I stayed at The Whaler from 8/7 thru 8/20 and had a great time in this unit. It was in tower 1 facing Black Rock and the lanai opens right out into the side garden with a perfect view of the ocean and Black Rock. I couldn't hear any of the construction but parkign is kind of a pain since alot of the spaces are being used for construction so if you don't get underground parking early you'll be parking outside.

The studio was furnished nicely and I liked the accomodations better than my stay at KBH last year. I would recommend it.

I want to warn anyone that has booked a room facing the courtyard that there will be constant, very loud noise from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday-Friday. We booked through an owner for 2 rooms, on high floors, one back from ocean front in tower 1. We were not told of the construction and awoke on the first morning to a loud jack-hammering noise. We called the realtor and management company and they ended up moving us to a 2bdrm ocean front unit. I would not advise getting any room that faces the courtyard until the construction is complete. You cannot sit on your lanai because the noise level is so high. We picked our rooms because they faced the courtyard and on a previous visit, it was the perfect location to hear the ocean, not now though. Run, don’t walk, away from the Whaler until the construction is complete!!

The Whaler, Maui, Unit 201; check "www.mauikauai.com".
Our family had a wonderful experience in Maui. This condo is
right on the Kaanapali Beach and near the Whaler's village. The Unit has been remodeled with a beautiful kitchen and baths and
even "Tommy Bahama" furniture!! Spectacular views of the
pool, ocean,Black Rock etc. The "Wrap around deck" is
incredible, we had breakfast out there every morning! It
doesn't get much better than that! The owners of this unit have
spared no expense in remodeling this Unit. Check it out!

Pat Coppe
Saratoga, California

We just got back from our trip to Maui. I had read the reviews of the hotel before we left, and found them helpful.

The hotel is under construction, which was the only inconvenient part. The rooms I saw and stayed in were a bit older--some dated, but that didn't seem to matter because the views are amazing, the beach in front is private, and the staff is the best I've seen. They were so honest, sincerely helpful, prompt, and friendly.

Our concierge, Vida, was helpful and friendly.

If you are on a budget, you can easily forgo the Molokini trips for snorkeling and just head to black rock up by the Sheratin. Off all the trips we took, the best snorkeling was to be had in our own neighborhood!! Also, my 11 and 13 year old sons did the "5 Star Scuba" experience up at the Sheratin with Sean as instructor. I cannot say enough positive about that experience. Everyone involved with "5 Star" was so helpful and patient with the boys. I would recommend that experience for anyone who wants to "dabble" at scuba diving. My boys were thrilled and were under water for 45 minutes to an hour--after training in the nearby pool. Just fabulous people and experience.