Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa

Terrific facilities for families and fitness buffs and a premier beach location make this beautiful resort an all-around great place to stay. The grande dame of Kaanapali Beach is built into the side of a cliff on the curving, white-sand cove next to Black Rock (a lava formation that rises 80 ft. above the beach), where there's excellent snorkeling. The resort comprises six buildings of six stories or fewer set in well-established tropical gardens. The elevated lobby has panoramic views, and a lagoonlike pool features lava-rock waterways, wooden bridges, and an open-air whirlpool. Watch cliff divers swan dive off the torch-lit lava-rock headland in a traditional sunset ceremony -- a sight to see. And the views of Kaanapali Beach, with Lanai and Molokai in the distance, are some of the best around.

Every unit is outfitted with amenities galore, right down to toothbrushes and toothpaste. Other pluses include a private balcony, and a "no-hassle" check-in policy: The valet takes you and your luggage straight to your room. There's also a new emphasis on family appeal, with a class of rooms dedicated to those traveling with kids. These "family suites" have three beds, a sitting room with full-size couch, and two TVs, both equipped with Nintendo. In addition, there's the Keiki Aloha program, with fun activities ranging from Hawaiian games to visits to nearby attractions. Children 12 and younger eat free when dining with one adult.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; 2 poolside bar; indoor lounge; weekly luau; children's program (at the Westin); lobby and poolside concierge; 24 hour fitness center; 36-hole golf course; Jacuzzi; lagoon-style pool; room service; day spa; 3 tennis courts; watersports equipment/rentals

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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