Kapalua

Travel Guide
Kapalua
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
This former agricultural heartland is now a world-class luxury resort surrounded by beaches, mountains and acres of tropical plant life.

Kapalua’s logo is a butterfly with a pineapple in place of its body. The image harks back to the area’s farming past, when acres of land were dedicated to pineapple crops.

Today, Kapalua is more famous for being a premier resort. It boasts two world-class golf courses, luxury hotels and villas, shops, restaurants, white-sand beaches and spectacular scenery.

This 22,000-acre (8,900-hectare) resort sits at the foot of the West Maui Mountains on the northwest tip of Maui. A magnet for beach lovers, the shoreline has several bays and white-sand beaches.

Take time out at Kapalua Beach, a horseshoe-shaped stretch of white coral sand. It’s capped at both ends by lava rocks that extend out into the ocean, protecting the bay from strong waves and powerful currents. The warm, calm waters make this a good destination year-round, especially for families with children. There is plenty of parking available and the facilities include showers and restrooms.

Outdoor pursuits are plenty. Stretch your legs on a hiking trail there are treks of varying difficulty, from mountain peaks to the coastline. Fly through the air on zip lines that cross gulches in the West Maui Mountains, or play a round of golf on courses that have attracted some of the world’s greatest players. The Plantation Course hosts the opening event of the PGA Tour season, the Hyundai Tournament of Champions, and the Bay Course hosted the 2008 Kapalua Classic.

For some quality pampering, visit the resort’s spa, which has indoor and outdoor treatment rooms as well as views out to the ocean. Treatments are created from indigenous ingredients, some of which are locally sourced and produced.

Kapalua is approximately 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of the town of Lahaina, and about an hour’s drive from Kahului Airport.

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
5 out of 5
1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Kapalua, HI
The price is HK$6,835 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
HK$6,835
HK$8,490 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kapalua. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was amazing and friendly! Thanks to Lusi K and Susie for accommodating us to the ocean view room we had booked, we had an amazing experience! Check-in on 11/18/24 front desk staff was not helpful, and again thanks to staff the following morning, the issue was resolved and we were able to stay ..."

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2024

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
Kapalua Villas Maui
Kapalua Villas Maui
4 out of 5
300 Kapalua Drive, Lahaina, HI
The price is HK$2,623 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
HK$2,623
HK$7,282 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Kapalua. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 8 restaurants, and 5 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Kaanapali Beach and Napili Bay ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (912 reviews)
"Amazing place!!! so comfy appointments with everything!!! Amazing view!!! So much easy check in and check out!!!!"

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2024

Kapalua Villas Maui
Napili Kai Beach Resort
Napili Kai Beach Resort
3.5 out of 5
5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kapalua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"The snorkeling was fantastic! We enjoyed both the Napili Bay and Kapalua Bay that are both steps from the hotel."

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2024

Napili Kai Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kapalua Villas Maui
Kapalua Villas Maui
4 out of 5
300 Kapalua Drive, Lahaina, HI
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Kapalua. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 8 restaurants, and 5 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Kaanapali Beach and Napili Bay ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (912 reviews)
"Amazing place!!! so comfy appointments with everything!!! Amazing view!!! So much easy check in and check out!!!!"

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2024

Kapalua Villas Maui
Napili Sunset on the Beach
Napili Sunset on the Beach
2.5 out of 5
46 Hui Drive, Lahaina, HI
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Kapalua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (603 reviews)
"Ladies in office were so nice. Really made us feel welcome and comfortable. The room was great and clean. Loved it!"

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2024

Napili Sunset on the Beach
The Gardens at West Maui
The Gardens at West Maui
3 out of 5
5500 Lower Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina, HI
Stay at this 3-star condo in Kapalua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (438 reviews)
"This property is not right on the beach, but it is a short walk to Napili Beach or Kapalua Beach. Honokeana Bay is a few blocks away with street parking available if you don’t want to walk. Most people referto this as the snorkeling cove or the turtle Bay. This property is adjacent to local homes ..."

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2024

The Gardens at West Maui
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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