THE RITZ-CARLTON MAUI, KAPALUA, Kapalua

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua offers rooms with views of the Pacific Ocean or resort grounds from private lanais. Options include double rooms with pool views, 1-bedroom suites with kitchenettes, and 2-bedroom suites with marble en suite bathrooms. All rooms feature Hawaiian-inspired artwork, flat-screen TVs with streaming services, and coffee machines. Some suites include pull-out sofa beds and dishwashers.

The resort's Club Level menu includes fresh Mahi Mahi from Pacific coastlines and Maui-grown fruit from Kula farms. Banyan Tree restaurant serves coastal cuisine with sustainable ingredients like the Maui 'Ono Mushroom Burger.' Specialty stations feature Hawaiian salt and li hing mui bars. Breakfast options include holiday-themed dishes like gingerbread pancakes.

The Plantation Course, designed by Arnold Palmer, hosts the PGA Tour's Sentry Tournament of Champions. The Ritz-Carlton Spa offers treatments inspired by Hawaiian traditions, including Maui Vera Sunburn Relief. The fitness center has Peloton bikes, Tonal equipment, and daily classes. A 24-hour outdoor pool and hidden grotto whirlpools are available.

The resort is adjacent to the Honokahua Preservation Site, a sacred Hawaiian gathering place. Nearby landmarks include D.T. Fleming Beach (0.5 km), Mahana Ridge Trail (0.5 km), and Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ambassadors of the Environment program (1.5 km). Kapalua town is 10 km away.

The Club Level concierge arranges excursions for children through the Ambassadors of the Environment program. Cultural tours include explanations of Hawaiian artwork by Clifford Nae'ole. Onsite boutiques include Hue Home + Design and BikiniBird. The Sand Sculpture Contest and photography workshops with Daniel Sullivan are offered seasonally.