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Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua

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Fodor's Review:

After a multimillion-dollar going-over, this elegant hillside property reopened in early 2008 with upgraded accommodations, spa, restaurants, and pool, along with a new education center and an enhanced Hawaiian sense of place. The result is one of Maui's most notable resorts. Refurbished guest rooms and 107 newly created one- and two-bedroom condominium residential suites (some of which are available for rent) are decorated in themes incorporating the rich colors of the ocean, mountains, and rain forests that surround the resort. The expanded spa facility includes a fitness center, yoga studio, 15 treatment rooms, private outdoor shower gardens, and Hawaiian design elements. Set amid the lush grounds of the resort, the renovated multilevel pool and hot tubs are open 24 hours. There is a new Environmental Education Center, as well as a full-time cultural advisor who instructs employees and guests in Hawaiian traditions. Although not set directly on the sand, the Ritz does front D.T. Fleming Beach, recognized as one of America's best. Pros: luxury and service you'd expect from a Ritz; newly renovated; many cultural and recreational programs. Cons: extremely expensive; can be windy on the grounds and at the pool; the hotel is not on the beach and is far from major attractions such as Lahaina and Haleakala.

  • Hotel Details: 463 rooms
  • In-room: safe, Wi-Fi.
  • In-hotel: 6 restaurants, tennis courts, bar, children's programs (ages 5-12), pool, gym, spa, laundry service.
  • Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by bigredjohn from Kansas City on 3/4/08
We spent five nights here in late February and early March, and the place is fabulous. Yes, it's expensive and the beach requires a walk (or a cart ride, which they readily provide). But the hotel is quiet, gracious, classy, and relaxing. We had one problem, the in-room safe didn't work at first, but they quickly fixed it.

Member Rating: 4.2
Ratings details: Room: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 1.0

Reviewed by dawnstef from Los Angeles, CA on 1/11/08
this is the best of all the resorts on maui. absolutely beautiful. the club level is work the extra cost - great staff and food presentation!

Member Rating: 4.8
Ratings details: Room: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 4.0
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