The Whaler 1020


Rates: $429 / night (avg.)
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Bed types: KX (sleeps 4)
Reviews: 5.00 (from 14 reviews)
Enjoy beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and Maui's neighbor island Molokai, as well as views of the West Maui Mountains from this luxurious 10th-floor one-bedroom suite at the iconic Whaler in the heart of Kaanapali Beach.

Tastefully remodeled, this suite is the perfect special retreat for your next Maui vacation. Your party will have plenty of space to gather and reconnect because suite 1020 offers over 900 sq ft of interior living area in addition to over 200 sq ft of additional lanai (balcony) space,

Enjoy all the convenience of a full modern kitchen featuring granite countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and elegant tile.

Suite 1020 offers plenty of sleeping capacity for up to 4 guests. The primary bedroom offers a sumptuous king-size bed and there is a queen convertible sofa-sleeper in the living room. The bathroom has been completely renovated for a lavish bath experience. Catch your favorite show from one of the 2 flat-panel HDTVs in the suite. Free high speed wi-fi is also included with your stay.

Nestled right in the heart of Kaanapali Beach, steps from soft sands and pristine waters, the Whaler boasts one of Maui’s best resort locations. This world-famous beach offers an abundance of shopping, dining, and activities right at your doorstep. Luaus, dinner cruises, snorkel trips, parasailing (summer only), whale watching (winter only), surf lessons, and more are only a short walk away.

Lounge by the sparkling beachfront pool and hot tub or take a dip in the crystal blue waters of the Pacific. A beachside towel desk can assist with gear rentals for snorkeling, stand-up paddle boarding, surfing, and more. Additionally, enjoy a game at one of the tennis or pickleball courts or a workout in the fully equipped fitness center. The Whaler even has a private entry directly from the resort to Whalers Village, a beachfront mall offering unique boutique and high-end stores in addition to an array of dining options ranging from grab-and-go to fine dining with sweeping ocean views.

For added convenience, our exclusive courtesy shuttle offers complimentary transportation between The Whaler and several West Maui locations. Should you choose to rent a car, complimentary self-parking is available on site.

If during your stay you require assistance or advice about the surrounding area or the suite, rest assured that you’ll be swiftly taken care of with aloha by one of our friendly & knowledgeable liaisons - hand-picked from West Maui’s leading luxury hotels. Help will never be far away because our offices are ideally located just minutes away.

***Whaler Tower 1 will undergo spalling repairs and painting throughout Fall 2024 - Spring 2025. Whaler 1020 is currently scheduled to be affected from 2/4/25 to 3/12/25. The project will consist of refinishing the exterior building surfaces before painting the exterior walls, which may cause noise during working hours and will impact the state of the lanais (balconies). 4/16***

***Complimentary self-parking***

***Please note that the Whaler has a $33+tax/day resort fee collected at check-out (subject to resort changes).***

***Please note that The Whaler is in the hotel zoned area meant for tourism and thus safe from Maui's pending short term rental ban affecting apartment zoned areas.***

**Please Note: As a precaution to guests, certain areas of the pool and pool deck closest to Tower 1 as well as the Tower 1 BBQ area will experience closures during The Whaler painting project. Partial pool and pool deck closures are anticipated between 8/19/24 and 9/13/24. At this time the pool will reopen fully and the BBQ area and part of the pool deck will continue to be affected from 9/16/24 to 10/25/24. The BBQ area will be available for use after 5:30 pm daily. Schedules are subject to change and rates are discounted to compensate.** Registration Number: TA-106-807-1424-01, GE-106-807-1424-01, 440080020148

The Whaler 1020 Reviews



angela s.
April 2024
Awesome exoerience


Janet P.
July 2023
I looked at about a hundred rental properties & am so glad we picked this one! It checked all the boxes for us: stunning views of both ocean & mountain, gorgeous huge lanai (or balcony as we say in the Midwest), updated decor with comfortable bed, beautiful pool, steps away from the sandy beach, super convenient parking, paved walkway along beach that takes you to Whalers Village next door for morning coffee, shopping, lunch, dinner, or drinks! Terrific location on Kaanapali Beach. I was concerned that our view didn’t completely face the ocean, but the ocean view was spectacular! You are so close to the ocean that you can hear the waves while enjoying the sunset to the west, or turn to the east and enjoy sunrise over the lush mountain! Check-in was smooth and we truly appreciated Maui Resort Rentals emailing us early in our stay to make sure all was going well.


David T.
April 2023
We enjoyed our stay at this lovely condo. So spacious and well equipped with everything we needed. Wonderful views of Black Rock Beach. Great location right on the beach and next to the shops and restaurants at Whalers Village. We highly recommend this condo.


Becky I.
March 2023
We enjoyed our stay! The condo was wonderful and just as described.


Brian H.
November 2022
Would suggest noting there is no washer and dryer in the unit


Linda A.
November 2022
A lovely stay and very convenient for our needs . Thank you for letting us enjoy your property.


Karen R.
November 2022
The apartment is great. I loved sleeping with the screen doors open. Beach access could not be better. All in all, a magnificent time.


Monica M.
November 2022
This was our first trip to Maui with our 8 year old son. The property was clean, close to restaurants and the beach, and had a convenient laundry on the same floor. We were very comfortable in the unit, with more than enough space for all of us. The view was beautiful and we enjoyed having coffee and breakfast on the terrace. We were lucky enough to extend our stay an additional night. The kitchen was stocked with everything you would need to cook. The beach chairs came in handy but the umbrella broke due to heavy winds on the beach…no fault of the owner or management company. We were told that this was a common problem and unfortunately there were no replacement umbrellas. Do not hesitate to book!


Jenny C.
May 2022
It was our second time staying at The Whaler. This unit was AMAZING! Beautiful ocean view and newer furnishings. The king mattress was on the firmer side which I liked, and sofa bed had comfortable memory foam. We didn’t cook but the kitchen had everything you would need. I was pleasantly surprised to find 2 boogie boards, in addition to the beach chairs and umbrella. The free washer/dryer on each floor was nice to have. The beautiful beach right in front of the property never felt too crowded even though it’s next to all the shops and restaurants. We enjoyed grabbing coffee and acai bowls at Island Vintage Coffee in the mornings, then heading over to Black Rock for snorkeling. The management for this unit was very easy to work with, and always responded to my emails promptly. Thank you for a wonderful stay, can’t wait to be back!


Tomas F.
April 2022
Recently renewed apartment. Only steps from the beach—great location on one of the best beaches of Maui. Can't wait to return next year.


Rick and Lisa G.
February 2022
This condo had a great view of black rock, and it was so nice to be up on the 10th floor. It was totally updated and had beautiful furnishings. The kitchen was also updated and had new appliances. It didn't have a washer and dryer, but this condo is very close to the community one located by the elevators. It was always open when we needed to use it. There were 2 huge closets with lots of hangers. They had 2 beach chairs and an umbrella as well as 2 soft coolers. We would highly recommend this property and would stay here again.

Note: Vacancy calendar is approximate. Visit the owner/manager's reservation site to verify your dates.

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