No plans? No worries. Go holoholo (out for the fun). On Maui, you can take your days as they come, and plan your adventures spontaneously. The journey is the destination.
People say Maui no ka oi (Maui is the best) because Maui has it all. The gorgeous coastlines have some of the best waves to surf and serene habitats to snorkel. Relaxation becomes an art when you're watching a sublime sunset on a picture-perfect beach. What color sand do you like on your beach? Take your pick, because we’re all about variety -- from black to green to red. This island is yours to explore... the way you want to explore it.
Upcountry is the place to go holoholo. The only thing sweeter than the lavender and eucalyptus-scented air, is the eclectic boutiques and organic ranches.
Lahaina is more than just a cute beach town with a lot of t-shirt vendors. It’s full of great dining, shopping, and historical landmarks. The humpback whales love to swim by its shores in winter.
Wailea is where you find the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii. You’ll have a tough time deciding between going snorkeling, surfing, or just relaxing -- and an easy time doing them all.
If you ask for directions on Maui, the locals will answer in the amount of time that it takes to get there, and landmarks along the way.
Maui will literally blow you away. It can be very windy on the Island, especially in the afternoon.
Take a helicopter tour to be let in on Maui’s marvelous secrets, like hidden waterfalls. A 40-50 minute tour will give you the most bang for your buck.
From late November to early April, Maui gets a visit from its favorite winter tourists: humpback whales. Take a boat from Lahaina or Maalaea to see them up close. They're hard to miss.
We stayed at the Aston Kaanapali for week two of our vacation. This was our first time in Hawaii and this facility was beautiful. We had a two bedroom suite with an ocean view. We were greeted by a rainbow almost every morning. The facility was immaculate and the staff were wonderful. We enjoyed the pools and short walk to the ocean. We highly recommend the Hana tour. The concierge was very helpful. If you're going to Maui this is definitely the place to stay.
Very Nice Property in a Nice Location
Shelly97060
(Gresham, Oregon)
We stayed two weeks at the Aston Kaanapali Shores and really enjoyed our stay. We were in unit 412 which had a nice ocean view from the Lani and an even better view from the bedroom. Our condo was a one bedroom with kitchen. The living room had 2 sofas that converted to queen size beds so the room easily could have slept 6 people. The unit also had its own washer and dryer.
The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pots and pans, plenty of utensils, toaster, coffee pot, microwave and full size refrigerator, dishwasher and range. Our unit also had a washer and dryer.
The supermarket across the street was very convenient to walk to for whatever we needed and there is also a small store in the hotel. Also, there are filtered water bottle filling stations in the lobby and by the bar so there’s no need to buy bottled water, we just refilled our bottles each day!
During our stay the property never felt crowded. We mostly used the pool by the bar and there was rarely more than a dozen people there. It was never hard to find a lounge chair by the pools.
The beach out front is nice, snorkeling is fair. However if you walk ten minutes to the south there is a nice beach park called Hanoapiilani Park that has excellent snorkeling and is well worth the visit.
We had a really wonderful, relaxing, vacation and we cannot wait to return here. We would recommend this place and plan to stay here again.
Appliances
reedronald1010
Shower head sat to low, refrigerator made loud noises without warning day and night. Garbage disposal smelled of rot. Overall Accommodations we’re excellent. Parking was convenient. Pool area was a highlight of our visit.
Almost wonderful
larrypcull
Some kitchen tools were cracked or missing, There was no cookie sheet, blender, small frying pan, salt or pepper shaker and the one spatula was cracked and hard to use. The only frying pan caused the food to stick and was hard to clean. A second chair was missing from the lanai and could not be replaced.
Embarrassing Maintenance
JohnnyBoe
Be careful! The pictures on the website are NOT current. Although magnificent ocean views, the facility, and rooms are in very poor condition due to maintenance. Ask to see a room before finalizing check-in. My family and I initially stayed in suite 302. It was filthy with years of carpet stains and over-painted damaged walls and moldings. Some sliding glass doors were inoperable due to corroded aluminum and/or missing rollers. We moved to suite 602, which was better but still had similar issues. The staff was accommodating but did not appear surprised by the disappointment with the cleanliness and lack of maintenance.
Best Location! Best Beach! Best Staff! The Best of Everything!
BruceMesa_Az
(Mesa,Az)
My Wife and I just returned from a 3 week stay at the Kaanapali Whaler. There's only one way to describe this ocean front paradise. It's the BEST! The location is perfect. Situated directly on Maui's world class Kaanapali Beach, and just steps to the upscale shopping and dining playground of Whaler's Village. The Whaler is famous for it's comfortable rooms, each with fully equipped kitchens and stunning views form spacious lanais. The grounds are quite and manicured to perfection. The beachfront pool is the perfect place to listen to the surf, watch rainbows, and make new friends. The very best of the Whaler is the staff! The pool staff and concierge is legendary. Joseph knows the island like no one else. If you need a tour, reservation, or local info, he's the one. Marc, Manny, and Samu keep everyone loose and happy. Everybody has a smile and the Aloha spirit. The Bell staff, the front desk, and the smiling faces of all the staff members make you feel instantly at home. We keep coming back because the Kaanapali Whaler is the BEST!
The Best of the Best!!
teri388
The Whaler is an amazing Condo--the best in Maui!!! Every aspect of staying on the beach was perfect! Thanks Whaler for an unforgettable experience!! Aloha and thanks for keeping us safe during Covid 19!
Hawaiian Paradise
darryllundeen
Amazing location and staff. I have stayed here twice now and will definitely be back. The view from the balcony is amazing. The suites are very comfortable and clean. The staff very friendly and helpful. There was some construction happening which made it a challenge to relax during the day but otherwise everything was wonderful.
Best views on Ka’anapali Beach from Whaler 1202
ejfmaf
(Leominster, MA)
Whaler 1202 is the penthouse, facing west (Sunsets) and north ( north Ka’anapali and Kahana). This “stack” at the Whaler has unobstructed views. You aren’t looking across a courtyard into other peoples windows. 1202 is beautiful inside with local artwork and unbelievable bathrooms, marble floors, ocean views from the bedrooms kitchen LR and dining areas.
Aloha Vibes 🌈
Passport15216992626
(Los Angeles, California)
We have been coming to Aston at the Whaler for the past five years and it has always been a wonderful experience “coming home” as a couple and as a family. The aloha that you feel the moment you arrive stays with you throughout your entire stay. The warm and amazing staff of Marissa, Amy, and Rod have always made sure of this and are now like family to us.
The property has a very nice balance of retro architecture with contemporary renovations - There are two 70’s vibe buildings with a gorgeous tropical grounds between them. With it’s rock waterfall spilling into its gorgeous koi pond and arching wooden bridge, completely surrounded by neatly manicured grass, it never fails to take our breath away.
The location is perfect for us. We much prefer the more relaxed and casual feel of Kaanapali (as opposed to Wailea). With Whalers Village just next door, it’s a one minute walk to restaurants, shopping, and live music. The beach is a long stretch of sprawling golden sand with a hint of red to it that leads into the clear warm waters of the South Pacific. A five minute walk up the beach provides the opportunity to swim with some of Hawaii’s most vibrantly colored fish and beautiful sea turtles (just remember to resist the temptation to touch them!)
The units are individually owned and can vary on both size / upgrades so we recommend doing your research or speaking with someone on staff before booking. While hitting our favorite dining spots is always enjoyable, we love the ability to prepare our meals in the unit’s full kitchen. 1 bedroom Ocean View is definitely a winner!
If you’re looking for a beautiful, down to earth place with superb service, Aston at the Whaler is your “home”!
Nice Resort with Great Location and Very Friendly, Attentive and Kind Staff
Patty S
(Placerville, California)
We enjoyed our stay at Maui Kaanapali Villas! The location of this older property was great and the staff was very friendly, attentive and kind! The room was nicely renovated, and we appreciated the upgrade to a suite upon our arrival, but tile and grout in shower floor needs a deep cleaning or replacement and that is why I gave rating "Average" for cleanliness and overall rating as "Very Good" We would definitely stay at this property again.
Honeymoon Heaven
JoeFromOh
The entire grounds is radiantly brilliant! Immaculately tended to. The grounds keepers are unobtrusive and very happy to answer any questions. The front office is incredibly welcoming and responsive to any needs. The rooms are very comfortable and kept incredibly clean, especially for a resort only feet away from the longest beach in Maui! This is a beautiful place and is perfect for any memorable occasion. Mahalo!
Nice location, not crowded but a little dated.
aeandmp
The resort overall was nice and clean. The grounds are beautiful and location is great. The rooms and structure are dated. The staff at the resort was very nice and accommodating. You can pay for tiers of rooms and higher tiers require a more updated look. We did pay for a premium tier and I felt our room was dark and dated.
Our family vacation
jessiemccoy628
We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful oasis! The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was awesome! The pool and beach were amazing! Everything was so close. Definitely staying there again!
Perfect location
tpsdracutma
(Dracut, Massachusetts)
This place is in a perfect location with Lanai to the left and Molokai to the right and a sunset in between. The pictures are incredible. Clean, well maintained property and super friendly staff. It is a slightly smaller and older resort than the Marriott monsters out there (though those resorts are gorgeous), but that suits us fine as we are a bit older now and travel without the kids. What more could one ask for. We absolutely loved it.
Dreamy oceanfront property with unbelievable ocean views. Nothing else like it
JJ72LA
(San Francisco, California)
This was our first time at the Mahana. It is amazing. We moved from Honua Kai because our room there had a “partial ocean view” which meant an ocean view if you are standing on one corner of the balcony. We walked up the beach one evening and saw the Mahana and lucked out because they had a cancellation starting the following day. Although it’s next door to Honua Kai, it feels like another world. All rooms are oceanfront with head-on ocean views. It is by far the closest building to the ocean in Kaanapali Beach. When you enter the room there are floor to ceiling windows on the entire west side and all you can see is blue ocean plus Lanai off to the left and Molokai off to the right. And all you can hear are the waves crashing all day and night. It’s mesmerizing. We never wanted to leave the room and especially the beautiful lanai. When you are on the lanai, it feels like you are floating above the ocean. We were in the north building and the construction was done. The south building was under construction but it didn’t bother us at all. If you want a very Hawaiian, very chill, very special property with quite possibly the best ocean views on Maui, this is it. The resort is tucked away at the end of a long private road in North Kaanapali away from the crowds yet an easy walk to the grocery store, Fish Market, shave ice, Duke’s, ABC Store, food trucks, etc. We had no idea anything like this even existed on Maui. We have stayed many places on the island and had great experiences at most of them but this was by far our favorite. The only downside is we were told it’s rarely available and is the most requested property on the island. I also don’t know how much the condos vary from one to the next…ours was on the 10th floor and was stunning.
Best Place on Maui
cdvaldez2021
From the beautiful sounds of the ocean, pounding on the reef, to the perfect Sunsets every night. This place, you will find relaxation and peace. Great location for anything or everything you need to get or enjoy on Maui. Mahalo Mahana. You are Ohana to us.
I will be back
Yangon2019
Very good building with access to beach. Very private location. Kids are happy. Rooms and beds are very comfortable. Good view of course. Staff are very welcome. Very close to Food truck parking and General store. Kitchen is bog enough for own cooking.
Excellent Place to Stay
tnt4012
(Thousand Oaks, California)
The Aston Mahana was an amazing place to stay The views are incredible and breath taking. The Aston was quite clean and had a very home like vibe. This was our first staying here and will definitely stay here for every trip to Maui. HIGH RECOMMEND!!!!
Beautiful
DominicEmelio
(Maui, Hawaii)
We love Maui and Aston Mahanna just a beautiful friendly place this is our 3 rd trip here and every time we stay here because we always have an amazing experience n time here . We snorkel here and see turtles beautiful fish as well as manta rays there no experience like it. We will continue to do vacations here for the rest of our lives Thank you for allowing us to share your beautiful island and Aston Mahanna. Respectfully yours The Emelio Family
The resort was ok main bedroom had no air conditioner had to request a fan.
The one bathroom is very outdated old furniture and a foul smell. You need to take out your own trash and clean up. Overall it has a pool and beach accessible and BBQ area.
Not up to Aston standards
mdigtravel
(Redondo Beach, California)
Although the property is well located and the oceanfront unit had a stellar view, the unit was not clean nor well maintained. The drapes were dirty, many fixtures were dusty, the dishwasher racks were rusted with sharp protruding pieces, the bathroom was not very clean, and the unit throughout had missing ounces of molding with rot. The unit was also advertised with a/c, but it was only in the living room the farthest from the bedroom, so it was difficult to get the bedroom properly cooled.
Anniversary weekend
stensruder
This place was excellent!! We Stayed in the 3 bedroom ocean view condominium. The view was absolutely breathtaking. There was a easy access walkway straight down to the beautiful ocean where the water felt amazing. !
Amazing and perfect!
denbob1010
We loved our stay here. The unit was totally updated, and gorgeous. Right on the water, with forever views. Super comfy bed - and the unit was fully air conditioned too! It's true there is not much of a beach, although there WAS sand when we stayed there (which I understand is pretty unusual) - but the ocean access was easy, and having lounge chairs on the lawn right by the water was better than laying our towel on the sand! We just can't say enough good things about how perfect our stay was. Wish we could have stayed longer!!!
Perfect Stay!
sshernandez1012
My 4 friends and I stayed in one of the condos with 3 beds, 2 bath, and full kitchen. We had a beautiful view of the garden pool and ocean from our balcony. The location was perfect as it was on the water, close to grocery stores, gift shops, and places to eat. I would recommend this place to anyone staying in Maui!
Shouldn’t have to follow up with someone else after informing staff about the drain in the shower! The female that stayed in the room before me or clean the room left long black hairs on the floor in the master bathroom. Looked as though someone tossed it out of the shower onto the floor in front of the sink and left it, it was a lot of hair
Great place
ramonangiesandoval
Great place to stay,great location and views and staff was outstanding.We had restaurants and bars near by and everything was right on with the COVID-19 situation anywhere you went they were on it,and all the activities were great as well.
Amazing and relaxing trip to Maui
313daniw
(Millington, Tennessee)
The Aston Maui Hill was such a beautiful place to stay! We had an ocean front condo that was close to the clubhouse! They provided us with anything we needed help with! The staff was so friendly and the rooms were clean and perfect for a couple trip! They helped us book excursions also! It was located right in kihei so the main road had so many things to do for during the day and night and many beaches nearby! We needed room service cleaning one day while out and they cleaned our room so well! The lanai was my favorite part! It was so relaxing! I absolutely love Maui and the Aston Maui hill! If I come back to Maui, I’ll be staying there!
Maui Hill resort review
Olchik
(Seattle, WA)
The resort is located right on the border of Kihei and Wailea. Considering this resort has 40+ years of existence it's in a good shape. The grounds are beautifully maintained. Staff has been pleasant and manager Dennis of 38 yrs at this property also a very nice person. A 2 bedroom unit is very spacious and very clean even though the decor is somewhat outdated but that adds to the Hawaiian vibe.
Maui Hill
ANNETTERPH1
(Danville, Kentucky)
Maui Hill is wonderful. Great location and huge condos. Easy parking. New air conditioners. Very clean. Friendly staff and with a hometown feeling. Highly recommend. Economical
Grounds are beautiful with a gorgeous ocean view
Maui Banyan #T-304 - Awesome (rented via Maui Condo & Home Inc)
BostonTravelerBoston
(Boston, MA)
Maui Banyan #T-304. Oct 2021. 14 nights, party of 8 - 4 adults, 4 boys ages 4-11. Rented via Maui Condo & Home, who were fantastic. We loved it! Great location, very nice pool areas (2), very clean, the condo is very roomy (plenty of space for 8). The 3 bedroom beds were awesome; the pull-out bed was not as comfortable but still good & just fine for the 2 young boys who slept there. Very well stocked condo, A/C worked great (3 window units, each on a 6hr timer...initially seemed like it would be an issue, but it was not), washer/dryer was awesome (takes big loads), great dishwasher. If the building had an elevator (we were on 3rd flr), and was the first rather than last building in the complex, I'd have nothing left to suggest for improvements. Except maybe beach towels...we bought quite a few at the ABC Store ($14ea; per Maui Condo's suggestion), but seems guests wouldn't steal beach towels any more than they'd steal regular towels (or the beach chairs, or the beach umbrella, or anything else in the condo)...so why not supply them (I'm directing my comment to the Owners)? 5 or 6 beach chairs & beach umbrella supplied in the condo (high quality for all). We found the condo unit to actually be roomier than it appeared in the pictures - usually we find the opposite. And, the staff provides generous amounts of initial stock for paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, dishwasher/laundry detergent (and people leave the extra they may have bought)...we've rented other condos where such initial provisions were disappointingly skimpy.
TV situation could use some more detailed explanations, esp as there are 3 or 4 remotes next to each TV. I'm reasonably familiar with all the variables that users might mess up, like changing to an incorrect input or changing screen parameters...but those who aren't could be a bit lost if the previous user had hit a few wrong buttons. Also, the Spectrum cable system could use better ways to ID HD stations vs SD stations broadcasting the same content...took us a while to find HD channels for the football & baseball games we wanted to watch. But we didn’t use the TV’s much – we were in Maui!
Kamaole Beach Park II - right across the street - was perfect for our grandsons, ages 4, 6, 9 & 11. 5-6 minute walk from the condo, very nice beach. Waves big enough for kids to play in (0.5-2.5ft), boogie board & body surf a bit but (except on a few windy afternoons) not big enough to be too dangerous (always with proper close supervision of course). One day we went down to Makena Beach, 10 minutes away to the south - big mistake, we left after 15 minutes. Big, dangerous waves (4-8 footers, breaking right on the sharply sloped beach), got extremely windy a few minutes after we got settled to evaluate the situation. This is no place for kids, and on that day was no place for anybody...in fact we heard later in the week that an adult swimmer died that day in the surf. The gentleman there who supervises the required car/per-person payments (quite high!) should be advising all people of the dangerous situation BEFORE they pay - especially those with kids. As we were leaving we told everyone we saw coming in with kids to turn around.
The kitchen has more dishes/glasses/cups/utensils/gadgets than you could expect, all of a very high quality. Even such things as tupperware, coffer grinder & esp/capp machine. Great kitchen. More towels/linens than you could possibly use (esp with a the washer/dryer). Nice balconies off all rooms.
And the Maui Condo & Home team was FANTASTIC. Extremely responsive, patient, accommodating (we had to reschedule 3 times due to the ongoing COVID situation). Can;t say enough good things about every single person we dealt with.
Recommended outings: The obvious: Drive up to Haleakala, drive the Road to Hana. The aquarium at Maui Ocean Center is terrific (if expensive). The Old Lahaina Luau is terrific - all of our grandsons (4-11) were enthralled by the signing/dancing/chanting/costumes/history & lore. We highly recommend this luau. Lahaina Fish Company is a great restaurant, seating on decks right over the water. Dragon's Teeth/Pointe was a nice outing, up in Kapalua. And we took a day trip to Oahu, to take the kids to the sprawling Pearl Harbor memorials/ships/sub/museums - long day, but a fantastic day. Safeway - 24hr supermarket - about 4 miles away is the best place to stock up on groceries.
Relaxing Vacation
ChristineW3076
What a great place to stay! The Maui Banyan is located less than a 2 minute walk to the beach; and walking distance to many restaurants and shops. We stayed in Condo H103, updated, clean, full kitchen with everything you need, new furniture ~ very comfortable. Loved having coffee in the early morning on the lanai looking at the beautiful plumeria trees in bloom. Very relaxing vacation.
Perfect trip!
StephiGix
We booked the Maui Banyan a little last minute so we were worried we may have missed the best places to stay, but there was no need to worry, we loved it!
Our one bedroom suite was clean and bright with two bathrooms, living room, full kitchen and large balcony. We were so shocked at how large the space was, it was like our own apartment in paradise. We even had a blender and made ourselves fresh smoothies every morning. The staff were friendly and helpful, there is lots of free parking and the hotel is right across from the beach. Would definitely recommend!
Maui Bantan visit
marionfarber
The location of the property is awesome, directly across from the beach and walking distance to restaurants and shopping. We had a great ocean view from our lanai. The pools are fine, and the unit itself was fine, except that the pullout sofa bed was unsleepable - I had to sleep on the couch, which was less than comfortable, but I got used to it. Next time we'll spring for a 2-bedroom unit.
Aston at the Maui
rafiquehasan
This is our 1st visit in Maui . We rented this resort for 4 night. We love the resort . Verities of flower plants and easy access to the beach . My wife took lot of picture and enjoyed Maui very much.
Let’s be clear: The water off Maui’s South Shore is so clear that you can see up to 150 feet depths. Add in the world’s friendliest sea turtles, spinner dolphins, plus hundreds of species of fish, and you’ve got the finest snorkeling in all of Hawaii.
Water-Sports
The North Shore of Maui is where it’s at for all kinds of surfing and SUP-ing (stand up paddleboarding). Wild waves and skilled instructors are easy to find, so get in the water and take up your favorite water sport.
Zip Lining
You can hang ten in the water, but you can hang 3600 on a zipline. There are many places to zipline across the island, including Maui’s longest zipline at 3,600 feet.
Floyd M.
“Maui is just like another world. There's no worries… it's like you just let all the baloney in your life go…”
