first floor. Kitchens are well-appointed; we cook in the condo a lot, so having a fully stocked kitchen is wonderful. We barbecue a lot, so we enjoy using them, but last time, the BBQs on the north side of the resort weren't there, so we used the ones on the other end. Furniture and hide-a-beds are generally comfortable, and the beds are decent. I'd recommend that unit 110 put blankets in the closets for cooler nights, as I got chilled and had to use beach towels as blankets to keep me warm (I lived on Oahu and am a warm-weather girl). The scenery is amazing, especially when the clouds lift off of Molokai. When the beach is there (sand washes away during winter months but starts to return in spring), we enjoy walking straight out to swim and snorkel. If the beach is washed away, we carefully climb down, but I wouldn't recommend that if you have any mobility issues at all or for children. Snorkeling is great along the reef. Whale watching from your lanai is amazing during whale season (November through March, maybe April). However, you may want to stay in a 2nd or 3rd story unit to get an amazing view of the whales' breaching. One unit (210) even supplies a telescope. I love the quiet at Makani Sands. It's a mellow place to stay; we've only encountered one group who partied loudly in all the years we've been staying (thankfully, they were gone quickly), and the majority of people who stay there are mature and go to bed before 10:00pm, and we rarely see small children when we stay. There are a few year-round residents, so being mindful of their home and being quiet and respectful is important. Each unit has a washer and dryer, so I could travel with fewer things and am able to wash clothes as needed. Each unit we've stayed in has a dishwasher and televisions in the living room and master bedroom. Some condos have beach chairs and boogie boards for guests to use, and occasionally, there is snorkel gear, but we take our own. I love it when owners provide a conch shell, which we always sound at sunset. The location is great; ABC is within walking distance, so is Jackass Coffee, several shops, and a small farmer's market are also a short walk. There is a Times grocery store nearby, and it's fairly well-stocked. Snappy Cakes is great for breakfast, and Snorkel Bob's are in the same shopping center. If you want a larger grocery store, Safeway in Lahaina is a short drive at the Cannery Mall, along with Long's, HIC, and there is a brand new Denny's, too. Front Street is close, and so is Whaler's Village. The food trucks in Ka'anapali at Lower Honoapi'ilani and Honoapi'ilani Roads are fantastic! The sea wall out front, where the beach and lounge chairs are, is scheduled to be repaired from August 2022 to October 2022, and they will be closed during that time, which is the time of year we generally visit, but we'll have to look forward to going after repairs are completed. We love you, Makani Sands! Can't wait to see you again soon!

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Melissa S.

Unit 305 was immaculately clean and very comfortable. The view from the lanai is breathtaking and we watched sea turtles play in the surf every single day. The ocean directly in front was great for snorkeling (when the waves were calm) and the pool in back was nice and warm (and even has pool toys!). The kitchen is well equipped and had everything we needed. There's no AC, but keeping the sliding doors and windows open allowed the breeze to keep the unit comfortable. The unit had several beach chairs (a few of which could use replacing), but they served our purpose. My only recommendation would be to add a plastic cooler for picnicking! The location is stellar as there are several food options nearby. There's a farmers market on M/W/F from 7-11AM that has excellent breakfast options. The nearby park is great for families as the water is calm and there are picnic tables and a playground.

Sheldon the sea turtle on the sand!
Sophye B.

Highly recommend! Stayed 9/19/15-9/26/15 Get location! To Black Rock and Lahaina Condo has everything you need inside! Right on water! Ocean view!! BBQ to use and toys for kids! Has a pool but we didn't use cause we would just to the ocean! As soon as we got there walk the couple of feet to sand and there was a sea turtle on the sand chillaxing!!! It started our vacation on a high note! We stayed in 109, bottom floor! Love it cause every morning we would walk straight out to sand to check if the sea turtle was there. Next door where the rocks and the sea turtles would be there every day eating for hours! We would watch the sunrise and sunset every morning! Eat breakfast on the patio! Great place! Would totally go back and stay at these condos!

Turtle visiting Makani Sands beach
Leanne V.

My review is mainly for Condo #205 which is the condo I stayed in from 8/12-8/18. First of all I want to say that I was pleasantly surprised by the condo after viewing pictures on the website. The pictures on the website do not do this place justice. It's so much prettier in person! First timer in Maui and I must say that #205 was perfect! It was nicely furnished, had everything you could possibly need, and was immaculate! Some of my family stayed in other condos on the property and I must say that #205 was the nicest one bedroom of all. An added bonus was the turtles that frequently come by and sometimes chill out on the sand right on the property. I loved my stay at Makani Sands, neighbors were really friendly, and I will definitely stay again in the future! Mahalo!

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We had a great time. Beautiful place to see turtles! Tammy was the best hostess!!! She's so welcoming and happy!! She made our stay better.

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Kaanapali Alii - This is a full ocean view that was sold to me...

Kaanapali Alii

(122 reviews)

$$$

Let me set the stage. It's not a five star hotel resort. We rented it as an AirBnB managed by a…read morefront desk. No daily cleaning. Dump your own trash, etc. So for this type of rental, it's top notch. Here's why: The location is perfect. 5 min walk to Whaler's Village. Only 20 min walk all the way to Black Rock, the furthest beach away in the cove. Quick drive out to Highway 30. Easy, and I mean easy access to Lahaina (south) and Honolua or Kampala Bays (north). Choose if you want to shop grocery at Times or Safeway, same distance. Really perfect location. Our apartment was incredible. It didn't face the ocean but that's ok. They have some that do, or the pool. It was huge. Nicely decorated and clean. Lots of space. Two bedrooms and sofa bed. Foosball table. Beach stuff to borrow and even a wagon to haul stuff. Parking garage right there. Always found an open space. Bell hops were helpful and friendly. They got nice gym, clay tennis courts, swimming pool, hot tub, and BBQ grills. All well kept. I could go on but why? It was great condo to stay.

Kaanapali Ali'i has been our go to spot on Maui for many years now. It usually features…read morecomfortable, spacious, fully furnished, well maintained 1-2 bedroom villas with full kitchens, refrigerators, microwaves and coffee makers at a great location on Kaanapali beach. Overall the spacious lush tropical grounds are beautifully maintained with two pools, a kiddie pool and two hot spas and featuring BBQ grills under a covered deck with chairs and tables. The whole complex is directly on the beach. There are no restaurant or bars on the property which is nice as it keeps crowds to a minimum. Unfortunately this visit fell well short. We rented two ninth floor villas, each with a different but beautiful view of the beach or the mountains. Unit 495 was a mountain facing two bedroom unit. It was clean, well maintained, probably recently renovated and up to the exemplary Kaanapali Ali'i standards we are used to. Unit 496 was an ocean facing villa showing it's age. One bathroom shower curtain showed spots of black mold.The lanai doors were incredibly hard to open requiring a maintenance person to come and repair them. The refrigerator ice/water dispenser leaked and there were stains from it and possibly something else down the front. Worst of all was the sickening smell of cigarette or possibly cigar smoke throughout the unit. This is unacceptable for a non smoking facility and quite unappealing. Electric air freshener units and odor disguising gel containers were provided but could only partly contain the smell in two of the bedrooms. The whole unit needs to be cleaned, sanitized and the lingering smoke scent removed. The bed in one of the bedrooms was regrettably very hard and painful for us to try to sleep on. Water to the entire complex had to be shutoff overnight for some kind of plumbing replacement work. Small plastic jugs of water were available at the front desk, this we found out by my son casually mentioning the inconvenience of the water shutoff to a facility staff member whi indicated that water would be delivered to the room upon request. When I called th efront desk, no delivery of this water to the room was available or offered. The outside bathrooms were under construction and we were directed to two porta potties, laughingly labeled as "Rest rooms", outside the buildings requiring a long walk to access. We should have been advised of this work before arriving as it was extremely inconvenient. The two large pools were getting shut down to access for maintenance or some other kind of issues. The two outside showers that are used to rinse off were unexpectedly shut down for a day so no rinsing off of sand. we noticed some younger guests simply entering the pools or spas with sand still over their feet and legs which resulted in a greta deal of sand at the bottom of the pools/spasOne night we attempted to access our two units only to finad all of our keys deactivated. The front desk could I understand any facility needs maintenance but having all this happen in the space of out two week stays was vey discouraging. I hope to return to Kaanapali Ali'i in the future but will definitely first be monitoring reviews and contacting the facility directly to try to determine what to expect. This is a discouraging turn in Maui vacation planning.

Outrigger Kā‘anapali Beach Resort - Maui Brewing Co.

Outrigger Kā‘anapali Beach Resort

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Had a really nice stay at the Outrigger. The newly renovated room was clean, modern, and…read morecomfortable, and I especially liked having a ceiling fan in the room. The resort grounds were also really well kept and had a nice overall feel. The pool area is on the smaller side and there weren't a ton of lounge chairs, so that could get a little crowded. I did love that the resort is right on the beach, although the rentals for chairs, umbrellas, beach gear, etc. were a little pricey. Overall, the staff was friendly and helpful, the property was well maintained, and the renovated rooms were a definite plus.

We will be staying here every Maui trip in the future. We booked through Costco and stayed in a…read morepartial ocean view room. Rooms- clean, zero bugs, exactly as described online. Our partial ocean view was exactly what the pictures showed on the website. A microwave or toaster would be a great item to add to the rooms, or at least near the vending machines on each floor. Beach access- BEAUTIFUL. so close. Constant views. The beach is seconds away from the resort. Maui brewing co also has ocean front views and was super nice for sunset. Resort- the pool was cleaned every morning and always warm. Plenty of seating options around the pool and around the resort in general. The vegetation was really nice. All staff were SO kind. The grounds always seemed clean and relaxing. Cultural classes- absolute favorite part of our trip. We had so much fun learning about the Hawaiian culture through story telling, history, garden walks, lei ceremony, lei making, and wood carving. Overall we had such an amazing experience, learned so much, and had constant beautiful views. Only complaint is that I wish there were more food options at our resort, or microwaves. Maui Brewing Co was okay, but limited. Whalers Village is a quick walk and has a variety of options.

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Hilton Vacation Club Ka'anapali Beach Maui

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Hilton Vacation Club is an awesome place to stay in Maui, location is great, service is superb and…read morejust a great positive vibe. The place is built great so I never heard any neighbors, the views are just gorgeous. The rooms are really big & they have everything you need to be comfortable. The hotel is a bit dated but its super clean and they are working on updating. Every one that works at the hotel is nice & very helpful. The pools are refreshing and one of the best in Maui. Sunsets are right in front of the hotel and just so dramatic. It's nice to just chill on the beach, lots of room & not many people. Lots of options for walking. The food was really good, the restaurant on the beach was always packed with people. They have live music on the beach during happy hour. When visiting Maui, come check out Hilton Vacation Club you won't be disappointed.

PROS: Nice rooms. Great views (ours was partial pool…read morearea/beach/ocean. We had a corner unit which was great! Pool/spa area is lovely. Entire property is clean. Quiet. Beach area is nice. Parking is included. Washer & dryer on each floor & is free. Detergent is not included but our suite provided it. Kitchenette is sufficient. CONS: Pool is open 7am-10pm but towel service is 7am-7pm so if you go after 7, you have to bring your own towel. There's no restaurant onsite. There's a snack bar. There's a buffet breakfast that is nice but not great. Parking garage is confusing when it comes to finding your vehicle. Space is limited. Overall, the entire Ka'anapali area is quiet and nice. Everything closes down by 8/8:30pm so if you're looking for an active night scene, Ka'anapali isn't the spot for you. They will try to get you to go to a presentation about timeshares. Don't do it..........

The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas

The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas

(903 reviews)

We have stayed at the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Villas a few times now. It isn't the nicest resort on…read moreMaui or in Kaanapali and it doesn't have the best food. But it does have a lot of other things going for it. Our favorite is the location to the boardwalk and the super easy access to the most beautiful beach. Perfect for morning walks. Snorkeling is incredible there. Also turtles, sometimes dolphins, monk seals and tons of whales during whale season. You have to pay $90 for two beach chairs and an umbrella. $36 for just an umbrella. Parking is $35 a night. It all adds up quickly. If you want a lounge chair at the pool, you have to get up by 5 AM to get the one you want. They have activities all day and live music most nights- really enjoyable to sit by the fit pit, watch the sunset and live. The rooms are hit and miss. Sometimes we get an ocean view where you can see a sliver of water. Another time we were next to their laundry units, which were loud. Other times we were ocean front and it was incredible to watch the whales. The little kitchenette is perfect. They are well stocked. And I love that you can do laundry. They clean the rooms every two days but you can ask for supplies if you need anything.

As Chairman's Level owners, we expected a much higher standard from The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean…read moreResort Villas, but this stay was incredibly disappointing. When we arrived, our villa contained power tools, dirty dishes, and had clearly not been properly prepared for guests. What was even more frustrating was that it took three separate face-to-face visits with both the front desk and management before the room was finally cleaned. Communication throughout the process was poor, and we never felt that anyone took real ownership of the issue. The only compensation offered was a $50 resort credit, which did not reflect the inconvenience or the time we spent trying to resolve a problem that should never have existed. Beyond our room, both the villas and many of the common areas felt worn, dingy, and lacking the level of care we have come to expect from the Westin brand. The most disappointing aspect of our stay wasn't simply the condition of the property--it was the apparent lack of urgency and concern from management. We have always associated Westin with quality, service, and attention to detail. Unfortunately, this experience fell well below those expectations. We hope management takes these concerns seriously because loyal owners and guests deserve much better.

Outrigger Honua Kai Resort & Spa - The backyard leading to the beach

Outrigger Honua Kai Resort & Spa

(689 reviews)

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We stayed here for 2 weeks and had a 2 bed/2 bath. This was an amazing accommodation for a family…read more Would recommend and would stay again.

My group stayed across three villa units and one tower unit for a week…read more Highlights included: a stellar location, great pools, solid cocktails at dukes, and great beach access. Also love keypad entry so you don't have to remember your keys all the time esp when at beach or pool. Love the outdoor grills and beer fridges on the villa balconies. Areas of feedback for the property: We found many of the units to have been in mediocre condition and poorly maintained. Two units have broken a/c's and a third was just barely strong enough. Also had WiFi issues, broken bbq lids, non operational patio fans, broken dishwashers. In the common areas, the gym has a decent set of weight equipment, but is comically small, almost infuriatingly and dangerously so. Every morning and every evening before dinner it was just so packed, you could barely do your sets without bumping into somebody at the machine next to you To add to that, the gym's air conditioning was broken all week (who knows how long before that?) which added to the discomfort. I'm a pretty easy-going traveler and have no problem when a couple of these happen from time to time but seeing them all occur is a clear sign of poor management by the ownership. My TLDR here is it's a good property, but shows extremely poor management and excessive cost cutting, and ultimately becomes a subpar product until that's addressed.

Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa

Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa

(995 reviews)

$$$

We had a nice stay here celebrating my birthday and my husband and I's wedding anniversary. Our…read moreroom wasn't ready when we checked in so they actually upgraded us to a nicer room -- very nice gesture! We were also situated at the Moana building which was definitely the best spot at the hotel because you get the full view of Black Rock and the ocean rather than the resort grounds. Highly recommend getting a room in that section. Additionally, they gave us champagne, chocolates, and a personalized card for our anniversary! The lobby had such amazing views. We also loved the pool. Lots of pool seats available unlike other hotels. I guess it helps that it's at the end of the strip so you don't really have as much crowds coming through. We grabbed some snorkel gear to explore Black Rock and it was full of marine life. What a beautiful spot (I grew up on an island myself and will tell you it's a legit snorkeling experience). The food and beverage options were limited. Breakfast was pretty pricey so we decided to go elsewhere to try a little bit of everything for meals which we were planning to do anyway. We did get food at the pool bar - karaage chicken and fries were so good! We went back for the fries and got a fruit smoothie. One downside is that since the Moana building was at the end of the property so we had to take several elevator rides through the hotel just to get to the lobby. That was fine since it encouraged us to get our steps in but could be frustrating. All in all a wonderful experience!

We just came back from a week-long stay. Overall, it was just okay. For the price we paid, I…read moreexpected more. The biggest advantage is the location. It sits on a quieter stretch of Ka'anapali Beach, so it never feels as crowded as some of the neighboring resorts. It is also right next to Black Rock, which means you can skip paying for a snorkeling tour and simply walk over yourself. We snorkeled there three times and saw sea turtles every single time. If you are lucky enough to get upgraded to an ocean view room, the sunsets are absolutely stunning and worth looking forward to every evening. The downsides are hard to ignore. The rooms are definitely dated, although they were very clean. The restaurants on site are expensive and the food was average at best. Breakfast costs nearly $50 per person, and the buffet was nothing special. For what the resort charges, I expected a much better dining experience. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. One tip: reserve your poolside cabana online before you arrive because they often sell out. If you can book this property using points (good redemption of course), I think it is worth it. If you are paying cash, I believe there are better values elsewhere in Maui. Overall, we had a pleasant stay, but it did not live up to its price tag.

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