About Kaanapali Ocean Inn
Offering access to two oceanfront swimming pools and a variety of on-site dining and drinking options, the Kaanpali Ocean Inn is ideally positioned adjacent the picturesque Kaanpali Beach.
The rooms at the Kaanapali Ocean Inn are tastefully decorated and include a television, refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities, dining table, air conditioning and lanai area. Some rooms provide ocean views.
Facilities and activities at the resort include 11 tennis courts, oceanfront luau, nightly entertainment, water sports, complimentary Wi-Fi and a concierge service. On-site parking and shuttle services are available at a surcharge.
The inn’s Royal Ocean Terrace Restaurant & Lounge is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and serves an assortment of Hawaiian and international favorites.
Whalers Village is a five-minute drive from the resort. The popular area of Lahaina is ten minutes away by car, while the Kapalua Airport is just over three miles away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Wonderful beachfront location
Thanks to being situated right next to the Kaanpali Beach, the Kaanpali Ocean Inn is in a fantastic location for beach activities. Furthermore, popular areas such as Lahaina and Whalers Village are a short drive away, while the Kapalua Airport is also just a ten-minute drive.
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Great customer service
The large majority of previous guests at the resort have been very happy with the level of customer service provided by the staff. Described as being friendly and attentive at all times, the staff will go above and beyond to maximize your time at the accommodation.
positive:
Spacious and comfortable rooms
Despite reported problems with the air conditioning in the past, the rooms at the Kaanapali Ocean Inn are considered comfortable overall. Past visitors have stated that the beds are comfy, the rooms are spacious and the location next to the ocean makes the accommodation have a relaxing ambience.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Rooms showing signs of age
The rooms, as well as other areas of the accommodation, are outdated - according to many former guests at the Kaanapali Ocean Inn. This opinion includes certain room amenities showing their age and the private bathrooms in need of being updated.
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Parking comes at a cost
Although the resort provides both public and private parking on-site for its guests, a daily surcharge is applicable if you want to take advantage of this amenity - something that past visitors have bemoaned.
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No elevator
For guests that have restricted mobility, the lack of an elevator at the Kaanapali Ocean Inn has understandably been problematic - especially for those staying on the third floor of the building.