Our beachfront room was incredible--spacious, comfortable, and with stunning ocean views! The beds were cozy, the A/C kept us perfectly cool, and having two bathrooms and a well-equipped kitchen made our stay extra convenient. (I also liked the Hawaiian Tropic toiletries--shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, & lotion … oh, and the complimentary 10% Kona Blend Coffee.)
We loved the pools, beach snorkeling, and happy hour--all fantastic. The resort’s complimentary ukulele and hula lessons, plus the $10 lei-making class, were wonderful touches that added to the experience. Definitely take advantage of these activities!
The pools are very family-friendly and have a relaxed, European vibe since there’s no strict poolside supervision. (And yes--the resort provides great pool towels!)
If you’re open to attending a timeshare presentation next door, you can get significant discounts on excursions. Even without it, the concierge helped us book fun activities at reasonable prices for Maui--and as a bonus, booking excursions directly through the resort earned us a free day of reserved beachfront loungers, which made for the perfect relaxation day!
That said, the best snorkeling was right off the resort beach, especially for spotting turtles! Honolua Bay, near the Blowhole, also offers some of the island’s top snorkeling--just bring water shoes and a picnic for a full day of fun.
Overall, you simply can’t go wrong with this resort--your only regret will be not staying longer!