Kaanapali, Maui

Ka'anapali Beach Resort Information

The Ka'anapali Beach Resort is where the "World comes to play". In ancient times, Maui's royalty, the Ali'i, delighted in Ka'anapali's perfect three-mile white sand beach, gentle waves and always-sunny weather. Ka'anapali is 10 minutes from the Kapalua West Maui Airport, which Island Air services with 6 flights per day. Ka'anapali is only 30 minutes by air from Honolulu on the island of Oahu.

Special Events

There are great special events for visitors of all ages and interests in or near Ka'anapali. The New Year kicks in with the Hula Bowl in January. In the early winter, we have the Festival of Hula, the Chinese New Year Celebration, a WhaleFest week and the Maui Marathon. Summer time brings exciting events such as the Maui Music Festival, In Celebration of Canoes, the King Kamehameha Day Parade, the Keiki (children's) Fishing Derby, the Forth of July Celebration and the Onion Festival. In the fall the fun begins with the Taste of Lahaina followed by the EMC Ka'anapali Classic Senior PGA Golf Tournament, the Maui Mardi Gras (Halloween) and the Hula O Na Keiki (children's hula). The winter line up starts with the Maui Invitational Basketball Tournament which is followed by the Festival of Art and Flowers, Na Mele O Maui and the Ka'anapali Kalikimaka (a Christmas Event for children).

Activities

Exciting activities are available in Ka'anapali. You can board a sailing Catamaran from the beach for a snorkel trip, a whale watch or a romantic sunset sail. If you prefer to see Ka'anapali from the air, try parasailing. For golfers we have two championship golf courses. Shoppers will stay busy at Whalers Village with its many shops and restaurants. For evening amusement there are torch lighting ceremonies, Polynesian luaus, lighted tennis courts or astronomy shows to choose from.

Environment

Ka'anapali Beach Resort and its 3 miles of white sandy beach, is the place to perfect your tan. The warm water will encourage you to swim in the gentle waves or surf when the South Swell is in. To see tropical fish you can snorkel or scuba at Black Rock, the beach with its spectacular sunsets and views of Molokai or Lanai is ideal for long romantic walks. There is plenty of shade if you prefer to sit and watch the world stroll by and you might even see a whale (December through March). The Sugar Cane Train, a genuine steam locomotive, and the resort jitney the "Ka'anapali Trolley" provide motorized transportation throughout Ka'anapali.

Accommodations

Once the only resort complex on Maui, Ka'anapali Resort is now the premier resort destination on Maui. The Ka'anapali Beach resort has six hotels and 4 condominiums. These accommodations range from full service world-class hotels to spacious condominiums. The world-class hotels have state of the art rooms with full amenities. These luxurious rooms are perfect for romantic honeymooners or business conference attendees. The condominiums are ideal for families traveling with children or for travelers who prefer a home away from home. An oceanfront boardwalk connects the hotels, condominiums and the Whalers Village open air shopping area.