Kaanapali Beach Hotel

The best part of the hotel is it's proximity to the beach, and the ground floor room allowed us to go swimming in the ocean, easily. But if you have kids, beware. The rip tide was super strong and red flags for danger, flew daily. Nonetheless, I loved the ocean and the beach there. The room was dark and a little depressing. The soft mattress left us reaching for Advil. Expect to hear neighboring room voices through walls and ceilings -- and walking past your room outside, as well. The room was pretty clean, but if you're expecting a swanky bathroom, or for things to be upgraded and humming like clockwork, you're in the wrong place. Based on all of the above we avoided the hotel restaurants, and found really great food at Star Noodle, a short drive away. I would try a different hotel next time.

Maui was a beautiful place for our honeymoon and the hotel was to close to almost everything! Everything was great, the only thing I would change is maybe updating the rooms but overall a beautiful location!

There are lots of high end hotels and condos along Ka'anapali beach but we chose KBH from the reviews that mentioned its unique Hawaiian aloha ambiance and proximity to the beach. Do not consider this resort if you want the accommodations of an impersonal hotel chain. From the moment you drive up to the entrance you are greeted by the friendliest valets we have ever had in all our travels. The resort lobby is very aloha Hawaiian in style. If you want gloss and granite go elsewhere. The grounds at KBH are simply beautiful. The pool is shaped like a whale and there are plenty of chaises to relax around the pool and throughout the grounds. Shade or sun, it's your pick. Sunbathers, swimmers, nappers, book lovers, young, old and families would all feel at home because this resort specializes in the Aloha spirit and culture. Our room was in the Kawai wing, very close to the beach. The decor is Hawaiian with historical photos and paintings of local flora and fauna. Our bathroom was adequate and needs some updating but the water pressure is great. The AC is unobtrusive and quiet. Housekeeping is highly organized and efficient. Our room (and all rooms) have a lanai or deck to enjoy your favorite beverage in the morning or evening. Note to management: install pullout clotheslines in the bathroom over the tub to hang wet swimsuits. Check out the videos on the KBH to get a feel why this resort is completely different from the others in the area. And did I say value? Yes!