OUTRIGGER Kanapali Beach Resort

Note that this review is based on the original Kaanapali Beach Hotel, not the Outrigger. Great laid back location. This is where we stay when we travel to Maui. Every time.
Jul 31st, 2023

This hotel was recently purchased by Outrigger. I have not stayed here since, so I cannot confirm the following review is still accurate. Ka'anapali Beach Hotel (KBH) is my favorite hotel in the islands. I travel to Hawaii as many as three times a year (always to Maui) and this is where I stay. On Ka'anapali Beach, it is the least expensive place to stay. It is an older hotel, but rooms have been consistently upgraded. This hotel has many things that others don't, like classes on Hawaiian culture and plants that are important to ancient Hawaiian culture. The staff is excellent and friendly. The grounds are impeccable. There's a free hula show with live music every night. Often, hotel employees sing or dance at these shows. There are also classes on playing ukulele, lei making, Hawaiian language, native culture and many other things. What doesn't it have? There's not extraordinary pool. There's not a huge spa. There aren't a multitude of restaurants. Typically, you won't get pampered here. Because of these things, most families with small children stay at the larger hotels. I love this hotel both for what it has and what it doesn't have. If you want to be pampered, as some of the other reviewers wanted - such as those on their honeymoon, GO ELSEWHERE. If you want extravagant spas and pool complexes, GO ELSEWHERE. But, if you want a "real" Hawaiian experience, friendly, knowledgeable employees, a place with a history of working with the island to protect culture and the fragile environment, then stay here. If you want a nice room at a reasonable price, stay here. If you want easy access to the beach and shopping, stay here. If you want beautiful grounds with grass, trees and native plants where you can find a lawn chair to relax, stay here. I alway laugh at reviewers that are upset at what they didn't get when staying here or elsewhere in Hawaii. If you want a real Hawaiian experience it takes effort on YOUR part. If you want pampering, stay at a hotel that costs at least $500 per night. Then you'll get pampered (nothing wrong with that if that's your idea of a vacation, but it's not mine). If you're like me and like to explore and see what the islands really are like (not what resorts show you), this is the place to stay. The Concierge Staff is incredibly knowledgeable and will guide you to what you want to see. Even the bar staff can help you. The General Manager at Ka'anapali Beach Hotel is one of Maui County's Board Members. Malihini and Dale are highlighted in a book about noteworthy locals. Ulu (does chanting at the welcome breakfast) and Micala (Activities Director) are both incredibly knowledgeable of the island. Others on staff have been involved in Island causes for decades. These people are the "real deal" and this is what makes the hotel such a special place.
Jul 28th, 2023

I didn't plan on writing a review of this hotel, until I met the grounds keeper while my son was trying to convince me to steal a coconut from a tree. Nua was super nice to all of us. He gave an impromptu class on coconuts, and cut one from the tree for us all to try out the milk. Thank you Nua for going out of your way to provide my family with a unique experience.
Jul 27th, 2023

So I was here for work, it is a very nice area More
Jul 25th, 2023

Jul 21st, 2023