Vibe
Eleven oceanfront acres center around tropical lawn courtyards, where daily cultural workshops and traditional kukui nut lei farewells anchor the stay.
“Hawaiian cultural bastion”
Daily workshops at the Kawenaokeao Cultural Center and traditional kukui nut lei farewell departure ceremonies.
Eleven-acre oceanfront resort campus with whale-shaped pool, lawn courtyards, tropical gardens, and direct Kāʻanapali Beach access.
Opened in 1964 as Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel and later rebranded under Outrigger, maintaining long service on Kāʻanapali Beach.
On the sands of Kaanapali Beach, set across eleven oceanfront acres in West Maui.
Rooms
Renovated rooms open onto private lanais facing the gardens or ocean, accented with custom artwork created by local artisans.
Wellness
A signature whale-shaped swimming pool rests amid tropical gardens and sunlit lawn courtyards just steps from the beach.
Backstory
Welcoming guests since 1964, this West Maui landmark long held distinction as Hawaii's most Hawaiian hotel before joining the Outrigger collection.
Eat & drink
Maui Brewing Co. serves island dishes and craft beer in an open-air beachfront pavilion with nightly live Hawaiian music.
The neighborhood
Directly fronting the golden crescent of Kaanapali Beach, the property offers calm ocean swimming along the West Maui coastline.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.