Best Boutique Hotels in West Maui
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in West Maui is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
In picturesque Kapalua Bay, this oceanfront 24-acre resort features spacious suites with free Wi-Fi and full kitchens. An outdoor pool, restaurant and spa and health club are available on site. A flat-screen cable TV, a sitting area and a private balcony with views are provided in each luxurious suite at Montage Kapalua Bay. The private bathrooms include a relaxing spa tub and guest slippers. For convenience, a washing machine and tumble dryer are included in each suite. Guests at Montage Kapalua Bay can work out in the fitness center, enjoy a game of tennis or rent bicycles at the property. Other facilities include an entertainment staff, grocery deliveries and meeting facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the area, including golf, hiking and windsurfing. For the golf enthusiast, Kapalua Golf Club Bay Course is just a 7-minute walk away, and the state-of-the-art Kapalua Golf Academy is just under 1 mile away. Kaanapali Beach is 5.5 miles away. Kahului Airport is 17 miles away.
Fabulous
13 reviews
Boasting 54 stunning acres, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua features direct access to D.T. Fleming Beach. The 5-star hotel offers ocean views, 2 golf courses and modern guest rooms with flat-screen TVs. Guest rooms feature high-speed internet, a TV with cable channels, and iPod docking stations, as well as dark wood floors, marble bathrooms, and vibrant island-inspired décor and designs. Select rooms offer a kitchen. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Kapalua features treatments inspired by ancient Hawaiian traditions and an array of body treatments, massage and facials, and a fitness center with cardio equipment and daily fitness classes. Guests can use one of the hotel's 2 tennis courts or the 3-level outdoor pool. On-property and nearby recreational activities include a basketball court, swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, sailing, kayaking, outrigger canoeing, standup paddling, whale watching, snorkeling, hiking and more. Kapalua Resort shuttle available for transportation to nearby beaches, restaurants, shopping and golf courses within Kapalua Resort. The Banyan Tree features upscale Hawaiian cuisine in a fine dining atmosphere and is open nightly for dinner. Guests can enjoy a specialized cocktail menu and casual dining in the Alaloa Lounge. Kai Cafe provides fresh, organic salads, pastries, coffee and smoothies.
Guest Reviews:
- "Great room service. All clean everyday. Really enjoyed the beaches, pools, and amazing restaurants." - "The location was extremely beautiful and from the time that we arrived everyone was so generous and nice. We love Ritz Carlton resort. I highly recommend this place to everyone and this location of Hawaii. We are definitely coming back." - "The staff members were exceptional! We had an amazing experience! Dinner at The Banyan Tree was so delicious! From Start to finish everything was beyond our expectations."
Fabulous
130 reviews
• Located on 40 oceanfront acres along the world-famous Ka‘anapali Beach in West Maui, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa offers a full-service spa, 10 food and beverage offerings and a dynamic pool. The resort features 810 newly renovated guestrooms, including 31 suites, that exude contemporary Hawaiian elegance with elevated furnishings and private lanais offering panoramic views. • Each room features a lanai, contemporary Hawaiian decor, air conditioning, ironing facilities, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, electronics charging station, and a coffee machine. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and a bathrobe. • Japengo is the resort’s signature restaurant, offers extensive menu featuring award-winning sushi, and Pacific Rim cuisine. ‘Ūmalu poolside eatery and bar features an island take on American cuisine with fresh local ingredients, live music and sports on four screens. Son'z Steakhouse highlights is known for their extensive wine collection and savory prime cut steaks. Drums of the Pacific Lu‘au showcases traditional Polynesian dances and music with an authentic three-course Hawaiian feast and open bar. The open-air Swan Court features a lavish breakfast buffet and a la carte favorites overlooking the beautiful Swan Lagoon. • The resort’s oceanfront spa offers massage and body treatments, a full-service beauty salon, a relaxation lounge, sauna and steam rooms, and luxury spa suites for couples to enjoy treatments together. • An expansive outdoor pool features views the Pacific and interactive water splashpad for children. Guests may also enjoy an infinity-edge relaxation pool, family pool, and a children’s zero-entry pool located next door at the Hyatt Residence Club. Scuba diving lessons, lei making classes, hula classes and wildlife tours are available on site. Stargazing through three high-powered rooftop telescopes is also available. • Ka‘anapali Golf Courses is approximately a half-mile away. Shopping, restaurants and entertainment at Whalers Village is a 13-minute walk away. Kahului Airport is 27 miles away.
Guest Reviews:
- "although the room was next to the elevator with a wake up call at 5:30am and a goodnight at 11--love the size and that we had a mt and ocean view--also loved the waiters at breakfast, very funny and started the day off with a smile....." - "Pools are great and not too crowded. Restaurants on property are very good. Penguin show and the wildlife were an added surprise bonus. Towel and return is super easy. No lines." - "The lobby, restaurants, beach and access to the vacation club were top notch. Vacation club pools were great and the beach was just gorgeous. Maybe the best sunset Ive ever seen."
Fabulous
348 reviews
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali is on Ka’anapali Beach and features an on-site luau and classes on hula dancing and lei making. The rooms include a flat-screen TV. All rooms include a refrigerator and coffee machine. The rooms also include a private balcony with views of the grounds or ocean. Guests at the Westin Maui can relax in the full-service spa or swim in one of the 6 outdoor pool, including an adults-only area and large waterslide. The property also has a children’s club. Guests of Hokupa'a receive exclusive access to The Lanai which features a private bar, shallow cocktail pools and daily cultural activities. The Spa and Resort Westin Maui features 5 restaurants and bars which serve traditional Hawaii cuisine. The restaurants range from Waicoco Restaurant, which serves dinner with beautiful sunset views, to Mahele Market & Eatery, which offers snacks and drinks. The Maui Westin is adjacent to Whalers’ Village and 10 minutes from the Ka’anapali Golf Resort and Ka’anapali Golf Course South. A free shuttle service is available to these locations and to downtown Lahaina, which is 3 mi from the property.
Guest Reviews:
- "Loved the new adult sand pool!" - "Loved the vibe, best location the island, beautiful hotel, great variety of pools and slides, great restaurants and options. Close to the shopping Center." - "Amazing property, truly an experience and a break from the day to day. Pools are wonderful, location is amazing, and they generally deal well with a large crowd." - "We loved our room. It had a beautiful view of the ocean and pools. We could see whales from our balcony."
Fabulous
150 reviews
At the foot of the historic Black Rock overlooking Ka’anapali Beach and the Pacific Ocean, the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa offers an outdoor pool, 3 tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, and shuttle to and from Lahaina. The guest rooms are decorated with tropical themes and Hawaiian artwork. The rooms include air conditioning, a flat screen TV with cable and premium movie channels. A refrigerator and a coffee machine are also included. Select rooms include a microwave and a wet bar. Guests at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa can dine at one of 5 restaurants and bars. The Sandbar offers craft cocktails and local bites in the evenings. The Cliff Dove Grill offers a nightly cliff diving ceremony and American cuisine. Guests can join the resort activities, including hula dancing classes and scuba diving lessons. The full-service spa features oceanfront massages. The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa is a short 10-minute walk to Whaler’s Village, which features shopping and restaurants. The Ka’anapali Golf Course is adjacent to the resort. Guests can also go snorkeling at the base of Black Rock.
Guest Reviews:
- "The ocean." - "Great views Excellent snorkeling steps from your room" - "they upgraded us to walk out to beach, also mermaid visit at pool for kids was AMAZING!!!" - "Great location for beach and amenities. Food was excellent, staff welcoming and helpful" - "The view was great" - "Great staff free upgrade to ocean view for our honeymoon!" - "Great" - "The staff and the views" - "Absolutely loved it. Turtles right out the front, must go snorkeling!! Cannot express how much we loved it. Worth every cent."
Very Good
138 reviews
