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Originally Posted by Puxlut
So because my husband is the best husband in the world: he bought us a trip to Maui. Now, we're just trying to figure out where to stay.
The last time we went, we stayed at the north end of Kihei(crappy beach)
This time we want to split our time between The north-west side (Ka'anapali/Napili) and the deeper south west-side (would like Wailea/Makena, but can be pricey)
Does anyone have any input on hotels/rentals that are on the beach or a stone's throw away, that doesn't cost $1,000/night? We're going during whale season, so want to be close to the beach, plus having to pack a 2 year old in and out the car is a hassle and would rather just walk down to the beach.
Better yet: does anyone have property down there that they would be willing to give us a CP discount on? 
Because this time we're tied down with a kid, it's going to limit what kind of things we can do because of her size and short attention span, so any ideas of things to do that don't involve a 3 hour drive (to Hana) Or snorkeling trips (she can't swim yet)? I'm thinking it's going to be a lot of pool/beach time for us.
Thanks a bunch guys! |
Kaanapali Beach Hotel is where I stayed last year . . . . . very nice place and I had a room overlooking the beach. Watched whales from my balcony and there are whale watching cat or trimarans leaving from the beach out front. I think about $50.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...ui_Hawaii.html
I've also stayed at Kaanapali Villas a few times before. Good place on the beach as well. Small kitchen in these I believe.
Kaanapali Beach is a fairly big surf beach with a fairly quick drop off . . . . which I like because I'm a strong swimmer. One of the best beaches in the world though. Short drive to Lahaina. If you can't swim, its a tougher sell.
http://www.mauiinfosource.com/Maui%2...n_map_main.htm
The beaches along Kihei side tend to be much tamer surf. More friendly if you and the family aren't swimmers.
Kaanapali, out front of the Kaanapali Beach Hotel:
My balcony at Kaanapali Beach Hotel . . .
Below is Kamaeole Beach Park, Kihei side . . .
Below, sunset over Lahaina . . .
Walking up Waihee Trail
Maui is a great place.
Cowperson