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  • 2780 Kekaa Drive
     Maui, Hawaii
    808-661-3611
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Unfortunately this is a Distant Memory

  • January 22, 2009
  • Rated 3 of 5 by two cruisers from Ames, Iowa
Our first trip to the Hawaiian Islands was an organized tour where we had absolutely no say in where we stayed. For our Maui visit they selected the Royal Lahaina. My memories of that hotel are about as faded as my Instamatic snap shots (no photos worth showing you). I can tell you this: This would be a perfect resort for an all-inclusive trip. The Royal Lahaina is one of the oldest of the Ka’anapali resorts. It was updated in the last few years. Roomy hotel rooms are available in the tower, this is where we stayed and I remember the lovely views of mountains and ocean from our lanai. There are also Polynesian look cottages that have hotel rooms, and 1-2 bedroom suites. On the grounds are tennis courts, golf course, swimming pools, long lovely beach, shops and salon. There are at least two restaurants; a luau and snacks are available. In other words there is no need to leave the property. Of course the first thing we did was ask the tour guide to arrange for a rental car for us so we could see the island! If you have a rental car the parking is $10/ day or $15 for valet parking. Over the years we would return to the Royal Lahaina to eat at their restaurant, but I never had the urge to stay there again. Technically it is a part of the Ka’anapali complex, but it is on the other side of Black Rock and is not connected with the other resorts by that sea walk. There is a sense of isolation here, of being cut off from the verve of the rest of the island.

From journal Maui "Make House"

Royal Lahaina Resort

  • April 25, 2005
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Clovery from Current: Newington, NSW Australia, Australia
Royal Lahaina Resort

Royal Lahaina Resort is located along Kaanapali, which was voted as having the top beaches in Maui. It offers two types of rooms, the tower with casually elegant suites and unique cottages. I opted for a cottage with a garden view on the ground level. Stepping out of my balcony, the pools and the beaches were a few steps away. There are two pools in the resort, one facing the tower and the other faced the cottages. Beside each pool, there was a cabana offering great massage services.

Sign up for the luau that was held in this resort twice almost every night. To secure your reservation, remember to book it in advance at the information center. There was a cocktail party near Pool 1 and the Aloha Shell Lei Greeting and Photographing when you entered the main hall of the luau. Be there early so as not to miss anything.

From journal Wonder of Maui

Royal Lahiana

  • March 21, 2005
  • Rated 5 of 5 by vanhooke from Bellbrook,, Ohio
Following a loooong day of travel, I dug in my heels and refused to stay in a cottage - even though my husband suggested we check them out. "I want to be in the main tower!" I insisted. They must have thought I fell off the corn wagon yesterday. The luxury accommodations are the cottages.

Following a good night's sleep and a walk around the grounds, I ate crow and asked to be moved into a cottage. My husband will never let me forget this!

From journal Moon Over Maui

Royal Lahaina

  • December 28, 2004
  • Rated 3 of 5 by LMSAUGIE from Schaumburg, Illinois
This is definitely not the ritziest place, but when you're in Maui, on a beautiful beach, who needs fancy-schmancy? The rooms could actually stand to be remodeled, but I loved sleeping with the lanai doors open and feeling the cool breeze blowing in off the ocean and falling asleep to the sound of the waves. The luau at the hotel was nice. It was not like the ones you go to on Oahu but still very fun, and it was nice that it was right at the hotel!

From journal 4 days on Ka'anapali Beach

Editor Pick

Royal Lahaina

  • December 29, 2003
  • Rated 3 of 5 by kinaida from Chicago, Illinois
Royal Lahaina

We stayed at the Royal Lahaina, which is right on Kaanapali Beach. The first thing we noticed is that we had to pay $9/day for parking! The entry way is fairly spacious and filled with a dark wood, which feels authentically Hawaiian. Everything was clean and well kept.

In addition to the hotel tower are cottages that are located around the property. We stayed in the tower, but the cottages seemed like they would be good for families. They were very close to the beach and pool area. Our hotel room was clean, if not spacious. We got upgraded to an oceanside room (gotta love the honeymoon special) -- which was terrific. We unfortunately did not have a kitchen like we did at our timeshare in Kauai, so we went to the Walmart in Kahului and stocked up on some granola bars for breakfast and other snacks.

By far the best feature of the Royal Lahaina was the location -- Kaanapali Beach is fantastic and literally right outside of the hotel. There are two pools available for guests to use -- they were a little small and nothing to write home about, but they were clean and there were beach chairs that were available. However, the pools are disappointing when compared to the pools at the Sheraton, which is next door. Actually the Royal Lahaina is a disappointment when compared to the Sheraton! If you can't afford to stay at the Sheraton (we couldn't), walk through it. It's gorgeous!

All in all, the Royal Lahaina is in a great location, is clean, and is serviceable. If you can remember that you don't go to Maui to spend time in your hotel room, it is perfect.

From journal Honeymooning in Maui

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