The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas is a beautiful property. The beach right outside the hotel is nice and wide, and the snorkeling on the reef right offshore is fabulous. The resort has all the amenities you could want. It is very much children-friendly, with kiddie pools and activities. The staff are friendly and helpful. Lahaina is close-by, and a Westin shuttle is very convenient to get into town and avoid driving and parking. The rooms themselves are fairly standard, but nice. We had a total of eight people, including two adult couples and four children. The one criticism I have is that it was not completely clear that our two-bedroom oceanfront condo was actually two separate condos that were combined. There was one door leading off the main hallway into a small foyer, with two doors opening off the foyer, obviously to give the option of renting to two separate parties. The two spaces are completely separate, with separate kitchens, and have separate balconies (lanai's) that do not communicate. It may be good for privacy, but does not give the feel of a large, two bedroom unit. This situation deserves more clarification as you consider booking. Overall, it was a very positive experience, and I would stay there again.

Our stay at this resort was our first family Christmas vacation. We are a family of eight. My husband and I, our two sons and their spouses and two granddaughters, 6 and 2 1/2. We stayed in adjoining suites. One studio for one son and his family. They shared a king bed and pullout for the kids and a mini kitchen. Our one bedroom suite had a king bed with a balcony, and a pullout for our other son and wife. The only criticism we had was the pullout bed was not at all comfortable. Our suite had a full kitchen for meals and our Christmas dinner. The swimming pools were wonderful and clean, kids pool, hot tub and water slide. The beach was a short walk past the pools. Beautiful sandy beach, miles to walk and best of all, snorkelling right from the beach. Perfect! The hotel staff were always helpful and friendly. One highlight for our granddaughters, was the visit on Christmas Eve, from one of Santa's elves. A great vacation. One to remember.

Beautiful setting in the middle of the Kaanapali Beach area. Rooms were very accommodating. Beach access was excellent. Snorkeled daily off the beach as it was less than 10 meters offshore. Snorkeling with a turtle was a highlight. Kids really enjoyed the sunrise bike ride from the crater and taking surf lessons in Lahaina. Drive around the NW corner of Maui had some great views and experiences. 80 degrees F daily. Many nice grills to use around complex which worked out great with a large family vacation. Christmas on the beach with Santa arriving by canoe made for some great photos and a special day. Great family vacation.

We thoroughly enjoyed this resort. The condo was really nice and the hotel amenities were great. We ate in the restaurant and bar near us, used the pool, weight room and laid on the beach. We didn't go this year and I really missed it.

Overall okay review; condo itself was good. Family of 3 kids & 2 adults had a corner 2-unit. Overlooking highway & parking lot was loud & not Hawaiian escape-inducing. But amenities were fine; size comfortable. The size of the resort is really big relative to pool options. Pool in south building is small considering # of people there; only 4 jacuzzis on entire resort for what must be thousands of people. Beach is really small--not wide at all. Probably wouldn't come back to Kaanapali at all based on small road to the area and traffic implied.

Very happy with the rental.

Staying at the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas was an amazing experience. Everything about our stay was exceptional. The rooms were large, clean, comfortable and in great condition. Loved hearing the ocean surf from our rooms, and the view was spectacular. Loved the location, the boardwalk made it easy for us to walk Whalers Village and other resort areas easily. We rode the shuttle each day or night to any location we wanted to visit in Lahaina. All restaurants at Westin were great as well. Overall, we would loved to stay here again.

This resort is highly recommended, perfect location, perfect facilities for family with small kids and grandparents.