ResortQuest Kaanapali Shores - detailed hotel review and pictures |
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1. Location If you have ever been to Maui, you know that Kaanapali is the place to be. This puts you right in between Lahaina, where much of the shopping and restaurants are, and Kapalua that has more secluded beaches and great golf. ResortQuest Kaanapali Shores (former Aston Kaanapali Shores Maui) is set at the north end of Kaanapali Beach, so it is not as crowded as the main stretch, but still close to everything you want. It is 26 miles away from Maui's main airport, Kahului (OGG). When you just walk in the ResortQuest Kaanapali Shores, the lobby looks simple and fresh, with polished stone floor, cone-shaped columns, chandeliers, and wicker chairs around glass tables. You can see lush tropical gardens and waterfalls right outside. There is a beach right in front, and if you follow it south for about 15 minutes, it will take you to the lovely Kahekili Beach which is perfect for long sunrise and sunset walks (with whale watching bonus in winter), and then all the way to Black Rock.
2. Rooms Most of the units at Aston Kaanapali Shores Maui are 1- and 2-bedroom condos. You can enter your room from an outside walkway. Each condo has a separate living room with sofa and round dining table. There are 2 TVs, in the living room and the bedroom. Kitchen will have everything you need - oven, refrigerator with freezer, dishwasher, microwave, coffeemaker, dishes, pots/pans, silverware, and glassware. Bathroom features combo fiberglass tub/shower, double sink, and linen closet. Private lanai overlooks the garden or the ocean, and you can relax on a chaise lounge, or sit at a small table. There is a sliding door, so you can leave it open at night to hear and smell the ocean just outside. This resort does not have any designated non-smoking rooms but all rooms are very clean and aired out.
3. Restaurants ResortQuest Kaanapali Shores has one restaurant on site - Beach Club Restaurant. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their macadamia nut pancakes are great. For lunch and dinner, expect classic American fare - mostly salads, burgers and fries. There are quite a few restaurants and cafes located within 1-2 miles from Aston Kaanapali Shores Maui. Here are our 5 favorite places: 1) Swan Court – 1 mile away, at Hyatt Regency Maui The Swan Court boasts one of the most beautiful settings on Maui. "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" once pegged it "the most romantic restaurant in the world." This multi-level restaurant opens up to a pond with waterfalls and swans swimming around a few feet from your table. They serve a fantastic breakfast buffet each morning, with every kind of breakfast food you can imagine - made-to-order omelettes, meats, salmon, oatmeal, fresh island fruit, large cheese selection, pastries and desserts. . During dinner, Hawaiian musicians and a hula dancer walk from table to table singing island melodies. The menu is one of the best on Maui. Appetizers include the tangerine prawn martini with Absolut mandarin vodka, pineapple salsa and guava cocktail sauce. For the main course, try the pepper-seared bison with basil-scented prawns in Bordelaise sauce and the spiny lobster coconut bisque with red curry and lemon grass. One of the best desserts is the apple banana crème brûléé - heavenly, and plenty big to share. After dinner, head to the lounge and enjoy a fine cigar, such as the Sinatra Belicoso. 2) tropica – 0.4 miles away, at Westin Maui tropica (yes, it starts with a lower-case "t") is the first themed restaurant in Ka'anapali. The "fire and ice" theme is carried through the incredible decor, featuring plunging waterfalls and flickering tiki torches, open to dazzling sunsets and fresh ocean breezes. The innovative dinner menu is a flavorful fusion of fire-inspired cuisine prepared on wood ovens and grills, perfectly complemented by a chilling selection of fresh seafood. Both indoor and outdoor dining are available; you will enjoy a wonderful meal and live music with a romantic view of the tropical palms as they sway in the breeze and the Pacific Ocean beyond. Sunday Brunch at tropica is also quite extraordinary. Beautifully presented food and the views of the blue Pacific on a sun-filled morning will make it one to remember. 3) Ono Surf Bar & Grill – 0.4 miles away, at Westin Maui Enjoy casual poolside dining set against the backdrop of intricate streams and footbridges. All-day dining menu features island specialties, family favorites and health-conscious selections. Try the Vegetable Flat Bread (grilled portabella mushroom, roasted peppers, squash, arugula and jack cheese), or Penne Pasta with Grilled Upcountry Vegetables (spicy chipotle peppers, roasted tomatoes, artichoke hearts). 'OnO Surf Bar is also a great place for pupus (appetizers) accompanied by cool tropical drinks, cocktails, beer and wine. There's live entertainment every night. 4) Spats Trattoria – 1 mile away, at Hyatt Regency Maui This Italian restaurant is famous for its cozy, intimate atmosphere and delicious homestyle Italian cuisine. A mere glance at the dinner menu is enough to make your mouth water. One example: bruschetta de la casa, an antipasto, made from grilled Italian bread, roasted pepper pesto, big island tomatoes and melted, aged provolone cheese. Or you can try the Gemelli Puttanesca pasta that consists of langoustine prawns, olives, capers, shaved garlic and artichokes in a spicy tomato sauce. 5) Keka'a Terrace – 3 miles away, at Sheraton Maui Stroll across a wooden bridge and over a fresh water Koi pond to discover the casual comfort of Keka’a Terrace. Gentle trades whisper through the open-air dining room all day long where you can enjoy breakfast and dinner daily. Want to try something special? How about Chef’s Catch of the Day prepared Ala Oscar: Sautéed and topped with Alakan King Crab legs, fresh Ma’alaea Asparagus and finished with a Bearnaise Sauce? They also offer regular themed dinnger buffets. You can sit indoors or outside, and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Black Rock in the distance.
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