The Whaler, Maui

The Whaler is a premier condominium resort located in the heart of the famous Ka'anapali Beach in Hawaii. The resort has recently undergone over $30 million worth of renovations and enhancements, offering guests a range of amenities such as a state-of-the-art fitness center, tennis courts, beach-side pool with hydra-spa, on-site concierge, beach kiosk with towel service, gas grills, air conditioning, and underground parking. The Whaler is situated next to Whaler's Village Shopping Center, featuring 65 shops, restaurants, and a whaling museum. Guests can also enjoy easy access to two world-class golf courses and a paved promenade for strolling along Ka'anapali Beach. A daily resort fee of $26 covers parking, Wi-Fi, pool towels, beach chairs, gym access, tennis, and more. With its prime location and luxurious amenities, The Whaler offers vacationers a comfortable and convenient stay on one of the world's top-rated beaches.

    The Whaler Quick Facts:


  • Address: 2481 Kaanapali Pkwy,Kaanapali, HI 96761
  • Property Size: ~6.7 acres (360 units)
  • Reviews: 4.84 / 5.0 (from 4003 reviews)
  • Average Price: $579/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: The Whaler Vacation Rentals

The Whaler Average Rates


As of July 2025, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at The Whaler is $579. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $1164. 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 The Whaler Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

The Whaler's Best Rentals

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 1000 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.

Based on the guest reviews, The Whaler condo resort on Maui is highly recommended by visitors for its prime location, exceptional views, and well-equipped units. Guests appreciate the seamless reception experience, the responsiveness and accommodation of property managers, and the variety of amenities available, including full kitchens, beach equipment, and in-unit laundry facilities. The resort's proximity to top restaurants, shopping, and activities like cliff jumping and snorkeling with turtles is frequently highlighted. While a few guests noted issues such as maintenance needs or the desire for updates in some units, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests planning return visits. The resort's staff is also commended for their helpfulness and professionalism. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 guest reviews.

Recent The Whaler Reviews


Pros: The apartment was very comfortable. The views were terrific--the mountains were as beautiful as the ocean. The location was within easy walking distance of restaurants and shopping along the beachfront. It was super convenient to have parking available, but we paid a daily fee for that once we arrived.Cons:There was a bad smell of stale smoke(?) when we checked in. Fortunately, the property managers were quick to bring up a deodorizer for the first night. They changed the filters and did an air cleanse the next day during business hours. It was much better after the treatment.Be Warned: We were surprised during the booking process that the various fees tripled the price of the property, so even though the advertised price per night was very reasonable, the final price was much more than we expected.
Deborah C.
March 2025

Completely satisfied. Everything was thought out and there for us to use. We didn’t need anything. It was truly home away from home. Location is phenomenal, love being able to walk right out to the beach. Unit had beach chairs, sun umbrella, coolers and The Whaler supplies beach towels. Owners quick to respond to messages. We will definitely be coming back!
Kari G.
March 2025

This Whaler unit is the BEST location and the fresh total renovation is spectacular. We stay there every year, and we've already booked next year.
Tom H.
March 2025

We liked the unit and it's location, it hasn't been updated for some time. We reported a problem with the bathtub, water came out of both the shower and tub, the lever was stuck. It wasn't fixed while we were there. Blackout curtains are full of holes, cabinet hardware is broken. A few inexpensive updates would make the unit nicer.would make head same time,
SANDI B.
March 2025

The Whaler was in a very accessible location for walking to local venues. The suite was spacious with all the items you needed to enjoy your time. Pool and ocean items, and complete kitchen with all appliances and dishes. Access to the hot tub and pool. We would definitely consider this location again and have recommended it to many friends since our return. Thank you so much.
Dale "Mike" R.
March 2025

This is the perfect size unit for my husband and myself. Loved the full kitchen, dinning room table, couch and large balcony. I enjoyed the south facing balcony as it is sunnier than the north side. Plus the 10th floor you can really see the whales!!
Joan H.
March 2025

The property was as listed. It was very comfortable and clean. It was perfect for my husband and me. It was conveniently located. We would definitely stay here age.
Lori D.
March 2025

As always this condo never disappoints. We had a wonderful two weeks enjoying the unit, the grounds and watching the whales!
ellen o.
March 2025

Wonderful condo, nice layout. Great view of the ocean and black rock. Only small thing was the lanai was getting work done and was not accessible during the day with a lot of construction noise for a couple days. To be fair they did list that at the end of the description. Overall this place was great and I would recommend it!
Alexander H.
March 2025

We loved this rental! The win for us was LOCATION. Easy access to Whaler's Village, snorkeling at Black Rock, the beach, walking to meals & Hula Pie, and the first floor unit made it so easy to get around. No elevators!If you read some of the other reviews, could the unit use a little updating? Perhaps. But did we mention the great location? Owners were very responsive. Beach chairs & umbrellas come with the unit plus a working ice-maker (rare these days). The one thing we overlooked is that there was not a washer/dryer in the room but the laundry down the hall was easy to use.
Robert G.
March 2025

Had a wonderful stay at Whaler. The unit was clean and comfortable. Appreciate the convenient location to beach and nearby restaurants. A lovely view of the beach.
Juliane O.
March 2025

Condo was very nice, location was good but Kaanapali is exceedingly crowded. Can't count on walking into any restaurant without reservations and even with them there is a wait time. Food good, great beach with several catamarans docking on the beach. Only negative for me was the crowd, many ill-tempered.
Tara M.
March 2025

Very well kept. Condo is in great shape. The view from the lanai was awesome! Kitchen was well stocked. Newly remodeled bathrooms were great.
Bryon S.
March 2025

Excellent updated unit.
Gary B.
March 2025

We love this condo! Best location! Very comfortable and clean. Carol and Stephanie delightful to work with! Definitely returning! Highly recommend!
Charlyn S.
March 2025

Perfect
Don V.
March 2025

Great place… central location. Walkable.
nancy w.
March 2025

It was good
Michelle W.
March 2025

As first time visitors to Maui, it was important for us to have a location central to our interests for our vacation. This condo was absolutely perfect. We went on a whale watching excursion & met the tour right next door on the beach. Golf was literally a 3 minute car ride away. We had many dining options & shopping next door at Whaler’s Village. The condo is exactly as pictured on the VRBO listing. It’s clean, spacious & oh the view !! We watched whales daily from the lanai (owner has binoculars for your use) the sunsets are just spectacular & you don’t even need to leave your condo to see them. We absolutely loved our time at The Whaler, this condo had everything we needed. Laura (owner) responds quickly to any questions I had & was a pleasure to work with. If our travels take us back to Maui, we wouldn’t hesitate to rent this unit again. Thank you for sharing your home in paradise
Wendy H.
March 2025

Opening the door to this condo makes the weary traveler say “Yes!” Meet cleanliness, comfort, and calm. The welcome mat goes on. Unlike most condos this condo is generously supplied with items you will need. The host has gone the extra mile of consideration for the guest. The combination of a beautiful island and a welcoming place to stay makes for a good vacation.
SANDRA, K L.
March 2025

Everything was perfect. The view was spectacular and the location couldn't be more convenient. The condo was decorated beautifully and had every convenience you could possibly want. JaNell was very available and helpful. We definitely will plan to stay at this location next time we visit Maui.
Roy N.
March 2025

Nice condo, convenient to restaurants and shopping. Everything you could possible need for a beach vacation is at the condo.
Steven B.
March 2025

We loved the sleek decor and the room was very comfortable and not crowded with too much furniture. Fully stocked with all the things needed for a 5 wks stay. Kitchen had every appliance and gadget needed. Lanai is a bit noisy at times and can get pretty hot. The room was clean but the lanai furniture wasn't. Small thing! Wo
Karen K.
March 2025

My Favorite!
Jonathan
March 2025

This place is even more than I expected! I have been staying in Maui 1-2 times a year for 18 yrs and this had been the best place yet! Communication was spot on.. especially when I had a few questions, Stephanie got right back to me. I love having 2 bathrooms! The view and lanai was large and incredible! The condo had more than everything we needed!!! I could go on and on… we will be back next year
kathy k.
March 2025

Wonderful winter escape to the sun and beauty of Maui! We'll be back! The Whaler is our favorite!!!
Cori C.
March 2025

The Whaler is a beautiful property with close access to the beach, restaurants and shopping. Our condo was clean and very nice. We even had beach chairs and snorkel gear. If I had one complaint it was the parking garage which we could rarely find an empty spot during our stay.
Brian H.
March 2025

For us, the studio had some shortcomings for the price paid. The view of the ocean is good, and you can hear the surf, but the room’s location was noisy at times. A/C units on the adjacent building, delivery trucks beeping in the early morning and construction work on the 11th floor.
Jason D.
March 2025

We arrived at the Whaler after a very long travel day only to be told by the front desk that we did not have a reservation and they had never heard of us . After several panicky and frustrating moments they called the owner who confirmed that we did in fact have a reservation. Someone had put us down for the wrong dates in a different month.The rest of our stay was very nice,great location and beautiful views. All communication with the 0wner was excellent.
Melinda B.
March 2025

We love staying at The Whaler and Ian and Sue’s condo does not disappoint. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The condo is very clean and comfortable. The bed is very comfortable. When our destination is Maui, our first priority will be to book this condo again.
Tom W.
March 2025

Love the location. Friendly staff. Great beach.
Terry J.
March 2025

Great view, fully equipped for the beach, our family of 4 were comfortable. Condo was more spacious than what we expected. 2 full baths was a bonus. Only thing missing was a regular coffee maker, keurig was available.
Anna W.
March 2025

One king bed studio in The Whaler on Ka’anapali beach. Clean, comfortable and quiet. Close to restaurants and shops at Whaler’s Village. Easy check-in and checkout; friendly staff. Owner replied quickly to any communication . Would love to stay there again!
Terrie and David G.
March 2025

A great place for a romantic getaway.
Derek S.
March 2025

This is a very nice updated condo. Kitchen well equipped, fast wifi, and pretty ocean views from the lanai. Great location close to some good restaurants. The property’s pool is a bit small but the beach is directly across from the pool. Unit has beach chairs and umbrella. Hope to book this again.
Kathy M.
March 2025

I appreciate Larry offing his condo for rent, at home the previous 2 weeks I was working outside in -25 degree temperatures, to be able to travel to summer in the middle of winter is great.
Tony G.
March 2025

I have stayed at different places Maui for the last 6 years and this place was perfect. Remodeled, clean, great view and properly management was amazing. Thank you!
Paul S.
March 2025

Another wonderful stay in 264! A great place and a great value. It is such a comfortable place and the location of the Whaler overall cannot be beat. Highly recommend!
Kathy S.
March 2025

Stayed here with my husband, 15yo and 6yo. Perfect place for us. Very spacious a.d close to shopping.
Meagan H.
February 2025

Nice location with balcony views to the beach. Unfortunately an explosion occurred in the grill area and the pool was closed for the last 1/2 of our stay. Carpet was quite dirty but staff promptly came up to clean it. Pickleball courts were new and awesome! Whale excursions picked us up right from our shore!
Cindi P.
February 2025

We had a wonderful stay in Lori's beautiful, bright, clean, condo at Whaler's Village.We even had the use of boogie boards and beach chairs.The condo looks recently redone. Wonderful kitchen with all of the items you would need. Felt spacious and the view from the Lanai was spectacular. We brought our binoculars and watched the whales from our Lanai.Overall a great stay in Lori's condo.Lori even reached out to us right away after the explosion at the grill area. That's the only ugh of our stay.Still praying for the people who were injured during the explosion and their families.We had hoped that Whalers would reach out to us.
Andrea and Roy S.
February 2025

Overall was good but check in was an issue since they had another "Dennis ?" listed and my wife was ill and thus our check-in was delayed. The two deterrents were the noise and dust from constr. adjacent to our unit. Also on our last day a tragedy occurred -Grills outside the bldg. blew up. We would like to know the result of any investigation into the cause, this was very traumatic!
Dennis S.
February 2025

Location and views from this property are outstanding. Unfortunately during our stay the gas grills right below our unit exploded. It was a horrible tragedy to witness. Maui Resort Rentals checked on our well being that night. The unit could definitely do with some updating but it was very comfortable.
COLIN C.
February 2025

This will be our 7th year back at the whaler and this is the first year we had an issue- the room was great and service and communication all good but unfortunately a couple days before our trip we were told the patio would be “limited” access for construction work- we paid extra for the higher floor and view and to not be able to open the curtains without seeing workers looking from the hours of 8-5 or sit on the patio was unfortunate all around. As for the hours it was “open” the railings were covered soYou had no view if you were sitting in a chair. And further the coverings have been there a while- they are dusty and gross and covered in bird poop so the patio was completely not accessible and the view was not existent. We still love the whaler but did not get the value of the price we paid for the view and patio. We could have saved a lot of money going lower floors with no view because that is what we had for a much higherPrice .
Erica F.
February 2025

The property was fantastic! Great views and convenient location. Property manager was very helpful and very responsive. We will be back!

February 2025

We enjoyed being close to so many restaurants and the beach. Convenient for whale and sunset cruises.
Donna D.
February 2025

What a beautiful condo. Had everything you could possibly need. The view of the whales from the balcony was amazing. Highly recommend!

February 2025

The kitchen needed some utensils, like we had a pizza cutter, but no pizza pan, can opener didn't work, bought one, (took home with us) then found another one under place mats, needed a spatula. Could have used a bigger table on the Lanai since we ate most of our meals there. The views were magnificent. Also enjoyed the pool and the lounging area around it. The grills were hard to light. They would make a clicking noise for a long time before lighting. We don't know if that contributed to the recent explosion or not.
Paula K.
February 2025

View is unreal. Property is great. Beach is great. Tons of restaurants and shops right there. The unit could use a few updates, but they are minor in comparison to how great the overall unit is.
Casey S.
February 2025

An absolutely amazing Condo. Extremely clean, well stocked, beautiful views in a nice quiet area, yet close to everything within walking distance. Already looking forward to next year’s stay. Thank you again!
Harold M.
February 2025


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