Resort Details
- Whalers VillageThe Whaler on Kaanapali Beach is conveniently located next door to Whalers Village where you'll find a variety of dining options for every appetite.
- 24-hour front desk
- Baggage hold
- Barbeque grills
- Bell staff/porter†
- Children welcome
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym†
- Free parking
- Golf,Offsite†
- 24-hour front desk
- Baggage hold
- Barbeque grills
- Bell staff/porter†
- Children welcome
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym†
- Free parking
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Internet services†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Parking†
- Pool
- Restaurant†
- Safe deposit box†
- Sauna†
- Tennis court†
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Wakeup service
- Water sports†
- Whirlpool
- Internet Access†
- Please contact the hotel for additional information.
† Fees may apply
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
- Pool
- Sauna †
- Steam bath †
- Whirlpool
- Golf †Golf Course located within 1 mile of Property.
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
1651 reviews
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Mar 01, 2026Premium location, great small resort
We booked our stay at The Whaler through Costco. The units they offer are managed by Aston. We booked a Premium Ocean View Studio and receive unit 915 in Tower 1. The unit was pretty well appointed but the owners must be quite tall. The toilet is really high and my feet dangled several inches off the floor while using it. The jetted tub was hard to get into and the bed was rather high too. If you are petite like me and get this unit, you will have to contact Aston to get a change, the front desk can't help you. Maybe we should have done that, but we arrived after Aston was closed for they day and once unpacked we didn't want to move the next day. Our unit did not have many electrical outlets and no USB ports. Luckily we brought along an extension cord and USB power adapters. The unit was equipped with standard plates, glasses, utensils, blender, toaster, coffee maker, stove, microwave, refrigerator with ice dispenser, and dishwasher. Kleenex, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher soap, one package of laundry soap and plenty of bathroom towels. The grounds are well maintained, gardeners were trimming and sweeping most of the day. The lobby has hot coffee urns in the morning and delicious pineapple iced tea in the afternoons. The location is fantastic, steps away from the beach, next door to Whalers Village for shopping, right along the beach walk. We didn't use the pool but sat by it once chairs became available in the late afternoon (there were lots of chairs but even more chair hogs.) My husband did use the hot tub and reported it was quite hot. The pool area has coffee in the mornings and iced tea in the afternoons. I used the fitness center a couple of times. There were dumbbells of many weights and other great strength training equipment. There were also treadmills, ellipticals, and exercise bicycles. Water and towels were provided. Overall, we feel we made a great choice in booking The Whaler.
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Feb 18, 2026The room was very dated. The power was shut off for a whole day by the power company. Very disappointing!
While I love the island and our adventures the room was very dated and is in desperate need of upgrades. The carpet was awful.
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Feb 04, 2026Whaler is a perfect location.
Whalers is in an excellent location on Kaanapoli Beach... minutes walk to Whalers Village shopping, and plenty of dining choices. Spacious, clean and comfortable. We stay at a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, premium, ocean front so able to enjoy the wrap around lanai fir perfect whale watching and people watching. The full kitchen is perfect for breakfast and snacks!
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Dec 07, 2025
Outstanding hotel with great views!
The location is perfect, close to a nice walk path and entertainment. The staff from entrance gate to the grounds crew were absolutely at best. The hotel property was immaculate! The grounds crew take great pride in showmanship. The room was extremely clean and well equiped for a great stay. We highly recommend the Aston at the Whaler for a great vacation on Maui!
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Dec 04, 2025Good facility, poor service and hidden charges
I booked through hotels.com and ended up paying almost double in fees. The management had changed and they charged every possible fee on earth. Cleaning fee, damage waiver fee, reservation fee, and whatnot. I did not even get a proper invoice. The cleaning fee was double because it was a 2-room apartment. Room was spacious and good, but spoiled by hidden charges. Never going to book anything through hotels.com or Aston.
- AdvisoryParking is available at a daily rate of $12.00 plus tax payable to the hotel at check-in or check-out. Subject to change without notice.
- AdvisoryPolicy for all NON-REFUNDABLE and NR categories: All bookings are final. No cancellations are allowed once bookings are made. Full cancellation charges will apply. Not combinable with other special offers or promotions. Applicable to new bookings only. Does not apply to Group bookings. Other restrictions may apply.
- AdvisoryAqua-Aston Hospitality will no longer be operating the front desk at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach but will be operating from an off-site location just minutes away. Aqua-Aston is well represented on Maui with seven resorts under our management – five of them in Kaanapali alone – and a proud legacy stretching back decades, sharing Aloha and providing excellent guest experiences regardless of whether we are located onsite or nearby. We will continue to offer customer service, housekeeping, and ma
- AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Reservations process fee: $69 (plus tax) per room Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change, this is an estimate of what you will be charged. The hotel can provide current fees and inclusions when you check-in.
- AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Departure Clean Fee for Studios: $139 (plus tax) per room Departure Clean Fee for 1 Bedroom: $199 (plus tax) per room Departure Clean Fee for 2 Bedrooms: $319 (plus tax) per room Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change, this is an estimate of what you will be charged. The hotel can provide current fees and inclusions when you check-in.
- AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Rollaway fee: $25 per room, per night. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change, this is an estimate of what you will be charged. The hotel can provide current fees and inclusions when you check-in.
- AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Resort Fee: $35 + Taxes per room, per night. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees are subject to change. The hotel can provide current fee and inclusions when you check-in.
- Check In: 4:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
General Information - Room taxes are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
Bedding requests are not guaranteed.
Rollaways are payable to the hotel directly. Cribs are complimentary.
Porterage is on a request basis payable to the hotel directly.
Holiday cancel penalties apply when any portion of reservation falls under the holiday time period.
Resort Fee - A mandatory hotel-imposed fee is charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
Mandatory hotel-imposed resort fee inclusions through 03/31/19:
Parking
High speed Wi-Fi internet (in-room and common areas)
HD digital cable service with HBO
Chilled towel service upon arrival
Pool cabana use (based on availability)
Pool and beach towels
Poolside and lobby refreshments
Tennis and equipment use
Boarding pass printingMandatory hotel-imposed resort fee inclusions 04/01/19-onwards:
-High-speed WiFi (in-room & common areas)
-Pool & beach towels
-HD digital cable service with HBO
-Poolside & lobby refreshments
-Arrival welcome amenity
-Use of tennis court & equipment
-Pool side cabanas (based on availability)
-Boarding pass printing
-Use of Beachside BBQ grills
-Complimentary beach chairs
-Fitness Center Access
-Dry SaunaThe above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change. The hotel can provide current fee and inclusions when you check-in.
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed