Place, Kaanapali Kai Course at Kaanapali Golf Resort
14 min walk
Kapalua, HI (JHM-West Maui)
Airport, Kapalua, HI (JHM-West Maui)
8 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Living Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
Primary Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Guest Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Primary Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Maui Resort Rentals: The Whaler 1224 - Stunning Penthouse 1BR/2BA w/ Wrap-Around Balcony, Epic Pacific Ocean and West Maui Mountain Views!
Boasting jaw-dropping 270-degree views from a top-floor penthouse corner location, this one bed, two bath gem serves up panoramic vistas, stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the West Maui Mountains, with miles of gorgeous coastline in between.
Highlights also include views of Maui's neighbor islands of Molokai and Kaho'olawe, and your own private seat to view the daily sunset torch lighting at Kaanapali's iconic Black Rock
Luxuriously remodeled with high-quality craftsmanship and materials, Suite 1224 is the perfect special retreat for your next Maui vacation. With over 900 sq ft of professionally decorated interior living area, your party will have plenty of space to gather and reconnect. The ocean and mountain views extend deep into the living room, kitchen, dining room, and bedroom.
A contemporary island decor features numerous upgrades, including granite counters, premium custom wood cabinetry, mosaic tile accents, a Sub-Zero fridge, and new furniture.
Step outside onto the expansive 345 sq ft. wrap-around balcony and take in the gorgeous Maui outdoors. During the winter months, you will have one of the best seats in the house to admire Maui's seasonal visitors, the humpback whales!
Suite 1224 offers plenty of sleeping capacity for up to four guests. The primary bedroom offers a comfy king-size bed, and the living room offers a queen-size convertible sofa sleeper.
Both bathrooms have been completely renovated with luxurious tile and granite for a lavish bath experience. The primary bath features a glass-enclosed walk-in shower, and the guest bath includes an oversized tub shower.
Catch your favorite show from one of the two flat-panel HDTVs in the suite, including the new 55" smart TV in the living room. Free high-speed Wi-Fi is also included with your stay.
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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If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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About the area
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. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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
Kapalua, HI (JHM-West Maui) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Monkeypod Kitchen - 6 min walk
Leilani's on the Beach - 6 min walk
Island Vintage Coffee - 5 min walk
Hula Grill Kaanapali - 6 min walk
Maui Brewing Company Ka‘anapali - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Maui Resort Rentals: The Whaler 1224 - Stunning Penthouse 1BR/2BA w/ Wrap-Around Balcony, Epic Pacific Ocean and West Maui Mountain Views! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Maui Resort Rentals: The Whaler 1224 - Stunning Penthouse 1BR/2BA w/ Wrap-Around Balcony, Epic Pacific Ocean and West Maui Mountain Views!?
As of 30 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maui Resort Rentals: The Whaler 1224 - Stunning Penthouse 1BR/2BA w/ Wrap-Around Balcony, Epic Pacific Ocean and West Maui Mountain Views! on 8 May 2027 start from £543, 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.
Is Maui Resort Rentals: The Whaler 1224 - Stunning Penthouse 1BR/2BA w/ Wrap-Around Balcony, Epic Pacific Ocean and West Maui Mountain Views! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Maui Resort Rentals: The Whaler 1224 - Stunning Penthouse 1BR/2BA w/ Wrap-Around Balcony, Epic Pacific Ocean and West Maui Mountain Views!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Maui Resort Rentals: The Whaler 1224 - Stunning Penthouse 1BR/2BA w/ Wrap-Around Balcony, Epic Pacific Ocean and West Maui Mountain Views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Maui Resort Rentals: The Whaler 1224 - Stunning Penthouse 1BR/2BA w/ Wrap-Around Balcony, Epic Pacific Ocean and West Maui Mountain Views!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Maui Resort Rentals: The Whaler 1224 - Stunning Penthouse 1BR/2BA w/ Wrap-Around Balcony, Epic Pacific Ocean and West Maui Mountain Views! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Kaanapali condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Whalers Village and Kaanapali Beach. May's Beach and Kaanapali Kai Course at Kaanapali Golf Resort are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Awesome room with great views. Would stay here again
James O.
Stayed 31 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2026
Mahalo, James. Wonderful to hear you enjoyed the room and great views. It would be our pleasure to host you again on a future visit to Maui. With aloha, MRR
Been coming to Maui twice a year for 40 years and have stayed at the Whaler a handful of times and always loved it. This trip there was an owners meeting with a bunch of owners present. They were the rudest people I have ever come across here. The Whaler will no longer be considered for our future trips to Maui. There are way to many great places to stay where the people are friendly and appreciate your business.
Hunter H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2026
Mahalo for your comments, Hunter. We’re sorry to hear that interactions during this visit negatively impacted your otherwise longtime enjoyment of the Whaler. We understand how disappointing that experience must have been, and we trust that overall you still had a good vacation. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you on a future trip to Maui. With aloha, MRR
Awesome condo, awesome location , especially the view of Black Rock from one side of the lanai and the golf courses and mountains from the back side of the lanai. Many restaurants/ bars within 5 minute walk. Whaler’s village also less than 5 minutes walk. Maui Resorts Rentals great to work with. Responded to various emails with 15 minutes. Would highly recommend this condo to travelers wanting to be right in the middle of Kaanapali beach!
Verified traveller
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2026
Aloha and mahalo for your comments. We agree, this unit has a wonderful view, and the Whaler is in an awesome location for the beach and local restaurants and shops. Good to know that the team was great to work with. We appreciate your recommendation, and hope to see you again soon! With aloha, MRR
Aloha Thayne and mahalo for your comments! We're glad you had a fun stay and enjoyed the great view. It was our pleasure to host you and we hope to see you again. With aloha, MRR
Aloha Thomas and mahalo for your comments. The Whaler is indeed a wonderful resort! It was our pleasure to host you and we hope to see you again. With aloha, MRR
This room and resort was absolutely perfect for our stay in Maui! It was my husband & myself and our 14 y/o. Location was incredible, kitchen was fully stocked, everything was smooth & communication was fantastic. I did misunderstand the listing thinking the washer/dryer was in the room, it’s not- but just down the hall and very easy access! Would absolutely stay again & would absolutely recommend to anyone! Thank you!
Alley J.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2025
Aloha Alley and mahalo for your comments. We're thrilled that this condo at the Whaler was absolutely perfect for your family! We agree that the location is incredible with easy access to the beach, shopping and restaurants. Good to know that our guest experience team provided fantastic communication and everything was smooth and easy. We appreciate your recommendation, and we hope to see you on your next Maui vacation. With aloha, MRR
Very good location. Roomy, nicely furnished, well kept unit. Bathroom plumbing needs some work. Hot water to shower takes a long long time to arrive. Nice furniture on outside balcony. Overall a nice suite.
Lloy C.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
Aloha and mahalo for your comments. We're happy to know you enjoyed the Whaler's prime location and that the room was to your liking. We do apologize that you had issues with the time it took for the hot water to reach your unit. It may have been due to high occupancy at the Whaler during your stay, as we haven't been notified of this issue with the guest following your stay. We understand that hot water is important and we're sorry for the inconvenience this posed. We're glad that overall you found the suite nice and we hope to see you again some day. With aloha, MRR
Staying on the penthouse level with a wraparound lanai with ocean, mountain and golf views was fabulous! We love this property location with walkability to the beach, shops and great dining. We loved the unit.!it takes your breath away as soon as you enter and see the view. It is beautifully furnished with all that you could want for your Maui vacation.
Julie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2022
Aloha Julie, We are so pleased to hear the property was to your liking and that you enjoyed the incredible views from your lanai. Mahalo for sharing your experience with us.
Room was very nice. The bedroom sheets were old and very tattered fob stained. For a $500 a night room was very disappointed and not happy
Duane
Duane J.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec 2022
Aloha Duane and mahalo for your comments. We're glad you found the room to be very nice, but we are sorry for your disappointment. We pride ourselves on a high standard of upkeep and apologize that the sheets were tattered. We have addressed this failure with our housekeeping manager. Thank you for working with our guest experience manager on a resolution. We wish you all the best with your future travels. Kind regards ~ Maui Resort Rentals
Beautiful condo and location. Condo was spacious with two great bathrooms and a back area/closet where you could spread out suitcases and gear. Owner has an umbrella and two beach chairs, as well as a small hard sided cooler in the condo. Good ice maker too. All very useful. Wonderful breezes with the wrap around lanai and three deck sliding doors covering both sides of the L shape. Easy access and view of the Black Rock beach area and beautiful sunset views. Parking under the building was convenient and simple.
The location of the Whaler and this unit on the 12th floor, corner was very convenient and enjoyable. Unit 1224 is well appointed with everything I needed to enjoy my visit. With the windows closed, it was very quiet - no noise from other units. There is a large construction project in the development next-door, which at times, makes it too loud to sit on the balcony, but this is a temporary and not an issue after work hours.
Karen C.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2022
Aloha Karen and mahalo for your comments. We agree the location of the Whaler is very convenient. We are sorry that the neighboring construction, which was completed in June of 2021, was too loud to enjoy the daytime lanai during your stay. We hope to welcome you back on a future Maui vacation. With warm aloha, MRR
property across from us had very noisy equipment on the roof . No pictures of that view included
property across from us had very noisy equipment on the roof . No pictures of that view include in property listing.
bruce c.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2022
Aloha Bruce and mahalo for your comments. We're sorry that you had some noise during your stay. We didn't find any equipment on the roof of the adjacent property, but did see the a/c fans and thought perhaps the noise was from there. We are sorry for the disturbance you experienced and we wish you all the best with your future travels. Kind regards ~ The Maui Resort Rentals ohana
This top floor corner unit did not disappoint. We enjoyed morning sun, gorgeous wrap around views of the mountains, golf course, Black Rock, Moloka'i and beyond. Whales were easily spotted breaching off Black Rock, as well as the torch lighting at night. Everyday sounds such as cars and the AC units from nearby rooftops were not noticed, and the beautiful sound of the ocean was heard at night. The unit was spotlessly clean, and well stocked with towels and kitchen items. If I can offer any suggestions it would be to update the dark brown carpet for something lighter, and to include a few cleaning supplys to help guests keep the unit clean. It was a fantastic stay, thank you!
It was great having a spot so close to the beach and the Whaler staff are super helpful and friendly. The unit itself needs some TLC-- the carpet is 30+ years old, the microwave was broken (they actually came into the unit while we were there to try to fix it and made a mess and it was still broken)-- an additional microwave took up one whole counter. The refrigerator had some sort of water leak on the bottom (not bad but annoying). The kitchen had a good amount of utensils and supplies for cooking. Our deck had caution tape around a good portion of it as there was a broken spindle (huge orange "staff off" barrier). And the air conditioning was hit or miss (would often not turn on even with doors shut). The couch was old and so was all the bedding (pillows were terrible) and all the drawers in the dresser fall out (and coffee table). The bathrooms weren't bad and there were enough towels provided. Washer and dryer were great to have but the dryer didn't fully dry anything and the washer smelled musty.... would consider looking into other units.
Jessica R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2022
Aloha Jessica and mahalo for your comments. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay at the Whaler and found the staff helpful and friendly. But it sounds like you were disappointed with the unit. While the carpet is older, we found it to be clean and in good condition. We are sorry the microwave was broken and as the technician was not able to repair it, a new one was ordered. We’re also sorry that a portion of the lanai was cordoned off by the Whaler association as it was a safety hazard and awaiting contractor service. We found the sofa to be in good condition and free of stains. We inspected the bedding and requested a new comforter and pillows, but otherwise found the decorative pillows to be in very good condition. We found one of the bedroom drawers to fall out and had it repaired. We apologize for the musty washer, and we ran a hot bleach cycle to eliminate the odor. Thank you again for your comments. We wish you all the best with your future travels. With warm aloha, The Maui Resort Rentals ohana
The unit has beach as well as golf course, mountain views. The kitchen is well equipped and two baths were an added benefit. The property is located conveniently from the beach and was 5 min walk from whaler's village. Highly recommended.
This is my 12th time staying at The Whaler property. It is first class and I cannot say enough about this unit. The views are amazing. The owners and the property mgmt group they used are first class. Not all property mgmt groups leave coffee and check in as much as this one. So very nice.
As local luxury vacation rental experts, Maui Resort Rentals is perfectly poised to assist in providing you with an unsurpassed Maui experience. All of our rentals are expertly cared for and undergo a rigorous five-phase cleaning process before every check-in, and our Ritz-Carlton and Marriott trained staff are dedicated to providing you with the highest level of customer service. With offices just 5 minutes from The Whaler and a dedicated guest experience team, you can be rest assured that your comfort is our highest priority. A commitment to excellence has fostered the growth that has recently earned us recognition from the Pacific Business News as the fastest growing vacation rental company in the state of Hawaii. For us, the only thing better than calling Maui home is the privilege of sharing it, so let us help you make your Maui vacation dream a reality.
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
This stunning 1BR oceanview penthouse at the Whaler in the heart of Kaanapali Beach is in a league of its own. Enjoy sweeping ocean views and gorgeous vistas of the West Maui Mountains from an epic penthouse corner location.
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