Luxury Healing HotelsThe Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali Overview
First Impressions
When you pull up to The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali, the first thing that hits you isn’t the building itself — it’s the sound of waterfalls cascading through the property. This four-star resort spreads across 12 acres of prime beachfront, and honestly, the designers knew what they were doing when they created those pools and water features. You’ll hear them from your room, which is actually pretty soothing when you’re trying to unwind from whatever chaos brought you to Maui in the first place.
The Ka’anapali Experience
What I love about this spot is how it sits right on Ka’anapali Beach — you know, the one that consistently makes those “best beaches” lists. The resort’s location means you’re walking distance from Whalers Village if you need some shopping therapy, but you’re also positioned perfectly for the nightly cliff diving ceremony at Black Rock. I mean, you can literally walk there in five minutes. The couples who stay here get it — there’s something about watching the sunset from this stretch of beach that just works, which probably explains why they rate the location so highly.
Rooms and Amenities
The accommodations here feel more like a proper retreat than your typical beach hotel. Each space comes with those signature Westin Heavenly beds (which, let’s be honest, live up to the hype), and most rooms have either ocean or garden views. The spa is where things get interesting though — it’s built into the landscape in a way that feels integrated rather than tacked on. You’ll find yourself booking treatments you didn’t even know you wanted. There’s also a fitness center that doesn’t feel like an afterthought, plus access to golf courses within a couple miles if that’s your thing.
Dining and Practical Matters
Breakfast here actually impressed me — they’ve got options for pretty much every dietary preference, including solid vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices. The main restaurant does American cuisine well, though you’re also perfectly positioned to explore Lahaina for dinner if you want to venture out. Parking is available on-site, which saves you the headache of figuring out where to leave your rental car — trust me, that matters more than you think when you’re dealing with the Ka’anapali area.
Why Guests Love It
What sets this place apart is how it balances that resort experience with genuine relaxation. You’re not fighting crowds for pool chairs, the beach access is seamless, and the whole property has this flow that just… works. The water features aren’t just for show — they create this ambient sound that makes the entire resort feel more peaceful. Plus, the staff seems to understand that people come here to decompress, so they’re helpful without being intrusive. It’s the kind of place where you can be as social or as private as you want, which is honestly what most of us need when we’re trying to restore ourselves.
Hotel Highlights
Reviews
Staff: 9.1
Comfort: 9.1
Location: 9.4
Facilities: 9.2
Cleanliness: 9.3
Value for money: 7.4
Melissa from Australia
Absolutely beautiful stay right on the beachfront. Multiple dining options onsite and a short walk to whalers village with plenty of shopping and eating options. The grounds are beautifully kept and the staff incredibly friendly and helpful. While the price is on the higher side we definently think it’s worth every cent and would love to come back.
Barry from United States
THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL LOCATION WITH SEVERAL GREAT POOLSAND OUR ROOM HAD A FANTASTIC VIEW OF THE OCEAN.
Roshan from Australia
Fantastic resort. Best location at Ka’anapali.
Declan from United Kingdom
Everything
Marc from United States
The room was great! The view , the staff and all the food was perfect.
Maryam from United States
everything, accessible to beach and mall and restaurants.
Bryan from United States
Location was perfect for what we needed
Wayne from United States
Very nice place to stay right on the beach
Brett from United States
Amazing property, truly an experience and a break from the day to day. Pools are wonderful, location is amazing, and they generally deal well with a large crowd.
Shelby from Canada
Surroundings
What's nearby:
- Wahiku Park: 2.5 km
- Hui O Pohaku Park: 6 km
- James Campbell Park: 6 km
- Honokowai Beach Park: 4.7 km
- Kekaa Open Space Park: 3.3 km
- Kelawea Mauka III Park: 6 km
- Kelawea Mauka Makai Park: 6 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Starbucks: 10 m
- Restaurant Wailele Polynesian Luau: 10 m
Natural beauty:
- Peak Pu'Ulaina (191m): 7 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Kaanapali Beach: 550 m
- Alii Kahekili Beach: 1.2 km
- Hanakaoo Beach Park: 1.4 km
- Honokowai Beach Park: 4.5 km
- Wahikuli State Beach: 2.1 km
Public transport:
- Train Sugarcane Train: 5 km
- Train Lahaina Kaanapali and Pacific Railroad: 5 km
Closest airports:
- Lanai Airport: 29 km*
- Kahului Airport: 42 km
- Kapalua Airport: 6 km
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali Rooms
- Kukahi - King Room with Aina View with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Kukahi – King Room with Premium Resort View with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Hokupa’a Extended Lanai – Guest Room with Two Queen Beds with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 2 children
- Kukahi – Sundeck Room (Adult only) with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Kukahi – Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View – Mid Floor with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
- Kukahi - King Room with Ocean View - Mid Floor with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Hokupa'a - Large Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
- Hokupa'a - Large King Room with Sofa Bed and Ocean View with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
- Kukahi – Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
- Kukahi Superior King Room with Ocean View with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Hokupa'a - Luxury Ocean, Large Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
- Hokupa'a - Luxury Ocean, Large King Room with Sofa Bed with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
- Hokupa'a - Oceanfront Large King Room with Balcony with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
- Hokupa'a - One-Bedroom Premier King Suite with Sofa Bed with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
- Hokupa'a - Oceanfront Large Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
- One-Bedroom King Suite with Sofa Bed and Ocean View with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
- Hokupa'a - One-Bedroom Luxury King Suite with Ocean View with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
- Hōkūpa’a – Penthouse Suite with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Kukahi – Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Aina View with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 1 child
- Kukahi – Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Premium Resort View with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 1 child
- Hokupa’a Extended Lanai – King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults
- Sundeck Oceanfront King Suite with Balcony for 2 adults, 1 child
- Two-Bedroom Presidential Suite for 2 adults, 1 child
- Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Adapted Tub, Balcony and Ocean View - Hokupa'a/Mobility Accessible with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
- Luxury Ocean Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Adapted Tub and Balcony - Hokupa'a/Mobility Accessible with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
- King Room with Sofa Bed, Adapted Tub and Ocean View - Hokupa'a/Mobility Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Oceanfront Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Adapted Tub and Balcony - Hokupa'a/Mobility Accessible with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
- Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View - Kukahi/Hearing Accessible with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
- King Room with Balcony and Ocean View - Kukahi/Hearing Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- King Room with Sofa Bed, Roll-In Shower and Ocean View - Hokupa'a/Mobility Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Oceanfront Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Roll-In Shower and Balcony - Hokupa'a/Mobility Accessible with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
- Lanai Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Roll-In Shower - Hokupa'a/Low Floor - Mobility Accessible with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
- King Room with Balcony and Resort View - Kukahi/Hearing Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Premium King Room with Adapted Tub and Resort View - Kukahi/Mobility Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Premium King Room with Resort View - Kukahi/Hearing Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- King Room with Roll-In Shower, Balcony and Resort View - Kukahi/Mobility Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Premium King Room with Roll-In Shower and Resort View - Kukahi/Mobility Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Luxury Ocean Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Roll-In Shower and Balcony - Hokupa'a/Mobility Accessible with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
Facilities
General:
- Shuttle service
- Minimarket on site
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Barber/beauty shop
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors:
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
Wellness:
- Kids' pool
- Fitness classes
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Body treatments
- Hair styling
- Hair colouring
- Hair cut
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas Additional charge
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Water slide
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
Activities:
- Live music/performance
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Beach
- Evening entertainment Additional charge
- Kids' club Additional charge
- Entertainment staff
- Snorkelling Additional charge
- Diving Additional charge Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
Accessibility:
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken:
- English
- Japanese
Cleaning services:
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Reception services:
- Concierge service
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities:
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Business centre Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Great for your stay:
- 5 restaurants
- Parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Airport shuttle
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Water slide
- Tour desk
- 3 swimming pools
3 swimming pools Pool 1 - outdoor Free! Pool 2 - outdoor (kids) Free! Pool 3 - outdoor Free!:
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Open all year
- Suitable for kids
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Open all year
- Adult only
- Infinity pool
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Plunge pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
Parking Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs U S$40 per day.:
- Electric vehicle charging station
House Rules at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Groups:
- When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Check-in:
- From 16:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- Until 11:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali Location
2365 Ka'anapali Parkway, Lahaina, HI 96761, United States
