Kapalua’s logo is a butterfly with a pineapple in place of its body. The image harks back to the area’s farming past, when acres of land were dedicated to pineapple crops.
Today, Kapalua is more famous for being a premier resort. It boasts two world-class golf courses, luxury hotels and villas, shops, restaurants, white-sand beaches and spectacular scenery.
This 22,000-acre (8,900-hectare) resort sits at the foot of the West Maui Mountains on the northwest tip of Maui. A magnet for beach lovers, the shoreline has several bays and white-sand beaches.
Take time out at Kapalua Beach, a horseshoe-shaped stretch of white coral sand. It’s capped at both ends by lava rocks that extend out into the ocean, protecting the bay from strong waves and powerful currents. The warm, calm waters make this a good destination year-round, especially for families with children. There is plenty of parking available and the facilities include showers and restrooms.
Outdoor pursuits are plenty. Stretch your legs on a hiking trail there are treks of varying difficulty, from mountain peaks to the coastline. Fly through the air on zip lines that cross gulches in the West Maui Mountains, or play a round of golf on courses that have attracted some of the world’s greatest players. The Plantation Course hosts the opening event of the PGA Tour season, the Hyundai Tournament of Champions, and the Bay Course hosted the 2008 Kapalua Classic.
For some quality pampering, visit the resort’s spa, which has indoor and outdoor treatment rooms as well as views out to the ocean. Treatments are created from indigenous ingredients, some of which are locally sourced and produced.
Kapalua is approximately 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of the town of Lahaina, and about an hour’s drive from Kahului Airport.
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The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Kapalua, HI
The price is ¥122,897 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
¥122,897
¥154,474 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kapalua. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Bhe beach was easy to walk to, very nice, felt private to resort guests, and not crowded. The food and drink options were high quality, delicious, and competitively priced with outside restaurants. The grounds were large and pleasant to walk around. There was paved costal trail access to walk or ..."
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2025

Napili Kai Beach Resort
5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Kapalua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Incredible stay at Napilli bay. From check in to out the whole trip was just beutiful and amazing The grounds at this hotel are so well kept, gorgerous flowers and gardens everywhere. You can walk to just about anything, it was really nice. The aalkway to thw beach from rooms is so well kept, just ..."
Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025

Kapalua Villas Maui
300 Kapalua Drive, Lahaina, HI
The price is ¥33,734 per night from Oct 16 to Oct 17
¥33,734
¥117,467 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Kapalua. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 8 restaurants, and 5 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Kaanapali Beach and Napili Bay ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (952 reviews)
"The view of the ocean was great and I was happy just to be there. It was old and a little poorly built, windows or doors were hard to open, etc. Some renovated parts were comfortable. The dryer was broken, which was inconvenient, but housekeeping provided new towels daily and offered to do laundry ..."
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Kapalua Villas Maui
300 Kapalua Drive, Lahaina, HI
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Kapalua. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 8 restaurants, and 5 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Kaanapali Beach and Napili Bay ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (952 reviews)
"The view of the ocean was great and I was happy just to be there. It was old and a little poorly built, windows or doors were hard to open, etc. Some renovated parts were comfortable. The dryer was broken, which was inconvenient, but housekeeping provided new towels daily and offered to do laundry ..."
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Napili Village Hotel
5425 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Kapalua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Kaanapali Beach and Napili Bay are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (115 reviews)
"Nice lil spot. Will stay there again."
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

The Gardens at West Maui
5500 Lower Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina, HI
Stay at this 3-star condo in Kapalua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (497 reviews)
"Great for family!"
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.