parking is free. amid beachfront gardens, this informal resort is a 12-minute walk from the kapalua coastal trail, and a mile from both kapalua golf's bay course and the dragon's teeth rock formations. there are 2 casual restaurants (1 oceanfront) and 2 outdoor pools, along with a hot tub, a bbq area and a coin-operated laundry. some quarters offer ocean views and/or pull-out sofas. other activities include croquet and shuffleboard. modest studios with island-inspired decor feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players. all have kitchens, balconies and ceiling fans (no air-conditioning), while 1-bedroom condos add separate living rooms. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Kahului Airport 53 min
Kaanapali Beach (11 min) Beach featuring resorts, eateries & shopping, plus a scenic beachwalk, swimming & snorkeling. Kahana (5 min) Beach and snorkeling Iao Valley (59 min) Lush mountain valley & state park with a landmark, 1,200-ft. needle-shaped peak, hiking & views. Kapalua Bay Beach (12 min) Tranquil sand beach in a protected cove where snorkelers can often spot sea turtles & eels. Napili Bay (10 min) Protected by an outer reef, this sandy beach is popular with swimmers, snorkellers & bathers. ʻĪao Valley State Park (56 min) Lush, 4,000-acre valley offering hiking, sightseeing, a nature center & views of the Iao Needle. Kahekili Beach Park (9 min) Boardwalk-lined public beach with a covered picnic pavilion, barbecue grills, showers & restrooms. Fleming Beach (17 min) Well-known among surfers & bodyboarders, this busy beach offers lifeguards, showers & picnic tables. Kapalua Bay (12 min) Swimming, diving & snorkeling over coral beds home to brightly colored native reef triggerfish. Nakalele Blowhole (22 min) Powerful ocean blowhole shooting up between lava formations, including a heart-shaped rock. West Maui Mountains (59 min) Picturesque natural area featuring volcanic peaks, waterfalls & rare native plants & animals. Kapalua Beach (10 min) Sheltered white-sand crescent beach popular for watersports, with parking and showers. Honolua Bay (8 min) Rocky bay known for snorkeling in summer & surfing in winter, accessed by a forested path. Black Rock Beach (13 min) Popular sandy beach with a landmark lava promontory known for its snorkeling & cliff diving. Kapalua Golf - The Plantation Course (8 min) This 18-hole resort course overlooks the Pacific Ocean & features dramatic elevation changes. |