Montage Kapalua BayvsThe Kahala Hotel & Resort
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Kahala Hotel & Resort is the choice of most professionals compared to Montage Kapalua Bay. The Kahala Hotel & Resort comes in at #6 in Hawaii with positive reviews from 14 sources including Gayot, Frommer's and Forbes Travel Guide.
Montage Kapalua Bay Show All Reviews
1 Bay Drive, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
From $1,271/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Gayot
"Montage Kapalua Bay celebrates Hawaiian culture while offering guests a relaxing destination vacation."
Oyster
Luxury
"The Montage Kapalua Bay is a lush 24-acre luxury property that features 56 one- to four-bedroom villas and a world-class spa." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Nestled along Maui's coast in one of the most exclusive oceanfront areas on the northwest side of the island, the 24-acre Montage Kapalua Bay is ensconced in nature." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The Montage Kapalua Bay fulfills every requirement, from ziplines and snorkeling tours for your kids, to blissful spa treatments and romantic dinners for the adults." Full review
goop
"It’s all suites, with many multi-bedroom options for families, meaning it’s the sort of place where you can easily spend an entire holiday vacation." Full review
Fodor's
"Maui's newest luxury resort in tony Kapalua caters to well-heeled travelers who want the comfort and privacy of a condo unit combined with resort-style service and amenities." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Complete with 56 luxurious rooms and residences, and a top tier spa, Montage Kapula Bay sits on 24 waterfront acres; it is the perfect destination for embracing Hawaiian lifestyle at its finest." Full review
Jetsetter
"Beachfront bliss on Maui’s rugged northwestern shore, including lagoon-style pools, an acclaimed spa, and two championship golf courses." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Wake up in one of the luxurious suites and spend the day at the spa, and for a special evening you'll never forget, surprise your date with a dinner at the Cliff House." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Montage offers accommodations including one, two, and three-bedroom residences, two restaurants, Mahana Market, and Hana Hou Bar"
Maui Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
The Kahala Hotel & Resort Show All Reviews
5000 Kahala Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96816
From $312/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge
"Set on a sheltered beach just a ten-minute drive from Waikiki... You really never need to leave the property."
Jetsetter
"The Kahala Hotel & Resort sits just 10 minutes from the bustle of Waikiki but feels like a serene self-contained oasis." Full review
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Or you can choose to just laze in a cabana off by the calm water.
Fodor's
"Hidden away in the upscale residential neighborhood of Kahala... one of Hawaii's very first luxury resorts." Full review
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If you're a golf fan visiting the second week of January, ask for a room overlooking the course for a bird's-eye view of the PGA Sony Open from your lanai.
DK Eyewitness
"On a great swimming beach and close to plenty of golf, this resort is perhaps best known for its lagoon, where guests can mix with bottlenose dolphins through the Dolphin Encounters program."
Star Service
"Service is equally commendable, yet the creatively fashioned digs here are among the loveliest in the islands, competing even with the units at Four Seasons' sibs on Lanai and the Big Island. " Full review
Gayot
"This hotel stands apart from the pack of finer hotels on Oahu for a number of reasons, beginning with its location."
BlackBook
"Serene, secluded and gloriously luxurious, the Kahala is where the see and be seen go for leave-me-be time."
Zagat
4.5
"The staff at this "serene" Honolulu "oasis" delivers "first-class treatment from arrival to departure" in a "beautiful" beachside setting overlooking a "lagoon with dolphins"."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Besides powdery beaches and beautiful views, the classic Kahala Hotel and Resort... offers a 26,000-square-foot lagoon occupied by Atlantic bottlenose dolphins." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
84.8
"Opened in 1964 by Conrad Hilton, this ten-story property is in a residential area at the foot of Diamond Head." Full review