The Royal Lahaina Resort spreads across 27 tropically landscaped acres fronting Maui’s famed Kaanapali Beach, one of Maui’s best winter whale watching sites. The hotel embraces Hawaii’s beloved plantation era with vintage-style garden and beachfront bungalows and plentiful coconut palms. The newly refurbished guest rooms and suites in the Royal Lahaina Resort’s 12-story tower offer an understated Hawaiian elegance. Guests are a short stroll from the area’s best shopping and dining complex.
Highlights
- On Kaanapali Beach with spectacular views of the island of Molokai
- Oceanfront cottages offer a kitchenette for vintage-Island-style living
- On-site Royal Lahaina Resort Beach Activities Center
Location
Set upon 27 grassy acres fronting one of the world’s most renowned beaches, the Royal Lahaina Resort has a prime Maui setting. The resort is located at the fashionable end of Kaanapali Beach, just north of the popular snorkeling area Black Rock and a 20-minute stroll from the beachfront shopping and dining destination Whalers Village.
Rooms
Renovations to the garden and beachfront cottages and the 12-story Lahaina Kai Tower have delivered upscale Hawaiian atmosphere and extra comfort to the Royal Lahaina Resort’s accommodations. Cottages range up to a spacious two-bedroom unit with kitchenette. The tower’s rooms and one-bedroom suites are graced with custom teak furnishings. Rooms feature a private balcony or patio, high-speed Internet access (fees may apply), air conditioning and mini-refrigerator.
Dining
At the Royal Lahaina Resort, guests enjoy Island-style dining at Royal Ocean Terrace, serving both contemporary Hawaiian and American cuisine, and Don the Beachcomber, where the fun of retro tiki reigns. Basil Tomatoes offers a casually elegant Italian experience. The Royal Lahaina Resort Luau turns dinnertime into an event to remember.
Recreation
- Two oceanfront swimming pools
- Royal Lahaina Beach Activities Center
- Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch, with 10 courts and tennis pros
- Two golf courses (near the resort)
Transportation
- Kapalua West Maui Airport (4.7 mi/7.6 km)
- Kahului Airport (27.2 mi/43.8 km)
Attractions
- Whalers Village (0.9 mi/1.4 km)
- Lahaina Town (4 mi/6.5 km)
- Maui Ocean Center (18.6 mi/29.9 km)