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The Whaler

Staying at The Whaler puts you right on Kaanapali Beach, with Whalers Village shops and restaurants next door and Black Rock snorkeling a short walk up the sand. It suits couples and families who want to park the car for the week and walk everywhere, and who don't mind some resort bustle.

What guests say

Guests love

  • Whalers Village next door. Shops, restaurants and an ABC store are a few minutes' walk away, and many guests say they barely used their car.
  • Whales from the lanai. In winter guests watch humpbacks from their balconies, along with catamarans, boogie boarders and the Black Rock cliff divers.
  • Black Rock snorkeling. A five-minute beach walk reaches Black Rock, where guests report colorful fish and sea turtles.
  • Ground-floor walk-out units. Ground-level units open onto the grass courtyard, a few steps from the pool, grills and beach - a favorite with families of toddlers.

Worth knowing

  • Whalers Village side is noisier. Some lanais face the shopping center's AC units and loading dock, so expect equipment hum, early truck beeping and at times restaurant smells.
  • Small, busy pool. Several guests found the pool small and crowded, with chairs saved early, and one notes it is 5-6 feet deep throughout; many swim in the ocean instead.
  • Daily fee at check-in. A few guests were surprised by a daily amenity fee paid at the front desk that wasn't clear in their listing, so ask about it before you book.
Choosing a unit: Units on the side overlooking Whalers Village get the most equipment hum, truck noise and cooking smells, so guests who want a quiet lanai suggest the courtyard-facing side or Tower 1. The Black Rock-facing side stays shadier but can miss the sunset, while south-facing units get more sun.

This review summary is AI-assisted, drawn from 600 recent guest reviews (Nov 2024 to Aug 2026) of the rentals we list. Units are individually owned, so details vary. Read the latest reviews

At a glance

Unit types
Studios to 3 bedrooms, sleeping 2 to 8
Air conditioning
All 98 rentals we list
Pool
Yes
Ocean views
78 of the 98 rentals we list. We check every view claim.
Beach
A beachfront resort on Black Rock
Airport
About 45 minutes from Kahului Airport (OGG)
Size
About 6.7 acres, 360 units
Address
2481 Kaanapali Pkwy, Kaanapali, HI 96761
Map of The Whaler and the nearest beaches Open in Google Maps
  1. 1Black RockBeach · 0.3 mi
  2. 2Kaanapali BeachBeach · 0.4 mi
  3. 3Kahekili Beach ParkBeach · 0.7 mi
  4. 4Honokeana BayAttraction · 5.0 mi
  5. 5Napili BeachBeach · 5.2 mi
  6. 6Kapalua BeachBeach · 5.6 mi

Straight-line distances from the building.

Rentals at The Whaler

Our top-rated rentals here, from the 98 we list.

The Whaler 759BeachfrontThe Whaler 7591 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4$667 avg/night 5.0 (269)The Whaler CondoBeachfrontThe Whaler Condo1 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4$514 avg/night 5.0 (250)The Whaler 1015BeachfrontThe Whaler 10151 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 2$442 avg/night 5.0 (189)The Whaler 201BeachfrontThe Whaler 2011 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4$1,062 avg/night 5.0 (187)The Whaler 264BeachfrontThe Whaler 2641 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 2$332 avg/night 5.0 (185)Whaler Penthouse Unit 1220BeachfrontWhaler Penthouse Unit 12201 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6$593 avg/night 5.0 (131)

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Nightly prices by bedroom

BedroomsRentalsAverage per nightRange
Studio1$471–
179$659$305 to $1,410
217$1,077$485 to $1,966
31$654–

The typical nightly price of each rental we list, with Hawaii's 18% tax and the cleaning and booking fees included, as of November 2026. Holiday dates cost more.

Recent guest reviews

The Whaler 759
★★★★★ August 2026

Great location and property. Our family had a great time. The beach, hotel property and condo were perfect for our trip. We loved the view of the ocean in the morning and enjoyed the great views with close proximity to shops and restaurants in Whalers Village. Will definitely look to book here again on our next vacation to Maui. Julie was a fantastic host and answered all of our questions quickly.

Tom U.
Whaler Penthouse Unit 1220
★★★★★ August 2026

We had a great stay. The unit was updated and had everything we needed, The view was amazing, especially the daily rainbows. We also enjoyed the use of the beach chairs, snorkel equipment, and umbrella. The resort property is in a great location next to shops and restaurants. It’s the right size, not too big, not too small. Beach was great, lots of cool surf to play in. Pool was nice also. Would stay here again.

Chris K.
The Whaler 156
★★★★★ August 2026

Beautiful location, ground floor, easy access to the grounds, pool, and beach. Clean property, easy to reach host, condo had everything we needed and more!! Will definitely return to this location!

Justine S.
The Whaler 759
★★★★★ August 2026

This is my favorite unit at the Whaler. I love the privacy being on the south side of tower 2 gives you. The courtyard is beautiful, but I don't like having to look across into the other tower or them looking back. You can see down the coast, mountains and the island of Lanai from this side of the tower! The Sleep Number bed is amazing, kitchen has everything you could need, sofa feels like I am at home and the view is spectacular! Julie, our lovely hostess, provides so much information before and during our stay and even checks in on us to make sure everything is as it should be. Can't wait to return!

Mary S.
The Whaler Kaanapali 407
★★★★★ August 2026

Everything about the unit was amazing, I think this is one of the best views in the entire place! This was my favorite place we've stayed in Maui, we will be back!

Matt P.
The Whaler Rental
★★★★★ August 2026

Wonderful stay. The property was excellent and we had plenty of room for the 5 of us to spread out. Great access to the beach with all of the amenities you could ever need. We also loved being within walking distance to shopping and food right next door! Would definitely stay here again.

Annie W.
The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach Unit 507
★★★★★ August 2026

LOVED THIS PROPERTY!!! Great location! Excellent value! Host provided great communication! We loved being right on the beach and being able to walk to shops, restaurants and GOLF! Highly recommend this property!!

Sherri D.
Whaler Resort Ocean View Condo #956
★★★★★ August 2026

This was a beautiful place, our family loved it. The remodeled interior is really nice and the views are perfect!

Damian D.
Whaler Penthouse Unit 1220
★★★★★ August 2026

Overall, we enjoyed unit. It accommodated our 5 guests well, with comfortable beds. The kitchen was stocked well with pots, pans and cooking utensils. We have stayed at the Whaler condos many times over the last 10 years. I much prefer the views from Tower 2. This unit is located in Tower 1, and in the online photo they conveniently cropped out the roofline of the neighboring hotel. In my opinion, the view was just “okay.”Otherwise, the unit was clean and they handled the pest issue quickly once I communicated with the owner.

Tara F.
Whaler on Kaanapali Beach 552
★★★★★ August 2026

The condo was very clean and well equipped. The views are amazing with a very convenient location for shopping, dining and swimming. The snorkeling next to Black Rock was great with lots of fish and several sea turtles. The only issue was the door code did not work when we first arrived, so we had to contact the point person and get a new code.

Cathy K.

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