OUTRIGGER Kāʻanapali Beach Resort
2525 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761, Lahaina, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.4 / 5
Overview
OUTRIGGER Kāʻanapali Beach Resort is a three-star, low-rise Hawaiian-themed resort in Lahaina, set among tropical gardens near Kāʻanapali Beach. Its character is relaxed and classic rather than ultra-modern, with cultural activities and beach access central to the stay.
Rooms
Rooms have Hawaiian decor touches and include tea- and coffeemaking equipment and minifridges. Some offer ocean or garden views; guest reviews also describe spacious, comfortable rooms, while noting that some furnishings can feel dated.
Dining & Activities
The on-site restaurant serves local fare, while a bar and grill offers international dishes and cocktails. Free Hawaiian activities include ukulele lessons, lei ceremonies, and pineapple cutting, and the resort presents free nightly hula shows.
Amenities
The resort has a whale-shaped pool and provides a shuttle to Kāʻanapali Golf Course, about 0.9 miles away. Wi-Fi is available free in the courtyard; a guest review reports that a microwave is located in the first-floor shop rather than in the rooms.
Location
The resort is steps from Kāʻanapali Beach, with Black Rock Beach and Black Rock listed about 370–400 meters away. Maui Nui Lū‘au is about 174 meters away, and other nearby options include Myths of Maui luau and Drums of the Pacific Lū‘au; guest reviews also note that Whalers Village is within walking distance.
Best for
This resort suits travelers seeking a laid-back beach stay with a Hawaiian cultural feel rather than an ultra-modern luxury setting. Its beach access, free cultural activities and nightly hula shows, plus nearby Black Rock and several lū‘au venues, make it a good fit for visitors interested in time by the water and local traditions.
Travel tips
The resort provides a shuttle to Kāʻanapali Golf Course, and guest reviews describe Whalers Village as walkable for shopping and dining. Wi-Fi is documented as free in the courtyard; a guest review says the in-room setup does not include a microwave, with one available in the first-floor shop.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the convenient beach location, well-kept grounds, cleanliness, and friendly, helpful staff. Rooms are often described as comfortable and spacious, though some guests find the decor and furnishings dated; one review also characterizes the pool as small and dated. Reviews mention the easy beach access, nearby shopping and dining, and the resort’s cultural activities as appealing features.
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