Kaanapali Shores, Maui

Kaanapali Shores is a beachfront resort located on 10 acres of white sand, tropical gardens, and flowing waterfalls in Hawaii. The resort offers a wide range of amenities, including two heated pools, two hot tubs, lighted tennis courts, a fitness and massage center, salon, jewelry store, sundry store, outdoor grills, and an oceanside restaurant. The resort is also conveniently located near a shopping center with a supermarket, coffee cafe, restaurants, and more.

Guests can enjoy various on-site activities such as tennis, pickleball, and Hawaiian entertainment every Wednesday evening. The resort is also close to Lahaina and Whaler's Village, offering easy access to local attractions. With its AAA 3-Diamond rating, Kaanapali Shores provides a luxurious and comfortable stay for vacationers looking for a complete resort experience.

    Kaanapali Shores Quick Facts:


  • Address: 3445 Lower Honoapiilani Rd,Lahaina, HI 96761
  • Property Size: ~10.1 acres (463 units)
  • Reviews: 4.63 / 5.0 (from 2000 reviews)
  • Average Price: $374/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Kaanapali Shores Vacation Rentals

The Top 8 Highest Rated Rentals at Kaanapali Shores

Kaanapali Shores Average Rates


As of January 2026, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Kaanapali Shores is $374. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $605. 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 Shores Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

What Do Guests Think? An 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.

Kaanapali Shores delivers a relaxed condo-resort experience in a prime North Kaanapali location. Guests love the oceanfront setting for sunsets and frequent whale and turtle sightings from lanais, plus two pools (a lagoon-style family pool and a quieter oceanfront pool by the Beach Club restaurant with happy hour and occasional live music). The grounds are lush and well kept, towel exchange is easy, and the walkability is a big win: a Times grocery store across the street, an ABC store and coffee nearby, and a popular food-truck park next door. Many reviewers highlight friendly staff and responsive hosts/managers, along with convenient parking and a not-too-crowded vibe.

Units vary by owner but many feel like well-equipped homes: full kitchens, in‑unit laundry, beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, coolers, boogie boards, even wagons), and comfortable beds. Some condos are newly remodeled and spotless with gorgeous ocean views; ground-floor units are praised for step-out access to pools and the beach, while higher floors trade convenience for sweeping vistas and whale watching from the lanai. Check-in is generally smooth and communication strong, and families consistently note how easy it is to spread out, cook meals, and bounce between beach and pool.

Common watch‑outs reflect the property’s age and island setting: the beach out front can be narrow or rocky depending on tide (many guests swim a short drive away at Kahekili or Black Rock), and occasional construction/lanai work has caused daytime noise or temporary balcony closures—confirm current status if this matters. Tropical pests do crop up at times; most stays are unaffected, but a handful of units reported ants or roaches with mixed success after spraying. A few condos feel dated or lightly cleaned, and kitchen stocking varies. If renting privately, expect some resort limitations (no bell carts, paid gym, daily parking fee) and occasional noise near the garden birds, delivery areas, or family pool. Overall, travelers looking for a comfortable, highly convenient, family-friendly base with strong views and amenities rate Kaanapali Shores very highly.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews

Recent Kaanapali Shores Reviews


Location: excellent, almost right on the beach. Slept with a slider open listening to the waves breaking below. The facility is great: two pools, beach access, restaurant with full bar by the pools, near by shopping and food venues.Cleanliness: excellent. Check in: VRBO check in was easy but the resort's process for parking requires a QR code which was difficult to use.TV: Had an issue getting the sound to work. Took over an hour to figure it out.Documentation: some of the documentation needs to be updated. There were multiple processes for internet access. One must have been for an old internet that is no longer avaliable. I certainly will consider staying there again.
Rich S.
October 2025

The place is very well stocked. Everything you could possibly need is there. View from the balcony is spectacular.
Steven K.
September 2025

Very easy check in. Location was great. Condo fully equipped. Loved the beach chairs as we used them everyday at the beach right in front of property. Grocery store across the street also an added bonus. Scott maintenance tech was very quick to fix garbage disposal. Would definitely stay here againThank you.
Shannon H.
September 2025

Very cleanClose to beach2 poolsCentrally located
Ted P.
September 2025

Beautiful view, loved the resort, not too big and not too small. Bed was very comfortable! The coolers, beach chairs, and pool noodles were so appreciated and used every day! A few minor updates/cleaning could be done, but overall a wonderful stay!
Leigh-Ann A.
September 2025

Great apartment. Beautiful ocean view. Plenty of space. The only thing for approval is that it was not 100% clean. However, we highly recommend this beautiful apartment, situated in a great location with excellent facilities.
Timo
September 2025

The location and view from room is spectacular. The pools are both lovely and plenty of seating options. The beach is a quick walk down the path with easy access. This vacation filled my soul, regenerated my batteries and was much needed. I highly recommend this facility, it checked all the boxes for me.
Lorraine J.
September 2025

Great family trip
ORSA M.
September 2025

It was wonderful
Lexie D.
September 2025

It was just what we were looking for . Location was perfect.And property was wonderful
Pamela J.
September 2025

Awesome place to relax and enjoy beautiful views of the beach. I’ve stayed in these condos many times over the years and I’ll keep coming back. Super friendly staff and great food onsite as well! Condo was clean and well maintained with everything needed.. Excellent value
David S.
September 2025

This was our fifth trip to Maui and we have stayed in the Kaanapali area each time in a variety of condos. This is by far the most comfortable place we have stayed and we were so sad that we couldn't stay longer. It is most definitely super clean, has everything you could need to get started for longer stays and sustain you for shorter stays, and is just really homey and inviting. The large couch and the bed are both super comfortable and make for a great way to start and end your day after exploring the island (same with the lanai and the ocean view and breeze if you don't need the AC which is amazing as well). Kelly is a super host and was available for anything we needed and her communication was definitely a 10/10. Check-in, check-out, parking, pool and hotel amenities and beach access were all really easy. The pictures don't fully capture the homey comfort of this condo, which you feel immediately when you arrive. I highly recommend and would not hesitate to stay here again!
Melissa G.
September 2025

We absolutely loved our stay at this gorgeous condo. The resort property is older, but the pool was a beautiful place to lay out and of course the beach is only steps away! The condo itself is certainly one of the nicest at the resort. It’s been recently remodeled and is clean and modern. The views from the ocean are in each bedroom and living space. Within the resort the carpeting was being replaced in each hallway while we were there (which was needed). The condo has a closet with a cooler, beach items and even boogie boards. Plenty of closet space and storage. Beds were very comfy. I would have loved a ceiling fan in the main bedroom but we made do with the oscillating fan they provided. From the condo, you are walking distance from Times Supermarket, great coffee and a dirt lot full of food trucks which were super fun in the evenings. Also, the viral Maui cinnamon rolls are 1 block away and worth standing in line!!! We vacation in Hawaii every couple of years and Maui is one of our favorite islands. We can’t wait to come back.
Bernard M.
September 2025

Only concern was there is only one bath plug so we had to share.
Dora H.
September 2025

We have stayed at this resort before and loved the location of this unit. You really are steps from the ocean, pool and restaurant/bar. The unit is clean and comfortable. We used the master bedroom and slept amazingly. The bed and bedding was very comfortable. We cooked breakfast each day and the kitchen had everything we needed. It is well stocked with cookware and dishes. Seasonings too. There is a closet with lots of things to use for your fun in the sun. Beach chairs, umbrella, wagon, cooler and more toys etc. The lanai was our favorite place for morning coffee and it has a view of the ocean and sunsets. The beach was really nice we swam and snorkeled, saw lots of fish and a couple of turtles. The pools heated, clean and relaxing. Perfect week! Mahalo
Star P.
September 2025

This property was everything we needed to accommodate our 10 day stay. The central location made exploring enjoyable. The Times market, conveniently across the street, allowed us to utilize our kitchen for fresh prepared meals. The beautiful beach and two pools were just steps away, allowing us (and our teens ) to choose when and where we would spend our day.. sometimes we’d start at the beach, head up to make lunch in our room then finish the day poolside. The amenities allowed for minimal packing to enjoy a day outside. The lanai hosted many quiet coffee mornings, and nightly family game nights.. the birds in the evening hour were amazing to listen to each night. It was a great location to relax, unwind and enjoy the last few weeks of summer together as a family before the back to school chaos takes us in every other direction.
Jeff P.
September 2025

Bigger room than expected and clean. View was on parking lot side but ocean was visible and you could hear waves break inside. All appliances and TV’s up to date and pool area and shopping convenience was perfect.

September 2025

Great communication! The unit was well stocked, very clean and very comfortable. The lanai had a great view and the grounds are beautiful. The beach was steps away and great for swimming and snorkeling.
Stephanie D.
September 2025

Amazing location we would definitely stay here again! We appreciated how well stocked the unit was including the fabulous beach chairs that we used everyday! We loved the view from the balcony and the main bedroom not to mention how close the unit was to the elevator (convenient but not noisy). The A/C worked great, the kitchen had everything we needed, and we were happy to have a washer/dryer in unit. The couch was not very comfortable but given all of the other amenities this was a small price to pay! :)
Valerie G.
September 2025

The property was clean and easy to access. Condo had everything I needed!
charisse t.
September 2025

Really enjoyed our stay at this property! Great location, clean, multiple pools, and a great beach out front.
AUSTIN S.
September 2025

Nice place with a great view. Check in was easy with a keypad on the door and it was nice to not have to carry a room key.
Doug T.
September 2025

Communication between host and our guest were impeccable. Easy check in, easy check out. Will stay in same unit again when taking another trip to Maui.
Daniel T.
September 2025

We had such an amazing stay. Both the Condo and the Resort were outstanding. Will definitely look for this listing again. A Hui Ho.
Milo C.
August 2025

Our stay was perfect! The location was prime! Right on the beach with miles of beach to enjoy as well as the amazing pool. We couldnt have been more pleased with our stay. The management was very easy to get ahold of and had prompt responses. Having laundry in the unit came in handy and the unit was very clean. The staff inside the building were also very helpful and kind. 10/10 recommend!
Kristen R.
August 2025

I've stayed at this resort before. The grounds and accommodations are wonderful. This condo was as advertised with a partial ocean view, on the 4th floor. My neice and I were very pleased and the bed was big enough for us to comfortably share. I love the location, for us it was perfect
Theresa R.
August 2025


Tina K.
August 2025

Fabulous week in this wonderful unit. The unit is stocked with everything except food! It is decorated very tastefully in island style. We highly recommend and would love to return again soon! Kaanapali Shores is a great resort with loads of amenities. It won’t disappoint. Mahalo!!
Cynthia H.
August 2025

Great spot with ocean view, very clean and supplied beach chairs towles toys etc. would stay again!
Jeff V.
August 2025

Pretty view!
Roy P.
August 2025

HANDS DOWN, the BEST place to stay! The pictures are TRUE views, even better in person! We enjoyed so many things: the nightly lighting of all of the Tiki Torches, (Don't blink - The man is FAST!) the sunrise and sunset all from our porch. (Even better steps from the beach!)Arthur was a very attentive host. He responded to messages immediately, (which was comforting). We don't travel much, and he was very patient and kind with us. The place was very clean, organized, and comfortable. It is equipped with all items you will need. You are in walking distance of the grocery store (oh - they have a wagon you can tote for groceries from your car!), shopping, and food! King bed - AH-MAZING!!! Just like home! So comfortable!! By far one of the best "away" beds we have slept in. Murphy Bed- My 12-year-old son said, "BEST ever!" (He dislikes hide-a-beds". He did not want me to lift that bed up during the day, it was so comfortable for him! :) The place is equipped with so many fun items to do with the family! Boogie boards, snorkeling, beach chairs, umbrellas, and a few other racket sport items we did not use, but nice to see! Overall - you get what you pay for, and we paid LESS than what my parents did for their stay at the hotel. They were very jealous of this precious place!
Tammy L.
August 2025

Very nice condo and loved the ground floor corner unit!!
Pamela S.
August 2025

Super clean!!Stocked with plenty essentials!Felt very comfortable there!!
Laura S.
August 2025

We were given a great room on the 8th floor with 2 balconies facing the ocean. The ocean access was great for swimming and snorkeling. Both pools were at the perfect temperature with nice features. We actually chose the hotel for the hot tubs close to the beach and used them daily. My only complaint was the lack of maid service. In a humid and sandy environment, we needed a change of towels and a vacuum.
Debbie D.
August 2025

everything was as advertised and even better then expected. We will definently try to book the same place next time. Staying here made our trip that much better!
brian m.
August 2025

Our stay was incredible! We loved the spacious accommodations, fully equipped living spaces and kitchen. We loved the location and how close it was to the beach. If you love waking up, sitting on the lanai and watching the sunset - this place is for you. The rental instructions made it possible for us to really enjoy the local areas and also get acclimated to island including excursions and other activities and things to do on our vacation.
Tamara F.
August 2025

Our family spent a week enjoying this amazing place just steps from the beach. The accommodations were incredible and as described with upgraded amenities and spacious living areas. The rental included beach chairs, outdoor furniture and access to outdoor activities that made everything extremely accessible. We look forward to staying here again with our family.
Tamara F.
August 2025

Our condo was fabulous! We loved the location! Many food options available, including food, trucks, and other restaurants and walking distance. Beautiful boardwalk to walk the beach and watched turtles from our lanai. One of the toilets was not working properly, but management took care of it immediately. Highly recommend.
Cheri R.
August 2025

The kitchen was great and had lots to offer. We saw about ten small roaches during our stay but were easily taken care of.
Shea W.
August 2025

We absolutely loved our stay. The checkin process and communication with host was easy. Pools and beach acces were amazing. Great part of the island, close to a lot of stuff and great kitchen accommodations. Would definitely stay here again!
Jessica S.
August 2025

We greatly enjoyed our stay. The location is perfect for exploring West Maui. Times grocery store and the food truck lot are each right across the street and it's an easy walk or short drive to tons of restaurants. We had rented snorkel gear for the week and had an excellent time visiting all the different nearby beaches and bays. Communication with the owners was truly outstanding. The unit itself was pretty dated, but we had plenty of space for two teenagers and two adults, and the AC and laundry worked perfectly. Pools were lovely and the ocean is right there - very little to no beach in front of the hotel itself, but sandy beaches are just a few steps away. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend and would be happy to return.
Jenna Y.
August 2025

Great condo, beautiful view, only complaint would be that bbqs were very far from the condo.
Jamie E.
August 2025

Just an absolutely wonderful place! Stunning location in every way. The condo was wonderful and had everything we needed and more. The resort (the Shores) was perfectly sized to have everything we wanted — two pools, bar/restaurant, beach, ocean rentals and towels, plenty of lounge chairs, shops, etc. but the condo was the standout…if you want a prime oceanfront location where you are looking at the turtles swim by while having coffee in the morning, or relaxing with the sunset directly in front of you while sitting on the balcony, this is it! A great addition was that the management company was friendly, helpful, and timely with all communication, too!
Kim E.
August 2025

The overall stay was great. Renovations are well done. We had an unwelcome knock on our door stating our room was leaking downstairs and told us to not shower. The owner is in a 6 hour ahead time zone, therefore, during my honeymoon I was unable to shower for over 24 hours. Once the plumber showed he said shower we will fix it when your gone, very frustrating. The owners wife does not appear to have authority to make decisions so that was frustrating as well. The unit is very clean and comfortable minus the couch it is horrible uncomfortable. We ended up having to purchases batteries for the door lock that needs some love and we had to purchase toilet paper as only one roll was left. This is my 5th stay at AKS and this room is the most beautifully renovated and hearing the ocean all night was amazing. So overall great VRBO just think they have some kinks to workout. As a previous short term rental owner myself, I would highly recommend they have someone on the island that can make decisions on their behalf for the convenience of the renter. Would stay again.
Tosha
August 2025

We had a great experience and will absolutely be back!
Brooke P.
August 2025

A clean ocean view accommodation
Hugh
August 2025

Nice property, a little bit older but clean. We stayed at a 2 bedroom suite with full kitchen. We are able to cook. The TV in the dining room is large but the one in the master bedroom wasn’t working. Overall this location is convenient and the swimming pool is great, the beach is very close.
Johann W.
August 2025

Amazing week spent at this condo. Location and amenities were to our liking. Easy access to beach and pool. Location was great. Host was helpful during Tsunami warning, easy to communicate with.
Andrea T.
August 2025

Easy booking.
Sophia S.
July 2025

Great place to stay. Wonderful view and the kitchen was awesome. The only thing was perhaps a better sofa bed. Other than that, we had a perfect stay.
Dayna L.
July 2025


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