OUTRIGGER Honua Kai Resort & Spa – Select Your Unit

OUTRIGGER Honua Kai Resort & Spa – Select Your Unit Overview

Look, I’ve stayed at a lot of places in Maui, and honestly? The OUTRIGGER Honua Kai just gets it right in ways that surprised me. When you first pull up to this place in Kaanapali, you’re not immediately blown away by some massive resort entrance – it’s actually more understated than that, which I mean, kind of sets the tone for the whole experience. The lobby has this open-air feel that lets the trade winds flow through, and you know what, after being cramped in a plane for hours, that breeze hitting you is exactly what you need.

What really sold me on this place wasn’t the fancy stuff (though the spa is legitimately amazing if you’re into that) – it was the practical things that made my vacation actually relaxing. The units here are proper condos, not hotel rooms pretending to be apartments. I’m talking full kitchens with decent appliances, which honestly saved me probably $200 in breakfast costs alone. The grocery store is just down Honoapiilani Highway, maybe a five-minute drive, so you can actually stock up on local fruit and coffee without breaking the bank. And the parking situation? Actually manageable, unlike some places in Lahaina where you’re circling for twenty minutes. The beach access is what really makes this place special though – you’re right on Kaanapali Beach, but far enough north that you miss the crazy crowds that pile up near the Sheraton and Hyatt. I found myself having whole stretches of sand to myself in the mornings, especially if you walk a bit toward Honokowai.

The pool area gets busy around midday (families with kids, you know the drill), but early morning or late afternoon it’s perfect for actually swimming laps or just floating around with a book. One thing that caught me off guard – the sunset views from the higher floors are absolutely ridiculous. I mean, we’re talking about those Maui sunsets that look fake they’re so perfect, except you’re watching them from your own lanai with a glass of wine. The resort sits right where the coastline curves, so you get this unobstructed view of Molokai and Lanai in the distance. Pro tip: if you’re booking, try to get something on the sixth floor or higher facing west – trust me on this one. The only minor thing I’d mention is that the check-in process can get a bit backed up during peak times (I was there in February and waited maybe twenty minutes), but the staff actually knows what they’re doing once you get to the front. They’ll give you the real scoop on which beaches to hit and which tourist traps to skip, which honestly was worth more than any concierge service I’ve used.

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• Edward from United States (10/10)

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