OUTRIGGER Kaanapali Beach Resort

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

9281 reviews

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  Peaceful and relaxing

  We loved our vacation here. Low key. Hawaiian and ohana vibe all the way. Easy walk to Whalers Village. We got the renovated room so it was lovely. Friendly staff. Beautiful sunsets within steps.

  Sep 12, 2026
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  Quiet and relaxing

  We have nothing but great things to say about this resort. It is not super fancy like other resorts in the area but that is fine by us. Our rooms were a good size, the beds were super comfy and the resort is quite clean. Our cleaning lady, Remedy, has been amazing. She made sure we had enough towels and other supplies. Plus, she left us daily notes of gratitude. The pool is small and dated but we never had an issue finding a chair so we could enjoy a swim. There is lot of shade around the pool. Also, there are plans to update the pool in the future. The beach is a short walk and quite large. The walk way along the beach was great to walk to the Whalers Village and restaurants. There are quite a few cultural classes you can take for free. Everyone is so nice and hard working. There are no microwaves in the room only in the little shop on the first floor. The Maui Brewing Company is a nice place to have a cool drink or a bite to eat. There also is a coffee shop window you can purchase drinks and basic food.

  Sep 09, 2026
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  Bait and Switch

  We booked a garden view room and were given the ground floor of yuck lawn looking at a green construction fence. When we asked to be moved to a room with a more pleasant view, the staff member and manager were unpleasant and seemed surprised by our request. Odd to say the least as you can see from the photo, no one going to Hawaii would want this view and no one would consider it a “garden view.” We were charged $100 to be moved (4 nights) to a room with an interior view that was pleasant aside from its proximity to the garage where we could hear tires screeching all day and night. Found the grounds to be acceptable, but the hotel overall rundown and in need of repairs. That seems to be scheduled based on a sign we saw. Future guests should be aware of this pending construction. The pool was small and does not have a beach view or hot tub. And things like landscaping seemed to happen during the day while guests were relaxing (kinda odd). Overall, would not recommend this hotel. Stay next door at the Westin or the Sheraton.

  Sep 07, 2026
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  Older hotel with excellent location and cultural programs

  Older beach front hotel with excellent cultural experience and beach activities. Within easy walking distance of many of the best Kaanapali restaurants, many with gorgeous ocean views. Also short walk to Black Rock which has fine snorkeling and is suitable for beginners. Best to book excursions and activities via company websites or any travel websites. Please avoid the concierge desk which vastly overcharges e.g. $200 plus for a $99 sunset cruise. Hotel and hotel staff especially the Hawaiian guides deserve a 5 star rating, but concierge service significantly lowers the hotels appeal. All sorts of beach equipment can be rented at any of the beach front kiosks. Many tours including the Hawaiian outrigger canoe tour (highly recommended) leave right from the beach in front of the hotel. Don’t miss the daily cultural activities which include weaving, hula, ukulele lessons, and Hawaiian history. My favorite activity was the one explaining ancient navigation.

  Sep 03, 2026
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  Kaanapali Outrigger Beachfront Hotel

  PROS - This hotel is a beachfront hotel, excellent location. In walking distance from the Kaanapali Shops and restaurants. We had a premium beachfront room #688, overlooking the beach and the ocean. It was an excellent room, very roomy, nice, clean, and comfortable. The balcony was large enough for us to sit and enjoy the atmosphere. If you love looking at the ocean and hearing the sounds of the waves from your hotel. This is the room. Excellent location. The restaurant Maui Brewery sits on this property. We ate breakfast, it was good food. Also with excellent ocean views. The Outrigger is a budget friendly hotel. If you just need a nice room, and don't care about the extra fluff, then this is a good choice. CONS - The hotel can be anywhere in the US and fit in. There wasn't anything around the property that made you feel you were in Hawaii. The grounds are very basic. Green grass, a few trees. simple pool in the middle. I didn't see an elevator for the parking structure. This was important because my husband is disabled. It was very difficult for him to climb the stairs to get to the car. The buildings look old and dated, diffinitely need some fresh paint, and decor. Summary - It was a nice experience once you were in the room. I booked this place because of the ocean front view. That room was great and the view was Excellent! Its budget friendly, you can stay in Kaanapali on the beach and enjoy without spending alot of money.

  Aug 31, 2026