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Whaler #1216 Ocean View

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A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a distant mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.
A spacious room with a large bed, a blue sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a balcony with a view of the countryside.
A balcony with a view of the ocean and a cityscape.
A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.
A hotel pool area with a clear view of the pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Whalers Village
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Lahaina, HI
  • Place, Whalers Village
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaanapali Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaanapali Kai Course at Kaanapali Golf Resort
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Other Space 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Whaler #1216 Ocean View

This top floor condo is a perfect location to map out your adventures for the day. Hawaii's best beaching, snorkeling, surfing, boogie boarding, scuba diving, kayaking, and whale watching make Kaanapali beach truly an ocean lovers playground. In condo 1216 you are just a few steps from the beautiful Ka'anapali beach and refreshing oceanfront pool. We welcome you to come for a visit and return time and time again to enjoy the wonders of this wonderful Maui location. | | Bedding: King | |Daily amenity fee of $33/night plus tax pay directly at Front Desk per day; April 1, 2025, $35/night | Includes: Wireless Internet, HD Cable TV, Gym, Oshibori Towels and water in Lobby. Pool Umbrellas, Beach Towels, concierge and other services | : $226 Plus State Tax | | Registration ID #W30174078-01

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 440080020175, W30174078-01
Property # 3215844
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kaanapali

Located in Kaanapali, this condo is near the beach. Shoppers can check out Whalers Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Kaanapali Beach and Black Rock. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Lahaina Civic Center Tennis, or consider a night out at The Plantation House Restaurant. With snorkelling, surfing/body boarding and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Lahaina, HI

What's nearby

  • Whalers Village - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kaanapali Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kaanapali Kai Course at Kaanapali Golf Resort - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kaanapali Golf Courses - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Drums of the Pacific Lū‘au - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Kapalua, HI (JHM-West Maui) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monkeypod Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Island Vintage Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Leilani's on the Beach - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hula Grill Kaanapali - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Maui Brewing Company Ka‘anapali - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Whaler #1216 Ocean View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whaler #1216 Ocean View?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whaler #1216 Ocean View?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whaler #1216 Ocean View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whaler #1216 Ocean View located?

Situated near the beach, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Whalers Village and Kaanapali Beach. Black Rock and Kaanapali Golf Courses are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 60 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love the Whaler and will stay there again, fantastic views and acess to the beach.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec, 2025
Thank you for giving us an excellent review, we appreciate it so much. Mahalo and A hui hou from the entire Vacation-Maui
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and view

Everything was wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar, 2022
Aloha Charles, thank you so much for letting us know you enjoyed your stay. We will continue to uphold the same standards so future guests have the same experience. Mahalo and A hui hou from the entire Vacation-Maui team!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Great location and property. Really enjoyed ourselves for our 10 yr anniversary trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2023
Aloha Jacob, thank you so much for your review. We will continue to uphold the same standards so future guests have the same experience. Mahalo and A hui hou from the entire Vacation-Maui team!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great unit for honeymoon

Great unit for our honeymoon in Maui! The Whaler is the perfect location.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec, 2022
Aloha Alexandra, thank you so much for letting us know you enjoyed your stay. We will continue to uphold the same standards so future guests have the same experience. Mahalo and A hui hou from the entire Vacation-Maui team!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

We rented this studio unit 3 days before arriving and everything went flawless.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr, 2021
Aloha Bryan, thank you so much for letting us know you enjoyed your stay. We will continue to uphold the same standards so future guests have the same experience. Mahalo and A hui hou from the entire Vacation-Maui team!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday fun

Loved the view and the comfort of the pool area
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2022
Aloha Sandra, thank you so much for letting us know you enjoyed your stay. We will continue to uphold the same standards so future guests have the same experience. Mahalo and A hui hou from the entire Vacation-Maui team!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can't beat the Whaler

The location of the Whaler is fantastic. All rooms have a view of the ocean. In this unit, the kitchen is well stocked and beautifully remodeled. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr, 2024
Thank you for giving us an excellent review, we appreciate it so much. We are glad to have hosted you on your trip, Mahalo and A hui hou from the entire Vacation-Maui team!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation in Hawaii

The Whaler is a terrific place to stay in Maui. My wife and I were both very happy we choose this property. The room was beyond our expectations, very comfortable and the view was awesome. I would recommend this place to anyone. Right next to Whalers Village with dozens of shops and great places to eat all along the beach. We will be definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2023
Thank you for giving us an excellent review, we appreciate it so much. We are glad to have hosted you on your trip, We look forward to your next visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property - amazing location

The location was perfect, walking distance to restaurants and shops. The beach is clean with great snorkeling right off the shore. Our unit was well equipped, clean with a really nice ocean view. We’ll be back!! The management company was very responsive, helpful and answered all our questions without delay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May, 2023
Aloha , thank you so much for your review. We will continue to uphold the same standards so future guests have the same experience. Mahalo and A hui hou from the entire Vacation-Maui team!
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Views

This resort boasts beautiful landscape and Ocean views. Perfect for adults or families. It’s conveniently located steps away from Whalers Village. We enjoyed dining at all of the restaurants along the beach walk. Friendly front desk staff as well! The units are individually owned, so many have not been updated. Our unit was very clean, but really needs some bathroom and carpet updates.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2025
Thank you for giving us an excellent review, we appreciate it so much. We are glad to have hosted you on your trip; Mahalo and A hui hou, from the entire Vacation-Maui team!
Verified

8/10 Good

george g.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property and location

Best location in Kaanapali, great view, updated small (but modern) kitchen area. Bathroom old, not cleaned well, and the rest of the condo was also tired, but spacious for a studio. If you've been to this area before, you'll be very happy in this unit, but it's not as clean and modern as a nicer hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec, 2021
Aloha George, We sincerely thank you for staying with us. Your review is greatly appreciated and feedback such as will help us improve the quality of the next guest we host. We hope that your future plans take you back to Maui. A Hui Hou and Mahalo from the entire Vacation-Maui team.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top floor studio at the Whaler

Overall, excellent though the television is awkwardly small for the room.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb, 2023
Aloha Robert, thank you so much for letting us know you enjoyed your stay. We will continue to uphold the same standards so future guests have the same experience. Mahalo and A hui hou from the entire Vacation-Maui team!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and views

Love the location and views - great place in the middle of wonderful restaurants, and you can't beat the 12th floor views. The only thing I would upgrade is the sheets and mattress pad - they slipped off too easily. But otherwise great rental and you can't beat it for the price.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr, 2021
Aloha Tim, thank you so much for letting us know you enjoyed your stay. We will continue to uphold the same standards so future guests have the same experience. Mahalo and A hui hou from the entire Vacation-Maui team!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views and location

We loved the location of this property right next to whalers village and just down from black rock for great snorkeling. The unit was spacious for a studio and the deck was quite large. The only negative thing I would say, and it's minor, is that the living room area has carpet and it has some stains which I think make the overall appearance of the condo not as aesthetically pleasing. The unit and the property were clean and comfortable and I would stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec, 2022
Aloha Deanna, thank you so much for letting us know you enjoyed your stay. We will continue to uphold the same standards so future guests have the same experience. Mahalo and A hui hou from the entire Vacation-Maui team!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tim S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleanliness

The unit needs a deep cleaning especially the bathroom-caulk,grout really dirty. Cabinetry and hardware sticky,dirty. 2 plates in the cupboard were coated with dry food.
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb, 2024
Aloha Tim, We sincerely thank you for staying with us. We apologize for any inconvenience these issues caused you. Your review is greatly appreciated and feedback such as this will help us improve the quality of the next guest we host. We have moved forward in taking action for all of these issues in hopes the next guest will have that much more of a serene experience. We hope that your future plans take you back to Maui. A Hui Hou and Mahalo from the entire Vacation-Maui team
Verified

4/10 Poor

Denis G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

50th Anniversary Trip

We have stayed at the Whaler any times in the past and it is one of our favorite places in the world. The resort is fine but I would not stay in this unit again. It was advertised as being recently remodeled which is not true. The carpet was filthy and the bathroom floor had hair all over it when we checked in. The kitchen may have had new countertops but I don’t think the bathroom had been touched since it was built in the sixties. I personally removed two roaches from the unit the day we checked in. We love the Whaler and its location but we would choose a different unit next time.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb, 2024
Aloha Denis, We sincerely thank you for staying with us. We apologize for any inconvenience these issues caused you. Your review is greatly appreciated and feedback such as this will help us improve the quality of the next guest we host. We have moved forward in taking action for all of these issues in hopes the next guest will have that much more of a serene experience. We hope that your future plans take you back to Maui. A Hui Hou and Mahalo from the entire Vacation-Maui team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Penthouse in the sky a little taste of heaven!

We were so blessed to stay at your condo! The pictures do not truly show how large and comfortable this unit is. The panoramic views of Ocean, Blackrock and the mountains took our breath away. Bed was very comfortable. I loved the high end kitchen. We have been to Maui in the past but plan to return to the Whaler from now on. Many thanks for making our trip such a treat! We were surprized that this unit is right at the elevators, but we never heard a sound. Loved being able to do laundry for free! Next year we won't over pack. Unit had beach chair, boogie boards, umbrella. Lots of books to read but we couldn't take our eyes of that view!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Aloha Julie, Mahalo for taking the time to leave your review of The Whaler #1216. We love to hear that our guests had a memorable time on Maui! We would love to see you back here again and would love the opportunity to host you anytime. Thank you again!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A guest from Bethesda, MD

MD/DC's 2023 Maui Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo is in a perfect location with a wonderful view. However, it felt like I was staying in my Uncle's basement - the furniture is at least 30 years old as are the soft furnishings. I woke up thinking I was 20 years old again and wondering if my sheets were clean (the sheets even felt 30 years old). A little investment in furniture and soft furnishings would push this place past the 5 stars mark. Also, we had a problem with a neighbor smoking weed on his lanai. However one feels about pot, this is a non-smoking building and the stench made it impossible to use the lanai or open our screen doors. It took management 2 days to get back to us, in the meantime we had contacted security. Even with all of this, Maui is a magical place and the condo building is truly a perfect location.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rudy V.

Whaler room 1216

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Room had a great view, but needed several things including very spotted rug replaced due to prior use.Main problem was lack of support for after hours problem when cooling system failed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Awesome

The place was clean, the people were friendly, the other guests were pleasant and friendly. I will definitely want to stay here in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely amazing and beautiful view from the balcony

Super easy and the property manager keep checking in on us and mainframe sure we didn’t need anything or any help overall 10/10 experience
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rick Y.

Whaler

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent. Perfect location. Facilities are world class. Beach is top 10.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Nicole C.

Horrible experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed in unit 1216 managed by The Whaler in June 2022. From the moment we checked in we felt unwelcome by the condescending staff. Staff barely acknowledged us when we arrived at the front desk for check in, we felt like we were bothering them by checking into our room. Our room card didn’t work and they made us go up and down 3 times to check to see if the new card worked. Luckily we are both 30 years old so the hike up and down wasn’t too bad. No one assisted us with our bags when we arrived so we used one of the “amenity shopping carts” to transport our luggage. We paid a 300 dollar fee upon arrival and 200 dollars after check out. During our stay, we asked staff for clean bath towels but were told we weren’t entitled to those because that wasn’t included in the fees we paid. Staff told us we can wash our own towels. There was also a giant hole in the ceiling above the shower which made noise throughout our entire stay. When we went to exchange the pool towels we paid for, the guy Joseph was extremely rude and condescending and made us feel so small for asking for clean towels. Overall, we had a horrible experience at The Whaler. The next time we return to Maui, we will not be staying here or recommending this place to our friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Fabulous ocean and mountain views.

Fabulous beach and mountain views
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beckie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the Whaler

This property has been there for many years, but is meticulously maintained. The particular unit we stayed in, however, suffers from some deferred maintenance. We were comfortable, however and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

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