Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & SpavsKaanapali Alii
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa and Kaanapali Alii are both recommended by experts. On balance, Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa ranks marginally better than Kaanapali Alii. Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa ranks #41 in Hawaii with recommendations from 7 reviewers including Gayot, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Island of Hawaii, HI 96738
From $269/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"What makes the location special is the proximity to fabulous Anaeho'omalu Bay, with a peaceful beach that provides sheltered snorkeling and a sandy shoreline for children."
Fodor's
"Covering 15 acres with ancient fishponds, historic trails, and petroglyph fields, the Marriott has rooms with sleek modern beds, bright white linens, Hawaiian art, and private lanai." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This upscale 533-room resort is perched on Anaehoomalu Bay on the Kohala coast, offering on-site beach access, lovely grounds with winding paths and fish ponds, and two pools." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The location of this resort on ‘Anaeho’omalu Bay (or A-Bay, as it is known locally) is its most outstanding feature."
Travel + Leisure
"Kohala Coast property on 15 oceanfront acres with a Polynesia-meets-Asia vibe after the recent $54 million renovation." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This seaside resort has all the creature comforts and value most expect of the Marriott brand." Full review
Frommer's
"Of all the lodgings in the Waikoloa Beach Resort, this hotel has the best location on Anaehoomalu Bay (nicknamed “A-Bay”), with many rooms offering views of the crescent beach and historic fishponds; others look across the parking lot and gardens toward Mauna Kea" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This airy, enormous hotel fronts ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay and thus boasts an awesome beach setting, plus three oceanfront pools." 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.