Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas

Located on the golden sands of Ka’anapali North Beach sits the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas. The luxury property occupies 26 beachfront acres and was completed in 2003. It was the first of 3 separate phases of new Westin Villas. Since its inception, the property has helped to set the standard for luxury condominium resort residences on West Maui.

The resort (also known The Westin timeshare, The Westin villas, or simply the KOR) is entirely comprised of luxurious modern timeshare villas and is located on the other side of Black Rock from the Westin Maui Hotel and Whaler’s Village. It is conveniently located mere minutes from Lahaina to the south and Kapalua to the north. All villas feature upscale finishings and offer quite a bit more livability than a standard hotel room. Finishings include granite countertops, wood cabinetry, LCD flat panel televisions with DVD players, and Bose stereos. Bedrooms are outfitted with Westin’s signature Heavenly Beds and bathrooms feature Westin’s luxurious Heavenly Baths. All villas include an en-suite washer/dryer.

Studio villas sleep up to 4 guests and are quite a bit more generous in space and features than a standard hotel room. They total 500 square foot and feature a king size Heavenly Bed as well as a queen convertible sofa sleeper. The studio kitchenette features a two burner cooktop and an apartment size refrigerator. It also includes a coffee maker, blender, toaster, small dishwasher, and a convection microwave oven. Studio bathrooms offer both a glass walk-in shower and a luxurious whirlpool soaking tub. One point to note is that the overwhelming majority of studio villas in the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort South do not offer full size balconies. Rather, they offer the “French” or “Juliette” style balconies. Some exceptions to this would be in the oceanfront and deluxe ocean view category.

1-bedroom villas sleep up to 4 guests and total 900 square foot. They feature separate living and bedroom areas and include a full size kitchen with granite countertops, full size refrigerator, full size stove and oven, dishwasher, coffee maker, blender, toaster, and all the necessary cookware and utensils. There is a full size balcony with a table and chairs accessible from the living or bedroom, and each room has a flat panel LCD television. The master bedroom offers a king size Heavenly Bed and the living room has a queen convertible sofa sleeper. The master bath includes a dual granite vanity and a separate soaking tub and glass walk-in shower.

2-bedroom villas are essentially the 1-bedroom villa and the studio villa combined. They offer an expansive 1400 sq ft and can accommodate up to 8 guests with plenty of space for everyone. The master section includes the full size kitchen, dining, and living area. The guest section includes it’s own kitchenette. Both sections include an en-suite washer/dryer. There is a king size Heavenly Bed in both the master bedroom and the guest bedroom. The living room and guest bedroom each feature a queen convertible sofa sleeper. The full size balcony can be accessed from the living room or master bedroom. Each bathroom features Westin’s signature Heavenly Bath with dual granite vanities, a glass walk-in shower, and a separate whirlpool soaking tub.

The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas complex offers an abundance of on-site amenities and services. The Spa Heilani Heavenly Spa combines an East meets West aesthetic with local Hawaiian influences. 13 total treatment rooms are available and in-villa services are also provided. A special “tree house” villa is available for couples who wish to enjoy their massage or treatment while taking in the fresh Hawaiian air and the soothing sounds of the Pacific. The spa is located in The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas North phase directly next door to the South phase.

The WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studios are open 24/7 and they feature high quality state-of-the-art fitness equipment. The Westin Villas North and South each have their own fitness center and guests at the resort are welcome to use either fitness center. The Westin also provides an on-site kids club for children ages 5 to 12. Activities include lei-making, learning Hawaiian words, swimming, board games, movies, and video games. The club is open from 9 to 4 and is available to guests for an additional fee. For tennis lovers, there are two lighted tennis courts available on the property. Racquets and balls are available for rent at the front desk.

Combined, the KOR North and South offer two separate dining options and two separate markets for casual snacks. Located close to the South lobby sits Auntie’s Kitchen–a casual bar and grill featuring comfort foods and cocktails. Happy hour is daily and there is often live music in the evenings. Pailolo is another casual bar and grill and it is located oceanfront at the North property. Happy hour is daily and live music is featured from 5 to 8 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. For something more casual, both the North and the South buildings each have their own in-lobby market. The markets both offer an assortment of sandwiches, pizzas, drinks, coffee, souvenirs, ice cream and sundries.

The South and the North sections each offer their own expansive heated pool area and there are four separate shared hot tub areas. Separate poolside areas feature outdoor barbecue grills where guests can grill up meals and dine outside at picnic areas with the ocean in the background. In addition, there is a children’s pirate ship pool area and playground between the two sections. Gazebos and cabanas are available for rent and the water activities staff can assist with equipment rentals, scuba diving, and more. Should you wish to explore Maui’s coastline, the beach is directly in front of the resort and there are sections nearby that are good for both swimming and snorkeling. As with all of Maui’s coastline, caution is advised before entering the ocean and attention should be paid to the sections of coral reef that dot the shoreline.

The resort has always offered a shuttle services to take guests from The Westin Villas to The Sheraton Maui and The Westin Maui on the other side of Black Rock–which is a very short walk from Whaler’s Village. Recently the resort has added a second shuttle to take guests from The Westin Villas to 3 separate stops in Lahaina. The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas is an excellent choice for luxurious condominium style accommodations within the surroundings of a full-scale resort.