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They emailed asking for my eta and phone number to send me a text when unit was ready but no one ever texted or responded to my email follow up. I wouldn't have minded, but they offered this to me but then didn't uphold. Turns out they're not open on Tuesdays, so they have you use a courtesy phone on the wall, give you a code to get a key out of the box (where there are several other welcome envelopes so they could easily get taken by other guests), and then they ask you to read your credit card aloud over the phone outside on a porch of a little closed office. The unit we had was ok. The pictures are much nicer than in person. The blankets were as thin as an average bath towel. The ac blows DIRECTLY on you so I slept upside-down in a hoodie every night. The murphy bed mattress is the quality of a sofa bed. The tv remote was not the correct remote. I called the desk and she sent over maintenence, and the guy was just kinda like well yea that's the wrong remote, and we were like correct this is why we called... Not that we spent a ton of time watching tv in Maui but it's not crazy to expect the remotw in your unit to work. The location is pretty far northwest even though it says Lahaina. It's basically Kapalua. There is a grocery store up the road and it's a stone's throw from the beach which was great. Washer and dryer were clutch! Not sure I'd stay here again but it was affordable and fine.

Room was cozy. Liked having the kitchenette to store items and make coffee. Staff were polite and helpful. Only improvement would be to have checked the room prior for toiletries. The soap dispenser in the shower was empty upon arrival.

The condo we stayed in was nice and it was massive. The restaurant on site is so good and the pools and beach access was nice! I didn’t have a problem with this because of the time of year, but there isn’t A/C in the units, so keep that in mind if you’re looking for that or your trip is in the warmer months.

I absolutely loved my stay at The Whaler! From the moment I arrived, it truly felt like an all-inclusive resort — peaceful, welcoming, and full of aloha. My studio condo room was so clean and cozy, it honestly felt like home. I took full advantage of the gym and loved being just steps away from the ocean and Whalers Village. The staff here are fantastic — so kind, helpful, and genuine. You can tell they really care about making every guest feel comfortable. Every morning and evening felt special here, with the sound of the waves and the beauty of Kāʻanapali Beach right outside my door. I’m so grateful for the experience and I can’t wait to come back. The Whaler will always hold a special place in my heart. 🌺💛🌴