Kahului Airport (OGG): Approximate driving time is 45 minutes and distance is 25 miles.

Driving directions from Kahului Airport: Depart Kahului Airport and continue straight on Keolani Pl. At the light, cross Haleakala Hwy.; the road becomes Dairy Rd. Continue straight and proceed through the light at Pu'unene Ave., and the road becomes Hwy. 380, or the Kuihelani Hwy., heading southwest toward the West Maui Mountains. At the next light, Hwy. 380 ends at a junction with Hwy. 30, Honoapiilani Hwy. Turn left onto Hwy. 30 and stay on this road for about 20 miles of scenic coastline. After 17 miles, enter the town of Lahaina, where there are several stoplights. Continue for 3 miles to reach the Kaanapali Resort where you will begin to see the golf course. As you approach the first stoplight in the Kaanapali Resort area, move into one of the two left turn lanes which turn onto Kaanapali Pkwy. Proceed along the parkway, past the Whaler's Shopping Village, until you see Kaanapali Beach Hotel on your left. The next left turn is a U-turn back, then a quick right into the driveway.

Mixed Plate Restaurant - At the Mixed Plate, the chef offers a uniquely themed menu with a mix of local and international favorites on an all-you-can-eat buffet for the adventurous palate.

Tiki Grill - Pick up all the essentials for your beach or garden picnic at the Tiki Grill, which offers burgers, grilled specialties, sandwiches, and salads.

Ohana Welcome Breakfast - Fun and informative, delicious and unique, it's the perfect introduction to all that Maui has to offer. Diners enjoy a complete buffet breakfast, featuring Kona coffee to compliment morning favorites, fresh island fruit, and Hawaiian specialties.

Kaanapali Champagne Brunch - The Sunday Champagne Brunch is an island tradition and longtime favorite of Mauians and visitors alike. Guests find serious grazing among a wide selection of traditional brunch items and Hawaiian specialties. Free-flowing champagne and Hawaiian entertainment are followed up by dessert.

Amenity highlights: A band entertains with Hawaiian music every night on a courtyard stage in front of outdoor seating, visible from the Tiki Terrace Restaurant. Guests dance as plumeria perfumes the air and tradewinds rustle palm trees. A dinner show featuring Hawaiian myth expressed through illusion, the hula, and chant is held Tuesday–Saturday nights in the hotel's Kanahele Room.

Insider tip: Free scuba-diving lessons are offered in the hotel's pool. Guests are draped with a lasting kukui (candlenut) lei upon departure. A hula show with live music accompanies the sunset. Complimentary classes teach Hawaiian arts and crafts, such as creating sand images, fashioning ti-leaf-skirts, and making leis. A beach activities center and tour desk ensure guests don't miss a single opportunity.

From the beach, catamarans offer whale-watching trips during the winter and snorkeling and scuba excursions as well as dinner cruises year-round. Two public, tournament-grade golf courses lie across the street from the hotel, and there are three other courses at Kapalua, 7 miles north. Public tennis centers are located at several local hotels.

The Kaanapali Beach Hotel also features deep-sea fishing, skydiving, parasailing, helicopter/airplane sightseeing, nature/wildlife tours, mountain biking, and submarine excursions, in addition to the recreational possibilities listed below.