The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas
Maui, Hawaii
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About the Hotel
Regardless of the time of year, Hawaii's balmy breezes, pounding surf and laid back island vibe attract people from the world over. Such a sweet escape becomes all the more alluring considering the impeccable service and sublime amenities presented at the exclusive oceanfront Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas. The resort - part of the Starwood Hotels and Resorts portfolio of properties â€" rests majestically on the sandy coast of Maui, near the charming city of Lahaina, and creates a lavishly comfortable environment for its guests by providing various choices of luxe accommodations. Elect to rest your eyes inside a studio, or perhaps opt for more space in one or two bedroom suites, where fully-equipped gourmet kitchens allow you to brew morning coffee or concoct extravagant culinary creations. In the evenings, sit back, relax and take in the surreal sunset views from your balcony with a glass of wine â€" you may just end up making it an evening ritual during your stay.
Location
The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas
6 Kai Ala Drive
Lahaina
Maui, Hawaii
96761
Nearest Airport: OGG
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Poolside Dining
- Restaurant
- Private Chef
- On-Site Amenities
- Concierge
- Spa on Property
- Hiking Trails
- Gift Shop
- Game Room
- Bicycle Rental
- Valet Parking (fee may apply)
- Tennis Courts
- Beach Access
- Outdoor Heated Pool
- In-Room Spa Services
- Barbeque Area
- In-Room Amenities
- Bathrobes
- DVD Players
- Hair Dryers
- In-Unit Laundry Facilities
- Flat-Screen Televisions
- Jetted Tubs
- Luxury Linens
- Coffee & Tea Facilities
- Private Lanais
- Kitchenettes
- Fully-Equipped Kitchens
- Dishwashers
- Activities
- Bicycling
- Sailing
- Tennis
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkeling
- Whale Watching
- Surfing
- Business
- 24-Hour Business Center
- Family
- Children's Programs
- Cribs
- Babysitting
- Kids Pool
- Kids Club
- Highchairs
- Waterslide
- Rollaway Beds
- Nearby
- Restaurants
- Golf
- Nightlife
- Parks
- Market
- Interests
- Beach
- Summer Getaways
Reviews for The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas
Damaged Vehicle by Valet - Extremely Disappointed with Westin Kã'anapali's Response
I'm extremely disappointed in how Westin Ka anapali Ocean Resort Villas handled the damage to my brand new vehicle while under their valet's care. On the day of checkout, I found my car parked in a "Taxi Only" stall-not a valet area. Before I even got in, I noticed a fresh dent and scrape, with powder paint still around the damage, clearly showing it was recent. l immediately reported it. Security (David "Kawika" Vallejo) took my statement. Two managers, Justin Paki and Justin Pagaduan, arrived but offered no apology, no concern, and no help. I later contacted GM Chris Rabang, who simply forwarded my email to their safety director. After the incident, I was forced to take my family including my 8-year-old daughter to the police station to file a report, then spend days gathering photos, timestamps, names, and even mentioned there was a security camera aimed directly at my vehicle. To make matters worse, the hotel misreported the incident to their insurance initially as if it happened under self-parking. Despite all this, their insurance denied the claim, relying on the valet's word over the obvious facts. It's clear the staff were more interested in protecting each other than doing what was right. The lack of accountability, empathy, and integrity from Westin staff was shocking and deeply upsetting. For a resort that markets itself as premium, this experience was anything but. I would not trust this property with your vehicle or your peace of mind.
Annie N
Absolutely Traumatizing – A Complete Failure of Safety and Communication
Absolutely Traumatizing – A Complete Failure of Safety and Communication I’ve stayed at many resorts around the world, but I’ve never experienced anything as horrifying—or as poorly handled—as my recent stay at the Westin Villas in Kaanapali. What began as a relaxing day by the pool quickly turned into a nightmare. A massive brush fire broke out right next to the hotel, and I was completely alone, trapped inside the building with no power and smoke pouring in. Guests were running in every direction, panicked and terrified. And where was Westin in all of this? Completely silent. There was no warning, no evacuation notice, no assistance—just chaos. My throat filled with smoke as I desperately tried to figure out what was happening. I was one of hundreds of guests left in the dark—literally and figuratively—while staff and management utterly failed to communicate or take control of a dangerous situation. Meanwhile, my family saw the fire from a snorkeling boat and rushed off to drive to the hotel and rescue me just minutes before the roads were closed. We fled to the other side of the island in pure shock, checking into a new hotel in Wailea with almost all our belongings still trapped in our Westin room. I cannot overstate the negligence and disregard for guest safety shown here. A luxury resort should have protocols, staff training, and communication systems in place for emergencies like this. Westin failed on every single level. Shame on the Westin Villas Kaanapali and Marriott for putting their guests in danger and handling a terrifying emergency with such incompetence. I will never stay here again, and I urge others to think twice before trusting this property with their safety. You would think the devastating Lahina fire would have taught them something about having a protocol for these types of emergencies, apparently not. I even spoke to employees that were crying bc they were so upset about how this was handled.
SAMANTHA M
Actively destroying the very beauty you are enjoying
Beautiful resort amazing location. Swam with so many fish and sea turtles. Very windy, straws and napkins and cups end up all over the property and adjacent beach. I picked up about 20-30 straws myself, and numerous cups and napkins, after watching them blow into the ocean, koi pond, and get carried away by birds and other animals. This resort is slowly destroying the beautiful area and nature people are trying to enjoy. -need to not routinely give out straws (by law they are supposed to ask but do not) -staff need to more actively pick up trash so it does not blow towards and into beach (ie, remove empty cups at beach chairs) - give less napkins at a time to guests so entire stacks not blowing away with wind gusts -need to provide container for properly disposing of all the compostable cups and utensils they give out since plastic banned. If it all just ends up in ocean, trash, or recycling, it might as well be plastic as it will still cause pollution and harm if not disposed of properly: Could partner with one of the many composting orgs for this
natalie C
Quality stay
This is a very busy family style resort so if you are not into lots of kids and activity all over the place, then it probably is not the best for you. The property is well-maintained, the barbecues are excellent and cleaned daily. The location is second to none. The gyms are average but can get very busy if you have more than just a few people in them. The staff was friendly. Food was good and overall a good quality stay. We had the one bedroom which was perfect for four of us and having a full kitchen washer/dryer is also a plus. I noted some reviews complaining about a long check in wait time and I can certainly see how that would occur. Ours was about 15 minutes before we were able to speak to a host. Although the pool can get a bit active for us, I certainly would return to this facility as it makes vacationing easy given the amenities and location.
liveonjgb
Poor Pool security dirty lounges
Nice place clean rooms not very updated but it works for a trip to Maui. The issue is there’s absolutely no secure in the Pools people putting towels down at 6 AM and not returning for hours and hours nearly impossible to find a place to sit around the pool after 9 AM. One area has 22 chairs with towels, and four people Some people smoking weed here in there and vape pipes
travelmanhb - Huntington Beach, California
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