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The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach

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#14 of 30 hotels in Lahaina
Description: High-rise Condominium Hotel on Kaanapali Beach, next to Whaler's Village.
  • Address
    2481 Kaanapali Pkwy
    Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 191 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 135 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 119 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 135 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 133 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 46 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 60% based on 147 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 60% based on 147 reviews Older travelers
    • 50% based on 147 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 50% based on 147 reviews Families with young children
    • 30% based on 147 reviews Young singles

Reviews of The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach

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5 of 5 stars
Long Baech
Sep 3, 2008

Stayed in Whaler since 1979- Best beach in Maui and more so today as some beach has eroded in front of Hyatt and Marriott. This time we spent several days going on side trips and discovered new areas of Maui. The construction stopped at 3PM daily so we still had several hours of beach time until the sunset. Just make... more

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2 of 5 stars
Livermore, CA
Aug 29, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

We checked in today to our unit and were quite shocked to find the property in the midst of a massive rennovation. We were informed by the front desk that the pool will be closed for the next 90 days and you can go to another resort if you want to use a swimming pool. There are signs on all... more

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1 of 5 stars
San Francisco
Aug 27, 2008

I've been to Maui many times and have always stayed at the Whaler. This trip was the most (actually, the only) disappointing one we've taken there. Heed warnings of prior reviews...the construction there is awful - no landscaping, jackhammers and backhoes running all day - it's like Beirut on a bad day. Future visitors be forewarned - they are closing... more

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4 of 5 stars
West Covina, CA
Aug 22, 2008

I stayed at The Whaler from 8/7 thru 8/20 and had a great time in this unit. It was in tower 1 facing Black Rock and the lanai opens right out into the side garden with a perfect view of the ocean and Black Rock. I couldn't hear any of the construction but parkign is kind of a pain since... more

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2 of 5 stars
Tempe AZ
Jul 25, 2008
2/4 found this review helpful

I want to warn anyone that has booked a room facing the courtyard that there will be constant, very loud noise from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday-Friday. We booked through an owner for 2 rooms, on high floors, one back from ocean front in tower 1. We were not told of the construction and awoke on the first morning... more

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5 of 5 stars
Saratoga, Ca
Jul 15, 2008
1/4 found this review helpful

The Whaler, Maui, Unit 201; check "www.mauikauai.com". Our family had a wonderful experience in Maui. This condo is right on the Kaanapali Beach and near the Whaler's village. The Unit has been remodeled with a beautiful kitchen and baths and even "Tommy Bahama" furniture!! Spectacular views of the pool, ocean,Black Rock etc. The "Wrap around deck" is incredible, we had... more

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northern california
Jul 14, 2008

We just got back from our trip to Maui. I had read the reviews of the hotel before we left, and found them helpful. The hotel is under construction, which was the only inconvenient part. The rooms I saw and stayed in were a bit older--some dated, but that didn't seem to matter because the views are amazing, the beach... more

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4 of 5 stars
Auckland
Jun 26, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We ended up at the whaler by accident. We were supposed to be at the Mahana up the road but they completely stuffed up out booking for 7 people and only booked one apartment. The Whaler is by far better. The beach is great whereas the other hotel's beach area was full of coral and you couldn't really swim there.... more

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4 of 5 stars
New Orleans
Jun 13, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

This was our second trip to Maui and the second stay at The Whaler and we love both.It's nice to have a kitchen in Maui ,you'll save money to spend on other things.There is a Safeway grocery about 3 miles down the road.The Whaler has very nice condos for a very good price compared to other properties.There is some minor... more

May 28, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We just spent 6 nights in Maui for our honeymoon. The top things we'd recommend are: snorkeling with Pride of Maui, Mama's Fish House, an Oceanside massage at the Four Seasons and a catamaran Sunset Sail. The shopping in Lahaina was very touristy but fun. We ended up buying a painting at gallery night as a remembrance. The store Maui... more

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