penny

Has anyone stayed at either one of these places? Is Napili a far drive from Kaanapali or Lahaina? Does anyone have a preference? Thanks

Frank

Napili is just 10-15 minutes from Lahaina and right next to Kaanapali. It's a wonderful spot. Stay in Napili, visit Lahaina and Kaanapali. Also go to Kapalua which is just up the road from Napili. Enjoy.

jr

Napili is not right next to Kaanapali--it is a 15 minute drive. It was raining in Napili one morning and we drove to Kaanapali and the sun was totally out! Napili has mostly rocky beach--I would choose Maui Kaan Villas.

C

Napili does not have rocky beaches. Napili Bay is one of the more beautiful beaches of Maui. All hotels along Napili Bay are low rise (that's what I like). There are a few condos. Napili is not crowded like Kaanapali.
If you like people watching, then Kaanapali has more action. I'd recommend Napili area, however, in the winter it can be more rainy than Kaanapali.
C

Terri

My husband and I stayed at Maui Kaanapali Villas three years ago and loved it. There is a beautiful beach, a nice pool area and a grassy area with lawn chairs between the pool and beach. I'd highly recommend it.

Bill

Hi Penny,
My wife and I stayed in a studio at the Villas in 1999 and I would highly recommend it. It was quiet, the beach is great and within walking distance to black rock. The units at the very back of the property are to be avoided - might have highway noise. Unless you spring for a unit that are "ocean front" , up by the pools, I would just book a garden view, as the landscaping is pleasant and all units are rather far off the beach anyway. In June, we were glad to have the A/C, which not all properties have. One point, I'm not sure this is still an Aston property as I don't see that being used with the name anymore. Don't know if that matters.

chris

Hi,

I have not stayed at Napili Bay Resort, but I stayed at the Napili Sunset in May 2001. It is about a 15 minute drive from Kannapali. We liked the Napili area -- it was more residential, laid back. Napili bay was beautiful! The snorkeling in Napili Bay was okay, not great. It did not rain while we were there. Kapalua Bay is almost right next door, and it is also beautiful. We were disappointed in that it was not as lush and green as we thought it would be.

Rick

We just returned from our stay at Napili Bay and for us it was about 5-7 minutes to Kaanapali and 15 minutes to Lahaina. Napili Bay is sandy, not rocky. If you want rocks, go north to Honolua Bay to snorkel. Now that's a rocky beach (and I've got the cuts on my feet to prove it)We split our time between The Napili Bay condos (alohacondos.com) and Wailea Renaissance resort which has quite lush and green and beautiful grounds.

Lani

Hi Penny,

Stayed at the Kaanapali villa last year. It was inexpensive, clean and within walking distance to the beach. That's all I really required when I am in Hawaii. I usually save my money for activities instead of a deluxe type hotel.

Lani