Westin Maui, Ka'anapali, Hawaii [Master Thread]
#527
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Southern California
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy LTTE, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt
Posts: 215
Happy Anniversary to you and enjoy the Luxury Suite. We have had the pleasure in staying in one of these suites 3 different stays. Very nice room, spacious and gorgeous ocean views from all 3 large balconies.
#528
Join Date: Mar 2007
Programs: Hilton HHonors Gold
Posts: 89
Just finished a six-night stay at the Westin Maui and have to say they did a great job with the renovation of the Ocean Tower rooms. When I made the reservation last summer, I was a little nervous as the comments on Trip Advisor had the Westin as one of the lowest-ranked hotels in the area (still showing as 23rd out of 28 hotels in Lahaina.) In my opinion, I think it should be in the top 10 after the renovation. Room looked brand-new with a modern design, great bed and linens, etc.
The rest of the resort was fantastic, with multiple pools and a fitness room overlooking the pool and the ocean. Being a resort on one of the premier beaches in the world, the cost for everything was high, but typical for any of the hotels on Kaanapali Beach. Fortunately, we were able to book with SPG points, so our only cost for the room was the $30 per night resort fee. Our greatest disappointment was the recent increase in points needed to book the Westin. For this trip, our stay cost 60,000 points. A stay for next spring break would cost about 100,000 points .
The rest of the resort was fantastic, with multiple pools and a fitness room overlooking the pool and the ocean. Being a resort on one of the premier beaches in the world, the cost for everything was high, but typical for any of the hotels on Kaanapali Beach. Fortunately, we were able to book with SPG points, so our only cost for the room was the $30 per night resort fee. Our greatest disappointment was the recent increase in points needed to book the Westin. For this trip, our stay cost 60,000 points. A stay for next spring break would cost about 100,000 points .
#531
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: American Airlines, SPG
Posts: 28
#532
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: SAN
Programs: AS 100K, DL MM, AA PLT
Posts: 2,934
Not a ton to add to previous posters; this is a nice, large Hawaii resort with the associated pros and cons. Scored a Luxury Suite as a Platinum upgrade for a 2-night mid-week stay, which is certainly a lovely room. The bathroom is a bit over the top, though--tons of wasted space, an opulent tub, but a shower like a dungeon.
#533
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: HH Diamond, Kimpton IC, Marriott Plat, AS MVP Gold
Posts: 549
I stayed here last week for 5 nights and was "upgraded" from my ocean view room in the ocean tower to a premium ocean view in the beach tower. Great view but what a dump of a tower, carpets peeling up in the hallways, room needs renovation, etc.
Also, while this area may have nice views and pools, the beaches are pretty much unswimmable due to currents and waves. Also, the tourist feel to the area puts it in a similar category of Times Square but with even less options in the immediate area.
In summary, I will never stay in West Maui again. If you ever were debating West Maui vs Wailea, there is no comparison, I cannot even begin to describe how different they are.
Also, while this area may have nice views and pools, the beaches are pretty much unswimmable due to currents and waves. Also, the tourist feel to the area puts it in a similar category of Times Square but with even less options in the immediate area.
In summary, I will never stay in West Maui again. If you ever were debating West Maui vs Wailea, there is no comparison, I cannot even begin to describe how different they are.
#534
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 125
I was actually more frustrated at FS Wailea by the competition for pool chairs than I am at the Westin. I guess you expect it at Ka'anapali, but at the FS I was disappointed by the "rat race" feeling where I expected a more gracious experience. The FS Hualalai is more to my liking than the one at Wailea.
My memory is that the FS Wailea restaurants are all very pricey and not remarkable. At Ka'anapali you can at least head over to Hula Grill for a more "reasonably" priced meal.
#535
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
Even though the scenery is nice in Wailea, I was underwhelmed by our three-night stay at the Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea as the rooms and property overall were tired and with the exception of the bar area, the service was ho-hum.
I regularly stay at The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas and try to stay when kids are in school. We really enjoy it. AND we have also stayed in West Maui at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua and it blows the Fairmont Kea Lani - Wailea away!
#536
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Atlanta and the Big Island, Hawaii
Programs: DL Diamond, SPG Gold. I share these affiliations so that you can ask me questions about the programs
Posts: 812
Does anyone have pictures to share of the renovated rooms at the Westin?
I'm hosting Flyertalkers at the Four Seasons Maui for a "Do" Dec. 11th, our rate $395, but am debating between Maui and Kauai for a March trip.
I'm hosting Flyertalkers at the Four Seasons Maui for a "Do" Dec. 11th, our rate $395, but am debating between Maui and Kauai for a March trip.
#537
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE*2MM. SPG Plat life
Posts: 4,644
Justed stay 15 days at the hotel. Had Jr suite in the beach tower. Room was very tired. Needs re-doing, plus maid service was bad. Had to phone mgt 3 or 4 times, because maid basically did nothing. Room and bathroom were dirty. Hotel only fixed up hallways.
#538
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Teaneck, NJ
Programs: SPG Gold, HHonors Gold, IHG Platinum, Marriott Silver
Posts: 699
Can anyone comment if this is true? Any chance of refusing the $31.25 resort fees?
#540
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: FAT
Programs: AA mm, Hilton Dime, Hyatt Xpl.& PC Plat, Miracle Fruit-su club
Posts: 1,694
Now that the Westin is budget priced on points, dare I mention you may also be able to get the good ol' ocean view rooms for 14,500 points/night by calling SPG? Nahh, I probably shouldn't.