Oceanfront residential cove
Cascading lagoon pools step down toward Kapalua Bay, where calm waters invite snorkeling alongside green sea turtles.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Dedicated concierges support expansive multi-bedroom residences with chef kitchens and marble soaking tubs.
Remarkable
Alfresco treatment huts, eucalyptus steam rooms, and an oceanfront infinity lap pool.
Remarkable
Multi-tiered lagoon pools cascade across twenty-four acres overlooking sheltered Kapalua Bay snorkeling reefs.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Those 56 units, or Residences, are aptly named, given that they’ve all got full kitchens, laundry machines, and soaking tubs in marble bathrooms.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Kapalua Coastal Trail winds along the shoreline right outside, linking marine nature reserves to championship golf courses.
The rooms
Expansive multi-bedroom residences feature full chef kitchens, marble bathrooms with soaking tubs, and wide lanais facing the Pacific.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Thatched palapas shade the multi-tiered lagoon pool, which looks out across the channel toward Molokai and Lanai.
The spa
Outdoor treatment pavilions open onto tropical gardens. Twin fire bowls illuminate the reflecting pool at dusk.
The plunge pool
A stacked-stone waterfall feeds the hydrotherapy plunge pool beneath wooden pergola beams.
At the table
Cane and Canoe serves fresh catch beneath a soaring wooden pavilion inspired by a traditional Hawaiian canoe hale.
How it began
Built on the site of the historic 1978 Kapalua Bay Hotel, the grounds opened as private residential villas in 2009.
Good to know
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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.