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: 4.77 / 5.0 (from 1165 reviews)
  • Average Price: $556/night for 2 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Kaanapali Royal Vacation Rentals

Kaanapali Royal Average Rates


As of December 2025, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Kaanapali Royal is $556. 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.

Kaanapali Royal's Best Rentals

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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


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

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

Very clean and comfortable. Great amenities. Parking was tight due to construction going on, which we knew ahead of time. Only complaint was the unit smelled very musty. We bought air fresheners which helped.
June A.
August 2025

Property was clean and spacious. Check in and out was a breeze. Convenient location to shops and restaurants. Nice pool and hot tub. Well outfitted kitchen for cooking in. 10/10 would recommend.
Joshua S.
July 2025

We had a great time at this condo. Was clean and comfortable. Loved the huge Lanai and the location was excellent. Used the beach gear and had a great stay. Looking forward to visiting again.
Andrew P.
July 2025

Everything about this property was amazing. Great location, easy access to nearly everything.
Katy T.
July 2025

We had a wonderful stay at the condo. The location is perfect and we loved the lanai! Property manager and owner were very responsive.
Frances M.
July 2025

We really enjoyed our stay at Jim's condo. Things that stood out included lots of flexibility with sleeping options, the layout of second floor unit, and the well appointed unit.We liked the fold down twin Murphy bed which was comfortable as well as the different options for sofa bed or rollaway. The rooms and kitchen are beautifully updated and we appreciated all of the little touches such as laundry soap, cleaning products, spices and beach towels. We rented snorkel gear next door at The Snorkel Store but it was nice to have some beach items in the storage unit for anyone that needs them. Our kids borrowed pickleball rackets from the front desk to play on the courts and I noticed tennis rackets in the closet of Jim's condo which was nice too. Communication with Jim was fast and easy. Thank you Jim for a great week. I hope we can return in the future!
Jean R.
July 2025

A large condo with a spacious lanai. Clean. Everything you need including chairs, umbrella and boogie boards. Quiet. Comfortable beds. Great location. Easy walk to whalers village and Kaanapali beach.
lisa h.
July 2025

We had a fantastic time at this condo! It was perfect for our family vacation. Jim was a pleasure to work with and promptly answered any questions we had. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Maria A.
July 2025

Beautiful and well maintained condo!
Elizabeth M.
July 2025

Great setup for families. Easy parking and cooking. Very clean. Lots of beach toys to borrow Loved spending time on the lanai. The owner really cared about making it a great experience for guests. Would stay here again.
Patrick P.
July 2025

The property was very clean and spacious. The beach supplies were an added perk that we definitely utilized! We enjoyed our evenings on the patio watching the sunset which was stunning! Overall great experience!
Amber
July 2025

A very nice place to start exploring this beautiful island. Very convenient location with lots of shopping, restaurants and beautiful beaches and snorkeling.
Peter H.
July 2025

We loved our stay - excellent location, fit out and amenities. We would definitely book again
fleur b.
July 2025

The condo is exactly as advertised, if not better. Our family of 5 (including 18, 17, and 14 year old boys) were very impressed with the property. Super close to Whalers Village and the beach. Communication with the host was easy and detailed. The condo is quite comfortable and very well appointed with regard to anything you might need in the kitchen or for a trip to the beach. Highly recommend for you to consider for your stay in Maui.
Matt F.
July 2025

Great location and beautiful property! Owner was GREAT with communication. Highly recommend.
Jaimie S.
July 2025

My family and I stayed here for 6 nights in June 2025. Great place overall! It was well spacious for us. The view was great and the place was spotless. They also had some beach chairs and stuff for us to use. Parking was flat fee that we paid directly to Kaanapali Royal. I’m very glad I found this place, as I already assumed it was gonna be impossible to find a place within our budget in Lahaina area.
Loi Ameera A.
July 2025

My family and I enjoyed everything about the condo and our eight night stay. Monty was the perfect host with communication and everything we needed. He made sure that there were two pack-n-plays for my twin grand babies. The condo was clean, spacious, and the beds were very comfortable. We loved having our morning coffee out on the lanai with a gorgeous view of the golf course. I highly recommend and would love to come back again!!! Mahalo!
Julie A.
July 2025

We enjoyed our stay and had such a wonderful time. Beautiful condo and great location! We will definitely be back
Hannah L.
July 2025

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Brad B.
July 2025

The beds were very uncomfortable in all the rooms other than that, the place was nice.
Christina F.
June 2025

Very nice accommodations. Whaler village is across the street and great for teens. Beautiful kept grounds.
Ginny N.
June 2025

This condo had everything we needed in it! We loved that it wasn’t kept bare bones as other vacation rentals often do. Manager was attentive and answered questions immediately. The location with the pool was wonderful and location was perfect for whalers village and the beach. Close to kapalua bay too for the best snorkeling! Highly recommend!
Ashlee W.
June 2025

Condo was clean & well stocked with everything we needed and more for our family vacation. A great location close to Whaler’s Village and plenty of space for all of us to spread out and enjoy Maui. Natalie was extremely helpful and responsive during our stay.
Val R.
June 2025

Had a great time at this location. The condo was bigger than I expected and had many amenities were available in the residence that were useful during our excursions.
Michael S.
June 2025

We enjoy staying at Ka’anapali Royal H 202being close to beach/ restaurants and shopping as well having privacy while at hot tub or pool on the property .Apartment may needed some updates and cleaning but overall a positive experience .
Ingrid O.
June 2025

The property was perfect! Had all the things needed in the kitchen as well as for the beach. Quiet surroundings, beautiful views!
Darrelle
June 2025

So coinvent close to everything
rachel h.
June 2025

This place is amazing! We loved everything about it! We would go back in a heartbeat.
BROOK J.
June 2025

Absolutely perfect. High school graduation trip for 2 grandkids
Robert V.
June 2025

We really enjoyed our stay and the condo! The condo was in a great location, walkable to a little grocery store, shave ice, and, across the golf course,we could walk to Whalers Village and our favorite beach near Black Rock. The condo was clean and had all our needs, including a BBQ on our deck, beach towels and 4 beach chairs. We will definitely look up this condo for our next trip. Mahalo!
Melanie K.
May 2025

We had an amazing stay! It met all of our expectations and than some!
Mike F.
May 2025

We stayed at this beautiful condo during our son's wedding in Maui. The unit was clean, spacious and had all the comforts of home. It was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed, including a fully equipped kitchen and comfy beds. The view from the lanai was gorgeous and we enjoyed our evening drinks to unwind after the long days.The location was great - just a 12 min walk to Kaanapali beach, Whaler's village and many restaurants on the beach. Monkeypod Kitchen was our favorite. The grounds were very nicely kept as was the pool area. We only used the pool once but it was very nice and refreshing.Rick was incredibly kind, welcoming and easy to communicate with. He provided all the information we needed and some.We highly recommend this condo and would definitely stay here again on our next trip to Maui.Mahalo!
Julie A.
May 2025

Easy check-in, photos on VRBO were accurate. This is a roomy, 2-bedroom, 2-bath unit situated right on the golf course on the first level. Easy walk to Whaler’s Village, restaurants and beach. Would definitely stay here again. Property manager is excellent too and responded immediately for a minor issue. Pool & jacuzzi were uncrowded, sometimes completely empty, pool water was nice & warm, great for relaxing & lounging. We prepared many of our meals in the condo. Keurig Coffee Machine was a bonus. Washer & dryer were nice to have - we used several times during our 12-night stay. Late April to early May turned out to be an excellent time to visit.
Heidi W.
May 2025

It was a very spacious, comfortable place in a great location but it could have had more amenities, like kleenex and bathroom soap. A host gift would have been special with maybe a little bag of coffee and a few sweets.
Paulette C.
May 2025

Great place for my family of 5. Spacious, clean, and open. Liked being able to cook and talk to my family in the living room. Love the washer and dryer and the beach equipment - we only used a few chairs but it was convenient. Woukd definitely stay here again.
Teresa T.
May 2025

Property was clean and well-maintained. House was very responsive. Loved the location.
dave7125
May 2025

We had a fantastic stay! The kitchen was well stocked, making it easy to prepare meals and snacks. The BBQ was great and perfect for grilling in the evenings. We really appreciated having beach chairs, an umbrella, and beach towels available—they made our time at the beach so much more enjoyable. While we didn’t use them, it was great to see that snorkel gear and boogie boards were also provided. For those with little ones, we noticed a high chair and playpen available, which is a nice touch. One of our favorite parts was relaxing on the lanai with a cup of coffee in the morning and a drink in the evening. We loved being within walking distance to Whalers Village—super convenient for dining, shopping, and beach access. We also liked the information binder provided—it had helpful tips and local recommendations. Communication with Jeanne and Monty was prompt and great. Would absolutely stay here again
LeAnne H.
May 2025

Located on golf course beyond which was Ka’anapali shopping, and some ocean views; sublime…wonderful setting, better than the photos in the listing. Can’t wait to come back
Richard R.
May 2025

Good location. Love the layout of the condo. Needs some updating of the appliances, a few of the light switches did not work properly, that's why I rated it a 3. Should state in the ads that there is a parking fee, I was unaware of a parking charge until 2 days before our trip. We would stay at this location again.
James P.
May 2025

Loved the place and all the amenities.
Chris D.
April 2025

Excellent location in Kanapalii and excellent location in building. Easy walk to pool. Right across from tennis court. Well appointed and well stocked. Towels were boutique hotel quality. Great parking. 10 minutes walking to black rock beach or whalers village. We definitely will stay again.
Susan T.
April 2025

You won't be disappointed with this property! We have stayed at Kaanapali Royal a few times and the complex and this property was perfect! Beautiful and peaceful view of the golf course, resorts on the strip and a bit of ocean from the Master. Twin beds are a must for our kids. Plenty of space for us all and small enough to bring us together. Very clean. Just the right amenities provided. Location is perfect for us - .25 mile walk to the beach, a little further Whaler's Village, just over .5 mi walk to Blackrock, Safeway is a short drive, small local market a short walk away and shave ice! Property management was also extremely kind and generous. We will definitely return. Looking to book our return trip soon!
Andrya P.
April 2025


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