Napili Kai Beach ResortvsKaanapali Alii
Napili Kai Beach Resort and Kaanapali Alii are both rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Napili Kai Beach Resort is preferred by most writers compared to Kaanapali Alii. Napili Kai Beach Resort comes in at #44 in Hawaii with recommendations from 7 sources like Travel + Leisure, Gayot and DK Eyewitness.
Napili Kai Beach Resort
5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
From $465/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Gayot
"This unusual 163-unit facility is actually half hotel and half condo complex --- located right on the sands of one of the island's best snorkeling beaches, Napili Bay."
Fodor's
"Spread across 10 beautiful acres along one of the best beaches on Maui, the Napili Kai with its old Hawaii feel draws a loyal following to its Hawaiian-style rooms that open onto private lanai." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This older, spacious and graceful property commands one of the best beach locations on the island."
Travel + Leisure
"The Napili Kai Beach Resort is what you dream of for family vacations on Maui." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This resort offers average amenities and services, but the experience—chilled-out old Hawaii—is more than the sum of its parts." Full review
Frommer's
"The weekly mai tai and golf putting parties are blasts from the past, but the modern conveniences in each unit and startling ocean views will focus you on the splendid here and now. " Full review
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Note: There’s no resort fee.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This low-key yet sophisticated resort covers 10 acres at the northern end of Napili Bay." Full review
Kaanapali Alii
50 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
From $553/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Gayot
"Guests rave about this Kaanapali condominium, and many return year after year."
Fodor's
"A winning choice for families and those wanting to play house on Maui's most stunning shores." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Kaanapali Ali consists of 184 one and two-bedroom apartments." Full review
Zagat
4.5
"Condos as big as "full-size homes" make this beachfront Waikiki resort "fantastic for families.""
Travel + Leisure
"If you want to feel like Ka'anapali is your home and not just a place you vacation, then slink on in to a two-bedroom condo at the Ka'anapali Ali'i." Full review
Frommer's
"This luxurious oceanfront condo complex sits on 8 landscaped acres in the center of Kaanapali Beach...resortlike extras include bell service, daily housekeeping, and a complimentary kids’ club" Full review
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If watching the sun sink into the ocean is important to you, request a central unit on floor six or higher.