The Ritz Carlton Kapalua

[Rudolf Novak]

Dorning the Maui’s western shore amidst the 100-year old pineapple plantation and rolling hills and fronted by a wonderful Hawaiian beach, the Ritz Carlton Kapalua is in the resort area of the Maui (Island of the Sun as said by the locals) offering a rare chance to see Hawaii differently – pristine and diverse landscapes, Caribbean-like sunsets, and Mediterranean-like coconut palms. So, why not plan for a breakout to a unique tropical escape where the mesmerizing culture of the island features excellent service for welcoming the tourists. Enclosed by two championship golf courses, the Maui retreat is the host of the annual PGA TOUR season championship – this is for you all the golf buffs! In addition, at this quintessential Hawaiian treat, the other highlights are a 3-tiered pool having waterfalls, ocean-view dining, water sports, cultural programs, and a spa offering the treatments that are inspired locally. And yes, the famous golden-sand D.T. Fleming Beach is just nearby besides the Kapalua West Maui Airport.

 

Rooms

 

At the Ritz Carlton Kapalua, there are 446 rooms as well as suites on its 9 floors; all of which offer lanais for garden, partial-ocean, or full ocean vistas; décor of local art as well as hardwood floors; rugs with real native patterns, and bathrooms with plush terry robes, soaking tubs, mirrors, and separate showers.

 

Within the rooms and suites, the common amenities are: Air conditioning, bathroom scale, flat-panel television, curtains, DVD player, LCD television, complimentary bottled water, cable/satellite television channels, CD player, in-room childcare (surcharge), climate control, clock radio, coffee/tea maker, complimentary newspaper, cribs, desk, designer toiletries, direct-dial phone, electronic/magnetic keys, hair dryer, housekeeping, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, wireless Internet access, iron/ironing board, lanai, makeup/shaving mirror, in-room massage, multi-line phone, pay movies, premium bedding, premium television channel(s), refrigerator, separate bathtub and shower, sewing kit, slippers, turndown service, voice mail, wake-up calls, and opening window.

 

All the units are 100% non smoking ones!

Amenities

• Valet parking (surcharge) • Limo or Town Car service • Coffee in lobby  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby  • Air-conditioned • public areas  • 24-hour front desk  • Safe-deposit box – front desk  • Concierge desk  • Restaurants  • Room service (24 hours)  • Breakfast available (surcharge)  • Business center • Business services  • ATM/banking  • Ballroom(s)  • Banquet facilities  • Event catering  • Audio-visual equipment  • Currency exchange  • Multiple conference/meeting rooms  • Internet access – wireless  • Multilingual staff  • Technology helpdesk  • Tour assistance

 

• Dry cleaning/laundry service • Elevator/lift • Express check-out  • Doorman/doorwoman  • Gift shops  • Lounge  • Medical aid  • Patio  • Porter/bellhop  • Security guard  • Shoe shine  • Supervised child care/activities

Recreation

• Full-service health spa as the Wahiua Spa offering fitness center with TV-equipped cardio machines, ocean vistas, Yoga, and Pilates • Massage – spa treatment room(s) • Beauty services  • Spa tub  • Steam room  • Sauna  • Hair salon  • Health club • Swimming pool – children’s  • Swimming pool – outdoor  • Private beach  • Golf course  • Six-court tennis complex  • Basketball court  • Yoga studio  • Diving  • Swimming  • Snorkeling  • Surfing/boogie boarding  • Whale-watching  • Aerobics  • Bird watching  • Big sundeck flanking three-tiered outdoor pool and waterfalls  • Kapalua adventure tours for a surcharge  • Kapalua Adventure Center featuring outfitters shop, a café offering healthy meals, a coffee bar, and a multi-media entertainment and information center
• Fitness facilities • Kapalua Golf Academy • Eight dual-track ziplines nearby  • Children’s club  • Whale-watching cruises  • Water-sports rentals nearby and at the resort  • Kayaking nearby  • Boating nearby  • Windsurfing nearby  • Hiking/biking trails nearby  • Bicycle rentals nearby  • Horse riding/rental nearby  • Parasailing nearby  • Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby

Restaurants

At the Ritz Carlton Kapalua, the award-winning Banyan Tree boasts the best décor reflecting the underwater treasures with the blown-glass fixtures stirred by the lively corals as well as the sea urchins. However, the food is best served at the Kai that features Japanese flavors such as sashimi, sushi, and appetizers amidst the sleek décor of Asia with the vistas of Pacific, Moloka’i, and the pool. Open for dinners only.

At the Terrace offering the vistas of the gardens and pools, you can expect both indoor and outdoor dining, lunch, and buffet breakfast amidst the architecture of Maui’s historic plantations.

Want to enjoy beachfront dining? Well, go to the Beach House set under a natural coconut canopy and offering sandwiches and salads for lunch. At the Pool Bar & Café, you can enjoy the appetizers, salads, and sandwiches along with free two fresh pineapples daily twice. The same is also delivered to your lounge.

The Lobby Lounge, specifically made from the black lava stone, is a light amber living room with a verandah from where you can enjoy sunset and whale-watching (this one in winter) with the live Hawaiian music daily in the evenings.

Rate

From $495 per night.

Website: http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/kapalua-maui