Where to Stay on Maui, Hawaii: Wailea vs Kaanapali | How to Pick the Place Right for You

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Kaanapali versus Wailea, let the showdown begin! Figure out where to stay on Maui for your Hawaii vacation! Now that you know where to stay, see our reviews for the best hotel or vacation rental on Maui: thehawaiivacationguide.com/stay/
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Where to Stay on Maui: Kaanapali vs Wailea:
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@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

We hoped this helped with finding where you want to stay on Maui! Explore our hotel and vacation rental reviews to find the perfect place for your: thehawaiivacationguide.com/stay/

@yutackkang8016 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this updated version! We're excited to return to Kaanapali. Keep up the great work!

@maurinet2291 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@wm6869 Жыл бұрын

This was a fun video to watch! We've stayed on both sides and Kaanapali wins for us too. We get the same amazing experience at half the cost, especially since we always get a car and can drive south to enjoy Wailea's amenities.

@natlovell122 Жыл бұрын

Headed to Napili this August! Can’t wait!

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

Enjoy Napili! such a beautiful spot

@chronicillz1879 Жыл бұрын

this became one of my favorite channels on youtube lol, you guys are just great. just got back from kanaapali 2 weeks ago back to rainy NYC, already nostalgic about it back to watching your videos, definitely going back for a longer trip next year, gotta make it at least 2 weeks this time, didnt get to do the full road to hana, only got up to twin falls and just a few stops after, stayed at aston kanaapali shores but maybe next time we'll stay at kaanapali beach hotel since its in walking distance to black rock beach, where i got to see the most turtles, no turtles at mackenna beach :( we stayed almost the entire trip on black rock beach thanks to you guys, i got to see the same amount of different fish right there at black rock just the same as if you were to snorkel at molokani crater, we did the molokani redline rafting 2hr snorkel tour just as you suggested :) got to see whales on the way back to shore and they even stopped the boat and talked about whales for like 20 minutes, so if you do just that tour its not really necessary to do a separate whale watch tour, cause you're getting to see whales for free basically, its a 2 in 1. honestly molokani crater has the same diversity of marine life as black rock, the only difference is i got to see an eel but really its all the same fish as in black rock beach, minus the turtles. black rock is FULL of them, as soon as you step into the water. plus its great that you have the sheraton right there you can always go get a cocktail and go back to the beach. i dropped your guys' channel name everywhere, thanks for all the tips, made our first hawaii vacation SO much easier! next time ill buy your guides. all the best of luck to you!

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

We are glad to hear your trip went so well. Well done on planning it and yeah, Black Rock is a wonderful place to go. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing. Enjoy getting ready for your longer trip next time.

@DFerg-gn8lu Жыл бұрын

As always, a great video!! Guess it will be a little more of a challenge creating videos from the mainland, we appreciate all your hard work. Thank You

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We are heading back to Hawaii often to stay fresh!

@CelestialArchers Жыл бұрын

You guys are the best! It is always pleasant to watch your videos about Hawaiian islands. Recently visited Maui with friends and family and I was awestruck by the beauty and serenity. I am very impressed by your video-making skills , narration, research, and overall how well you put the information together and make convincing points! Best Wishes

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

thanks so much, that is very kind of you. We enjoy making these videos and editing them. We pride ourselves on all original film and footage of the locations. thanks for watching!

@user-rw8fo2ri2j 3 ай бұрын

Thanks. That was very helpful

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 3 ай бұрын

thanks for watching and for the comment. that helps us out!

@broflex Жыл бұрын

Your videos have been an excellent resource for me in planning my honeymoon. Staying at the the fairmont kea lani in a week!

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your honeymoon! we have a video on the Fairmont coming out soon. We liked staying their and loved their suite.

@annette3488 Жыл бұрын

We stayed in Kaanapali at Kaanapali Beach Hotel! We loved it!!

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

such a classic and wonderful location!

@byoder0420 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. I'm going back and forth between the two. I usually stay at Sigar Beach

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

Sugar Beach is a good in between!

@lifewiththesetwo Жыл бұрын

Great to meet you today at The Royal Hawaiian!

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

It was good talking to you too! Have a safe flight home!

@FrozenMartini Жыл бұрын

Always so grateful for your very informative videos. Thank you so much. We just came back earlier this week. Stayed in Kaanapali and were a bit unlucky with rain. Definitely rains less often down south in Wailea. We’ll try it next time when we win the lottery. 😂

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

It has been a very wet winter on Maui. I just sent our newsletter out with things to do in the rain as the rains just keep coming. I hope you still had a great time!

@zennoodle Жыл бұрын

Food truck park at Costco is where to go... pass on restaurants. haha.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

a lot of great food truck parks on Maui, they are a great way to eat out!

@jm4020 Жыл бұрын

We did Kaanapali for a couples getaway and Wailea for a family vacation with the kids. Can't go wrong with either of them, or Hawaii in general. Cheers.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

Exactly, two good choices

@kmontagna1 8 ай бұрын

The westinn hotel is shown, Maria Menunous recommended that hotel. I dont know the land and want to be so respectful of the events and residents. I dont travel a lot but i know Maui is healing. 🕊 i just want to be with nature in the sun loving on the land 2024. Thank you guys so much!! Thank you for your newsletter! My heart is with Maui ❤

@rdnugent1 Жыл бұрын

Kapalua Bay is the crowning jewel of Maui. So, if you can't decide between Wailea and Ka'anapali, just head up to Kapalua. ;)

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

it is lovely up there! weather can get a little wet and windy but I like how naturally tropical and lush it is.

@slin4013 5 ай бұрын

No way. It rains too often up there 😉

@wnmech6495 Жыл бұрын

I’ve got to vote on Kanapalli

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

all votes for Jordan's side are welcomed!

@cristy_yang Жыл бұрын

Planning on Maui for January 2024 and I’ve been watching your videos non-stop! Thanks so much for all the info.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching and well done on the early planning! check out our website for our best trip planning resources thehawaiivacationguide.com/

@kmontagna1 8 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤ We love you Maui!

@christinecamley 3 ай бұрын

Ka’anapali!!

@billhobartclairvoyantmedium Жыл бұрын

We’ll live in Kihei and staycation in Wailea 😉

@Stealther Жыл бұрын

My vote is for Kihei!

@jaybo24-7 Жыл бұрын

Yes! But recently there was a naked homeless guy at Kam 2 right by South Kihei Road sitting on a 5 gallon Home Depot bucket taking a crap!!!!🤮

@Stealther Жыл бұрын

@@jaybo24-7 that can happen anywhere IMO.

@jaybo24-7 Жыл бұрын

@@Stealther yup he was heavyset so his badonk was pouring over the edges of the bucket

@russelllangworthy8855 Жыл бұрын

@@jaybo24-7Did you record it for TikTok? You could get rich. Lol.

@daltonricketts6799 7 күн бұрын

yall need to talk about the food trucks in the costco in maui. best ribs i ever had and i am from kansas! also great food variety

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 7 күн бұрын

We have a maui food truck video and article where we talk about that!

@wamdue404 Жыл бұрын

You should open your own resort. Would come for sure with my family!

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

we love that! thanks for the idea. I have a lot of respect for restaurant and hotel proprietors, it is a tough job.

@PeaceFan1 Жыл бұрын

BEST Dinner: Star Noodle!! BEST Breakfast: 808 Grindz Cafe!!!!

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

good recommendations! book Star Noodle early as it fills up fast.

@Hokage2719 Ай бұрын

Love your content will purchase your guide. I wanted to go to Maui would you still recommend post lahaina fire

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Ай бұрын

We would recommend a trip to Maui! Visitors are welcome! See our Maui Travel Update for details: thehawaiivacationguide.com/lahaina-maui-fire-update/

@kevinm5363 Жыл бұрын

Ka'anapali Beach Hotel in June 🌴

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

enjoy! I hope you booked their remodel rooms! we stayed in their older rooms. They were good but definitely worth upgrading to their new ones.

@kristiyarn4939 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos! We just got back to rainy Seattle from Ka’anapali and appreciated all the tips we got from you guys before we went. Thank you! (It’s “versus” not “verse” when you’re making comparisons. 😉)

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

thanks for the correction! I'm glad you had a great trip to Ka'anapali. Bummer, I can't change the verse in the beginning of the video now but I changed the description.

@kristiyarn4939 Жыл бұрын

Love you guys!

@golestaan2259 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for wonderful information and lovely videos. Going to Maui for first time and we are on budget. Wondering if we stayed in not so expensive condo, can we use the pools of the luxury resort or hotels as public? in other words, can we day visit the resort and enjoy the restaurants and pools and do not stay in the expensive resort (go somewhere else for sleep) ?

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

I’m not aware of any resorts in Maui that offer day passes. Kauai has a couple and they are about $100 to use the pool.

@thebluejc3456 13 сағат бұрын

Kaanapali vs Kihei? First time in Maui.

@patrickmartin1149 22 сағат бұрын

Thank you for the info! If we want to explore most of the island, would Wailea be better in that case cause it’s in the “middle” of the island? (eg close to road to hana, black sand beach, airport, AND kaanapali beaches)

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 17 сағат бұрын

It looks like it is in the middle but it is still a drive down to it. You have to go through Kahului for road to Hana. You save about 10 minutes by staying in wailea vs Kaanapali.

@user-nz6wh7tl9r Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the vidéo. We will be in Maui for 9 nights in midi septembre. Did you suggest to stay at the same hotel for 9 day's or it's better to split the half of our star un kaanapali and the rest at Wailea?

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

We like to split things up. We also sometimes stay at a vacation rental for the more adventurous/ go go go part and then do a relaxing resort for the rest

@mjo23dan Жыл бұрын

Just curious what region you guys reside in in Maui?

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

we have recently moved to the mainland to be closer to family but we lived in West Maui

@kmontagna1 8 ай бұрын

What about now, update please!!

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for asking! We stayed in Ka'anapali Beach Resort in early November. See our Maui Travel Update for what to expect when staying in Ka'anapali for the foreseeable future: thehawaiivacationguide.com/lahaina-maui-fire-update/

@user-vy1ko6ef4v 3 ай бұрын

How are the dining options in Ka’anapali now since Lahaina is closed?

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 3 ай бұрын

They are busier now that Lahaina restaurants are closed. See our travel update here and watch our West Maui things to do as we highlight local restaurants in West Maui: thehawaiivacationguide.com/lahaina-maui-fire-update/