By the Where to Stay in Hawaii editorial team · Updated November 5, 2026
The Short Answer
Stay on Kāʻanapali Beach for a long sandy beach, a beach walk and resorts with big pools, restaurants and lūʻau. Our pick is the Hyatt Regency Maui at the south end. The Westin and Sheraton are the central alternatives, and Aston at The Whaler is a condo option right next to Whalers Village.
- Honokōwai, just north of the resort strip, has oceanfront condo buildings with kitchens and fewer resort extras. You drive to most restaurants.
- Nāpili is a small, calm bay with low-rise condos and Napili Kai Beach Resort, which charges no resort fee.
- Kapalua, at the northern tip, is a quiet golf and hiking resort anchored by The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, about an hour from the airport.
Lahaina town, just south of Kāʻanapali, is still rebuilding after the August 2023 fire. The resort areas were not burned and are open.
West Maui's Areas Compared
| Area | Best for | From OGG | Downsides |
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| Kāʻanapali Beach | Resorts, beach walk, families | 45 min–1 hr | Resort fees and paid parking |
| Honokōwai | Condos with kitchens | 45 min–1 hr | Few restaurants within walking distance |
| Nāpili | A calm bay, low-key condos | About 1 hr | Few big-resort amenities |
| Kapalua | Quiet luxury, golf, trails | About 1 hr | Farthest from the airport |
Map of West Maui Hotels
Kāʻanapali Beach is at the south end of the map, with Honokōwai, Nāpili and Kapalua running north along the coast.
Map prices come from Booking.com and other partners through Stay22. Enter your dates on the map to see live rates.
Search all West Maui stays →Kāʻanapali Beach Resorts
Full-service resorts on the sand, with pools, restaurants and lūʻau on site.
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
Kāʻanapali Beach, south end, West Maui
Our top pick: the big family-friendly resort at the south end of Kāʻanapali Beach, with a lava-tube slide and a keiki lagoon.
Best for: Families and first-timers
- 150-foot lava-tube waterslide
- Sand-bottom keiki lagoon
- Drums of the Pacific lūʻau
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A big resort on 40 acres at the south end of Kāʻanapali Beach, with a half-acre pool, waterfalls, a 150-foot lava-tube slide and a sand-bottom lagoon for small kids. The Drums of the Pacific lūʻau and eight places to eat mean you rarely need the car.
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The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali
Kāʻanapali Beach, central, West Maui
Central Kāʻanapali, with water slides and a separate adults-only pool deck.
Best for: Families and couples
- Pools with two water slides
- Adults-only pool deck
- Heavenly Spa
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A central Kāʻanapali resort with a pool complex of waterfalls and two slides, a separate adults-only pool deck and the Heavenly Spa. A new tower was added in a recent renovation.
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Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Kāʻanapali Beach at Black Rock, West Maui
On the sand at Black Rock, Kāʻanapali's snorkeling spot, with a sunset cliff-dive ceremony.
Best for: Snorkelers
- Snorkeling at Black Rock
- Nightly sunset cliff-dive ceremony
- Lagoon-style pool
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The resort wrapped around Puʻu Kekaʻa (Black Rock), the best snorkeling spot on Kāʻanapali Beach, where a cliff diver lights torches and jumps at sunset. Its lagoon-style pool is 142 yards long.
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Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows
Kāʻanapali Beach, north end, West Maui
Bungalows and a nightly lūʻau at the quiet north end of the beach.
Best for: Quieter Kāʻanapali
- On the sand at the quiet north end of Kāʻanapali
- Bungalows and tower rooms
- Nightly lūʻau on site
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A spread-out resort at the quiet north end of Kāʻanapali Beach, with garden bungalows as well as tower rooms and a nightly lūʻau. It charges a daily resort fee.
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Condos with Kitchens
More space and a kitchen, with fewer resort extras and, at some, free parking.
Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach
Kāʻanapali Beach, next to Whalers Village, West Maui
Suites with full kitchens next to Whalers Village, with free parking.
Best for: Families who want a kitchen on the beach
- Next door to Whalers Village
- Full kitchen and lanai in every unit
- Oceanfront pool; free parking
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Studio, one- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens and lanai, right next door to Whalers Village on Kāʻanapali Beach. Parking is free, and there is an oceanfront pool, a tennis court and a fitness center.
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Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas
Kai Ala Drive, north Kāʻanapali, West Maui
Hotel rooms and kitchen suites on the north part of Kāʻanapali, with free parking.
Best for: Families on a mid budget
- Hotel rooms or suites with kitchens
- Two pools and a kids' splash zone
- Free self-parking
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A beachfront property on the north part of the Kāʻanapali resort area, with plain hotel rooms as well as studios and one- and two-bedroom suites, most with full kitchens. Parking is free, and there are two pools and a children's splash zone.
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Aston Kaanapali Shores
Honokōwai, north of Kāʻanapali, West Maui
Beachfront condos with washer-dryers just north of the main strip.
Best for: Families who want space
- On the beach
- Two pools
- One- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens and washer-dryers
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A beachfront condo resort just north of the main Kāʻanapali strip, with one- and two-bedroom suites that have full kitchens and washer-dryers. Two pools and a restaurant are on site.
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Aston Mahana at Kaanapali
North end of Kāʻanapali Beach, West Maui
Every unit faces the ocean, on the quiet north end of the beach.
Best for: Ocean views on a mid budget
- Every unit faces the ocean
- Studios to two-bedroom suites
- Outdoor pool and hot tub
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Every unit faces the ocean at this condo tower on the quieter north end of Kāʻanapali Beach, with studios and one- and two-bedroom suites that sleep up to six. There is an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
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Aston at Papakea Resort
Lower Honoapiʻilani Road, north of Kāʻanapali, West Maui
Oceanfront condos up to three bedrooms, with tennis and pickleball.
Best for: Long stays and big families
- Studios to three-bedroom units
- Full kitchens and washer-dryers
- Two pools, lighted tennis and pickleball
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Oceanfront condos from studios up to three bedrooms, each with a full kitchen, washer-dryer and balcony, set around two pools and two hot tubs. Lighted tennis courts and a pickleball court make it a good fit for longer family stays.
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Nāpili and Kapalua
Quieter bays at the north end of West Maui, from no-resort-fee condos to The Ritz-Carlton.
Napili Kai Beach Resort
Nāpili Bay, West Maui
Kitchenettes on Nāpili Bay, with no resort fee and free parking.
Best for: Families and returning visitors
- On Nāpili Bay
- Studios and suites with kitchenettes
- No resort fee and free parking
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A low-rise resort on curved Nāpili Bay, with studios and suites that have kitchenettes. It charges no resort fee and no parking fee, which is rare on Maui.
Napili Surf Beach Resort
Nāpili Bay, West Maui
Renovated condos steps from Nāpili Beach, for self-caterers.
Best for: Self-catering couples
- Steps from Nāpili Beach
- Studios and one-bedrooms with full kitchens
- Private lanai and air conditioning
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Recently renovated studios and one-bedroom units a few steps from Nāpili Beach, each with a full kitchen, a lanai and air conditioning. It suits couples and small families who want to self-cater by a calm bay.
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The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
Kapalua Resort, West Maui
The luxury choice in quiet Kapalua, among golf courses and trails.
Best for: Quiet luxury
- Recently renovated
- Ritz-Carlton Spa
- Kapalua golf and trails nearby
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The main hotel in Kapalua, the quieter resort at the northern tip of West Maui, recently renovated and set among the resort's golf courses and trails. It has a full Ritz-Carlton spa and several restaurants.
West Maui Hotels at a Glance
Prices change by date and room type, so check your own dates on Booking.com before you decide.
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Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & SpaKāʻanapali Beach, south end, West Maui · SplurgeFamilies and first-timersCheck prices -
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapaliKāʻanapali Beach, central, West Maui · SplurgeFamilies and couplesCheck prices -
Sheraton Maui Resort & SpaKāʻanapali Beach at Black Rock, West Maui · SplurgeSnorkelersCheck prices -
Royal Lahaina Resort & BungalowsKāʻanapali Beach, north end, West Maui · Mid-rangeQuieter KāʻanapaliCheck prices -
Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali BeachKāʻanapali Beach, next to Whalers Village, West Maui · Mid-rangeFamilies who want a kitchen on the beachCheck prices -
Aston Maui Kaanapali VillasKai Ala Drive, north Kāʻanapali, West Maui · Mid-rangeFamilies on a mid budgetCheck prices -
Aston Kaanapali ShoresHonokōwai, north of Kāʻanapali, West Maui · Mid-rangeFamilies who want spaceCheck prices -
Aston Mahana at KaanapaliNorth end of Kāʻanapali Beach, West Maui · Mid-rangeOcean views on a mid budgetCheck prices -
Aston at Papakea ResortLower Honoapiʻilani Road, north of Kāʻanapali, West Maui · Mid-rangeLong stays and big familiesCheck prices -
Napili Kai Beach ResortNāpili Bay, West Maui · Mid-rangeFamilies and returning visitorsCheck prices -
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Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
Beachfront resort
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Kāʻanapali Beach, south end, West Maui | Splurge | Families and first-timers | Check prices |
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The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali
Beachfront resort
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Kāʻanapali Beach, central, West Maui | Splurge | Families and couples | Check prices |
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Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Beachfront resort
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Kāʻanapali Beach at Black Rock, West Maui | Splurge | Snorkelers | Check prices |
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Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows
Beachfront resort
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Kāʻanapali Beach, north end, West Maui | Mid-range | Quieter Kāʻanapali | Check prices |
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Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach
Beachfront condo hotel
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Kāʻanapali Beach, next to Whalers Village, West Maui | Mid-range | Families who want a kitchen on the beach | Check prices |
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Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas
Beachfront condo hotel
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Kai Ala Drive, north Kāʻanapali, West Maui | Mid-range | Families on a mid budget | Check prices |
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Aston Kaanapali Shores
Beachfront condo resort
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Honokōwai, north of Kāʻanapali, West Maui | Mid-range | Families who want space | Check prices |
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Aston Mahana at Kaanapali
Oceanfront condo resort
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North end of Kāʻanapali Beach, West Maui | Mid-range | Ocean views on a mid budget | Check prices |
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Aston at Papakea Resort
Oceanfront condo resort
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Lower Honoapiʻilani Road, north of Kāʻanapali, West Maui | Mid-range | Long stays and big families | Check prices |
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Napili Kai Beach Resort
Beachfront condo resort
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Nāpili Bay, West Maui | Mid-range | Families and returning visitors | Check prices |
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Napili Surf Beach Resort
Condo resort
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Nāpili Bay, West Maui | Mid-range | Self-catering couples | Check prices |
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The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
Resort hotel
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Kapalua Resort, West Maui | Splurge | Quiet luxury | Check prices |
Hotel details checked on November 5, 2026.
Lahaina After the 2023 Fire
The wildfire of August 2023 destroyed most of Lahaina town, just south of Kāʻanapali. The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority says major cleanup has been completed and many Lahaina businesses have reopened. Visitors are asked to follow signs, stay out of restricted areas and not photograph the fire sites.
Kāʻanapali, Honokōwai, Nāpili and Kapalua were not burned. The Kāʻanapali Beach Resort Association says Kāʻanapali was structurally unaffected by the fires, and every hotel in this guide is open. Lahaina Harbor is open again for daytime use, 6 am to 6 pm, by boat operators with state permits.
Getting to West Maui
- From Kahului Airport (OGG): 45 minutes to an hour to Kāʻanapali and about an hour to Kapalua, on the Honoapiʻilani Highway around the West Maui Mountains and past Lahaina.
- Getting around: the Sheraton runs a free shuttle within Kāʻanapali, but you need a car for Nāpili, Kapalua and the other beaches.
- Fees and parking: the big Kāʻanapali resorts charge daily resort fees, parking or both. Aston at The Whaler, Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas and Napili Kai say parking is free.
- South Maui: if you would rather be closer to the airport, see Wailea and Kīhei, 20–40 minutes from OGG.
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