Westin Maui - detailed hotel review and pictures1. Location - In the middle of Kaanapali Beach 2. Rooms - Which rooms have the best view? 3. Restaurants - See 4 reviews 4. Things to do - Read about the pools, beach activities, children's program, golf, shopping 5. Rates - How you can get a good deal 6. Have you stayed at Westin Maui before? - Share your thoughts! 7. Not sure if this hotel is right for you? - Consider comparable hotels
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1. Location Westin Maui Resort occupies 23 oceanfront acres on famous Kaanapali Beach, close to many shops, restaurants and art galleries. The landscaping is lush, with 15 abundant waterfalls, and lagoons all over the place. The lobby and public areas are filled with the shrieks of tropical birds and the splashes of waterfalls. A multi-million dollar collection of paintings and sculptures is displayed throughout the property. All the hotels on Kaanapali Beach are located close to each other, and you can easily walk anyhere. However, if you prefer a ride, small shuttle called “jitney” runs about every 20 minutes in front of the hotels. There is also a shuttle into Lahaina. The concierge can give you a schedule for both. Those shuttles only cover local area, so you will still need a rental car to get around the island. You will also be close to Black Rock, an ancient cliff in front of Sheraton Maui, where every evening, just as the sun hits the ocean, a Hawaiian cliff diver performs a ceremonial dive into the waters below. Later, he runs along the rock, lighting the torches along the way. The cliff diving ceremony is very exciting to watch for both adults and children, and the sunset is a wonderful backdrop for photographs. Maui’s main town, Lahaina, is about 5-10 min by car. It is a classic small beachfront town where people walk around the streets all evening and night. There are many wonderful art galleries featuring works from local artists to Picasso. Every Friday night is Art Night, so you can meet the artists at their galleries.
2. Rooms There are two 11-story towers with 761 luxury guest rooms. The rooms are a little on the small side, but very nicely decorated, light and inviting. Your room will have a private lanai, and if you get partial ocean or full ocean view room, you will fall asleep each night to the soothing sound of the ocean, and resort’s many pools and waterfalls. In the morning, you’ll awake to the chirping sound of Maui’s many tropical birds. The latest addition to the rooms here are fabulous new beds, Westin’s custom-designed, pillow-top “Heavenly Beds”, plus a choice of 5 different pillows. It may be the first hotel bed you really enjoy sleeping in.
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3. Restaurants There are 4 restaurants at Westin Maui:: 1) tropica 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. 2) Ono Surf Bar & Grill 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. 3) Colonnade Café Enjoy your meal beside the soft tumbling of a waterfall, while watching ducks, swans and flamingos at play in the wildlife ponds. The Colonnade Café serves continental breakfast, including fresh fruit, Danish pastries, bagels, muffins, fresh fruit juice and smoothies. You can also get a Starbucks coffee, espresso, cappuccino or latte. 4) Sea Dogs This centrally located hut offers light fare throughout the day (11am-4:30pm). You can pick up a snack on they way to the pools or the beach. They have hot dogs, soft drinks, popcorn, ice cream and that kind of stuff. No trip to Maui is complete without trying a Hawaiian “shave ice”. This variant of snow cone is served up in rainbow colors and tastes great on a hot sunny day.
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7. Not sure if this hotel is right for you? Consider comparable hotels Here are the links to similar hotels: Sheraton Maui (5 stars) and Outrigger Wailea Resort (4 stars). Want to check out other hotels on Maui? See all 36 hotels and condos.
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