Built in 1982, Kaanapali Ali is the newest condominium in the middle of Kaanapali Beach. The location is great for shopping at Whaler’s Village (5-min walk), visiting other hotels (Marriott, Hyatt and Westin are nearby, so finding a restaurant is never a problem), or snorkeling at the famous Black Rock. There is a walking path that runs along the entire Kaanapali Beach.
2. Rooms
Kaanapali Alii consists of 264 condos in four 11-story buildings. The buildings are put together so well that you still have the feeling of seclusion. Each condo has absolutely lovely amenities like chaise in the alcove, bidet, sunken living room, whirlpool bathtub, oak kitchen cabinets.
There is a VCR in the room, and you can borrow movies free of charge from the video library at the front desk.
- Size: 1-bedroom 1,500 sq ft; 2-bedroom 1,900 sq ft
- Air-conditioning
- Oversized private lanai
- Full kitchen with stove, dishwasher, microwave, large refrigerator with icemaker, all cooking and eating utensils
- Separate dining room with breakfast bar and dining table
- 2 full baths (in each 1- and 2-bedroom condo), master shower is huge!
- Color TV and VCR
- Washer/dryer
- Iron and board
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Daily maid service
- Grocery delivery available
3. Restaurants
Kaanapali Ali does not have an on-site restaurant, but there are quite a few restaurants and cafes located within 1-2 miles from the condo. Here are our 5 favorite places:
1) Swan Court – 0.4 miles 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 – 0.1 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 – 0.1 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 – 0.4 miles 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 – 0.5 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.
4. Things to do
- The heated pool at Kaanapali Alii is built as a pavilion which also includes hot tub, saunas, wading pool and exercise room. This place is great for relaxed evening swims! There are also several gas BBQ grills and beach chairs by the pool, or you can rent a cabana.
- The beach in front is beautiful, wide and uncrowded, much better than many of the surrounding hotels. Waves there are the best for surfing and boogie boarding.
Other facilities include: - 18-hole golf course
- 24-hour front desk
- 6 tennis courts and on-site tennis pro
- Sundry store
- Video library
- Grocery store (Safeway) nearby
- Guest charging privileges at nearby hotels
- Free parking
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