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Promotions
5th Night Free
Book a minimum 5-night stay January 3 - December 20, 2012 and January 3 - March 31, 2013 for travel during the same period, and receive every 5th night fee.
Restrictions may apply.
Camp Kaanapali is offered to children ages 5 – 12. Camp activities include a variety of Hawaiian cultural and outdoor-based activities such as hula dancing, ukulele lessons, beach exploration, lei making, sand art, kite making/flying, swimming, scavenger hunts, games, arts, and crafts. Both day and evening sessions are available. One-time registration fee of $10 per child includes a t-shirt. Daily rate of $25 per child includes meals. Registration must be made 24 hours in advance upon arrival at the resort. Registration is held daily at 8 AM at the Camp Kaanapali Center in room 135. Camp Kaanapali hours are Monday – Friday (with the exception of major holidays), 8 AM – 2 PM. Friday evening sessions are 5 PM – 9 PM and include dinner. Space is limited to 16 participants per session. Children who are ill may not attend.
Note: Camp Kaanapali is located at the ASTON Kaanapali Shores and is available to registered guests of all ASTON properties on Maui.
Aloha Deals Booklet
Book a stay now - March 31, 2013 for during the same period and receive an Aloha Deals Booklet, with coupons worth hundreds of dollars in savings on dining, shopping, entertainment, and golf.
Applies to all room categories. Aloha Deals Booklet presented at check-in. One booklet per room per stay. Blackout dates may apply. May be combined with other offers.
2012 Aston Kids - Stay, Play & Eat Free
Book a stay January 3, 2012 - March 31, 2013 and receive the following:
Valid with any ASTON promotion, including the Aloha Free Deals program. Family is presented with an Aloha coupon book at check-in detailing participating establishments. Child must present the coupon from book to qualify for the promotional offers, which are not combinable and cannot be utilized with other discounted promotional offers by the participating vendors. Child must be accompanied by paying adult (purchasing at equal or greater value) to qualify for the offers. Participating vendors and offers are subject to change without prior notice. Other restrictions may apply.
Honeymoon Special
Book a stay January 3, 2012 - March 31, 2013 for travel during the same period and receive the following:
Promotion must be requested upon check-in. Restrictions may apply. May be combined with other promotions.
Senior Special (Ages 50 and Up)
Book a stay January 3, 2012 - March 31, 2013 for travel during the same period and receive a breakfast basket and two logo coffee mugs.
Promotion must be requested at check-in. One offer per room, per stay. ID may be required. Other restrictions may apply. May be combined with other promotions.
7th Night Free
Book a minimum 7-night stay January 3 - December 20, 2012 and January 3 - March 31, 2013 for travel during the same period, and receive every 7th night fee.
Restrictions may apply.
Property Amenities
The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach faces Kaanapali Beach and is adjacent to shops and restaurant at Whalers Village. Kaanapali golf courses are across the street, and Lahaina is three miles away.
The resort centers around a koi-pond garden and a rectangular pool surrounded by slate-tile sundecks. Studios and suites are in two, 12-story towers.
Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the lobby. In addition, the hotel features a small business center.
Smoking is not permitted on the property.
The resort hosts a Mai Tai party every other week. One of two barbecue areas is on an oceanfront lawn with granite picnic tables. A day spa, a fitness center, five tennis courts (surcharge), a sundries store, and coin-operated laundry facilities are also on site.
Children ages 5 to 12 can attend Camp Kaanapali, located at a companion property one mile away (surcharge).
Rooms
The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach in West Maui offers 360 individually decorated studios and suites divided over two 12-floor towers. In each unit, floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to blue-mosaic tiled, furnished lanai with full ocean, angled ocean, or garden views.
Kitchens are fully equipped with dishwashers, four-burner stoves, microwaves, full-sized refrigerators, kitchen linens, untensils, cookware, and dishes. Guests are welcomed with fresh, sliced pineapple in the refrigerator. Kitchens, including dishes, are cleaned daily.
TVs provide DVD players and VCRs. Walk-in closets contain safes. Bathrooms feature tropical-ingredient toiletries and the works of a local photographer. Phone calls within Maui free. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Smoking is not permitted inside hotel rooms or on property.
Room Amenities
Recreation
This Maui resort faces a sandy stretch of Kaanapali Beach, which Dr. Stephen Leatherman (a.k.a. Dr. Beach) named America's Best Beach for 2003. The beach is popular for swimming, windsurfing, kayaking, and parasailing. Black Rock, a cultural treasure and renowned snorkeling spot, is just north of the resort.
Beyond the koi-pond garden is a large rectangular pool with a spa tub and two slate-tile sundecks. A fitness center contains cardio machines, free weights, and resistance equipment. Five tennis courts are available for a surcharge.
The complimentary Kaanapali Resort shuttle stops in front of the lobby and can take guests to two championship golf courses across the street. A beach walkway leads to the entertainment and activities of the Kaanapali Resort at large.
Kapulua's three famed golf courses and golf academy are seven miles north.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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“Can't Beat the Condo Value at this Beachfront Location”
Here you get condo amenities (kitchen, laundry access) with hotel service (daily maid service, towels at the beach/pool). It was great. The only thing it didn't have was a bar/restaurant, but who cares when you're in the middle of a strip of hotels and restaurants. The beach near the Whaler is the best stretch in the entire area. Very near the Black Rock, which has great snorkeling, and it was great to be next to Whalers Village and all the amenities there.
“Wonderful Location”
We were extremely satisfied with The Whaler. The only thing we would even comment on is the mattress. I think it needed to be replaced. At our check-in we were pleasantly surprised to learn we were on the top floor. We had an excellent view and loved the location. The staff was very friendly and made you feel right at home. We stayed at The Whaler several years ago and were happy with it then so we decided to go there again and we were not disappointed. Keep up the great work guys. You made our vacation a memorable one and one we will not forget!
“Great Condo on the Beach”
We've stayed at The Whaler every December for years. Right next door to Whaler's Village, beautiful rooms, laundry facilities on every floor, daily housekeeping, barbeques, beautiful grounds, and more!
“Awesome”
The Whaler has great facilities, polite and helpful staff, fantastic views, and a great location. Close to shopping and restaurants, but not close enough to be disruptive. The beach conditions were great. There were some renovations being done in the lower level of the building, but they did not affect our stay.
“Would splurge for the suite instead of the efficiency”
Great place to stay--highly recommend. Would splurge for the 1 bedroom suite instead of the efficiency--so much room, huge balcony, so comfortable.
“Very Nice Occomodations”
We really enjoyed our hotel room. It was the very nice and had everything that we needed. The room was kept clean. The air conditioning worked very well, and we would definately stay there again. The hotel is centraily located to a lot of nice places. At the front desk, Amy was very polite, friendly, and helpful. She did her job very well. Honestly, my wife and I didn't care for the activities Expedia helped us set up, but we were glad we had booked our flight and hotel with them. Our hotel was perfect, and as previously mentioned, if we go back to Maui, we will definately stay at this hotel. Ben R
“Great Location/Exceptional Staff”
We loved the location of the the Whaler. Shopping and restaurants were in easy walking distance. The beach and view in front of the hotel was exceptional. The staff was very professional and helpful. The Concierge was able to book a snorkeling activity for us and helped us get the best rate. There is construction going on at this time, but it did not in anyway affect our stay in terms of comfort and amenities, the pool was crystal clear, the grounds well kept, parking was not affected and so forth. The only negative would be the "critters" we occasionally saw in our kitchen. That said, the kitchen was spotless, there was no food or paper products laying about, so we attributed that to the ongoing construction. I would highly recommend this hotel and would use it again.
“Right along Kaanapali beach”
Beautiful view.
“Fantastic location, great stay”
We stayed over the week of 4th of July. The Murphy bed was a little surprising, but very comfortable - no issue there. The "garden view" room still had an amazing ocean view, and the kitchen was incredibly handy - eating out got expensive, and cooking in was nice. The shared outdoor grills are SUCH a good idea - we got to cook fresh fish while watching the sunset, and got a chance to meet and chat with other folks staying in the condos. Location was insanely great - black rock was within swimming distance for snorkeling and diving, the beach out front was lovely, and Lahaina was a 5 minute drive (for renting surf gear and surfing).
“Amazing view”
Amazing view from our room. The hotel is in a great location and the whaler village is great . Amy at the front desk was very help full.
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The closest major airports to The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach are:
Kapalua, HI (JHM-West Maui) - 4.7 km / 3 mi
Kahului, HI (OGG) - 26.8 km / 16.6 mi
The preferred airport for The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach is Kahului, HI (OGG).
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