I visit Maui pretty frequently (and used to live there) so I’ve stayed in a lot of different hotels and condos on trips (and staycations) plus visited so many more and done a LOT of research.
The Ritz Carlton Kapalua exudes luxury (just like you’d expect) and it has just about everything you’d want at a Maui beach resort: a sprawling pool area, multiple restaurants, a top notch spa, nearby tennis facilities, and not to mention the stellar golf situation.
This 5-star resort only has about 50 rooms so it feels more like a private villa, except it also has sprawling luxurious grounds.
Here’s what I love about the Westin: it’s right smack in the middle of Ka’anapali Beach and next door to Whalers Village so it has the best location of the three if you consider being in the middle of the hubbub the “best.”
What I love about the Sheraton: It’s down at the end of the beach in front of Black Rock which is a super popular snorkeling spot. The waves tend to be a little calmer down at that end of the beach.
What I love about the Hyatt: In a word…the penguins. It sounds crazy, but seven African black-footed penguins have taken up residence in the hotel’s atrium lobby and they’re a sight to see!
Right on the main part of Ka’anapali Beach, if you like a lot to do and to be in the middle of the action, this is your spot. This spectacular property offers all of the resort amenities with the layout of condos.