Beverly W 04/07/2019

Maui was on my bucket list because of the whales. I’m not sure we could have found a better place to se them. All of the rooms face the channel between Maui, Lanai and Molokai. We saw whales every single day! Sometimes close, sometimes farther away, but mission accomplished. The plexiglass railings made it easy to watch any whale activity. The hotel’s grounds are beautiful and very well maintained. Hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. The kitchen and bathroom were a bit on the small side but had everything you would need. If you wanted to you could easily just have your meals in the room. We really appreciated the washer/dryer since we stayed for 2 weeks. The hotel is well located, close to Lahaina and other shopping and restaurant areas. We also booked through Costco and were very happy with our choice.

Bev751 (Canada) 04/07/2019

Walked into suite and first word was "wow". The view is incredible. Right on the water with floor to ceiling glass. Very private lanai. The apartment has all you need. Bbq's on site. Pool is quiet (and small). Expedia rep on site to arrange tours etc. and very knowledgeable. Access boardwalk by parking lot for a beautiful walk on the water. Free parking. It is a quiet resort and seems to have a mature clientele. We booked through Costco and package included room, flight and car. Worked out well.

BigdawgChicago (Northbrook, Illinois) 04/04/2019

I chose this hotel because I wanted a real ocean view. This hotel has that !! Each room is as close to the ocean as any hotel can get. When I checked in and was given a room on the second floor I was disappointed because I wanted to be higher up. It turned out the second floor was great because you are very close to the surf. At night I kept the large sliding glass door open in the bedroom and it sounded like the waves were crashing into the room. I loved it. I was upgraded to a renovated one bedroom which had a very recent updated kitchen and two bathrooms. The room was super quiet. WIFI was good. My only criticism is that the televisions could be larger. No charge for parking that was always available. I would definitely come back for the real ocean view.

LTnLV (Las Vegas, Nevada) 03/31/2019

I had stayed here one time previously and I think it is the best place to stay during whale season. The oceanfront location, floor to ceiling windows and generous lanai make it perfect for whale spotting. I had booked a 1 bedroom 2 bath Premium like I had before but luckily got a free upgrade to a 2 bedroom 2 bath on the 9th floor. I had made this reservation based on a fantastic Cyber Monday offer I got from Aston.Staying with the Aston group here and at Kaanapali Shores several times previously, and signing up for Aston A-list insider, seems to be worth it! This particular unit, 901, was really beautiful. Being an end unit, the views were incredible. Housekeeping comes in every day and very discreetly cleans and replaces what you have used. You get a 10% discount coupon for the Beach Club restaurant at Kaanapali Shores. It’s a short walk and still has the best Mac Nut pancakes for breakfast on the island...in my opinion. This is a quiet place and is populated by mostly adults...very few children. The pool area does not have the kid friendly features like slides, etc as some of the nearby resorts do...so I think it appeals to different demographic. If you are looking for quiet, beatiful, oceanfront luxury, a premium unit here is the definition of that.

ChelBad 03/29/2019

We booked our trip through Costco, as they had the best pricing and flight times. We were absolutely delighted with everything about the hotel! The people were very friendly, the grounds nicely kept, the heated pool was very relaxing and the views were undeniably gorgeous. We were able to walk on beach every day and hear the crashing waves from our room on the 4th floor. It is the ideal location for everything. Our condo was the perfect size for us and the kitchen was well-equipped. It took us a day to figure out the hot water in the shower, but, that was "operator" error! It is located within walking distance to food trucks, restaurants, and the ABC Store. (Buy your souvenirs here. They had the best prices on the island with free gifts for every $100 spent throughout your trip if you save your receipts.) There was a presentation on our 1st morning by our local Expedia Expert, Heather, that we highly recommend. She gave us some great tips and coupons and arranged both our Luau (Drums of the Pacific) and our Whale Watching Tour. (We highly recommend both of these! They might be a little pricey, but, the memories are well worth it.) She is a wealth of knowledge and is happy to share with everyone. Heather went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. A huge mahalo to everyone at Mahana for making our anniversary trip so special. It was definitely a trip of a lifetime. We were given a lovely bottle of wine and a box of chocolates to enjoy on our lanai. We are looking forward to spending more anniversaries at the Mahana and their Aloha Spirit.