One of the top visitor destinations in Maui has already opened some of its resorts for visitors, and many others will open soon.
A spokeswoman for the Kaanapali Beach Resort Association says a slew of properties will open October 8, and the final resorts should open by October 29.
Please practice responsible, mindful tourism, and DO NOT stop on the Lahaina bypass road. It’s not a place to take Instagram photos of YouTube videos.
“Remember, all of our properties are housing their employees and other citizens of Lahaina that lost their homes and family members as well as emergency workers, so there is a lot going on that needs immediate attention,” association executive director Shelley Kekuna told me in an email.
The August 8 wildfires destroyed almost all of the town of Lahaina and killed nearly 100 people. The town is off limits to visitors, as it should be, but the governor of Hawai’i says other areas of West Maui can open October 8. That includes Ka’anapali, Kahana, Honokowai, Napili and Kapalua.
The marvelous Ritz Carlton Kapalua will open October 8, as will Napili Kai Beach Resort on fabulous Napili Beach.
The Westin Nanea at Ka’anapali Beach on Maui. JIM BYERS PHOTO
ALREADY OPEN
Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows
Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club
Westin Resort Villas
Westin Nanea
Hyatt Regency Vacation Club
Kā’anapali Golf Course
Whalers Village (shopping)
Teralani Sailing Charters
OPEN OCTOBER 8:
Westin Maui Resort & Spa
Outrigger Kā’anapali Beach Resort
Kā’anapali Alii
The Whaler on Kā’anapali Beach
Aston Maui Ka’anapali Villas
OPEN OCTOBER 29
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
“Everyone has limitations on their capacity, including restaurants, so it’s prudent to check with each business for booking purposes,” Kekuna notes.
