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The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Resort, Maui
Maui's Grand resort - The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Resort, Maui

By Blair Howard, About.com

Photograph of the Ritz Carlton, Kapalua, Maui

Ritz Carlton, Kapalua, Maui

Photograph Courtesy of the Ritz Carlton, Kapalua, Maui

The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, probably the finest resort of its kind in Hawaii, has recently undergone a $180 million transformation of all guestrooms, suites, restaurants, three-tiered pool, new children's pool and luxury cabanas, as well as an expanded and redesigned lobby. The new Ritz-Carlton Spa, Kapalua features outdoor shower gardens and a range of rejuvenating spa treatments, while Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ambassadors of the Environment program offers outdoor activities with trained naturalists, including guided hikes through the Kapalua Resort Arboretum, underwater photography sessions, snorkeling and educational whale watching excursions.

The Ritz Carlton, Kapalua, is a AAA Five-Diamond 463-room hotel set on a pristine shoreline that offers stunning ocean views and overlooks the neighboring islands of Moloka‘i and Lana‘I; sunset at kapalua is an experience not to be missed.

Guest Rooms and Suites:

The Ritz Calton Kapalua’s newly-designed guestrooms feature dark hardwood floors, large travertine bathrooms, brand-new furnishings, Hawaiian artwork and plush Extras include a spacious lanai, LG LCD televisions, terry bathrobes and twice-daily turndown service.

Restaurants:

Most of enjoy great cuisine, especially when we’re on vacation. The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua’s six restaurants and lounges, including the new Kai Sushi, award-winning, signature Banyan Tree, The Terrace, The Beach House, The Pool & Cafe and new Alaloa Lounge offer a wide range of the finest eating Hawaii has to offer.

Amenities:

Upon your arrival, you’ll be welcomed with a fresh flower lei, and it only gets better from there.

  • Golf at Kapalua: The Kapalua Golf Resort features two championship golf courses: the Bay Course (Arnold Palmer and Francis Duane) and the Plantation Course (Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore).
  • Golf Special at Kapalua
  • The Spa at Kapalua: The new 17,500 square-foot Ritz-Carlton Spa, Kapalua features 15 treatment rooms with half opening to private shower gardens, outdoor couples hale (cabanas), a co-ed relaxation lounge with a whirlpool as well as separate men's and women's lounges with steam rooms, saunas and whirlpools, incorporating Hawaiian design elements inspired by the concept of Waihua.
  • The Fitness Center at kapalua: The new ocean view Fitness Center features the latest equipment, personal training sessions and a yoga/movement studio. The Fitness Center is open 24 hours per day with room key access.
  • Tennis at Kapalua: Get active with six tennis courts, a 10,000-square foot, three-tiered swimming pool, new children's pool, two outdoor whirlpool spas, and Luxury Cabanas with flat-screen televisions, wireless head phones, personal cabana attendants, and a range of amenities.

Contact:

The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
One Ritz-Carlton Drive
Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii 967
61 808-669-6200
www.ritzcarlton.com

How to get There:

Kahului Airport (OGG) is located on the northern edge of the land bridge between Haleakala and the West Maui Mountain Range on the island of Maui.

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