this hotel is right by the beach, its a basic hotel but a good equipped kitchen in the rooms. I had a pool view & was very happy with it. This is a hotel to head for if you want it quiet & by the beach. Lovely walks along the coastline & good pick up trips from this location. i would stay there again.

For our first trip to Maui we did a lot of research on where to stay. We decided that Outrigger Napili Shores met our criteria for our visit so we booked it. Our expectations were exceeded by this well managed, well maintained resort. We booked well in advance of our trip and reserved an ocean view studio. When we arrived we found ourselves in an ocean FRONT studio. I was a bit concerned as I had paid in advance booking through Orbitz and didn't want a suprise charge, so when I inquired as to the condo change I was told that owners had decided to have an owners week and the owners of the original condo we booked (through Orbitz) were using their condo so Outrigger upgraded us at no charge. We were told that at Outrigger you never get a downgrade only an upgrade. Having an ocean front certainly enhanced our visit, although all units have great views (it is Maui afterall) the ocean front had more privacy as you didn't get alot of folks walking by your lanai...mind you everyone is so super friendly I doubt this would be an issue anyway.

We arrived after the office was closed, but a quick call on the phone by the door and a security guard led us to our unit (A105) and we registered the following morning. What a fantastic unit this was...clean, modern, and everything you need for your stay. Hint: Pick up some groceries and you can save some money eating in, although you will no doubt eat out a fair bit anyway (hey you're on vacation right?). Do yourself a favour and at least once or twice eat at the Gazebo (at least once in the Gazebo for the experience) and then take out to avoid the lineups. Also we recommend the Iron Imu BBQ, the other restaurant on site, as this 'new' restaurant is very tasty with the smoked meat menu. Food tasted great at both locations, affordable and portions were larger than expected.

The Outrigger Napili Shores is as advertised, low key, traditional Hawaii. Which is what we wanted, we did not want to be on the 6th or 7th floor of a high rise condo. Outrigger is 2 levels only and we were on the ground level, mere steps away from the incredible ocean and views of Molokai and incredible Maui sunsets. We watched whales play everyday (spouting, jumping and fin slapping). My wife snorkelled for the first time ever and swam with giant turtles. This was at the beach just feet away from the resort. Staying in the A building we were right by the gate that led to the beach (Napili Bay Beach). This public beach is shared by a few resorts right on the shoreline but was never overcrowded and you could always find a spot to throw down a towel or chair and soak up the sun or jump in the crazy surf for a swim.

We love children (have two ourselves) but for our second honeymoon we booked this time (after Christmas and New Years) to limit the amount of kids who would be around. There were some families with young children around but all were well behaved and we didn't see any issues around the pools or hottubs that some other reviews have noted.

Staff and crews at the Outrigger are all friendly and approachable and a tip of the hat to the desk clerk, Anaki, for all his friendly assistance and wonderful sense of humour. Having booked with Outrigger (via Orbitz) cleaning services were provided every few days, linens, towel exchange, vacuuming, mopping, garbage, etc. If you book through an owner it's my understanding that you have to arrange and pay for cleaning services separately. Rooms do not have AC but with the cool breezes and ceiling fans, we were under the blankets each night. AC not an issue in my opinion. The outdoor grills are readily available for you to prepare your meals. Please respect other guests and clean the grill once you're done for the next user. A couple times we had to clean the grill after someone else had used it.

I feel we 'hit a homerun' choosing Outrigger Napili Shores and when we return to Maui (note I did not say if?) we will stay here again and hope that A105 is available. One thing to help you out, at the start of your stay visit one of the snorkel rental places like Snorkel Bobs or Boss Frogs as these places will rent all kinds of beach gear for the week. There's a shop like this right on the resort as well but I can't remember the name.

That's right, you can sit on the pool deck and see Humpback whales from your chair. Of course, binoculars help a lot but you can see them spouting, diving, waving their flukes and occasionally breaching. It's an amazing spot. Right next door is a wonderful beach area that is very calm at one end (great for kids) with waves for surfing at the other end. There's also a space for snorkelers (I saw a huge sea turtle) and tidal pools next door that fill with tiny fish at high tide.
The buildings are nothing to look at but the insides are spacious, well appointed and come with large balconies or patios. Room service is supplied every third day so you need to rehang your towels for reuse. Beach towels were supplied. The kitchen had a full set of dishes and cookware, Wine glasses coffee maker, toaster, stove, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator. The coffer mugs could have been larger but other wise, it was well equipped The king size bed was very comfortable. And for sleeping comfort it was easy to adjust the breeze coming through the condo.
The staff was friendly and helpful. There is a restaurant for breakfast and lunch near the pool called the Gazebo. It is very popular with a constant line. (Guest of the Outrigger can phone in an order and pick it up without waiting in the line.)
Parking is a problem. The parking lot ended at least two building lenghts before our condo. that meant a long schlep with out bags. It also means that if you went out for the evening, you had to park far from your condo as all the spaces were taken by the time you get back.
There was a small mall about 1/2 mile away where you can pick up supplies or a full grocery store in Lahaina about b8 miles south of Napili Bay. If you are someone who prefers to eat most of there meals "at home" and occasionally dine out, This place would suit you perfectly.

The Outrigger Napili Shores is a very comfortable place, but it lacks the upscale amenities that some might want. The buildings are arranged rectangularly, and most look over a wide expanse of green lawn with nice, but not overly tropical-feeling, landscaping. The ocean-view units might be disappointing, since the best ones are still just partial ocean-view. However, the oceanfront units, such as where we stayed, are amazing, having the best location in all Napili Bay. Stay on the first floor, and you're just steps from the surf and steps from the terrific Gazebo restaurant.

The units are large and remodeled, providing a full kitchen with plenty of room to spread out. The mattress isn't great for those with back issues.

If you're looking for a relaxing place with views, the beach, and snorkeling as a focus, this might be the place for you. If you're looking for crazy activities and nightlife, this might not be for you. Napili Bay itself is lovely, but in December, the normally tranquil bay was rough, not allowing snorkeling-the next bay down did, though. All in all, it's a really good place to stay; if the need for more entertainment and excitement strikes, the Kaanapali resorts are just a 10-minute drive away.