Every year, hordes of singles and families flock to Maui for luxurious beach vacations. People planning their next vacation have several great options to choose from, but anyone looking to go to Hawaii should consider staying at the Royal Lahaina Resort.
Maui’s beachfront resorts are a huge draw for spring breakers, summer vacation-goers, and honeymooners alike. The various activities and accommodations that the area offers make it an extremely popular destination. The tropical vibes, ocean access, and mountain views are unmatched in the continental United States. In addition, the island of Maui is home to airports that make vacation planning easier and more convenient.
What Is the Royal Lahaina Resort?
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The Royal Lahaina Resort is a beachfront resort located on the western coast of the island of Maui. The resort sits along a half-mile stretch of Ka’anapali Beach. Guests enjoy twenty-seven acres of the white sand beaches and access to crystal blue Pacific Ocean waters. The resort offers several different activities, guest room options, and luxurious amenities.
Features
The Royal Lahaina Resort offers guest rooms in two different areas: the Lahaina Kai Tower and Royal Lahaina Beach Cottages. The Lahaina Kai Tower is a 12 story building overlooking the beach, containing 441 rooms and suites. Rooms and suites contain Hawaiian art, mini-fridges, Egyptian cotton linens, and feather beds. The Tower offers rooms with standard and ocean views and specialty suites.
The Beach Cottages offer one and two-story homes that have varying bedroom options.
The resort also has a number of dining options at the Royal Ocean Terrace Restaurant and Lounge, the Royal Scoop, the Beach Bar, the Royal Trading Company and Myths of Maui Luau. The resort features two hot tubs, with one on the oceanfront, cabana rentals, nightly Hawaiian entertainment, three swimming pools, with two on the Oceanfront, two bars, nightly torch lighting ceremonies, beach activities with rentals, room service, and snorkeling.
For active guests, the resort has a top-of-the-line fitness center. The Tennis Ranch with 11 courts is also on-site and the resort is located next to the Championship Ka’anapali Golf Courses. Those looking to relax will find themselves at home at the Alana Spa, which features different massages and spa services. The Royal Lahaina Resort is conveniently located ten minutes away from the West Maui Airport and a shuttle ride away from incredible sightseeing in the surrounding tropical areas.
Pricing
Prices vary depending on the season and room type desired. Ocean Front cottage rooms can be as low as $500 per night, while Ocean Front Lanai Suites can cost up to $1,700 per night.
How It Compares
We picked a few similar destinations available on the market to see how they compare.
- Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
- Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
- Honoa Kai Resort and Spa
Royal Lahaina Resort
Price
Prices vary depending on the season and room type desired. Ocean Front cottage rooms can be as low as $500 per night, while Ocean Front Lanai Suites can cost up to $1,700 per night.
Rooms
The Royal Lahaina Resort offers Beach Cottage accommodations and rooms and suites in the Lahaina Kai Tower overlooking the beach. All guest rooms come with several amenities, including a coffeemaker with complimentary coffee and tea, high quality bedding on a feathertop mattress, an iron and ironing board, a private lanai, an electronic safe, daily maid services, a mini-fridge, a high definition flat-screen TV, deluxe bathroom amenities, 330-Thread Count Egyptian cotton linens, complimentary Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Amenities
The resort offers a number of amenities. Dining options are impeccable at the Royal Lahaina Resort. The Royal Ocean Terrace Restaurant and Lounge serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner at an open-air atmosphere with ocean views. The Royal Scoop offers ice cream, snacks, pastries, light breakfast options, specialties coffees, and gourmet sandwiches.
The Beach Bar is located next to the cottage pool and offers a variety of cocktails, beers, and wines. The Royal Trading Company offers specialty snacks, wines, and other gift shop items. The Myths of Maui Luau is a weekly experience featuring buffet-style eating and an open bar.
The food, music, and dancing is traditional and festive. This is an event guest will not want to miss. The resort also offers several pools and hot tubs and access to the Pacific Ocean waters. The resort offers several beach activities by rental. The fitness center, tennis courts, and nearby golf course will keep active guests busy. The Alana Spa services will immediately put guests’ stress to rest.
Location
The Royal Lahaina Resort is conveniently located 10 minutes from the nearest airport and only a few miles away from incredible attractions. The Whalers Village is less than a mile away, Lahaina Town is less than four miles away, the Baldwin Home Museum is around 4 miles away, the Banyan Tree Park is around 4 miles away, Lahaina Harbour is under 6 miles away and the Sunset Sail is under six miles away.
Pros
- Beautiful and convenient location
- Various room options
- Oceanfront views
Cons
- Not all-inclusive
- Limited on-site dining options
https://www.royallahaina.com/
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
The Hyatt Regency Maui is a luxurious oceanfront resort located on forty acres of Maui’s Ka’anapali Beach. The resort offers numerous amenities, specialty activities and tranquil rooms with ocean views.
Price
The price of a stay at the Hyatt Regency ranges depending on the season of booking and room type desired. A two-bed standard room can be as low as $650 per night, while the Presidential Suite can be around $2,700 per night.
Rooms
The Hyatt Regency has 806 rooms and suites, each featuring their own private lanai. Some rooms include views of the crystal blue Pacific Ocean waters and West Maui Mountains. There are 775 oceanfront rooms and 31 specialty suites.
Amenities *****
The Hyatt Regency has ten different restaurants and lounges offering different restaurant types. Japengo is a restaurant with upscale ambiance and Asian cuisine. The Drums of the Pacific Lu’au is an authentic entertainment experience and buffet-style dining experience. Umalu is a poolside restaurant that serves lunch, dinner, late-night snacks, drinks, and happy hour menu offerings.The Son’z Steakhouse has an extensive wine cellar and high-quality steak cuts. The Grotto Bar is located in a unique cave setting. It offers light snacks and drinks. The Swan Court Breakfast restaurant offers a daily breakfast buffet. The resort is home to six on-site pools, oceanfront cabanas, and the Kamaha’o Spa. It also features a golf course, fitness center, and daily activities for guests looking to stay active on vacation.
Location
Conveniently located on the western coast of Maui, the resort is minutes from the closest airport, and near several attractions. These attractions include the Road to Hana, the Haleakala National Park, several golf courses, the Banyon Tree Park, Whalers Village, Lahaina Town and the Outlets of Maui.
Pros
- Convenient location
- Stunning ocean and mountain views
- Several dining options
Cons
- Expensive accommodations
- Not an all-inclusive resort
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/hawaii/hyatt-regency-maui-resort-and-spa/oggrm
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
The Four Seasons Resort Maui is located on the golden crescent of Wailea Beach. The gorgeous oceanfront property offers its guests views of the crystal blue Pacific Ocean and grand mountains. Four Seasons comes with pristine accommodations, pools, beach cabanas, spas, and experiences.
Price
The price of one’s stay will vary depending on the season of booking and room option desired. A mountain-side room maybe around $830 per night, while an Oceanfront Prime Suite us as much as $5,800 per night and a Maile Presidential Suite is as much as $22,000 per night.
Rooms
Four Seasons Maui has several accommodations, including Residential Suites, Large Suites, Small Suites, Club Floor and Guest Rooms. Rooms come with views of the ocean, mountains and gardens. Rooms feature contemporary living areas, upscale furniture, and wrap-around lanais.
Amenities
The resort offers special amenities directed at couples and families. It also has shuttle and car services, artist programs, tennis lessons and clinics, kids programs and complimentary scuba lessons. The resort features several pools and access to pristine beach areas. Different pool and beach activities include complimentary cabanas and loungers, scooter snorkeling, stand-up paddleboard yoga, and poolside food and beverage service. The resort is home to several eating and drinking destinations: Spago is a Hawaiian and Californian fusion restaurant with ocean views, Duo Steak and Seafood offers local steak and seafood selections, Ferraro’s Bar and Ristorante offers romantic ambiance and Mediterranean-Italian flavors, Beachwalk Cafe serves specialty coffee drinks and gourmet grab-and-go options, and the Lobby Lounge serves cocktails and appetizers. Guests are also welcome to order in-room dining for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Restaurants are run by world-class chefs and staffs. The on-site spa, Spa Al Fresco, offers top of the line spa treatments and massages for guests looking to unwind. Finally, golfers will find themselves at home at the Four Seasons, as the resort is near the Wailea Blue Court, Wailea Gold Course, and Wailea Emerald Course.
Location
The resort is conveniently located to various attractions, but it is also uniquely home to incredible landscapes and views. The Four Seasons Maui is a five-minute drive from the island’s finest golf courses and less than a mile from luxury shopping and restaurants located in The Shops at Wailea. The nearest airport, Kahului Airport, is 17 miles away or 30 minutes by car.
Pros
- World-class dining options
- Conveniently located close to nearby attractions
- Top of the line accommodations
Cons
- Extremely expensive accommodations
- Not an all-inclusive resort
https://www.fourseasons.com/maui/
Honoa Kai Resort and Spa
The Honoa Kai Resort and Spa is located on Maui’s gorgeous Ka’anapali North Beach. The resort offers various guest room accommodations, amenities, and activities. The beautiful ocean views a couple with a tropical environment that amounts to one incredible experience for the whole family. Guests at the Honoa Kai Resort will enjoy their luxurious stay at this high-quality establishment.
Price
Prices vary depending on the season of booking and room type desired. For example, a Studio Room with an Ocean View is around $450 per night, while a three-bedroom Alii Suite is around $1,200 per night.
Rooms
The resort has different room offerings, including the Studio Suite which sleeps four, the One-Bedroom Suite which sleeps four, the Two Bedroom Suite which sleeps six, and the Three Bedroom Suite which sleeps eight. These suites feature open floor plans, wood cabinets, granite countertops, a gourmet kitchen, a flat-screen TV, a blender, a toaster, and a coffee maker, amongst other amenities. The resort also offers the Ali’i Suite, Pi’ilani Suite, and Kamehameha Suite.
Amenities
The resort offers beach access along with a fun-filled aquatic playground that includes pools, hot tubs, a lazy river and more. The resort also offers the services of the Ho’ola Spa and Himalayan Salt Room, along with a 24-hour Fitness Center with up to date equipment. The Honoa Kai has dining options with different culinary genres. Honoa Kai’s dining and drinking options include Duke’s Beach House, Aina Gourmet Market, and the Whaler’s General Store.
Location
Like other resorts on this list, the Honoa Kai is located on the breathtaking island of Maui. The resort is located on the North Ka’anapali Beach. Guests have access to perfect views of the Pacific Ocean and West Maui Mountains. The resort is closest to the Kapalua Airport.
Pros
- Beautiful location and views
- Relatively less expensive accommodations
- Unique aquatic playground
Cons
- Not an all-inclusive resort
- Expensive surrounding attractions
https://www.honuakai.com/
Conclusion
The Royal Lahaina Resort is located on the stunning island of Maui in Hawaii. Royal Lahaina’s accommodations, combined with its beach access, activity offerings, and convenient location is hard to beat. While some resorts, like the Four Seasons, may offer more exquisite and high-end dining options and luxury additions, the Royal Lahaina’s price makes it a much better value. We give the Royal Lahaina resort a five-star rating.