This condo has been updated and is the perfect getaway in style, comfort, location, ease, accessibility and value. We will definitely be returning in the future. The grounds are lovely and everyone friendly. It feels private, quiet and yet still right near everything you need. We loved it so much, it made us want to own a condo there ourselves. After staying in Wailea and Kihei, we have decided Kaanapali has the best beach, best energy, clean, safe, and easy to just relax. With Whaler's Village next door and Lahaina just a few miles down the road, you have everything you need for shopping, restaurants and groceries. While it's run as a hotel, you don't have the daily annoyance of maids knocking on your door or entering your space. Yet you still have the luxury of waterfront access, private pool, cabanas, spa, tennis courts and quiet grounds to stroll on. The Whaler far exceeded our expectations as did condo 661. It truly was a perfect Hawaiian getaway in every way. Mahalo!!

Stayed here end of November and early December. Stayed Oceanside and had a great view from the wrap around balcony.

There is no restaurant or bar at this hotel but its right next to whalers village which has plenty of everything you need.

Pool is nice for relaxing but other pools in the area are more kid friendly( slides, waterfalls).

Has a great beach with no rocks directly in front of the hotel. Easy access to beach.

Rooms have all just recently be upgraded. Full kitchen in the one bedroom suite we stayed in. Great showers. Clean rooms. Fold out couch not the most comfortable, but bed in bedroom was great. Leave doors open at night to hear ocean all night.

Staff was quick and officiant for any requests. Friendly. Including the very helpful and friendly staff at the activity hut by the pool.

Tip..... There is a list of timeshare owners always willing rent their units. It's next to the elevators near the parking garage. If your already there check it out. If not, I'm sure the information is online. (HAvent checked on that).

Stayed here with my family. Although there are other fancy resorts in the area I would gladly stay here again for the right price. Very quiet, relaxing hotel in a beautiful location.

I have been to Maui many times and love staying in Kaanapali. This was the first time at the Whaler. I chose this location based on the reviews and they were right! We booked through Aston so this was not through VRBO. We had daily maid service which was nice. We were in room 116 and it was great! It was a renovated room, very spacious, full kitchen, nice bathroom with tub for our 5 year old. You get to rent DVD's for free! It is right on the beach and this was a perfect location because it is very sandy and doesn't have a lot of coral right next to the water. My son was able to try to body surf and had a great time. The pool and spa was perfect. I didn't use the fitness center or sauna on the bottom floor but went to look at it and it was okay. nice to know they had that. It is close enough to walk to Black Rock to snorkel, right next to the Whaler's Village which we went to a few times and easy to get to Lahaina. I loved snorkeling at Kapalua bay which is only 5 minutes away. highly recommend

We looked at a lot of resorts and settled on the Whaler and we were not disappointed. The location is perfect and the room was huge. We booked an ocean view studio and it had everything we needed. The Whaler is close to everything and the staff was very accommodating. I called the day before we were due to check in and asked to change my room. The person I spoke to was Becs, she changed my room without a problem and even showed us some rooms for a follow-up trip we are planning next year with the kids.

Can't say enough about this resort. If you decide to stay here you will not be disappointed.