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The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach

3 stars
2481 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761

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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.1
out of 5
74 reviews
Couldn't ask for more

Great views right on the beach. Close to restaurants and shops. Our trip was fantastic. See full review

  • mtneal48
  • May 19, 2012
Great graduation celebration

I took my 18 year old granddaughter for her high school graduation, accompanied by her parents. We... See full review

  • Zipline Grandma
  • May 19, 2012
Comfortable condo living on west Maui’s famed Kaanapali Beach
Practically resting upon the golden sands of West Maui’s most famed beach, Kaanapali, The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach hotel is a landmark condominium. The location offers incredible views of Molokai and Lanai, as well as humpback whales in winter. Guests enjoy beach living in spacious studios, one-bedroom or two-bedroom units that include full kitchens and private balcony. The hotel also features an oceanfront swimming pool, koi pond, sauna and fitness center. Whaler Village, the area’s shopping and dining complex is just a short walk away.
Highlights
  • Easy access to one of the best beaches and winter whale watching spots in Hawaii
  • Fully-stocked kitchen
  • Near Whalers Village dining and shopping area and Whalers Village Museum
Location
The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach hotel sits oceanfront on the fashionable Kaanapali Beach, just south of the popular snorkeling area Black Rock. The beachfront shopping and dining destination Whalers Village is next door, with celebrity chef restaurants such as Cane & Taro and Hula Grill. Whaler on Kaanapali Beach hotel guests enjoy views of the islands of Molokai and Lanai from the hotel, idyllic whale watching in winter and convenience to everything west Maui has to offer.
Rooms
Guests of the Whaler on Kaanapali Beach hotel stretch out in spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units that range from about 640 square feet to nearly 2,000 square feet of space. Each includes a private lanai with a view of gardens or the ocean. Amenities include air conditioning, fully-equipped kitchen, free high-speed Internet access and daily housekeeping service.
Recreation
  • Oceanfront swimming pool
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Jet spa
  • Barbecue area
  • Golf (near the resort)
Transportation
  • Kapalua West Maui Airport (4.3 mi/6.9 km)
  • Kahului Airport (26.9 mi/43.3 km)
Attractions
  • Whalers Village (0.1 mi/0.1 km)
  • Lahaina Town (3.6 mi/5.8 km)
  • Maui Ocean Center (18.2 mi/29.2 km)

The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach Rooms

Studio Suite Ocean View
Studio suite with either a king, a queen or Murphy bed. Includes full bathroom, full kitchen, private lanai, iron/board, hair dryer, cable TV and in-room safe.
One Bedroom Ocean View Suite
One bedroom suite with either a king, a queen or Murphy bed. Includes separate living area, two full bathrooms, full kitchen, private lanai, iron/board, hair dryer, cable TV and in-room safe.
One Bedroom Ocean Front Suite
One bedroom suite with either a king, a queen or Murphy bed. Includes separate living area, two full bathrooms, full kitchen, private lanai, iron/board, hair dryer, cable TV and in-room safe.
Studio Suite Garden View
Studio suite with either a king, a queen or Murphy bed. Includes full bathroom, full kitchen, private lanai, iron/board, hair dryer, cable TV and in-room safe.

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Hotel Map

Area served
Lahaina-Maui, HI
Nearby airports
OGG - Kahului and JHM - Kapalua
Area description
Located next to Whaler's Village with dining and shopping and next door to 36-hole Kaanapali golf courses.

Amenities

  • Business center
  • Concierge
  • Conference Facilities
  • Fitness center
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Health Club
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Pool
  • Spa services

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
Conference room available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1600
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (74)

Ratings and reviews for The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach

Overall score

4.1 / 5
74 out of 74
Amenities:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.5
Location:
4.8
Value:
4.3

96% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Zipline Grandma
Colfax, California
May 19, 2012

Great graduation celebration

I took my 18 year old granddaughter for her high school graduation, accompanied by her parents. We each had an ocean view studio that worked out perfectly. We got in really late the first night and ended up with the 7th floor and a murphy bed with no sofabed. The next morning I requested a regular bed and sofa bed room, and was moved to room 1113 on the 11th floor - this was a renovated room, absolutely beautiful, fantastic view over the courtyard and ocean. We could not have been happier! The hotel location was fantastic, next to Whalers Village, short drive to Lahaina, wonderful beach and pool. Our stay was everything I had hoped it would be, my granddaughter did not want to leave!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Three hints - SanSei restaurant in Kapalua, Kobe in Lahaina and Hula Grill in Kaanapali - all fantastic restaurants and reasonable. Also go to Lahaina Fudge Co. on Front Street, best fudge we've have in a long time.

Review of The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach

Reviewer score

4
mtneal48
Great Falls, Montana
May 19, 2012

Couldn't ask for more

Great views right on the beach. Close to restaurants and shops. Our trip was fantastic.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach

Reviewer score

3
RyRyPetro
Spanish Fork, UT, USA
May 1, 2012

Nice Location, Nice Room

We enjoyed out room very much. I was worried that the decor may be outdated based on the pictures that I had seen on the internet, but I was pleased with the calming seaside decor of our studio. We chose to save some money and get a garden view room- it was just fine, because all we had to do was step out onto the lanai and we had beautiful views of the ocean! I kitchen was small, but functional. The location is great- we enjoyed going over to the Whaler's Village. The only problem we had was that we were offered free dvd rentals, but we did not have a cord to connect our dvd player to the tv! The gym is small, but has decent equipment.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Leoda's on the very south side of Lahaina is delicious!

Review of The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach

Reviewer score

4
Feynman
Honolulu, HI, USA
Mar 27, 2012

Father and son

Very convenient location. The room was well appointed and comfortable. The kitchen was equipped well enough for us to eat breakfast and heat up some leftovers. We didn't need to cook a full meal, but doing so would be challenging. Nice simple pool and a hot-tub. Great beach right out front. Most, if not all rooms have an ocean view.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Early bird specials at some restaurants next-door at Whaler's Village.

Review of The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach

Reviewer score

5
hsbold
Park City, UT
Mar 25, 2012

Escape to Paradise

we had a wonderful time, the staffs were very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean and we had a great vacation.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Variety choices of dining available in walking distance.

Review of The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach

Reviewer score

1
Travelinseattle
Seattle, WA, USA
Mar 8, 2012

Very rude staff at front desk. No parking

Good location.  Lots of remodeling going on.  Drilling, pounding etc.  Nice view, decent condo.  VERY VERY POOR PARKING!    THE STAFF AT FRONT DESK IS VERY RUDE. There is nothing worse than driving around with a bag of groceries then having to park at whalers village and pay $12.oo per day, then drag your ice and bags up a very poorly lighted long drive.  We heard many people complain of this. We complained at the front desk and were told to park our car in front of lobby, tell the front desk and security would find us a place on the lot.   Well we did that, waited over an hour, left our car in front and got a nasty note that we would be towed next time.   Upon checking out staff blamed us for not coming in to complain to them.   When we told that we had complained they said we had to take it up with the board. When I asked if the woman at the front desk was having a bad day she just gave me a dirty look.    When I suggested that the staff should park off lot so tenants could park on the property the woman at the front desk turned her back on me and walked away.   It only makes sense that management could secure enough parking for their staff especially at high season so tenants could find parking.   Many of the tenants are retired and over 65.   I won't stay here again I don't appreciate the way I was treated.   We had no other problem except with staff at the front desk and the staff at the front gate.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
1
Review of The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach

Reviewer score

5
DaisyMae1229
Modesto, CA
Mar 7, 2012

Great place

Great place to stay. Not a lot of noisy kids, a bonus.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach

Reviewer score

4
shaka
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Nov 11, 2011

a week in maui

The experience at the Condo/hotel was great. The room was perfect and really nice. I would come back in a heart beat - didn't want to leave.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Kimo's was the best meal. It's a must.

Review of The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach

Reviewer score

4
Shellzymay
Whittier, CA, USA
Nov 8, 2011

Amazing, clean, great location!

We celebrated our 2nd anniversary at the Whaler, it was absolutely wonderful. The location next to Whaler's Village is perfect and convenient. Great beach access, our stay was definitely not long enough. Cannot wait to go back!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Visit Honolua Bay and bring your snorkeling gear, it is amazing what you will see.

Review of The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach

Reviewer score

5
Don and Gi
Chicago Il.
Oct 30, 2011

25th Wedding Anniversary

Our 4th trip to Maui. Studio condo,recently updated kitchenette with all the amenites one woud need. Outstanding value.Nicely decorated. Will only stay at this location in the future !! Note : Construction and renovations in progress check status with Hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
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