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Great Service, Great place
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4.5 |
Guest name: stillgroovin, northern california
Guest type: Older travelers
stayed in Jul 2008
We just got back from our trip to Maui. I had read the reviews of the hotel before we left, and found them helpful.
The hotel is under construction, which was the only inconvenient part. The rooms I saw and stayed in were a bit older--some dated, but that didn't seem to matter because the views are amazing, the beach in front is private, and the staff is the best I've seen. They were so honest, sincerely helpful, prompt, and friendly.
Our concierge, Vida, was helpful and friendly.
If you are on a budget, you can easily forgo the Molokini trips for snorkeling and just head to black rock up by the Sheratin. Off all the trips we took, the best snorkeling was to be had in our own neighborhood!! Also, my 11 and 13 year old sons did the "5 Star Scuba" experience up at the Sheratin with Sean as instructor. I cannot say enough positive about that experience. Everyone involved with "5 Star" was so helpful and patient with the boys. I would recommend that experience for anyone who wants to "dabble" at scuba diving. My boys were thrilled and were under water for 45 minutes to an hour--after training in the nearby pool. Just fabulous people and experience.
My ratings for this hotel are:
5.0 Check in / front desk
4.0 Business service
4.0 Value
5.0 Service
4.0 Rooms
5.0 Location
4.0 Cleanliness
Wonderful view
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5.0 |
Guest name: pcoppe, Saratoga, Ca
Guest type: Honeymoon
stayed in Jul 2008
The Whaler, Maui, Unit 201; check "www.mauikauai.com".
Our family had a wonderful experience in Maui. This condo is
right on the Kaanapali Beach and near the Whaler's village. The Unit has been remodeled with a beautiful kitchen and baths and
even "Tommy Bahama" furniture!! Spectacular views of the
pool, ocean,Black Rock etc. The "Wrap around deck" is
incredible, we had breakfast out there every morning! It
doesn't get much better than that! The owners of this unit have
spared no expense in remodeling this Unit. Check it out!
Pat Coppe
Saratoga, California
My ratings for this hotel are:
5.0 Check in / front desk
5.0 Business service
5.0 Value
5.0 Rooms
5.0 Location
5.0 Cleanliness
Maui Honeymoon
Guest name: Cheryl-Madison, Madison, WI
We just spent 6 nights in Maui for our honeymoon. The top things we'd recommend are: snorkeling with Pride of Maui, Mama's Fish House, an Oceanside massage at the Four Seasons and a catamaran Sunset Sail. The shopping in Lahaina was very touristy but fun. We ended up buying a painting at gallery night as a remembrance. The store Maui Hands in Paia and Lahaina has some great pieces at affordable prices. Also, the Maui's own art and craft fair has some wonderful deals at low prices. The price tags at this craft fair were usually reduced by 40-50% when asked what the price was and dealers were willing to negotiate. We stayed on West Maui at The Whaler and it was a great location. Right on the beach. The pool always had chairs available as well. The location with the shopping center right next door and restaurants was awesome at Whaler's Village. We drove the road to Hana. Even though it was beautiful, I would take 2 days instead of one to do this. We started at 6 AM and made it to the seven sacred pools by 2:30 PM. The Twin Falls waterfalls was amazing. I would skip driving up to the Haleakala crater. Maybe we were just tired of driving, but we did this one morning, and definitely saw better sites on the road to Hana. Do the Road to Hana or the crater, not both. We will definitely return to Maui for another vacation...probably would stay in West Maui for a few nights and then in South Maui a few nights. The island is spectacular! My husband did a helicopter ride and it was his most amazing event. I shopped in Paia while he did that, which I enjoyed as well.
our condo was AWESOME (#602, Tower 1)
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4.6 |
Guest name: sdveggie, San Diego, CA
We shared a 2 bedroom/2 bath oceanfront condo with another couple. I always wondered if it was worth the extra money for oceanfront, but it absolutely is (at least for this property). Our lanai directly faced the ocean, and we had floor to ceiling sliding glass doors on the two outside walls of the condo.
I was a little nervous because it seems like a crapshoot when you book the Whaler since each unit is individually owned, but I can tell you that #602 in Tower 1 was worth every penny. We booked through Costco Travel so we didn't pay published rates.
I guess the only downside is the pool is not as good as I'm guessing pools at the hotel resorts are, and there was no poolside bar or anything, but the condo also felt more like "home" than a hotel does. I don't know that getting a condo would really be cost effective if it were just the two of us, but it is an excellent choice when traveling with other people, and we were all able to hang out in the living room as opposed to one couple's hotel room.
Kaanapali Beach itself is a very nice location.
My ratings for this hotel are:
5.0 Check in / front desk
4.0 Value
5.0 Rooms
5.0 Location
4.0 Cleanliness
The Whaler was great
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3.9 |
Guest name: nat148, Auckland
We ended up at the whaler by accident. We were supposed to be at the Mahana up the road but they completely stuffed up out booking for 7 people and only booked one apartment. The Whaler is by far better. The beach is great whereas the other hotel's beach area was full of coral and you couldn't really swim there. Also much better placed, right next to Whaler Village and restaurants. Our condo's were okay nothing really flash but we had stayed at the Embassy Suites in Waikiki and they are very nice so you have to put it in perspective. Staff were all fantastic and they ladies on the sightseeing desk were well informed and great with recommendations. Had a great stay in Maui and would return to the Whaler again. Go and see Lynn down by the pool area and he will set you up with a great pair of Maui Jims. Tell him the Kiwis who play real football sent you!!.We also flew in on Island Air to the small airstrip up the road (about 10mins) and flew out at the bigger airport to Honolulu at night which is about 45mins away. We did not end up hiring a car since we were not confident driving on the other side of the road but probably will next time. there is an ABC in the Whaler Village next door for a few basics.
My ratings for this hotel are:
4.0 Check in / front desk
4.0 Business service
3.0 Value
4.0 Service
3.0 Rooms
5.0 Location
4.0 Cleanliness