Originally Posted by Tizzette

Westin Kaanapali is easy walking distance to Whaler's Village, had live music at the casual restuarant next to the pool with little kids playing around the tables,
a wonderful American and Japanese breakfast buffet as well as a Starbucks, and just in general more of a buzz. Busy doesn't always mean bad. The Sheraton had the better cozy beach and snorkling at Black Rock, lovely if you get a balcony overlooking it. But it is a huge spread out place with lots of different kinds of rooms. The restuarants are not as good as Westin Kaanapali and it is not as lively.