Greetings, Just returned (10/23) from a wonderful ten days at Maui and the Whaler. This is our second stay at the Whaler and we've enjoyed the Whaler for the quality of the rooms, location, location, location. The only recommendation I would make is: Book directly with an owner or with the Whaler directly, i.e: make sure you know where your room is located. We had a 5th floor "Ocean View Studio" with a great view of the trees and ocean view from the deck looking sideways. Recommend 7th floor or higher to get above the trees on south side of bldg 2. All floors on south side of bldg 1 or north side of bldg 2 OK but you'll sleep with your drapes closed if you want privacy. Higher floors are better. Lots of remodeling taking place (almost finished). $7 per day parking and it fills up after 8pm. Don't swipe all the daily allotment of shampoos/soaps/etc or they will cut you off. Never a problem with deck chairs but shade areas around pool takes some trial & error in PM. Long time regulars get best spots under the tree next to pool. We'll go back, just won't book through travel agent, we'll know beforehand which room we'll be in.

The location is perfect as Kaanapali Beach is right at your doorstep for those morning strolls on the beach or the evening sunset ones. Because of it's location, you can easily catch the sunset right on your lanai. The fully equipped kitchens enables you to enjoy any of your meals on your lanai with million dollar views for breakfast, lunch, or dinner at a fraction of the cost. Don't feel like cooking, no problem as the Whaler's Village is just a stone's throw away will excellent restaurants like the Hula Grill, Leilani's, etc.. Make sure not to miss the Hula Pie which is close enough for you to bring back to your unit to enjoy. It makes your experience at Maui No Ka Oi (the best)!! The experience is so grand that it brought us back everytime we came to Maui that we invested in a timeshare. Unfortunately they were doing the hallway renovations our entire 2 weeks this time but despite it, I still wish I was there!!

We were in Maui from mid to the end of september, 2004. The weather was great, slightly windy, but it wasn't a problem. We stayed on the first floor, so the view wasn't as great. They were doing renovations, so didn't have lots of options. But the room was clean, kitchen had all the things we needed. (I don't think they change the sheets daily though). The hotel location was good. Close to the whaler shopping center, right by the beach. Everyday, we would spread our towels on the sand and watch the sunset! What a sight! The sunset is different everyday. Don't buy too much food from Costco if you travel in small group. Shop at Safeway in Lahaina instead. If you like to snorkel, drive north to Honolua Bay and snorkel there. The view is as good or better than Molokini. OVerall, we enjoyed our stayed in Maui very much. I would definitely go back there again.

This was our 3rd time on Maui and the Whaler was the best place we've stayed so far. Stayed Sept18 for 1 week. We loved our ocean view 2nd floor unit that we booked with Vacation-Maui.com. (Don't book with Aston unless you have an urge to spend more money for no reason.) That main stretch of Kaanapali beach is the best. Our 1 year old loved the ocean there. We loved being a couple minutes walk from Black Rock as well. The convenience of Whalers Village right next door is great.

When I close my eyes I like to imagine I'm still there. I love the Whaler and Kaanapali Beach!!!!

MAUI IS THE BEST! (sorry Kauai and Oahu. Haven't done the Big Island yet.)