Napili Kai Beach ResortvsSheraton Princess Kaiulani
Napili Kai Beach Resort and Sheraton Princess Kaiulani are both highly recommended by experts. On balance, Napili Kai Beach Resort ranks marginally better than Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. Napili Kai Beach Resort ranks #44 in Hawaii with approval from 7 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
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
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
120 Kaiulani Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $123/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"Rooms are in two towers—some peer at the ocean over the Moana's low-rise historic wing. It's a two-minute stroll to the beach." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"It's nicely located -- in the heart of Waikiki -- but worn, noisy rooms, a limited staff, and poor maintenance drag this Sheraton below the standards of its competitors." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The wide, open lobby of the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is perhaps Waikiki's best spot for people-watching." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Along with spectacular views of natural blue Pacific and Diamond Head, the hotel showed its eco-commitment with heat pumps and exchangers to recover waste heat for hot water." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This comfortable hotel
has all the advantages of a Sheraton without the
oceanfront prices."
Star Service
"Located in central Waikiki opposite the Moana Surfrider, this is Sheraton's entry level hotel in Waikiki, a tried and true midrange "resort" for the masses." Full review
Gayot
"Across the street from Waikiki Beach and next door to the International Marketplace, this hotel occupies the beachside estate of Hawaii's Princess Kaiulani."
BlackBook
"Not for those who crave oceanfront luxury, but more of an off beach tourist hotel with droves of international visitors and just a few Americans."
Frommer's
"This hotel is prized for its moderate rates (for a Sheraton)." Full review