Joycefnp

I would love to hear your take on both places. We considered them too but the Kaanapali Beach hotel looked a little worn on their website but I am sure it is nice

The reason we didn't pick the Maui Prince was the location, and the pool. The pool looks like it was an after thought and just kind of thrown in there. With two kids pools are important when in a location like Hawaii. Other locations, like Europe, it isn't as important

The Maui Prince has a lovely pool, but why even think of traveling that far to swim in a pool when the Prince has the best beach on Maui, at least on the Wailea side? (That question can cause a war!!!)
If the water is calm, it is fantastic for small kids and the extra perk is building sandcastles, etc! If you want a pool, you can go anywhere in the world that doesn't even have a gorgeous beach. Check into the catamaran trips too. They leave from the Prince in the morning and there are many perks offered including snorkle trips, although the best snorkling is off the beach, especially to the left of the beach where the turtles and tropical fish hang out. One general rule for snorkling anywhere...it's a lot smoother and clearer in the morning. About noon the winds pick up and can cloud the water.
Aloha!

I would be interested where you did stay? Or did you even go. I woudl definately recommend a condo. And the folks at http://www.greatvacationrental.com
did give us great service..and great prices.