The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali

Hotel Description

Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect from The Westin Maui when I first pulled up – I mean, Ka’anapali Beach has so many resorts that they sort of blur together from the road. But this place actually surprised me in the best way. The moment you walk through the lobby, there’s this immediate sense that you’re somewhere special, with those soaring ceilings and the sound of waterfalls echoing from what feels like everywhere. And speaking of waterfalls – wow, they weren’t kidding around with the pool area. There are five pools connected by these rushing waterfalls and water slides that honestly made me feel like a kid again (though I definitely saw plenty of actual kids having the time of their lives). The whole aquatic playground winds through tropical landscaping that’s so lush you’d think you stumbled into a botanical garden. I spent way more time than I planned just wandering around taking it all in.

What really sets this place apart though – and this is something you don’t always get at the bigger resorts – is how it manages to feel both grand and approachable at the same time. The beach access is fantastic, with that perfect stretch of Ka’anapali sand right there, but here’s the thing locals know: if you walk about ten minutes south along the beach, you’ll hit some much quieter spots where you can actually hear yourself think. The staff genuinely seems to get this balance too; they’re professional without being stuffy, and I noticed they remember your name after like, the second interaction. Check-in was smooth (they have this mobile option that actually works, unlike some places), and parking is included which – trust me – is not a given in this area.

You know what really won me over though? It’s the little details that show someone’s actually thinking about the guest experience. The Heavenly Beds live up to the hype, and after spending days walking around Lahaina (it’s literally right there – you can walk to Front Street in about fifteen minutes) or driving the Road to Hana, sinking into those sheets felt incredible. The Spa Mokara is worth splurging on if you’re into that sort of thing, and the Relish Burger Bistro has this ahi poke burger that’s way better than it has any right to be. I’ll be honest, some of the restaurants lean pricey even by Maui standards, but you’re paying for quality and that view – especially at sunset when the whole sky lights up over Lanai. With an 8.7 rating, this place clearly knows what it’s doing, and after staying here, I totally get why people come back year after year. It’s that rare resort that manages to feel both luxurious and genuinely Hawaiian, without all the generic tropical hotel nonsense you get at some places.

To book a hotel in Hawaii during the famous winter whale watching season, visitors should make reservations well in advance as the islands attract tropical paradise seekers and ocean lovers from around the world.

Rooms

• Kukahi – King Room with Aina View with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Kukahi – King Room with Premium Resort View with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Hokupa’a Extended Lanai – Guest Room with Two Queen Beds with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 2 children
• Kukahi – Sundeck Room (Adult only) with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Kukahi – Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View – Mid Floor with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• Kukahi – King Room with Ocean View – Mid Floor with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Hokupa’a – Large Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• Hokupa’a – Large King Room with Sofa Bed and Ocean View with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Kukahi – Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• Kukahi Superior King Room with Ocean View with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Hokupa’a – Luxury Ocean, Large Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• Hokupa’a – Luxury Ocean, Large King Room with Sofa Bed with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Hokupa’a – Oceanfront Large King Room with Balcony with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Hokupa’a – One-Bedroom Premier King Suite with Sofa Bed with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Hokupa’a – Oceanfront Large Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• One-Bedroom King Suite with Sofa Bed and Ocean View with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Hokupa’a – One-Bedroom Luxury King Suite with Ocean View with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Hōkūpa’a – Penthouse Suite with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Kukahi – Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Aina View with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 1 child
• Kukahi – Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Premium Resort View with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 1 child
• Hokupa’a Extended Lanai – King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults
• Sundeck Oceanfront King Suite with Balcony for 2 adults, 1 child
• Two-Bedroom Presidential Suite for 2 adults, 1 child
• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Adapted Tub, Balcony and Ocean View – Hokupa’a/Mobility Accessible with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Luxury Ocean Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Adapted Tub and Balcony – Hokupa’a/Mobility Accessible with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Room with Sofa Bed, Adapted Tub and Ocean View – Hokupa’a/Mobility Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Oceanfront Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Adapted Tub and Balcony – Hokupa’a/Mobility Accessible with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View – Kukahi/Hearing Accessible with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Room with Balcony and Ocean View – Kukahi/Hearing Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Room with Sofa Bed, Roll-In Shower and Ocean View – Hokupa’a/Mobility Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Oceanfront Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Roll-In Shower and Balcony – Hokupa’a/Mobility Accessible with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Lanai Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Roll-In Shower – Hokupa’a/Low Floor – Mobility Accessible with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Room with Balcony and Resort View – Kukahi/Hearing Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Premium King Room with Adapted Tub and Resort View – Kukahi/Mobility Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Premium King Room with Resort View – Kukahi/Hearing Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Room with Roll-In Shower, Balcony and Resort View – Kukahi/Mobility Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Premium King Room with Roll-In Shower and Resort View – Kukahi/Mobility Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Luxury Ocean Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Roll-In Shower and Balcony – Hokupa’a/Mobility Accessible with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Kukahi Superior King Room with Ocean View and Balcony for 2 adults, 1 child
• Hokupa’a Ocean View Large King Room with Sofa Bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Hokupa’a Luxury Ocean Large Queen Room with Balcony for 2 adults, 1 child
• Hokupa’a Luxury Ocean Large King Room with Sofa Bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Hokupa’a Ocean View Large Queen Room with Balcony for 2 adults, 1 child
• Kukahi Superior Queen Room with Ocean View and Balcony for 2 adults, 1 child
• Kukahi Aina View King Room with Resort View and Balcony for 2 adults, 1 child
• Kukahi Premium King Room with Resort View for 2 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Melissa from Australia (9/10)

  Absolutely beautiful stay right on the beachfront. Multiple dining options onsite and a short walk to whalers village with plenty of shopping and eating options. The grounds are beautifully kept and the staff incredibly friendly and helpful. While the price is on the higher side we definently think it’s worth every cent and would love to come back.

• Parvez from United States (9/10)

  Good

• Angela from Australia (9/10)

  Location, comfortable rooms, pools and beach

• Barry from United States (9/10)

  THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL LOCATION WITH SEVERAL GREAT POOLSAND OUR ROOM HAD A FANTASTIC VIEW OF THE OCEAN.

• Roshan from Australia (9/10)

  Fantastic resort. Best location at Ka’anapali.

• Declan from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Everything

• Marc from United States (9/10)

  The room was great! The view , the staff and all the food was perfect.

• Maryam from United States (9/10)

  everything, accessible to beach and mall and restaurants.

• Bryan from United States (9/10)

  Location was perfect for what we needed

• Wayne from United States (9/10)

  Very nice place to stay right on the beach

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