Kaanapali Royal, Maui

Kaanapali Royal is a luxury gated condo resort located on the 16th fairway of the Kaanapali Royal Golf Course in Hawaii. The resort is a short 5-10 minute walk or free trolley ride to Whalers Village, which offers shopping, dining, and access to the world-famous Kaanapali Beach and Black Rock snorkeling area. Onsite amenities include a heated pool, whirlpool, tennis courts, basketball courts, BBQ and picnic area, and secured parking. The resort is surrounded by beautifully manicured tropical grounds and is a 5-minute drive to Lahaina Town, known for its waterfront shops and restaurants.

Guests can enjoy various activities such as swimming, snorkeling, jet skiing, parasailing, catamaran day-trip sails, and whale watching (in season). The resort charges a flat $154 parking and facilities fee per stay, which covers gated parking, pool and tennis court access, and 24-hour security. Kaanapali Royal is an ideal destination for romantic getaways or family vacations, offering a relaxing and intimate setting without the crowds.

    Kaanapali Royal Quick Facts:


  • Address: 2560 Kekaa Dr,Lahaina, HI 96761
  • Property Size: ~7.0 acres (105 units)
  • Reviews: 4.76 / 5.0 (from 1196 reviews)
  • Average Price: $508/night for 2 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Kaanapali Royal Vacation Rentals

The Top 8 Highest Rated Rentals at Kaanapali Royal

Kaanapali Royal Average Rates


As of May 2026, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Kaanapali Royal is $508. These averages include Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax as well as the cleaning and booking fees rentals charge. Also note that prices vary depending on the specifc unit and season (holiday rates are usually higher). Visit the Kaanapali Royal Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 814 Guest Reviews


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The following executive summary is based on a comprehensive and impartial AI analysis of guest reviews. Keep in mind that all units are individually owned, and review scores among units can vary considerably.

Kaanapali Royal delivers a relaxed, residential feel just above the bustle of Kaanapali Beach. Guests consistently praise the spacious, condo-style layouts with big lanais overlooking the golf course and partial ocean views, plus a quiet, gated setting that’s an easy walk or short drive to Whalers Village, Black Rock, shops, and dining. The pool and hot tub areas are well kept and rarely crowded, and many appreciate on-site courts (tennis/pickleball/basketball) and the overall value compared with beachfront resorts.

Units are often described as well stocked and family-friendly: full kitchens that make cooking easy, in‑suite laundry, and lots of thoughtful extras like beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, boogie boards, and even snorkel gear. Hosts and managers across many units get high marks for responsiveness and clear communication, and little conveniences nearby—the Fairway Shops with coffee, a small market, shave ice, and a snorkel store—add to the easy, low-key vibe. Sunsets from the lanai and proximity to great snorkeling at Black Rock stand out as highlights.

Common trade-offs to know: the complex isn’t on the sand, so expect about a 10–15 minute walk (often uphill on the return) and you can’t cut across the golf course during play. Most buildings have stairs and no elevators. Several reviewers mention a mandatory parking fee (often around $20/day or ~$150/week) that isn’t always obvious at booking. Because units are individually owned, quality varies—some are freshly updated while others feel dated or need minor TLC; occasional issues noted include AC quirks (or no AC in a few units), appliance or hot-water limits, musty smells, or pests typical of the tropics—though many guests say management addressed problems quickly. A few units report road or school-day noise. Overall, the trend is strongly positive for space, location, and value with a condo-home experience.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 814 reviews

Recent Kaanapali Royal Reviews


If we return to Maui again, we will definitely consider booking this condo. Heather was very responsive and easy to work with.
Elizabeth and Tom C.
January 2026

Over all nice stay
Amy F.
January 2026

Jim was a great communicator! The condo is perfect location and the kitchen has all necessities to cook. The pool is a quiet sanctuary. We will be back!
Sally V.
January 2026

This place was perfect! So clean and equipped with everything imaginable. It was so nice to have so much space for my family of 5. The view is insanely good. Pool was necer crowded. Right across the street from Whalers and the beach. We will be back!
Diane B.
January 2026

This was a great place to stay. Perfect location and the place was super comfortable and nice. We loved the lanai on the golf course in the mornings. Host was great and we had zero issues. We would stay here again!
Tim F.
January 2026

This condo was everything we could have hoped for and more. The location is fantastic — close to everything, yet still peaceful and relaxing. The unit itself was spotless, beautifully maintained, and fully stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The amenities were top-notch and made our trip even better.The host was truly amazing — responsive, friendly, and made the entire experience seamless from start to finish. You can tell they genuinely care about their guests.We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay in Maui and would absolutely return without hesitation. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a stress-free, high-quality vacation rental!
craig s.
January 2026

In the picture it shows a king fold out. When we got there it was a twin, nobody was able to come Nd change it to a king and my guests slept on the floor. Sheets where dirty and comunicación on fixing these issues was not a top priority.
Leslie F.
January 2026

The most comfortable beds ever! I loved waking every morning with my coffee on the balcony. We grilled burgers on the balcony grill. Kitchen is well stocked and we had many meals at our place. Close vicinity to Whalers Village and a fantastic beach. We used the beach towels and chairs that come with property and rented snorkel gear from a shop in Whalers Village. I highly recommend this unit and would stay again.
Linda Sue S.
January 2026

We had a great time at Ka’anapali Royal!! The property was very well furnished and stocked full of fun activities. We really appreciate everything and look forward to another trip back soon!!
Kyle B.
January 2026

Great location, large condo, nice pool. Very safe, clean and family friendly. I appreciated all the little things, beach towels, chairs, coolers, etc that were on site.
rebecca d.
January 2026

Loved our stay here. Condo is nice and roomy and very well stocked. Would definitely come back. So nice to be able to walk to the beach and Whalers.
Alison T.
January 2026

The host was great, always checking out if we needed anything prior and during our stay.The place was great for my family and me and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and electrical appliances, making it easy to prepare all kinds of meals. There were also beach chairs and plenty of towels, which we put to good use. The store and the beach were both within walking distance, which was very convenient.The only downsides were the beds, which my family agreed were not as comfortable as we would have liked. Additionally, when we first arrived, there was a musty smell. We ended up buying plug-in air fresheners and washing some of the blankets because the odor had penetrated them.Overall, the place met our needs, and everyone was happy and comfortable during our stay.
Sonia A.
December 2025

The home was very nice and comfortable!
Terri J.
December 2025

Our host was wonderful at ensuring our stay was comfortable.
Helene T.
December 2025

Condo was excellent. Very clean and in a great spot. All of the amenities led to us having a great vacation.
Eron D.
December 2025

This place was awesome! Fully stocked with everything we needed for an awesome stay in Maui. Lovely view from the porch, comfy beds, clean…. what more could one ask for! Perfect for a wonderful stay . Wish we didn’t have to go home home
Anavah T.
December 2025

Great place, great location!
Clayton M.
December 2025

- welcoming and responsive host- Great location and beautiful unit- some inconveniences initially- flush in one bathroom was broken and patio door could not be locked due to a malfunction
Nilotpal C.
December 2025

The place is beautiful and wide open! Nice appliances, nice decor, perfect location. We've stayed at Kaanapali Royal 2x prior, and this was our favorite so far...mostly because of the view and the location inside the complex. Once we figured out all the remotes and switches, it felt like 10 days at home...but 1000% better. Thank you for letting us borrow your wonderful place.
Dana R.
November 2025

Jim was a great host. Had a blast.
Darren W.
November 2025

What is not to like? Beautiful views, stocked kitchen, close to the beach.It was a relaxing vacation.
frank p.
November 2025

We really enjoyed our stay! It was very spacious and comfortable. It was a close walk to the beach and shopping. The pool was very nice as well.
Stephanie A.
November 2025

Very clean and spacious
Sheik
November 2025

Excellent location in the complex! No stairs to enter the unit. Close to the parking lot and pool. Beautiful views from the lanai with excellent seating options. Kitchen dishware was plentiful. AC works well and beds were comfortable. Thank you for the excellent stay.
Matthew F.
October 2025

Place was clean, quiet and walking distance to Whalers Village. We also loved escaping to the quiet pool area. Great for two couples to share with the two bedrooms and attached bathrooms. Would definitely stay again!
Anna W.
October 2025

My husband and I stayed here to celebrate my birthday a couple of weeks ago. We absolutely loved the condo! It’s beautiful, spacious, and has everything you need. Can’t recommend it enough, we’d love to come back and stay there again. It’s only like a 10 minute walk to the beach/Whaler’s Village and the walk is along a scenic golf course so it wasn’t bad at all. Had happy hour at Whaler’s Village multiple times. They even provide beach chairs, boogie boards, and pool floats. Enjoyed many breakfasts on the beautiful lanai and used the grill for a dinner or two, it worked perfectly. Unrelated, but highly recommend getting the guava cheesecake from Costco!
KRISTINE F.
October 2025

Wonderful location and unit.
Ann E.
October 2025

My family of four (two adults and two teens) thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect; easy walk to the beach but away from the noise of the popular beach front properties. We easily found parking infront of the unit every day of our stay. The unit was emaculate, clean and well decorated. We had everything we needed in the way of beach towels, linens, cooking amenities, beach chairs, and coolers. Overall, the property is quiet. We would definitely stay here on our next Maui trip. Thank you!
Jeannie H.
October 2025

Was a lovely place to stay, very clean, quiet and very beautiful. We enjoyed our stay and made many family memories.
Amy Y.
October 2025

Great house and love this location.
Camille G.
October 2025

Nice property. Very clean and well maintained. We found black rock beach to be amazing! Many nice restaurants and shopping nearby- specifically Whalers Village. The additional parking fee for a short stay was a surprise. We enjoyed our Maui stay.
Kathy C.
October 2025

We expected that this would be a pretty good place. It massively exceeded expectations. The owners are the best we have ever experienced with any VRBO. They are so helpful and respond to all questions quickly! 8 minute walk to shops and beach. Great toys and chairs and tons of space. I don’t do reviews often, but this one needed to be done.
greg p.
September 2025

Great property!
Lynda S.
September 2025

Always great and having the pack and play available made traveling less stressful. No complaints! Great unit!!
Jayson M.
September 2025

The lanai delivered! We spent our whole trip out there. It was quiet, comfortable and exactly as advertised. Our group had a great time.
Cohen J. E.
September 2025

Location was great. Walking distance to Black rock beach and shopping. Place was clean and well equipped with stuff. Though it could have used a few more dishwasher tabs, trash bags, wash rags to wipe down tables and counters and could use hot pads for taking pans out of the oven.
Sarah Z.
September 2025

Everything about this stay was amazing. The amenities were exactly as described - our family of 6 were so comfortable for our entire stay. The provided water toys and boogie boards were great as well.
Amy R.
September 2025

Very comfortable, everything you need for a great stay.
Linda P.
September 2025

Really great stay! Cute condo…. very comfortable for our group of 3. Kitchen needed more food storage type containers, cooking/mixing bowls, cereal type bowls not plastic, and
Rachel W.
September 2025

The condo was everything we could hope for! It had a magnificent view of the golf course and sitting out on the lanai was like being in paradise! We were close to all the fabulous restaurants and across the road from Whaler’s Village. You couldn’t ask for a better location. And I have to give a HUGE shout out to James and staff at Maui Paradise Properties who were beyond accommodating to our every need! Mahalo
Debbie K.
September 2025

Property was well equipped and right across from Whalers, perfect location. It was clean and ready for us. Check in/out were very clear and easy. View from the lanai is gorgeous. Pool was clean and almost always empty! Master bedroom and secondary room beds were very both comfortable. The couch pullout bed however, wasn’t the most comfy. Bonus: Our favorite, pressed coffee is only a 5 minute walk away. Had a few hiccups with shortage of towels and remote controls (TV set up is very old) however owned was great! Extremely responsive and very helpful. Mahalo for the beautiful stay!
stephanie c.
September 2025

We found this condo to be exactly as described in the listing—spacious and extremely comfortable. The best part was the easy downhill walk to Whalers Village and the beach. We'd absolutely stay here again.
Lisa S.
August 2025

had all the things we needed - stocked kitchen, beach equipment was very helpful, getting to beach and Whaler's village was tricky if walking. Parking on site was extremely expensive-- ridiculous to not have a pass for visitors to use. shampoo/conditioner/soap was teeny tiny
Jean D.
August 2025

Nice location and quiet condo.
Michael W.
August 2025

Beautiful property! All amenities were perfect. If I had to have one critique, it’s that the water pressure in the master is low. But wouldn’t deter me from booking again!
Kimbra S.
August 2025

Everything about this place was fantastic. It was so close to Whalers Village (which has so much to offer—my family went 1-2x every day), Fairway Shops (which has The Snorkel Store and a general store) and Kaanapali Beach. The condo itself was super comfortable and had everything you might want during your stay (beach towels, umbrellas, chairs, coolers, well-equipped kitchen, beach toys and gear, clothes rack, food storage solutions, seriously anything you might need was there). My family of 4 had an amazing time in Maui and really enjoyed staying in this condo. We will definitely come back when we return!
Tracy P.
August 2025

Great place to come and just relax after a long day of work. Mahalo!!!
Zak D.
August 2025

Here for state championship regatta, condo has all the comforts of home
Steve w.
August 2025

Host was very communicative. The description of the condo was very misleading. It was not a short walk to Whalers Village unless you cut through a busy golf course. Housekeeping left a little to be desired. Bathroom doors were filthy. The kitchen cabinets were sticky. The pool was ok, but the hot ttub was broken. With 5 people, we were always running out of hot water. The condo is spacious, but needs some work.
Laura W.
August 2025

This place is clean & lots of room!! I love it. The location is perfect super easy check in! Everything went perfectly, Mahalo!
Kirsten C.
August 2025


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