Kapalua Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kapalua
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
This former agricultural heartland is now a world-class luxury resort surrounded by beaches, mountains and acres of tropical plant life.

Kapalua’s logo is a butterfly with a pineapple in place of its body. The image harks back to the area’s farming past, when acres of land were dedicated to pineapple crops.

Today, Kapalua is more famous for being a premier resort. It boasts two world-class golf courses, luxury hotels and villas, shops, restaurants, white-sand beaches and spectacular scenery.

This 22,000-acre (8,900-hectare) resort sits at the foot of the West Maui Mountains on the northwest tip of Maui. A magnet for beach lovers, the shoreline has several bays and white-sand beaches.

Take time out at Kapalua Beach, a horseshoe-shaped stretch of white coral sand. It’s capped at both ends by lava rocks that extend out into the ocean, protecting the bay from strong waves and powerful currents. The warm, calm waters make this a good destination year-round, especially for families with children. There is plenty of parking available and the facilities include showers and restrooms.

Outdoor pursuits are plenty. Stretch your legs on a hiking trail there are treks of varying difficulty, from mountain peaks to the coastline. Fly through the air on zip lines that cross gulches in the West Maui Mountains, or play a round of golf on courses that have attracted some of the world’s greatest players. The Plantation Course hosts the opening event of the PGA Tour season, the Hyundai Tournament of Champions, and the Bay Course hosted the 2008 Kapalua Classic.

For some quality pampering, visit the resort’s spa, which has indoor and outdoor treatment rooms as well as views out to the ocean. Treatments are created from indigenous ingredients, some of which are locally sourced and produced.

Kapalua is approximately 10 miles (16 kilometres) north of the town of Lahaina, and about an hour’s drive from Kahului Airport.

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
5 out of 5
1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Kapalua, HI
The price is Rp16.278.705 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
Rp16.278.705
Rp20.098.911 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kapalua. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Amazing hotel with amazing service! I left my jackets behind and they FedEx it back to me for free! Thank you."

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
The Mauian - Boutique Beach Studios on Napili Bay
The Mauian - Boutique Beach Studios on Napili Bay
3 out of 5
5441 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI
The price is Rp5.377.350 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
Rp5.377.350
Rp6.343.229 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Kapalua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (927 reviews)
"Beachfront and restaurant near."

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2025

The Mauian - Boutique Beach Studios on Napili Bay
Montage Kapalua Bay
Montage Kapalua Bay
5 out of 5
One Bay Drive, Lahaina, HI
The price is Rp18.920.252 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
Rp18.920.252
Rp23.471.762 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kapalua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Popular attractions Kaanapali Beach and Kapalua Beach are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (195 reviews)
"I liked everything except the dining service. The staff was unfriendly and rude. They should not work there.- they kept us in the bar in excess of 15 minutes even after 4 tables had been open We had to walk over to tell them that tables had been open."

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2025

Montage Kapalua Bay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Napili Sunset on the Beach
Napili Sunset on the Beach
2.5 out of 5
46 Hui Drive, Lahaina, HI
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Kapalua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (629 reviews)
"A great location and beautiful beach location. Easy access to everything. Grounds well maintained."

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2025

Napili Sunset on the Beach
Napili Village Hotel
Napili Village Hotel
3 out of 5
5425 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Kapalua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Kaanapali Beach and Napili Bay are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (54 reviews)
"Very nice clean comfortable beds. Not your average hotel very personal."

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2025

Napili Village Hotel
Kapalua Villas Maui
Kapalua Villas Maui
4 out of 5
300 Kapalua Drive, Lahaina, HI
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Kapalua. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 8 restaurants and 5 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Kaanapali Beach and Napili Bay are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (925 reviews)
"It was everything we wanted and we are definitely coming back."

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025

Kapalua Villas Maui
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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