The Ritz-Carlton Maui KapaluavsMauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua ranks marginally higher than Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows. The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua scores 89 with praise from 11 reviews including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and DK Eyewitness.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua Show All Reviews
1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Kapalua, Maui, HI 96761
From $499/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter
"Luxe hilltop resort overlooking a dreamy beach, offering true Hawaiian cultural and eco experiences." Full review
Fodor's
"This elegant hillside property features luxurious service, upscale accommodations, a spa, restaurants, and pool, along with an education center and an enhanced Hawaiian sense of place." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This Ritz is set apart by its Hawaiian cultural program, including hands-on activities, entertainment, special events, seminars, and exhibits."
Zagat
4.7
""Putting on the Ritz meets hula" at this "beautiful", "secluded" Maui resort... whose "exquisite" rooms feature "spectacular" views and a "friendly" staff that's "professional" yet "fun.""
Condé Nast Traveler
""Unsurpassed in authentic Hawaiian beauty," this "near-perfect resort" welcomes guests with a lobby of native artwork, koa wood panels, and a lava stone bar." Full review
Gayot
"The luxurious 463-room The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua is perched on a knoll overlooking the splendid D.T. Fleming Beach."
Travel + Leisure
"There isn’t a moment on this Ritz-Carlton property where you aren’t made to feel like royalty." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This stunning property, curved around a three-tiered free-form pool facing the ocean and adjacent to championship golf boasting the second longest hole on the PGA Tour." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua has views of the Pacific stretching all the way to Molokai." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Maui is always marvelous — but even more so now that The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is getting a major refresh.
To the tune of $100 million, the 466-room resort's next chapter will be..."
Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection Show All Reviews
68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive, Puako, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743
From $328/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter
"Big resort perks with a small resort heart, including two golf courses, a turtle sanctuary and a Hawaiian-inspired spa." Full review
Frommer's
"After a $30-million renovation that wrapped up in late 2013, the posh guest rooms once again gleam with understated elegance." Full review
Gayot
"Even if you weren't familiar with this hotel's longstanding reputation for quality service and unforgettable surroundings, you'd be impressed the minute you walked through the door."
Oyster
Luxury
"This beautiful luxury beach resort on the Kohala Coast is chock-full of excellent features: top-rated dining, golfing, tennis, fitness training, and spa experiences." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The rooms here are large and all but 27 have ocean views. Every room has a lānai (veranda), air-conditioning, robes, coffee, and other high-end touches."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Built atop a lava flow, this eco-friendly resort is famed for its sea turtle rehabilitation program." Full review
Afar Magazine
"A tree for shade, sand, tide pools to explore, a canoe house (hale) covering a koa canoe nearby, and a friendly turtle (honu) who feeds here are all part of what could be a perfect day." Full review
Fodor's
"One of the most romantic settings on the Kohala Coast, this landmark restaurant near the ocean showcases the inventive cuisine of chef Allan Nagun." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The breezy arrow-shaped Mauna Lani Bay Hotel points seaward from a white sand promontory within view of three volcanoes." Full review
Hideaway Report
91.0
"Dramatic resort-estate in a beachfront setting on the Kohala Coast." Full review