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The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach
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Beautiful Kaanapali Beach fronts this peaceful condominium hotel, also located across from two tournament golf courses and near Whalers Village mall.
Pool and spa tub
A few steps down from the swimming pool and spa tub, fragrant plumeria trees and low lava-rock walls surround an immaculate garden area with koi pond.
Beach retreat
Flower boxes flank units with tiled lanais; views are of the ocean or garden. All accommodations have full kitchens, air conditioning, ceiling fans, and in-room safes.
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What to expect: Tranquility reigns here, with mostly adult vacationers enjoying peace and quiet. Hush prevails even in the skylighted lobby, which includes a tour desk and a gift shop. No restaurants are located on site, so dining bustle is also eliminated.Amenity highlights: The large lawn-and-garden area between The Whaler's two 12-floor wings reinforces the property's tranquility. Trees flanking the outside walls ensure privacy. For shopping, dining, and social life, the pretty, low-rise Whalers Village mall is just a two-minute walk away.
Insider tip: For security, outsiders cannot enter The Whaler's two wings, which require electronic room keys to open the entry doors.
Dinining
- Hula Grill and Barefoot Bar Fueled by kiawe wood, an oven and grill here produce aromatic grilled local fish, burgers, pizza, and calzones at lunch and dinner. A selection of pupus and dim sum begin meals or make for light eating. Thatched umbrellas provide shade, and there's music in the evening.
- Leilani's On the Beach Wood tables under canvas umbrellas and a koawood bar highlight the beachlevel bar's casual decor. Tropical drinks and light fare are served. Upstairs overlooking the beach, the dinner restaurant features grilled local fish and meats.
- Rusty Harpoon Restaurant and Tavern Serving the only complete breakfast in the village, this place makes the most of it, with a long menu including corned beef hash, a Belgian Waffle Bar, six Eggs Benedict variants, and a locally renowned, fromscratch Bloody Mary. Extensive lunch and dinner menus include burgers and local fish. A latenight menu offers extensive pupu selections.
Property amenities
Free of the extensive activities that other resorts along Kaanapali Beach offer, this hotel provides stress-free condominium living in a tropical-beach setting cooled by tradewinds. Complimentary juice is offered at check-in. All amenities are subject to change without prior notice.
A fitness center is on site, and a massage center and sauna help get the kinks out. Next to the beachfront outdoor pool is a spa tub. On each side of the garden courtyard are large grills and marble-topped picnic tables for guests to do their own barbecuing. A tour/travel services desk and services for the hearing impaired are available.
Self parking:
$7 per 24-hour period. In/out privileges.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.
List of property amenities
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Spa tub
- Spa services on site
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Laundry facilities
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Fitness equipment
- Wheelchair accessible
- Concierge services
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Conference room(s)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Tour assistance
Recreation
Many of the following recreational activities are available in the area surrounding the hotel: snorkel sets, boogie boards, aqua eyes (boogie boards with an inset face mask), scuba gear, kayaks, ocean rafts, small catamarans, beach umbrellas, Jet Skis, and "cabanas" consisting of padded beach lounges and adjustable tentlike shades that can be rented on Kaanapali Beach.
From the beach, catamarans offer whale-watching trips during the winter, and snorkeling and scuba excursions as well as dinner cruises year-round. Two public, tournament-grade golf courses lie across the street from the hotel, and there are three other courses at Kapalua 7 miles north. Public tennis centers are located at the Royal Lahaina Resort, the Maui Marriott Hotel, and the Sheraton Maui Hotel.
The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach and its surrounding vicinity also offers deep-sea fishing, skydiving, parasailing, helicopter/airplane sightseeing, nature/wildlife tours, mountain biking, and submarine excursions, in addition to the recreational possibilities listed below.
- Snorkeling
- Sailing
- Jet skiing
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Surfing/boogie boarding
- Horse riding/rental
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Golfing
- Hiking/biking trails
- Golf - driving range
- Volleyball
Room amenities
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking rooms
- Cable/satellite TV
- DVD/VCR
- Voice mail
- Complimentary toiletries
- Balcony
- Ceiling fan
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Coffee/tea maker
- Clock radio
- Cribs (infant beds) available
Rooms
This beachfront resort offers 360 units with island decor. Wide lanais tiled in blue feature garden or ocean views. Units include full kitchens. Rooms are air conditioned and also have ceiling fans.
Policies
Extra person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
Rollaways may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply. Cribs (infant beds) are complimentary.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
No additional resort fees.
- Check-in time is 4 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Rates from $413.00 | |
