This was our first time staying at the Whaler. Typical we stay at the Westin on the other side of the Whaler shopping area. Upon entering the unit we were more than pleased with what we found. The owners have thought of everything you might need and the unit is beautifully decorated and updated. The location proved to be one of the best on the property. It provided easy in and out access to all the amenities as well as the washing machine and garbage drop.we hope to return to this unit at least once or twice a year.
Dave C.
May 2025
Such a nice place! The kitchen was amazing and had everything we could need. The master bedroom was wonderful with a very comfortable bed and large closets and a well appointed restroom. The second full bath was lovely too. The living and dining rooms were nicely furnished. The patio had so much room and really comfortable seating too with an amazing view
Adina M.
May 2025
Incredibly clean and beautiful. Fantastic views and the snorkeling was above average. Sea turtles were active and easily seen in a variety of places
Alan H.
May 2025
This was our second stay and hopefully won’t be our last. We love the location being just a short walk for our early morning snorkeling at Black Rock. Also super convenient to be able to stroll next store to the Whalers Village and eat, drink and shop! Thank you again Cindy for another wonderful visit!
Cindy F.
May 2025
Property was very clean and super well appointed. All you need is groceries. Lovely bedding, towels, free laundry facilities, and excellent communication with cleaning staff. Slight problem at the beginning of our stay that was quickly and graciously resolved. We will definitely stay here again.
jim k.
May 2025
Great place to stay. Great layout, location and owner communication.
Glen F.
May 2025
I was surprised at how quiet it was here despite how many people are coming and going. We found it easy to go to bed at 8pm since we were on eastern US time. Location was superb for snorkeling of the beach- sea turtles galore- walking to eateries and driving to new places. We had no trouble getting around the island to see all the sights. Locations like beaches and trails are really not advertised and don’t have signs, so know where you want to go ahead of time. I enjoyed the 10th floor, being able to view the ocean and hills well. The bed was comfortable and the kitchen very functional. Thank you.
Laura C.
May 2025
The room was spacious, the perfect size for the two of us. We enjoyed using the balcony with its view of Black Rock and the beach; we would spend mornings there with our coffee and have evening dinners overlooking the garden. The kitchen was well stocked, so we were able to bring groceries and cook for times we didn't eat out. There was plenty of drawer space and hangers in the closet for our things. We liked that the utility closet had useful items to use like beach accessories, a coffee pot, books, and laundry supplies. And we liked the convenient access to the laundry room, trash chute, and elevators. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to coming back again!
Renée G.
May 2025
This place is exactly as advertised. Well equipped and the location is excellent. We were there for a week so it was perfect for us with just two people.
Brandee B.
May 2025
A wonderful place to spend time in Maui. Very close and lovely beach. Shopping and restaurants a few minutes away. Information detail provided by owner was amazing in its detail and very helpful.
Rick L.
May 2025
The Whaler is a great property on Kaanapali Beach. Walking distance to several restaurants and shopping. Great beachfront property.
May 2025
The room was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Great view of Black Rock. Only thing is we wish it had a screen on the patio door.
May 2025
This 8th floor studio is perfect for a stay in paradise! Close to shopping and restaurants. On the best beach in Maui and close to the Black Rock. Condon is clean and comfortable, and has all the amenities you could want for a comfortable and relaxing vacation. Judy is a pleasure to work with. Can wait to go back (again)!
Joel K.
May 2025
Beautiful condo and location was perfect. Beach is amazing.
Chris S.
May 2025
We loved the condo and the Whaler property.
Ryan B.
May 2025
It is one of the best beaches in Hawaii and the location of the condo takes advantage of this. Everything you need for a week stay is provided including great starter kit for kitchen and bathrooms. Bed is comfortable, view is nice, AC works great and it is close to stores and restaurants. Would recommend.
Jean L.
May 2025
Beautiful condo! Great area!
Lorraine M.
May 2025
This is our third time staying at the Aston, but first time renting this unit. It was just as described and perfect for our family. The location cannot be beat. Steps from Whaler’s Village and access to the entire Kaanapali Beach walk. Before our arrival, the host sent us a Welcome email with a list of suggested activities. When we arrived, she sent us a text asking if we needed anything; she was very accommodating and responsive! The unit was very clean and extremely well-stocked (coffee k-cups, full bottles of shampoo/conditioner, any dishes we needed (even travel coffee mugs), binoculars to view the whales, tons of snorkel gear). Our kiddo slept on the pull out sofa and also really enjoyed playing games on the Xbox when he needed a break from the sun. The bed in the primary was super comfortable! The walk-in shower was also really nice. We would definitely stay in this unit again.
monica w.
May 2025
Great host and very accommodating!Condo has everything you need and was by far the best condo at The Whaler! I stayed in 4 units this year!
Mark R.
May 2025
This property is beautiful. The view is amazing.
Cindy G.
May 2025
Beautiful!!
Cheryle M.
May 2025
The room and property are just as described. The room is lovely, freshly updated, with a beautiful view. You’ll hear waves, watch boats come in, and are in the center of Kaanapali Beach. You couldn’t be closer to restaurants and shopping!Negatives: The bed is so soft, it doesn’t support the back. We had minor back pain most of the week. The toilet roll dispenser is poorly installed and the roll continually falls off. The garage is often full at night, requiring use of the nearby overflow lot.Those are the only (very) minor drawbacks for our wonderful stay. We will come again.
Allison F.
April 2025
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We’ve stayed at The Whaler many times and absolutely love the property, but unfortunately, this unit was a huge disappointment. We felt misled and ignored throughout our stay.First and foremost, we were not informed of the massive construction project directly in front of the unit that obstructed the ocean view we were promised. This wasn’t a minor oversight—the construction was significant enough to have been covered in national news, yet the owners claimed they were unaware. It felt dishonest, especially given the scale and publicity of the work.Adding to the disruption, there was constant loud construction noise from the unit directly above us. It made it nearly impossible for our toddler to nap and was incredibly frustrating to deal with throughout the day.We reached out to the owners multiple times with our concerns, hoping for understanding or some form of compensation. Instead, we were met with dismissive responses and told there was “nothing they could do.” At no point did they offer any kind of solution or accountability.To make matters worse, we paid for a midweek cleaning we told would be a complete clean and only the towels were changed and the beds were made—no cleaning was done on the floors or countertops, which is unacceptable at this price point.This experience was incredibly disappointing. While we will definitely return to The Whaler, we strongly advise staying in a different unit—preferably one managed by owners who are honest and responsive.
Jill T.
April 2025
This is a really nice unit at the Whaler. 2 off oceanfront with spectacular views. We watched whales from the lanai! Really enjoyed the comfortable bed and an amazing shower. Our teens enjoyed the Murphy bed and the L couch for sleeping—no shared bed situation. There are also 2 pull out sofa beds so lots of options. The bathroom layout is also nice, shower is separate from sink/mirror areas so you can get ready while somebody is in the shower. Jim was a great host! We come to the Whaler often (it’s a great place to stay) and will definitely book this unit again.
Alisa L.
April 2025
Great little place to stay. Location is a 10, the process to book was easy, unit was clean, kitchen was stocked with dishes etc, shower had good water pressure/hot water, bed was very comfortable, everything you need is right there, beach chairs, snorkeling gear etc. Complimentary laundry just outside the entryway. Looking forward to coming back - Thank you for a great stay!
Gina F.
April 2025
This condo is perfectly located. Cute and stocked with everything you need. Ethel is a great host. We will come again and stay at the same place.
Birdie W.
April 2025
This was our second visit to the Whaler and the first in our new favorite unit. We will definitely be back. Proximity to the beach was outstanding. The owners were wonderful to work with, and we had absolutely no issues. We could not have had a better time in this beautiful fully equipped condo.
Shelli S.
April 2025
Great location, amazing view, and very easy check in and check out. We hope to come again and stay in this unit.
Shana R.
April 2025
From the moment we walked in until we checked out everything was great. The view is amazing! Has everything you need and more. We’ll be back. Can’t think of anything that wasn’t wonderful.
Jack L.
April 2025
We had a fabulous time at this property. It was clean, as advertised and in a wonderful convenient location, close to restaurants and beach. The view was the icing on the cake.
Sophie W.
April 2025
We loved our stay in kaanapali at this condo. Great location and beautiful view.
Robin W.
April 2025
Location is great, easy access to the beach. The brita filter in the fridge was moldy and hadn't been cleaned recently. We drank the water and that was not a pleasant experience.Flushing the toilet was a bit weird as well.
Matthew Gibson B.
April 2025
Everything as advertised. Host was very easy to communicate with.
Dennis S.
April 2025
Condo is very clean and quiet, right on the beach!Restaurants are very close and snorkeling at Black Rock is great, highly recommend!Note you will have to pay parking at front desk (not included in vbro price)
James R.
April 2025
Wonderful condo, matches the description well. It is also very well equipped with beach chairs, umbrellas, sand toys, boogie boards, and snorkeling gear. The Whaler property is well maintained and ideally located next to restaurants and shopping. We had a great stay and hope to be back soon!
Andreas
April 2025
The proximity to Whalers Village and the beach boardwalk is fantastic. The room is nice and updated. The free laundry was convenient too!
Adrienne Z.
April 2025
Pristine grounds, site events were welcoming to guests and much appreciated. Unit could use some wear and tear updates but perfectly comfortable and its first floor walk out access to grounds and view were great. Would definitely select Whaler's condos again
sandy
April 2025
This condo had all we needed. And we traveled with two teens who slept on the fold out couch. There was plenty of room and both beds were comfortable. The view is amazing and we love the location. Also the host is very responsive. I’d stay here again if we get to come back.
Elizabeth R.
April 2025
We have stayed at the Whaler many times over the years, but this was our first time staying in this unit. The Whaler is the perfect centralized location on Kaanapali and the grounds are impeccable, however, we will not be staying in this unit again. It was the easy stuff that was not on point: the unit was in need of a deep clean, the pillows were lumpy and stained, the bedding (not the sheets) smelled of of other humans, cockroaches, dirty bedroom floor (had to wear shoes to keep our feet clean), no cleaning supplies, no pot holders, smelly ice bucket, coffee pot left with cleaning cycle needed. If the unit was thoroughly cleaned, the cockroaches removed, and the linens updated, it would be a wonderful condo.
Jennifer B.
April 2025
Beautiful property/unit with an amazing view. Host (Bill) was extremely professional and responsive. Highly recommend.
Rusty L.
April 2025
Cute little stay right on Kaanapali beach! Well maintained grounds. Right next to Whalers Village. We could spot whales from our balcony! Black rock is like 5 min walk away. Apartment is well stocked. Just right for a couple. Overall loved it!
Lakshitha S.
April 2025
The unit had a large bump in the carpet through the middle of the unit. My wife got up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom and trip over it and her small toe was injured. This made the rest of our trip very uncomfortable as her foot was swollen and bruised in addition to her small toe being very painful and getting al large blood blister. The day of checkout the maid beat on our door at 10:25 am and wanted to come in the room and start cleaning. She stated that there were guests waiting to stay. We asked her what time checkout was and she said 11am. We asked her to come back then. When I went to the front desk to checkout I noticed that there was no one waiting in the lobby and asked if someone was waiting to check in the unit. He said no. The maid also said this was her last unit and then told us she was a Lahaina fire victim and accepted donations. Not a good experience to end our vacation.
DANIEL B.
April 2025
Location, location, location on the beachfront was absolutely perfect and best view of 180 degrees of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, full pink moon. Incredible! The condo is inviting, wonderful welcoming decor. Bathrooms are great. The two patios are such a bonus. I would not stay anywhere else when in this area of Lahaina/Kanapali. Whalers Village next door easy walking to restaurants. The view of the ocean and all its glory amazing. Thank you Susie and Michael. Jane and Tim
April 2025
Very nice unit
glenn b.
April 2025
This is our second time staying in this room. The property owners are very friendly and so helpful. The room itself is absolutely wonderful. The view is breathtaking. You can’t beat the close walk to anything you may need. The beach is just steps away. I highly recommend this place and we will definitely return! Thank you!
Cynthia M.
April 2025
This was the most wonderful place for us to stay with our two college kids. Right on the beach, steps to Whalers Village, with the most incredible deck overlooking the coastline. The sunsets were amazing. Hope we are lucky enough to be able to come back to this beautiful penthouse in the future.
Amee S.
April 2025
Old school Whaler vibes. View of Black Rock from your bed- doesn't get any better than that! We will return to this unit for sure.
Chelsea S.
April 2025
Been coming for 17 years and this unit you will not be disappointed in. They have everything you would need and very nice upgrades in bathroom showers, kitchen and the best was the view as it’s in the middle of the tower with incredible views. You will not be disappointed in the unit, property, noise, Communication and cleanliness
Brian M.
April 2025
This condo was perfect for our anniversary trip! The ground floor location was so convenient for beach/pool access and was also close to the parking garage/elevators. It had everything we needed, and we would love to return!
Chris F.
April 2025
We love this resort/condo, this is tge 2nd time we stayed at this 1273, beautiful and very comfortable.
Suzanne P.
April 2025