Hawaiian cultural bastion
Hawaiian heritage shapes the stay here, with daily navigation workshops and traditional kukui nut lei departure ceremonies.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Ukulele and hula lessons at Kawenaokeao Cultural Center anchor daily cultural immersion.
Notable
An eleven-acre oceanfront campus with lawn courtyards, garden tours, and a whale-shaped pool.
Notable
Operating since 1964, the former Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel preserves decades of Hawaiian hospitality.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The property is right on the beach, and what it lacks in general polish, it makes up for in ocean-focused fun.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The golden sands of Kāʻanapali Beach sit directly outside, and shops at Whalers Village are a five-minute walk away.
The rooms
Unfussy rooms focus outward, opening onto private lanais that overlook the central gardens or the ocean.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A whale-shaped pool lined with mosaic tile sits on the oceanfront lawn among plumeria trees and loungers.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Maui Brewing Co. serves island dishes and local craft beers on the beachfront, with live Hawaiian music every evening.
How it began
Opened in 1964 as the Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel, the property built a decades-long reputation as Maui's most Hawaiian hotel.
Good to know
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Outrigger Kāʻanapali Beach Resort
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.