Kaanapali Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kaanapali Beach showing swimming, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Kaanapali Beach showing swimming, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Kaanapali Beach which includes a luxury hotel or resort, a coastal town and tropical scenes
Kaanapali Beach showing a sandy beach and boating
Kaanapali featuring signage

Kaanapali is a haven for humpback whales, holidaymakers and thrill seekers ready to take a big dive.

Kaanapali Beach is more than four kilometres long and is fully tailored to the tourist experience. High-end hotels, luxury condos and hundreds of shops and restaurants line the shore. You’ll find all you need for water sports or simply relaxing. The centre point of Kaanapali is Black Rock, a jagged outcrop from which, every afternoon at sunset, a local warrior dives. To see that cliff-dive (along with its torch-lighting ceremony) is alone worth the trip – and something which brave tourists are invited to try.

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The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali

4.5 out of 5
2365 Kaanapali Pkwy Lahaina HI
The price is AU$1,296 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$1,296
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kaanapali. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,023 reviews)
No ocean view, but we had a view of waterfall. Very close to whaler’s for shopping and food. Great shoreline.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali
Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows

Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows

4 out of 5
2780 Kekaa Dr Lahaina HI
The price is AU$562 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$562
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kaanapali. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,704 reviews)
The bungalow we stayed in was perfect. Walking distance from the beach/pool and very clean. I highly recommend the resort. Beautiful beach, crystal clear water and you can run into a turtle once in a while. Sunset views were excellent. My family and I had an unforgettable time and were very happy ...

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows
Hilton Vacation Club Ka'anapali Beach Maui

Hilton Vacation Club Ka'anapali Beach Maui

4 out of 5
104 Ka'anapali Shores Place Kaanapali HI
The price is AU$611 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$611
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kaanapali. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
We loved this resort! The staff were very friendly and accommodating when we had to switch rooms (we booked the wrong one). From our room, we had a view of the ocean and the beach assess what great and easy to find!

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hilton Vacation Club Ka'anapali Beach Maui
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
OUTRIGGER Honua Kai Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Honua Kai Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
130 Kai Malina Parkway Lahaina HI
Stay at this luxury condo in Kaanapali. Enjoy free valet parking, 4 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,928 reviews)
Overall, we loved the pool and the property and had a good stay. We had a couple of issues with the room upon check-in. Our first room had a “rat zapper” trap in the closet, which was a complete turn off. My thought is there must be a rat in the room so the front desk moved us to a new room. Both ...

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

OUTRIGGER Honua Kai Resort & Spa
Aston Kaanapali Shores

Aston Kaanapali Shores

3.5 out of 5
3445 Lower Honoapiilani Hwy Lahaina HI
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Kaanapali. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,019 reviews)
It was great Amazing

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Aston Kaanapali Shores
The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Ka'anapali

The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Ka'anapali

4 out of 5
45 Kai Malina Pkwy Lahaina HI
Stay at this beach condo in Kaanapali. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (484 reviews)
All excellent

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Ka'anapali
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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