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    3.6 (142 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
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    The views are great from the most rooms.
    Jennifer L.

    I have made many five star reviews for Papakea. Everything is still true. This is a great place for a a family Hawaiian vacation. I am happy with the arrive and facilities as always.

    Susan C.

    (This review is of the resort, not our unit.) The big plus for Papakea is the location. It's located between Lahaina and Kapalua, so an easy drive in either direction... or a walk along the beachfront walkway. Condos can be rented from owners or by calling the resort itself. There are 2 clusters of condos around 2 different pools, surrounded by 4-6 nice, clean barbeques. The beach is not as accessible as others, but does have a small reef out a ways, providing for a calm area for kids to swim. There's a grassy strip along the beach wall and available lounges for sunning; a putting green behind the pool; tennis and pickel ball courts nearby. Equipment is available at the front desk. Your opinion of Papakea will largely depend on the condition of the condo you're in. Each is owned and each is different. We've stayed in beautifully decorated condos and we've stayed in a condo that was quite dated. Staff, generally, is helpful and accomodating. A caution: certain areas of the outside walkways have been treated with a product that is shiny and extremely slippery when wet, which happens after rain. I had the misfortune to step on that surface just after a rain, and had a hard fall. Other than that, our stay was lovely.

    B206 Room view
    James K.

    Resort is good. Not every Condo is created equal. They are all run it like a AirBnB/VRBO but have a front desk to handle basic stuff. My room B206 was a one bedroom Condo with an awesome view but completly outdated and feels like you went back to the 1970s. You will pay an additional cleaning fee ( mine was $175) and a resort fee of $65 on top of my nightly fees at checkout. Overall, I'd go back to this resort but do research to see which room is updated to at least thd late 20th century..

    C R.

    Just about every condo has a great ocean view Nice & quiet resort Plenty of parking Pickleball courts 2 pools & hot tub areas- don't you dare try to throw a ball around in the pool though Grounds keepers work constantly on keeping the resort clean & beautiful Tiki torches are lit every night Pic is from our condo balcony on Christmas morning

    Paul T.

    New head is security was a jerk. Wrecked the six of our vacation for no good reason. He kept going on and on about how he was the head of security, and how he was not hassling us just to hassle us. It sure felt like it to us! We hope he is not going to be here for too long! They have to hire nice people, with people skills, or they are going to see their clientele dry up. He is better suited to a military post or somewhere he can not interact with people trying to have a good experience on vacation. So what if you are the HEAD of security. You are a peon, really. And you can offend a lot of people more powerful than you.

    Ocean front...50' away, 2 level condo with incredible whale views!
    Bill S.

    We stayed here in a condo right on the ocean...I mean like 50' from the sea wall. The waves crashing onto the seawall echoed into the condo so loud, we had to close the door some just to make the room quieter. Great place to relax and unwind. Nice grounds and pools / hot tubs. They have a putting green with nine holes to practice. Luckily our condo was very well stocked and had putters and balls. The other cool thing here is watching the whales right from your deck! We could see them spouting and crashing out in the sea. Really amazing to see this. They also have lots of really nice gas grills. One of the best meals we had during two weeks to Hawaii was going and getting a $7 package of chicken breasts, red peppers, onions and a pineapple. We marinated the chicken in balsamic, olive oil and some spices (all in our well stocked condo) and made kabobs (the wood sticks were also in our condo!). We made chicken / pepper / onion kabobs and ones with just pineapple. Grll these poolside and its a fantastic meal to enjoy! We made some Uncle Ben's Wild Rice to go along with this - it was delicious! On Hawaii where every meal is about $25/person when you go out, this was better and more fun than most of our other meals. Fun trip - great condo!

    Honestly, this wasn't the best experience for us! Our 1st time to Maui, and since we had not traveled for awhile since the pandemic started we decided to head to Maui. We had an early flight, getting in at about 12:00 noon. When we got to the hotel/resort... we were told we couldn't check in, the room was still not ready... we went to eat, walk a bit and checked back around 3pm, nope still not ready... so we hung out in the car since we were a bit tired and just wanted to rest. 4pm, we go grab our keys, and the front desk agent said, oh now I can give you the key(hinting too, that the room was available for a while and they couldn't let us in till 4pm)! As for the room, it has a dirty carpet, stained curtains, a kitchen faucet that is about to fall off, an outdated style, very dusty, and the chairs in the patio was faded from the sun... almost to the point it looked disgusting. Considering we paid close to 1,500 for 4 nights, we expected to have a much better place... at minimum, good experience and ensuring that the property would have been maintained. Overall, I would not recommend this place for its stay. However, if you can look past all that, maybe this is for you. The view is great Stay away from room G204!

    Front desk.   There is a bank machine in this building.
    Jaguar X.

    Stay in an beach front / ocean front unit in Feb-2022. Large 1-bdrm suite with everything we needed in our suite. 2 a/c units that kept our whole suite nice and cool. Our balcony faces right into the ocean and we just brought food back to our ocean-front balcony to eat.

    Breath taking views
    Leanne S.

    Our two bedroom two bath was perfect. The view was amazing. It is a drive from the tours for hana and Haleakala but it was peaceful. The beach was small and felt private. There was activity at the pool but it ended by 10 so it was not a big deal. People were grilling every night. Food trucks right around the corner. Great way to cut down the food budget. Highly recommend

    Kristi K.

    I wish I could say my experience was good. But my a/c wasn't great in my room the curtains were dirty. Lots of weird scratches on the floor boards.. They gave me a refund but charged my card an extra couple of times due to forgetting to put the minus sign on it ... so like just an extra charge. My room was through the Aston and yes it is spacious there! But it needs updated so bad. I'm sure the privately owned condos are better! I would give it another try but not for $4000 for 7 night holy sh*t... the staff is very nice. It's super dark at night. Can walk 10ft to the beach . Obviously they were very sweet about giving me a refund. But nobody seemed to know what was going on!

    Another termite in our bed
    Jake P.

    INFESTED WITH TERMITES! We have killed at least 50 of them in the last 30 minutes. I just got off the phone with the front desk to inform them of what I thought was a major problem and they didnt even seem to care the slightest bit. They weren't even phased. They said they could send someone to spray in 2-3 and not so much as an apology or an ounce of compassion. It's 10 PM, we cant go anywhere else so we have to sleep with termites raining down on us. Service here is absolutely horrible.

    Sunset view from our balcony.
    Linda P.

    We were, at long last, able to travel to Maui to belatedly celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. We booked an ocean view studio at a very reasonable price. Imagine our surprise when we were upgraded, free of charge, to a newly remodeled, spacious, front corner third floor one bedroom unit with an expansive ocean view. The staff was friendly and efficient, and while some services (like housekeeping) were unavailable due to COVID, a quick call to the front desk brought clean towels and toiletries to our door. We have stayed in many/most of the condo complexes along Lower Honoapiilani Road from Kaanapali to Napili. Most have been clean and pleasant. But the Papakea has now risen to the top of our list, and we look forward to returning. Thank you for a lovely experience.

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    Beautiful setting, friendly people, individually owned, and some units are spectacular.

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    Amazing place! Studio is wonderful, 2 pools, beautiful gardens, great people! We've gone for 3 years.

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    Ask the Community - Papakea Resort

    Is it easy to access the beach from this resort?

    When we were there in May. The beach got washed away. In the winter. So no beach. You could walk down to a different one. We couldn't when we were there unfortunately. The next hotel was under construction. I guess you could walk down the road. We… Read more

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    The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas

    The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas

    3.3(901 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    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.

    The property is run down. Like they are letting it deteriorate…read more The staff is is the rudes. I have treated poorly last year and thought it was a fluke. My sister called me crying today because the treated like a criminal. She received a text at 1:30 while on the beach telling her that she had to get out of her villa. She ran to the front Bobby and was told that she had 20 minutes to get her stuff out of the villa and was escorted to her to her Villa by security. They made her move rooms and then charged her 2600 for two nights. Of course she is disputing it because they're crazy. Erwin the manager of kaanapali Ocean resorts was rude also. He told her he would be back and left my sister sitting in the lobby. Then somebody named ryland came over and she was also more rude than the next person and actually turned her back and walked away. If you have a choice DO NOT stay at the Westin kaanapali Ocean Resort. There's plenty of other nice resorts where you'll be treated with respect and not a criminal. This is the kind of stuff you can't make up. Absolutely a true story. Worst vacation experience ever!

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    The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas
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    Outrigger Honua Kai Resort & Spa - The backyard leading to the beach

    Outrigger Honua Kai Resort & Spa

    3.8(688 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$$

    We stayed at the Outrigger Honua Kai Resort in the Konea Tower, and I'm giving it 4/5 stars. After…read morebooking through Hopper, we had a strange start because we had to check in at a different tower, the drive back to our tower. once we got that sorted, check-in was smooth. The free valet was fantastic, and the room was spacious, clean, and had a gorgeous ocean view. We had an issue with our mattress and it was never comfortable. That was the big bummer of the stay. They replaced our mattress after we said something but it didn't fix the issue. When we laid down, we always felt like where laying way back like toward the headboard, feet higher than our head. It may have been a bed frame issue. It wasn't the worst, we just ended sleeping the other way. You have to call housekeeping to get service. That was super easy and they did a great job. All staff on site were wonderful. The grounds were well-kept, and we loved spending time by the pool--there were a few different pools, each with its own unique feel. Surprisingly, we went down the slide several times (haha it's not just for kids). Duke's on the property was a big plus. They had servers taking orders pool side. The food trucks nearby were fantastic, dealing distance away, and so much variety. they're open u til 8pm. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would definitely come back.

    The Honua Kai Resort holds such a special place in my heart. This is where my husband and I stayed…read morewhen he proposed to me in Dec 2019. We were taking photos on the property and then he bent the knee on the beach. Honestly, we had such a great time the first time we were here that we returned for our, super late due to Covid, Honeymoon last month. I love the size and location of the property. From the pools, amenities and the gorgeous view. The rooms are condos that come with kitchens, laundry and balconies. The first time we stayed we did a one bedroom partial ocean, but this time around we did a studio and enjoyed the full ocean view. The staff have spoiled us with some sweet congrats cookies that we really enjoyed. This property also has a Dukes on site which is super convenient. They do get busy though so we've just ordered to-go and enjoyed our food on the balcony. One thing I wish this hotel did have would be a cafe, or some kind of coffee on site. There's a market in the other tower, but the building we stayed in has one under construction. I'm hoping they put a coffee spot because it would be perfect! We love the location and feel when we come here and the included parking is a HUGE plus! I couldn't recommend the Honua Kai more and we look forward to more visits here in the future.

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    Outrigger Honua Kai Resort & Spa - Konea Tower - Room 239 2 BD/ 2 BA Deluxe ocean view suite (1325 sq ft)

    Konea Tower - Room 239 2 BD/ 2 BA Deluxe ocean view suite (1325 sq ft)

    Outrigger Honua Kai Resort & Spa - Konea Tower - Room 239 2 BD/ 2 BA Deluxe ocean view suite (1325 sq ft)

    Konea Tower - Room 239 2 BD/ 2 BA Deluxe ocean view suite (1325 sq ft)

    Outrigger Honua Kai Resort & Spa - Konea Tower - Room 239 2 BD/ 2 BA Deluxe ocean view suite (1325 sq ft)

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    Konea Tower - Room 239 2 BD/ 2 BA Deluxe ocean view suite (1325 sq ft)

    SpaWell Maui at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort - Another beautiful evening in paradise

    SpaWell Maui at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort

    3.7(1.4k reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$$

    This is a very nice resort hotel. Our king bed room had a marvelous ocean view. Our room was…read morespotlessly clean and the bed was very plush. This room also had a terrace overlooking the Pacific ocean where we could enjoy the view and trade winds. This hotel is right on the beach and has a lot of fun amenities and activities on site. If you prefer you can also walk next door to the Hyatt Vacation Club and enjoy some quiet time at their adult only pool. On check in we were helped by Jeff on the World of Hyatt desk. Jeff is a wonderful human being who is caring empathetic and is a master of customer service. He is an outstanding problem solver. Jeff is warm, welcoming and attentive to detail. He is also fast and efficient. It is clear Jeff does the work of ten people and accomplishes it with style and grace. It is outstanding people like Jeff that convinces me of the value of Hyatt Globalist status and motivates me to only book my hotel stays world wide with Hyatt. Double highly recommend.

    Everything we experienced from this hotel was fantastic! While waiting for our Lua Hula show to…read morestart. We posted up at a bar to get some adult beverages. We were a few hours early. We had a large group. Our bartender was awesome. Walked around to look at the Decor that this hotel has to offer. Not dissapointed at all. Very fancy. At the end of the night, after the Hula show was said and done. It was easy to get our rides share in the front doors. The workers were very courteous. The Hula show was entertaining. The food was just okay to me. The drinks were superb! I would book a room, dine and enjoy the entertainment of this hotel. Beautiful place right on beach front property!

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    You can see penguins!!!!

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    Walkway to the parking lot

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    The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali

    The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali

    3.6(218 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$$

    My family and I had a fantastic stay at this resort last week! The property is beautiful, with…read moreseveral pools to enjoy and a couple for kiddos to enjoy. We stayed in the middle tower with a glorious view that made the stay so magical! Shower pressure was amazing, housekeeping was efficient and thorough, and the room and balcony were plenty of room for the three of us. There's a beautiful mini waterfall as you enter the lobby, complete with flamingos wading and colorful birds on display in the daytime. Tip: at 9 am you can come down and have your kiddos feed the koi! There are water refilling stations all over the property, including one on every floor next to the ice machines. There were only two elevator cars in our tower, but I never waited long for one which was great. At check in you are given towel cards which you trade for towels when using the pool: return the towels, and you get the cards back, then come back and do the same next time. You can also trade towels for fresh ones any time. A couple of restaurants onsite / adjacent to the hotel which were equally good. It's also a hop, skip, and a jump to Whalers Village, so very convenient location. Valet parking was a bit steep, but only $5 more than self park so we opted for it. As busy as I imagine they get, I never had to wait more than 5 min to get my car. And the attendants were probably one of the nicest and friendliest I've met. We really enjoyed our stay here and wlll be back soon for sure!

    DONT stay here if you want calm or any sort of peace unless you love a sea of humanity! Especially…read morethe south tower near the convention center! They have almost nightly Luau activity till later than we sometimes stay up after getting up at sunset and a Long Beach day. It's fine to see and hear once but this is ridiculous. They also host huge corporate events that literally take over the whole place and make late noise. Rooms are tiny that we saw others in and staff is clueless. They let people have room parties until well into the morning keeping the whole floor loud even after asking their feckless security to handle it. Like 2am with 20 plus people in a little room and slider door open. Staff just began to hang up when called and it took going to the front desk and yelling a lot to affect the closure of one of these room parties. Good luck with the sea of crap around the pools too! We have stayed at the other Westin North before and it wasn't much better so we won't be staying at a Westin anytime In the future.

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    The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali
    The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali
    The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali

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

    Kaanapali Alii

    4.3(120 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$$

    Our trip to Maui at the end of March was outstanding. The Kaanapali Ali was the best choice for our…read morevisit. Our condo unit was perfect - spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated, and outfitted with upscale equipment and supplies. Each and every staff member (almost) we passed or sought for info was courteous, friendly, and helpful (the two concierges at the pool, not so much). We arrived the day the second Kona low passed, yet somehow, the property looked unscathed. Management was exceptionally communicative about minor issues as they arose - everything was handled quickly. We look forward to returning and plan to stay in the same unit - none could be better!

    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.

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    Kaanapali Alii - Wake up with coffee and a view

    Wake up with coffee and a view

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    Kaanapali Alii - Their tropical, relaxing pool area.

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    Their tropical, relaxing pool area.

    Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows

    Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows

    3.5(1.1k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$$

    Review for Branches - free music under the Banyan Tree onsite at Royal Lahaina…read more I love this venue! Free, great local musicians, comfy seats, instagram worthy when lit up at night, cheese boards and cocktails available from a cute little blue truck (Barbara is the best server! 10/10, she knows how to make someone's day by creating a fab cocktail with excellent customer service). Sometimes there is a little craft market beforehand too. Dance under the stars to the music and enjoy a warm evening :)

    Fantastic resort. We had such a great experience. It was a short visit but we would love to stay…read morehere again. Staff is so friendly and attentive! Our room was cozy and comfortable. Even with our south facing tower room we had peekaboo views of the ocean, it was great sitting on our balcony. The room had a small fridge, a keurig a blow dryer and a safe. If you're a light packer, they have hand soap, lotion and shampoo/conditioner in large bottles. I typically pack my own but didn't this trip and it wasn't terrible using what was there. The restaurant/bar on site are fantastic. Sometimes there is a line but they usually move quickly. They have lots of food options and we ate there a few times because of the horrible storm. Power flickered a few times but the generator works and seems like even if power is lost you still have a place to eat and the elevators remain working. There is also a small coffee shop with pastries available. We went here when the restaurant had a long line and found they actually have a little breakfast trays for purchase. We tried the bacon and eggs and with a pastry on the side it was perfect. They host a luau, along with other entertainment on site including a spa! It's a great location if you don't have a rented vehicle. There is an outdoor band with a tiny bar trailer and a pool bar. There is a trolley service that travels to the nearby mall. With vehicles, you do have to pay for parking $40/day and $45/day for valet. We chose valet for convenience but the parking lot is not far, just a short walk. It was our first trip to Maui and a bummer with the storm and all the outdoor excursions cancelled but the fact that I can still give this resort 5 stars says a lot.

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    Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows
    Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows - Drinks on the beach.

    Drinks on the beach.

    Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows

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    Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas - The pool

    Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas

    3.6(212 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    My first hawaii trip was to Maui in 12/2022. This resort is very nice! It has a casual feel to it…read more I think they have hotels as we checked into a very tall building but walked to our own villa which had a nice slide out door which led to the open grass area. They had two different pool locations. A good size. The views of the ocean was so beautiful and the weather was just perfection. Never got never cold. We had a queen size bed and pull out couch also the size of a queen. A dining table, full size refrigerator, sink, cooking appliance, and dinner ware. The restroom was nice. It had the shower and tub in one room and the other part of the restroom had a normal sized mirrored closet, in addition to the drawers for our clothes in the main room. I wish they had an ice machine but they had ice cube trays in the freezer. WIFI WAS GREAT. The TV aid a bit old school lol. We didn't need to reach out to the workers often but if needed we could just text them which was fantastic. Plenty of parking and I loved that this was not super crowded when we went to the pool. Prob because everyone is out and about. It's walking distance to the beach of course and a 10 minute walk for us to Whalers village. I wouldn't mind staying here again but most likely I'd try a different location just for new experiences.

    First, I have to give a shout out to Francis & Joe! They were fantastic! They really made our…read morestay!We used to often stay in Southern part of Lahaina. Sadly, our place is gone (the big fire). So, this is the first time we have stayed here. We felt it was much better than being the heart of Kaanapali, which is always very crowded. It's a about about a mile walk to the mall, Monkeypod and the boats. We also got a great couples massage at the spa and Chris, the concierge, is a pleasure! We will be back!! Thank you everyone!

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    Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas
    Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas
    Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas

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    Outrigger Kā‘anapali Beach Resort  - Maui Brewing Co.

    Outrigger Kā‘anapali Beach Resort

    3.6(666 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    One complaint (at the end of this review) Incredible spot. From the greeting we got when we checked…read morein, through the entire stay, till our last day, I cannot say enough great things about this place & the staff. The views are amazing. The breakfast is packed with great, fresh food. On our last day (Christmas) the staff got together and made it to all parts of the hotel to sing Christmas carols to us guests. They were so kind and genuine. Then they showed Home Alone on Christmas night with a big projector, for all guests. The one complaint I have is actually just a design flaw. The pool (& feet) showers are PAST the pool, when guests return from the beach, which is a problem because guests that want to wash the beach sand off their feet, can often be seen dipping their dirty feet in the pool, on the way back to the hotel. This constant flow of unshowered feet causes the pool to get quite nasty, especially at the tail (pool is shaped like a cartoon whale) end. Even the best pool filter system (which they may even have) wouldn't be able to keep up with the volume of guests walking to/from the beach, so if possible, please install multiple showers BETWEEN the beach and the hotel pool.

    We arrived at the Outrigger on February 10 after a long flight, tired and hungry. Most of the…read moreisland had been without power due to high winds, which we did not know until we checked in. When the lobby erupted in applause, the desk clerk explained that the power had just come back on. So far, so good. Before arriving, I had upgraded to a remodeled ocean view room for a small fee. Unfortunately, the resort's definition of "ocean view" and mine were not the same. Our room was on an upper floor, but the view was almost completely blocked by large courtyard trees. If you leaned and looked hard enough, you could see a tiny sliver of ocean off to the right. Not what I expected for an upgrade. Be very cognizant of what style of room you are choosing. Oceanfront is their best category and those rooms are very limited in number. Ocean view is a complete gamble in terms of what kind of view you will actually receive, and partial ocean view will likely mean you are looking at the backside of the hotel with a limited or possibly nonexistent view. Things got worse when we went to eat. The Maui Beach Club, the only on property restaurant, was closed for a private event. After a long travel day and a power outage, it was surprising and disappointing that the resort would close the only dining option to paying guests. I went to the front desk to express my frustration about both the room and the restaurant closure. They offered to show me my original room, but that "ocean view" required leaning over the railing and looking sideways to find a glimpse of water. I declined and stayed with the upgraded room. To their credit, they did give us a one hundred dollar resort credit for the inconvenience. For the rest of the stay, the Maui Beach Club meals were good and the staff was generally pleasant. We found even better dining options at Whalers Village, which is conveniently close. The pool, however, is nothing to write home about. It is very small, has no shade, and has no umbrellas. Guests were dragging chairs all over the property trying to find relief from the sun. It looked more like a crowded summer festival than a resort pool area. One last surprise: this is the only place in all my Caribbean and beach travels where I have had to rent beach chairs and an umbrella. Two small folding chairs and one umbrella cost eighty five dollars per day, and only until four thirty. Multiply that by a week and it adds up fast. I spoke with another couple who simply went to Costco, bought an umbrella for forty five dollars and two chairs for ninety nine dollars, and planned to pass them along to another guest when they left. Honestly, that is the smarter move. Overall, the location is great and some staff members were wonderful, but the arrival experience, misleading room categories, lack of dining access, underwhelming pool, and high beach rental fees made this stay far less enjoyable than it should have been.

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    Outrigger Kā‘anapali Beach Resort  - Cultural Class - Mele ( Music through ʻukulele)

    Cultural Class - Mele ( Music through ʻukulele)

    Outrigger Kā‘anapali Beach Resort  - Signature Experience - Lei Kukui Departure Ceremony

    Signature Experience - Lei Kukui Departure Ceremony

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    Papakea Resort - resorts - Updated May 2026

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