Place, Kaanapali Kai Course at Kaanapali Golf Resort
14 min walk
Kahului, HI (OGG)
Airport, Kahului, HI (OGG)
41 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Living Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
Primary Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Guest Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Primary Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Upgraded 11th Floor Oceanfront Corner 1BR/2BA - Premier 1BR Location at The Whaler!
Offering an unsurpassed location in the heart of Kaanapali, the Whaler provides the perfect setting for experiencing all that the world-famous beach has to offer, and Suite 1101 enjoys one of the absolute best locations of any one-bedroom on the entire property.
Recently remodeled and tastefully upgraded, this 1BR/2BA suite is perched atop the north tower of the Whaler and affords sweeping panoramic vistas of the azure blue Pacific and neighboring islands of Lanai and Molokai. Enjoy the perfect meal at your own outdoor dining area as you experience year-round Maui sunsets from your expansive wraparound lanai, or simply relax in the outdoor lounge chairs as you take in the sights of Kaanapali Beach and Black Rock below. In addition, this corner location offers enchanting views of the verdant West Maui Mountains looming majestically to the east.
The spacious interior of the suite has one primary bedroom and two full bathrooms. Fade into a rejuvenating slumber with help from the ocean's gentle rhythm in the king-size primary bed. For additional sleeping capacity, there is a comfortable sofa sleeper in the living room.
Both bathrooms have been completely renovated for a lavish bathing experience, including masterful granite detailing in the 8-foot glass-enclosed walk-in showers and travertine tile throughout.
You will find culinary inspiration from the newly remodeled and upgraded kitchen featuring granite countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and elegant travertine. Fully appointed, the kitchen allows every opportunity for your culinary creativity to be expressed. A washer and dryer are readily available in the suite, so there's no need to hassle with long trips back and forth to the laundry.
Nestled right in the heart of Kaʻanapali Beach, steps from soft sands and pristine waters, The Whaler boasts one of Maui’s best resort locations. This world-famous beach offers an abundance of shopping, dining, and activities right at your doorstep. Luaus, dinner cruises, snorkel trips, parasailing (summer only), whale watching (winter only), surf lessons, and more are only a short walk away.
Lounge by the sparkling beachfront pool and hot tub or take a dip in the crystal blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. A beachside towel desk can assist with gear rentals for snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, surfing, and more. Additionally, enjoy a game at one of the tennis or pickleball courts or a workout in the fully equipped fitness center.
The Whaler even has a private entry directly from the resort to Whalers Village, a beachfront mall offering unique boutique and high-end stores in addition to an array of dining options ranging from grab-and-go to fine dining with sweeping ocean views.
Should you choose to rent a car, complimentary self-parking is available on-site. If during your stay you require assistance or advice about the surrounding area or the suite, rest assured that you’ll be swiftly taken care of with aloha by one of our friendly and knowledgeable liaisons - hand-picked from West Maui’s leading luxury hotels. Help will never be far away because our offices are ideally located just minutes away.
*Complimentary self-parking.*
**Please note that the Whaler has a $35+tax/day resort fee collected at check-out (subject to resort changes).**
***Please note that The Whaler is in the hotel-zoned area meant for tourism and thus safe from Maui's pending short-term rental ban affecting apartment-zoned areas.***
****Please note that The Whaler poolside grill area is currently closed until further notice. To accommodate guests during this time, temporary portable BBQs have been placed at the Tower 2 grill station for your convenience.****
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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About the neighborhood
Kaanapali
Located in Kaanapali, this condo is in the mountains and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Whalers Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Kaanapali Beach and Napili Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Lahaina, HI
What's nearby
Kaanapali Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Whalers Village - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
May's Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Kaanapali Kai Course at Kaanapali Golf Resort - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Kaanapali Golf Courses - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
West Maui Airport (JHM) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Monkeypod Kitchen - 3 min walk
Leilani's on the Beach - 2 min walk
Island Vintage Coffee - 4 min walk
Hula Grill Kaanapali - 2 min walk
Maui Brewing Company Ka‘anapali - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Upgraded 11th Floor Oceanfront Corner 1BR/2BA - Premier 1BR Location at The Whaler! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Upgraded 11th Floor Oceanfront Corner 1BR/2BA - Premier 1BR Location at The Whaler!?
As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Upgraded 11th Floor Oceanfront Corner 1BR/2BA - Premier 1BR Location at The Whaler! on Jul 1, 2026 start from $822, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Upgraded 11th Floor Oceanfront Corner 1BR/2BA - Premier 1BR Location at The Whaler!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Upgraded 11th Floor Oceanfront Corner 1BR/2BA - Premier 1BR Location at The Whaler!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Upgraded 11th Floor Oceanfront Corner 1BR/2BA - Premier 1BR Location at The Whaler! located?
Situated on the beach, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Kaanapali Beach and Whalers Village. Kaanapali Golf Courses and Kaanapali Kai Course at Kaanapali Golf Resort are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Great property…love the tall table and chairs for eating and beach views. We left a brand new Tommy Bahama beach umbrella and boogie board.
Larry M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 4, 2026
Mahalo for your comments, Larry. We’re glad you enjoyed the property and the beach views from the dining area. We hope to see you again soon. With aloha, MRR
The unit is nicely furnished with great views. We loved being within walking distance of favorite restaurants and shops, and look forward to our next visit!
Barbara P.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 19, 2026
Aloha Barbara and mahalo for your comments. We’re glad you enjoyed the nicely furnished unit and great views. It's wonderful to hear the location was in walking distance from your favorite restaurants and shops. It would be our pleasure to host you again on your next visit to Maui! With aloha, MRR
Everything was wonderful. Perfect location, amenities and comfort. P
Brigitte N.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 5, 2026
Aloha Brigitte and mahalo for your comments. We’re glad everything was wonderful and that you enjoyed the perfect location, amenities, and comfort. It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope to see you again soon. With aloha, MRR
This unit was very comfortable and very clean… the kitchen was well stocked and the bathrooms were spacious. The view is incredible, much whale watching, dinners and sunset viewing were enjoyed on the balcony…. Thank you!
Julie T.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 2, 2026
Aloha Julie and mahalo for your comments. We’re happy to hear the unit was very clean and comfortable, and that you appreciated the well-stocked kitchen and spacious bathrooms. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed whale watching, dinners, and sunset views from the balcony. Thank you for staying with us! We would be happy to welcome you back on your next Maui vacation. With aloha, MRR
This is our third stay at the Whaler and loved every time. Sunsets from the lanai are the best.
Jason K.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 20, 2024
Mahalo Jason!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Debbie
Aug 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a beautiful condo, the view was amazing! The owners definitely love and care for their place. Perfect location! The Whaler has great amenities and We would stay here again in a heartbeat!!
Outstanding location and view. I really miss having my morning coffee or sunset rum and pog on the lanai. Friends who own at the Whaler were also impressed with this unit. That said, the living room sofa bed was quite uncomfortable and many of the plates and bowls are chipped. The kitchen could use a pair of scissors.
Gary M.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 10, 2025
Aloha Gary and mahalo for your comments. We agree that this condo has an outstanding view! Mornings and evenings on the lanai are indeed a special experience, and we hope you'll be able to do it again soon. We appreciate your feedback on the sofa bed, dishware and kitchen scissors, and will inspect these items and replace them as needed. It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope to see you again. With aloha, MRR
This was our third time staying in this location but this first in this unit. Great views and a wonderful lanai overlooking the beach and ocean with Lanai and Molokai across that channel. The unit was well equipped and comfortable.
Ross T.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2025
Aloha Ross ~ Mahalo for your comments. We’re happy to know that this third stay at the Whaler met your expectations and you found the unit comfortable. The views and location simply can’t be beat! Thank you for choosing MRR once again. We hope to see you on your next Maui vacation. With warm aloha, MRR
I could not have been happier with this property. It is exactly as advertised. It has a spectacular view, steps from the water, listen to the waves all night, spacious and comfortable.
Teri S.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 1, 2022
Aloha Teri, We are so pleased that you enjoyed the property and your time on Maui. We hope to see you again!
My husband and I chose the Whaler because our adult daughter and family were also staying there in another unit. The wrap-around view/decking was the epitome of luxury and awe. Our family came up for several sunsets and morning relaxation. Can't wait to get back there! A few more common spices would be appreciated. Thank you for opening up this treasure to be enjoyed by many.
This is our second stay at the Whaler. We look forward to coming again.
Loved unit 1101.
Everything was so handy.
We hope to stay again in same unit.
Only small suggestion.
The pillows are very hard and it would be nice to have a choice of a softer pillow. We are in our sixties and need a little extra comfort for sleep these days !
We loved the location and the nicely stocked kitchen.
We had a lovely time.
Greg B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 25, 2021
Aloha Greg and mahalo for your comments. We are happy to hear that you loved Whaler 1101 but we do apologize that the pillows were too hard for your liking. We stock a wide assortment of pillows in our warehouse about 5 minutes away so should you return to stay with us in the future please just let us know and we will be happy to bring over some different pillows. We hope to see you again! Warmest aloha -The Maui Resort Rentals ohana
The very best beach and ocean view available (in my opinion)
View of ocean and beach from corner lanai. Also great view of mountains and golf course to the east. The unit is a bit dated. Shower in guest bath was difficult to use given need to be in the shower to turn it on (half glass wall). Great pickleball courts (4) and met several players. Bed was ok but not great. Kitchen window sill was filthy. Otherwise reasonable clean. Booked a more upscale property for next year at about the same price. Management company was very responsive regarding cable TV stuck on one channel and safe not working (replaced battery). Nice location next to Whaler Village for food, drink and shopping.
Mike F.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 9, 2025
Mahalo Mike, we're glad you enjoyed the views, location, and pickleball courts, and we appreciate your kind words about our team's responsiveness. We’ve noted your comments about the shower, cleanliness, and bed comfort, and we’ll be following up with our team to address those areas. Wishing you a wonderful stay next year, and mahalo again for staying with us!
Our family thoroughly enjoyed living in 1101 at the Whaler condominiums on Kaanapali Beach. The view from the wrap-around lanai was amazing during the epic winter storm that occurred while we were there. The host, Maui Resort Rentals, was responsive to all of our needs before and during our stay. I highly recommend, and will most definitely be returning to this condo.
Verified traveler
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 11, 2023
Aloha Leslie, Our team is so glad your family enjoyed the expansive lanai and gorgeous views. We’re delighted to hear that you all had a memorable stay and found our staff helpful.
Great property. We have stayed there a couple of times and will stay again.
As I said last year, the slider doors are very hard to open. They have new rollers. I could open them but my wife could not.
The upgraded 11th Floor Oceanfront Corner was indeed Premier. The views were wonderful, the beach and close by retail/restaurant setting were excellent and convenient, and Whaler's team were very agreeable and friendly. I highly recommend this location.
Perfect place for a romantic and relaxing vacation
My husband and I stayed here for 4 days while on vacation in Maui. This was our first trip to Hawaii. We both loved this location. The condo itself has a stunning view of the ocean. It was spacious and had everything that we needed. I only wish we had stayed longer. The location of the building is a very short walk to plenty of restaurants and shops. Parking was fine for us, and we honestly didn't need to rent a car in hindsight as we spent most of our time at Whaler's Village or the condo. We can't wait to come back and hopefully this unit will be available.
The beachfront view was terrific. The charter boats moored out front were interesting and beautiful at night. The Whaler has a nice pool and we looked down of the barbecue area which was entertaining. The unit had beautiful decor and the kitchen was functional so we were able to cook up whenever we were not dining at the Whalers Village. We shared our photos with our friends and they are hoping to reserve sometime. We would definitely rent again!
Great views. Clean. It did have the small amenities such as soap, shampoo, and coffee. I would stay there again in an instant. Also beach chairs and umbrella in the closet.
Owners: The sliders need a little WD40 as they were a bit hard to open, same with the front door. Not a problem for us but maybe for others.
Note the 5PM checkin time.
Location, location, location! 11th floor beach front with wrap around balcony. You won’t spend much time inside with the stunning views and quiet balcony facing the ocean. I ’ve stayed at the whaler many times as the private condos fit my needs. This front row beach facing unit give a more private luxury of not seeing other guests and the pleasure of listening to the waves all night. Condo is clean and well equipped. Nothing elaborate but sufficient for our needs. Had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend.
Andrew R.
About the host
Hosted by Maui Resort Rentals
Why they chose this property
West Maui has everything you could possibly ask for when traveling to the best island destination in the world. For fun in the sun, West Maui boasts a remarkable concentration of world-class beaches. The luxurious resorts of Kaanapali and Kapalua offer plenty of choices for upscale dining, golf, spas, and shopping. The magical backdrop of the Pacific Ocean and Maui’s neighbor islands of Lanai and Molokai deliver some of the most breathtaking sunsets you are ever likely to witness. Whales can be seen splashing off the coast in the winter and the summer gives way to Maui’s only spots for parasailing and jet-skiing.
What makes this property unique
We can offer what may be the finest one-bedroom on this entire stretch of beach. With an 11th-floor corner vantage point, Suite 1101 offers a spectacular oceanfront view, including views of the outer islands and Black Rock.
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