Best for
Coastal walkers can follow the trail through the resort toward Kapalua Bay or D.T. Fleming Beach, making shoreline outings straightforward on foot.
Best for
Coastal walkers can follow the trail through the resort toward Kapalua Bay or D.T. Fleming Beach, making shoreline outings straightforward on foot.
What makes it special
Scan the QR codes beside selected artworks for explanations of their Hawaiian cultural significance, exploring the collection at your own pace.
Room to consider
A Deluxe Ocean View room puts the ocean in view from your balcony, giving you an outdoor spot to enjoy the scenery.
Insider tip
Keep your tennis or pickleball plans flexible, as the resort's courts are available to hotel guests on a first-come, first-served basis.
Free membership gives you access to preferred rates, exclusive benefits and current promotions for your stay.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua occupies 54 acres above the Pacific on Maui's green northwest coast. This is a broad, self-contained resort rather than a compact hotel beside the sand. Gardens, pools, golf landscapes, and walking routes spread across the property, while D.T. Fleming Beach lies below. The setting is lush, with open Pacific views and a quieter evening rhythm. Travelers who prefer open land and coastal paths will find that distinction central to the stay.
Some rooms in this category can connect to another room.
The room has a lanai and floor-to-ceiling windows. The windows can be opened. Feather bedding and a duvet are supplied, and the writing desk is fitted with an electrical outlet. King rooms also have an ergonomic desk chair.
A bathtub and separate shower sit within the marble bathroom, alongside double vanities and a lighted makeup mirror. One crib is permitted in either bed layout. A rollaway can be added to the king room only, with the total allowance limited to one crib or rollaway. The two-queen layout does not permit a rollaway bed.
The room has a lanai and floor-to-ceiling windows. The windows can be opened. Feather bedding and a duvet are supplied, and the writing desk is...
Only the king layout permits a rollaway bed. This category has no connecting rooms.
The ground-floor setting opens onto a lanai. A writing desk with an electrical outlet is part of the room furnishings, and feather bedding with a duvet is supplied. The king ocean-view layout also includes a chair.
The bathroom combines marble finishes with a bathtub and a separate shower. Double vanities and a lighted makeup mirror are among its fittings. Asprey Purple Water bath amenities are supplied. You may request one crib with either bed arrangement. The combined allowance for additional beds is one crib or one rollaway bed.
The ground-floor setting opens onto a lanai. A writing desk with an electrical outlet is part of the room furnishings, and feather bedding with a...
Club access is included only with a booked Club rate. It covers two guests. Extra guests pay a supplement.
A lanai extends the room outdoors. Feather bedding and a duvet accompany the sleeping area. The writing desk is fitted with an electrical outlet. King layouts also have USB sockets.
The marble bathroom contains a bathtub and a separate shower, with double vanities and a lighted makeup mirror. Selected rooms can connect to another guestroom. The king layout permits a rollaway bed, while the two-queen option does not. One crib can be requested in either layout; the combined crib and rollaway limit is one.
A lanai extends the room outdoors. Feather bedding and a duvet accompany the sleeping area. The writing desk is fitted with an electrical outlet. King...
This category does not have connecting rooms.
A lanai leads out from the room, and floor-to-ceiling windows can be opened. An oversized chair and ottoman provide seating away from the bed. The room has a writing desk with an ergonomic chair and an electrical outlet. USB sockets are also fitted.
The marble bathroom is fitted with double vanities, a bathtub and a separate shower. It also includes a lighted makeup mirror. Feather bedding with a duvet is supplied, and dishes and glasses are available in the room. Wired and wireless internet are complimentary. One crib or rollaway bed is permitted, with no more than one in total.
A lanai leads out from the room, and floor-to-ceiling windows can be opened. An oversized chair and ottoman provide seating away from the bed. The...
Club Lounge access covers two guests. Additional guests pay a supplement.
The room opens onto a lanai, with a writing desk and electrical outlet inside. A duvet is supplied with the bedding. Some rooms connect to another guestroom, and one rollaway bed or crib is permitted.
Marble finishes line the bathroom, where the bathtub is separate from the shower. Double vanities form part of the bathroom layout.
The Club Lounge serves continental breakfast, midday snacks, hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks are included, alongside evening bar service. Complimentary pressing is available for two garments each night. A dedicated concierge can arrange dining reservations and local excursions.
The room opens onto a lanai, with a writing desk and electrical outlet inside. A duvet is supplied with the bedding. Some rooms connect to...
A table for four stands beside the separate living room. The sitting area has a sofa and an oversized chair. Two lanais extend the residence outdoors. Feather bedding and a duvet are supplied in the bedroom. There is also a walk-in closet.
The kitchen includes a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. Silverware, dishes, glasses and cleaning supplies come with it. Guests can open the floor-to-ceiling windows in the residence. The marble bathroom has a bathtub and a separate shower, plus double vanities. The writing desk has an ergonomic chair and an electrical outlet. Connecting rooms are not offered. One crib or rollaway bed is allowed.
A table for four stands beside the separate living room. The sitting area has a sofa and an oversized chair. Two lanais extend the residence...
A separate living room is furnished with a sofa and an oversized chair with an ottoman. Two lanais give the suite outdoor space, and the floor-to-ceiling windows can be opened. A writing desk with an ergonomic chair and electrical outlet sits within the suite.
The bedroom has feather bedding and a duvet. There are two marble bathrooms, with a bathtub, separate shower, double vanities and a lighted makeup mirror among the fittings. A crib or rollaway bed can be requested, subject to a combined maximum of one. The suite does not connect to other rooms.
A separate living room is furnished with a sofa and an oversized chair with an ottoman. Two lanais give the suite outdoor space, and the...
Two lanais open off the suite, which has a separate living room. Floor-to-ceiling windows can be opened. A sofa and an oversized chair with an ottoman furnish the sitting area, while a writing desk has an ergonomic chair and electrical outlet.
Two bathrooms serve the suite. Marble surfaces accompany a bathtub, separate shower and double vanities, and feather bedding with a duvet is supplied in the bedroom. One crib or rollaway bed is permitted, with a combined limit of one. This category has no connecting rooms.
Two lanais open off the suite, which has a separate living room. Floor-to-ceiling windows can be opened. A sofa and an oversized chair with an...
The residence has two lanais, a separate living room and a dining area with a table for four. An oversized chair with an ottoman sits alongside the sofa. The bedroom has a duvet and feather bedding. A walk-in closet is included.
The kitchen has a refrigerator, stovetop, microwave and dishwasher. Dishes, glasses, silverware and cleaning supplies are included. The marble bathroom features double vanities and separate tub and shower facilities. An ergonomic chair accompanies the writing desk. Guests can open the floor-to-ceiling windows. There are no connecting rooms. One crib or rollaway is allowed.
The residence has two lanais, a separate living room and a dining area with a table for four. An oversized chair with an ottoman sits...
Club Lounge access covers two guests. Additional guests pay a supplement.
A full kitchen and a table for four sit alongside the separate living room. The kitchen has a refrigerator, stovetop and dishwasher. Pots, pans, serving dishes and tableware are supplied. There is also a pantry and a walk-in closet.
The residence also has two lanais and floor-to-ceiling windows. An oversized chair and ottoman furnish the sitting area. The marble bathroom has a separate tub and shower, with double vanities.
Continental breakfast, snacks, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and drinks are included in the Club Lounge. The Club concierge arranges dining and excursions. Pressing for two garments per night is included.
A full kitchen and a table for four sit alongside the separate living room. The kitchen has a refrigerator, stovetop and dishwasher. Pots, pans, serving...
Club Lounge access covers two guests. Additional guests pay a supplement.
The suite has two lanais and a separate living room with floor-to-ceiling windows. An oversized chair and ottoman sit beside the sofa. The bedroom is furnished with feather bedding and a duvet, and windows can be opened.
There are two bathrooms, with marble finishes, a bathtub, a separate shower and double vanities among the fittings. A lighted makeup mirror is also included. The suite has no connecting rooms.
Club service includes continental breakfast, midday snacks, hors d’oeuvres and desserts, with cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. Pressing for two garments per night is complimentary.
The suite has two lanais and a separate living room with floor-to-ceiling windows. An oversized chair and ottoman sit beside the sofa. The bedroom is...
Three lanais open from the residence. There are two bedrooms and a separate living room. A sofa and an oversized chair with an ottoman furnish the shared area. The dining table seats four. A walk-in closet is also part of the layout.
A refrigerator, stovetop, microwave and dishwasher equip the kitchen. Pots, pans, serving dishes, silverware and tableware are supplied. Both bathrooms have marble finishes. Fittings include separate bathtub and shower facilities, plus double vanities. The floor-to-ceiling windows open to the outside. An ergonomic chair and an electrical outlet accompany the writing desk. No connecting rooms are available.
Three lanais open from the residence. There are two bedrooms and a separate living room. A sofa and an oversized chair with an ottoman furnish...
Three lanais accompany the two-bedroom layout. It has a separate living room and a dining table for four. A sofa, oversized chair and ottoman furnish the shared sitting space. The floor-to-ceiling windows open. The layout also includes a walk-in closet.
The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, stovetop, microwave and dishwasher. Silverware, dishes, glasses and cleaning supplies are included. The residence has two marble bathrooms. Their fittings include a separate bathtub and shower, plus double vanities. A writing desk comes with an ergonomic chair and electrical outlet. One crib or one rollaway bed is allowed in total.
Three lanais accompany the two-bedroom layout. It has a separate living room and a dining table for four. A sofa, oversized chair and ottoman furnish...
Club Lounge access covers two guests. Additional guests pay a supplement.
A private fire pit forms part of the lanai outside this one-bedroom suite. Inside, a separate living room is furnished with a sofa and chair. Feather bedding and a duvet are provided, and the suite has no connecting rooms.
The bathroom is finished in marble, with a bathtub, separate shower and double vanities. It also has a lighted makeup mirror. A writing desk with an electrical outlet is included in the suite.
The Club Lounge includes continental breakfast, snacks, afternoon tea, hors d’oeuvres and desserts, with cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. Two garments per night can be pressed at no extra charge.
A private fire pit forms part of the lanai outside this one-bedroom suite. Inside, a separate living room is furnished with a sofa and chair....
Club Lounge access is included for four guests. A supplement applies to additional guests.
The two bedrooms share a separate living room, dining area and two lanais. A table seats four. Beside the sofa is an oversized chair with an ottoman. The floor-to-ceiling windows can open. A walk-in closet is also included in the layout.
A full-size refrigerator, stovetop, microwave and dishwasher equip the kitchen. The kitchen also has pots, pans, serving dishes and tableware. There are two marble bathrooms. The fittings include a separate bath and shower, plus double vanities.
Club guests receive continental breakfast, snacks, hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks are also included. The lounge concierge helps with bookings and excursions. Pressing covers two garments per night.
The two bedrooms share a separate living room, dining area and two lanais. A table seats four. Beside the sofa is an oversized chair with...
Club Lounge access covers two guests. Additional guests pay a supplement.
A separate dining room holds a table for eight, while the living room is furnished with a sofa and an oversized chair with an ottoman. Two lanais open off the suite. Floor-to-ceiling windows can be opened, and the suite has a walk-in closet.
The pantry contains a refrigerator. In the marble bathroom, a separate shower and bathtub are paired with double vanities. Feather bedding and a duvet are supplied, with connecting rooms available for this category.
Club inclusions range from continental breakfast and midday snacks to hors d’oeuvres, desserts and drinks. Evening bar service and pressing for two garments per night are also included.
A separate dining room holds a table for eight, while the living room is furnished with a sofa and an oversized chair with an ottoman....
Club Lounge access covers two guests. Additional guests pay a supplement.
Five lanais accompany a layout with separate living and dining rooms. The dining table seats eight. A sofa and an oversized chair with an ottoman furnish the living room. The suite includes a walk-in closet. The floor-to-ceiling windows can also be opened.
The full kitchen has a refrigerator, stovetop, microwave and dishwasher, plus a pantry. Pots, pans, serving dishes, glasses, dishes and silverware are supplied. The suite has two marble bathrooms. Fittings include separate bathtub and shower facilities, with double vanities. Feather bedding with duvets is provided in the bedrooms.
A dedicated Club concierge can help with dining reservations and excursions. The lounge serves five food presentations daily. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included.
Five lanais accompany a layout with separate living and dining rooms. The dining table seats eight. A sofa and an oversized chair with an ottoman...
The main buildings overlook the ocean rather than opening directly onto the beach. Guests reach D.T. Fleming Beach by following the resort grounds downhill, where Burger Shack sits close to the shore. That layout brings wide views and generous lawns, though it is worth considering for anyone who expects to step from a lobby straight onto the sand. The beach itself is public, and conditions on this exposed coast can change with wind and swell.
Kapalua Coastal Trail passes through the resort and gives the setting much of its appeal. The 1.76-mile route links D.T. Fleming Beach with the dunes at Oneloa Bay and Kapalua Bay Beach. It is an easy way to see several sides of the coastline without driving. More committed hikers can look toward the Mahana Ridge Trail, a strenuous route of more than 20 miles round trip through former coffee and pineapple land. Weather, water, footwear, and daylight deserve proper planning.
The resort has 468 rooms and suites, including 107 residential suites. Standard rooms are spacious by resort standards, and the Deluxe Ocean View category measures about 440 square feet. Furnished balconies and lanais bring the outside into the daily routine, but the outlook changes substantially by category. Tropical and resort views suit guests who expect to spend most of the day elsewhere. Partial-ocean, ocean-view, and oceanfront options are more rewarding when time on the lanai is part of the reason for coming to Kapalua.
Interiors use dark wood floors, marble bathrooms, island-inspired colors, and work by local artists. The effect is polished and relaxed, with less formality than the Ritz-Carlton name might suggest. Garden and Ocean View suites are about 900 square feet including the lanai and provide a separate living area. Fire Lanai accommodations add a private fire pit. They suit evenings when staying close to the room matters more than another trip across the resort.
The residential suites make the clearest difference for families and longer stays. One- and two-bedroom layouts include living space, full kitchens with Wolf appliances, and furnished lanais overlooking the ocean or resort grounds. Residential Ocean Front suites measure about 1,510 square feet including the lanai. At the top end, the two-bedroom Royal Pacific Suite spans roughly 2,550 square feet. It has a full kitchen, dining area, butler's pantry, and a long oceanfront lanai. Club accommodations add access to the Anuenue Room lounge; access must be booked and is not included through Marriott Bonvoy elite status alone.
The Banyan Tree is the principal dinner restaurant, drawing on seafood, island produce, and a coastal style of cooking. Ulana Terrace handles breakfast with views across the gardens, pools, and ocean. These two venues cover the more structured ends of the day, while the rest of the collection is deliberately casual. Reservations are sensible for a planned dinner, especially when the intention is to remain at the resort.
At beach level, Burger Shack serves burgers, poke, cocktails, and milkshakes beside D.T. Fleming Beach. Alaloa Lounge works for sunset drinks, sushi, and an informal evening meal with an ocean outlook. Kai Cafe is useful for coffee, pastries, salads, and wraps before an early drive or activity. Olu Poolside and 'Olu Cafe keep lunch and drinks close to the water and pool. Tales of the Kapa Moe combines dinner with Hawaiian storytelling and performance on selected evenings; dates should be checked before building it into the stay.
The three-tiered main pool is the center of the resort during the day. It has ocean views, cabanas, daybeds, and separate space for children. Its scale suits a property of this size and gives families an easy base between beach outings. A whirlpool is also available. Guests choosing a cabana should confirm current inclusions and capacity rather than assuming the setup is the same across every seating option.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa Maui, Kapalua covers about 17,500 square feet and has 15 treatment rooms. More than half connect to private outdoor shower gardens. Two outdoor couples' hale create a more secluded option. Wet facilities include whirlpools, steam rooms, saunas, cold-water immersion baths, and volcanic-stone grotto elements. The spa draws on Hawaiian plants and bodywork traditions within a full resort wellness facility. Guests must be at least 18 to use the relaxation areas, locker rooms, wet facilities, massages, facials, and body treatments.
The fitness center is open around the clock for hotel guests. Cardio and strength machines, free weights, rowing machines, Peloton bikes, and Tonal equipment support a proper training session. Fitness classes add guided options. Active days are not limited to the gym. Golf, long coastal walks, tennis, pickleball, and demanding ridge hikes can all shape the stay.
Kapalua Resort is organized around two 18-hole golf courses. The Plantation Course, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, climbs the slopes of the West Maui Mountains with pronounced elevation changes and broad ocean views. The Arnold Palmer and Francis Duane-designed Bay Course has a different coastal character, including an ocean carry at the 17th hole. Ritz-Carlton guests have a dedicated booking channel and a preferred resort rate for the Plantation Course. Course operations can change, so golfers should confirm which course is in play before fixing the rest of an itinerary.
Non-golfers have equally strong reasons to remain in Kapalua. The Coastal Trail can be broken into short walks, and the bays along it offer different perspectives on the shoreline. Naturalist-led outings through Ambassadors of the Environment add context through tide-pool exploration, turtle interpretation, island geology, and coastal history. Some activities are designed for families, while others suit adults or older teenagers. Advance booking, minimum ages, weather, and sea conditions all affect what is available.
The most important part of the resort's history is not a design detail. Between Honokahua Bay and the hotel lies the 13.6-acre Honokahua Preservation Site, the resting place of more than 2,000 Hawaiian ancestors. After the site was identified, the hotel was moved inland. Entry remains restricted to ceremony and cultural protocol. A Sense of Place presentation and self-guided cultural art tour explain its significance. These interpretive options do not treat protected ground as an attraction.
Other programming may include lei making, hula, beginner ukulele, storytelling, and Hawaiian wayfinding or nature themes. Families can also consider the Jean-Michel Cousteau Ambassadors of the Environment program. Youth activities generally focus on ages five through 14, and family excursions require participants to be at least five. The details vary by date, so these experiences work best when requested in advance rather than left as a last-minute possibility.
Kahului Airport is 34 miles away, while the smaller Kapalua Airport is three miles from the resort. No airport shuttle is provided. Arrange a private transfer, rental car, or reserved third-party transportation before arrival. A car is helpful for exploring beyond Kapalua. A resort-focused stay, however, can revolve around the beach, trails, golf, pools, dining, and organized activities.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is best matched to guests who value landscape and resort breadth over immediate access to Maui's busier dining and shopping areas. Room view, distance from the beach, and residential facilities are the decisions that most affect the experience. Select those carefully, reserve the activities that matter, and leave enough unscheduled time for the coastal trail and lanai. Kapalua's sense of space is the point.
A booking with Club access brings a dedicated concierge who can help arrange restaurant reservations and family excursions during your stay.
Burger Shack packs meals to take to D.T. Fleming Beach, letting you enjoy lunch by the shore instead of sitting in a restaurant.
Ambassadors of the Environment offers naturalist-led tide-pool activities for children five and older who are bathroom independent, helping them understand coastal wildlife.
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Yes. The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua is a strong choice for travelers who want a refined resort on Maui's quieter northwest coast. It suits couples, families, golfers, spa travelers, Club guests, residence stays, and visitors who prefer Kapalua over busier resort areas.
The resort is in Kapalua on the northwest coast of Maui, Hawaii. Its setting places guests near D.T. Fleming Park, Makaluapuna Point, Kapalua Golf, coastal trails, beaches, and scenic drives.
Hawaii visitor listings describe the resort with 463 guestrooms, including 107 residential-style accommodations. The mix includes renovated rooms, suites, residences, Club options, and larger stays with kitchens and up to two bedrooms.
Rooms and suites were recently redesigned with island-inspired interiors, local artwork, balconies, and tropical views. Travelers can choose resort, garden, ocean, fire lanai, suite, Club, and residence-style categories depending on space needs.
The Fire Lanai Collection offers ground-floor rooms with private outdoor fire pits. It is best for guests who want extra outdoor living space, evening relaxation, and a more memorable Maui room experience.
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