Spent 4 nights in the Aloha suite at Kaanapali shores in November, 2007. Although the room was slightly dated and our kitchen not remodeled, the view from the "L" shaped balcony made me forget everything I would have normally found disappointing. The Aloha suites are ocean front and provide a spectacular view of the beach, pool and ocean, just yards away. We had many enjoyable , meals on the patio and enjoyed the sounds of the ocean with the balcony doors of the master bedroom open at night. Had not been to Hawaii in over 10 years and the return trip with our children was made very special by our stay here. The pools were great, the ocean in front was very swimmable for our kids ages 6-12. The restaurant was nice, with a good menu selection. After our 4 nights in the Aloha suite, (All that was available upon booking) We moved to the recently completed Marriott Lahaina towers. Although new and nicley decorated with granite countertops and stainless appliances, the view did not compare and the entire property much too commercialized for our tastes.

This was the second part of our vacation. After 3 nights in Oahu at a Marriott we spent 6 nights at Kaanapali Shores. I had booked a one bedroom Gardenview room but had requested a renovated room on a high floor. The room I received was perfect.

It had been renovated and offered what I would term a partial oceanview. It was spacious, clean, quiet and had everything you would need. There were four of us and it was a welcome relief over a hotel room.

The staff was very friendly. The grounds as has been mentioned previously were superb and beautiful. Yes, the beach was not as nice as in the main hotel strip but it was much less crowded and more relaxing. Plenty of chairs at pool and beach and towels were available whenever you needed them. We went to Black Rock and snorkeled and I am glad we decided to stay here instead of south of here.

We did have a few issues with plumbing but they were taken care of in a timely manner.

Restaurant had a decent breakfast and bar had good Mai Tai happy hour from 3:30-5:30 for $4.

My family recently spend 10 days at Kaanapali Shores. We had
2 rooms on 8th floor. The hotel was very nice, but we had a
bad experience with the maids. Had to leave room while maids
cleaned up and left ring beside laptop on bar. When we returned, ( as maids were leaving) the ring was gone ! We
questioned them,offered a reward, and reported it to security.
Little did they care.
Hotel was nice, but don't leave valuables in room.

The first impression upon walking into the open-air lobby was "wow", and we weren't disappointed. We (3 adults, 2 children) stayed in a two-bedroom suite on the seventh floor, overlooking the nicely landscaped courtyard. The rooms were tastefully furnished and clean; kitchen adequately supplied with pots/flatware,etc; and the washer/drier combo was an unexpected premium.

Two pools kept the kids entertained. They also loved the small beach fronting the property. Great sand for building sandcastles and small waves that were ideal for bodysurfing.

The restaurant is not fancy, but it has a good selection of moderately priced meals ... from prime rib to hamburgers.

We found the Kaanapali Shores a great value and would return.