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Find The Best Family-Friendly Maui Hotel or Resort
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| The ancient Hawaiians instilled in their keiki (children) respect and appreciation of nature. A family-friendly Maui hotel or resort continues this tradition by offering fun-filled programs that show youngsters the beauty of Maui.
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Here is our list of the best family-friendly hotels and resorts in Maui:
ResortQuest Maui Kaanapali Villas, Kaanapali
Seaside serenity aptly describes Maui's Northwest Shores, where Resortquest Maui Kaanapali Villas overlook this low-key Island's powder-fine, palm-fringed beaches. Whalers Village is a short, scenic drive from the Resort, as is the Town of Lahaina. Air travelers are 28 miles from Kahului Airport.
Set amongst 11 verdant acres, guests of the Maui resort may stroll some of Maui's most attractive pathways. Two outdoor pools lie adjacent to each other and offer ocean vistas, whereas a third pool resides in a secluded niche.
Camp Kaanapali, located at a sister Maui Hotel two miles away, offers children the opportunity to discover Hawaiian culture, crafts and lifestyle. Children may also hop aboard the sugar cane train or play games provided at the hotel's front desk.
Kids Program: Camp Kaanapali, Ages 5-12 (children of registered guests); 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Supervised activities include drawing, painting, lei making, and other arts & crafts. Plus Hawaii nature walks, hula lessons, Hawaiian storytelling, and more.
Kaanapali Beach Embassy Vacation Resort
Kaanapali Beach Embassy Vacation Resort is located beachfront on Maui's magnificent north Kaanapali Beach (rated as one of the Top 10 Hawaiian beaches by The Travel Channel), overlooking the crystal blue Pacific and the lush green mountains of West Maui. This Maui Hotel is perfect for that romantic second honeymoon or a family vacation.
The Beach Buddies Kids Program at the Kaanapali Beach Embassy Vacation Resort is a great way for the kids to have fun and learn about Maui. All this, while giving mom and dad time to explore Maui's beauty on their own, take in a round of golf or just relax by the pool for the day.
Kids Program: Beach Buddies, Ages 5-12; 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Daily. Evening Program: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Fridays during Spring, Summer and Winter breaks. Activities include lei making, miniature golf, leaf painting, nature walks, bird handling, sand art, coconut designs, T-shirt decorating and swimming in our one-acre ocean-side pool. The program includes lunch and a T-shirt on the first day of participation.
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, Kaanapali
The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa offers more than a good night's sleep. This luxury Maui Hotel offers you the best of everything -- great restaurants, luxurious rooms, unparalleled service, and unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean and the islands of Lana’i and Moloka’i.
Kids Program: Camp Hyatt, Ages 5-12; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Daily. The greatest adventure your keiki (kids) will ever have. Hop aboard a real Sugar Cane Train, build sandcastles, take an undersea submarine adventure or visit the Maui Ocean Center. Meet native animals face to face on an incredible jungle tour.
Kaanapali Beach Hotel, Kaanapali
Discover the most Hawaiian Maui Hotel. Kaanapali Beach Hotel is the ideal vacation experience for travelers worldwide. Find out why the hotel has been named as one of the world's Best Places to Stay by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, and Travel & Leisure Magazine's #1 Best Value Hotel in Hawaii.
The Family Travel Forum named this Maui Hotel as one of the best 10 hotels for families. They take special pride in including the children, parents, and grandparents in learning Hawaiian culture with activities like hula lessons, ukulele lessons, and lei making.
The Maui Hotel is right on the beach where your kids can swim, build sandcastles, skim board, and boogie board. Snorkeling or SCUBA (to SCUBA dive you have to be at least 12 years old), cliff diving, whale watching (December to May), and parasailing (June-November). If your kids prefer fresh water, they have a whale-shaped swimming pool just for them.
Kids Program: Aloha Passport For Kids, Ages 5-12; Daily. Aloha Passport for Kids is a free program of year-round fun for the entire family! All children receive an "Aloha Passport" featuring various "destinations" including Hawaiian activities, shops, and restaurants located throughout the property. At each destination, children receive a gift and a stamp in their passport. Families love the beach (great for snorkeling), the spacious rooms & special kids menus.
Sheraton Maui, Kaanapali
The Sheraton Maui Resort is the perfect Maui hotel for every type of Hawaii vacation. Privately nestled against historic Black Rock; Sheraton Maui Resort’s 23 oceanfront acres flow gracefully from the crest of Pu'u Keka'a, to the shores of world famous Kaanapali Beach. Once the home of Hawaiian royalty, the crystal waters and vibrant reef life of Black Rock boasts one of the best snorkeling spots on the island.
The pure white sand of Kaanapali beach, along with commanding views of the regal Pacific, neighboring islands of Molokai and Lanai, and the pristine coastline give Kaanapali Beach its recognition as one of the best beaches in Hawaii.
A Hawaiian experience through the eyes of children, the Keiki Aloha program combines Hawaiian history and culture with arts, crafts and games that children will love! Keiki Aloha is a licensed and insured childcare facility designed to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for children.
Kids Program: Keiki Aloha Kamp, Ages 5-12; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Daily. Half-day and evening programs are also available. This fun-filled program held at their sister property, The Westin Maui, combines Hawaiian history and culture with arts, crafts and games. Kids can build sandcastles, twist a ti leaf bracelet, make a lei, take hula lessons, go on a wildlife tour, and learn about tapa printing, smoothie mixing, and sand art. Lunch is included and children receive a souvenir T-shirt on the first day of participation. Children are picked up in the Maui Hotel lobby at 8:30 a.m. and returned at 3:15 p.m.
The Westin Maui Resort And Spa, Kaanapali
Situated along a spectacular stretch of the famed Kaanapali Beach, this Maui Hotel is located just minutes from Maui's many attractions, yet remains a world unto itself.
Standing prominently across from two golf courses on renowned Kaanapali Beach and adjacent to a Kaanapali Shopping Mall, the Westin Maui Resort features an expansive water park, with a free-form aquatic playground and 120-foot water slide. The grounds are landscaped with ponds, streams and waterfalls.
Kids Program: Keiki Kamp, Ages 5-12; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Daily. Half-day and evening programs are also available.
Hands-on activities include sandcastle building, Hawaiian crafts, water fun, tennis, kite flying, lei making, hula lessons and show, face painting and friendship jewelry making. Lunch is included and children receive a souvenir T-shirt on the first day.
Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, Wailea
Positioned On Maui's West Coast, the Maui Hotel is bordered by unspoiled beaches on one side and championship golf courses on the other. Located on some 40 acres of meticulously landscaped property. The Resort Is minutes away from the Humpback Whale Education Center And Makena State Park.
A favorite among families, this Maui Hotel features a labyrinth of pools, waterfalls and waterslides. Named in the Top 10 Resort And Spas in North America by Conde Nast Travelers Reader's Choice, 2001 And The Top 10 Hotel Spas In The United States By Travel And Leisure In 2002.
Kids Program: Camp Grande, Ages 5-12; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Daily. Night Camp: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Daily. Workshops: Hours vary. It is all at Camp Grande - a fun, spacious and friendly mini-resort for kids 5 to 12 years old! The 20,000 square foot Maui Hotel is designed to accommodate the whim of every child and their parents. Fun and exciting activities range from learning to make a Hawaiian Lei and painting, to playing ancient Hawaiian lawn games, kite making and storytelling.
Maui Prince Hotel Makena Resort, Makena
Secluded at Makena Resort on a perfect crescent beach at the foot of Haleakala, the Maui Hotel is your retreat for rejuvenation. The serenity can be felt from the first moment a lei of seashells is draped over your shoulders and you are welcomed with the genuine smiles and warm attention of the staff.
Families have the opportunity to take part in the multitude of activities that this Maui Hotel offers throughout the year in the popular children's program, the Prince Keiki Club, Ages 5-12; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Saturday; Half day sessions: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
While adults relax at the pool or beach or fit in a challenging game of golf, keiki (children) ages 5-12 can meet friends from around the world and enjoy hours of fun-filled activities:
- Sand castle building
- Hawaiian arts and crafts
- Beach treasure/scavenger hunts
- Fishing
- Hula dancing
- Pool swims
- And more!
Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort, Wailea
Sparkling white crescent beaches, brilliant sunsets, and some of nature's most breathtaking natural wonders create the unforgettable setting for this Maui Hotel. This 345-room deluxe resort is located on more than 15 acres of tropical paradise, on pristine Mokapu Beach. Lush gardens, waterfalls, and a view of the soaring, 10,000-foot-high Mt. Haleakala crater create an exotic landscape at the resort.
For the chidren, Camp Wailea offers fun activities, educational excursions, fascinating classes, and Hawaiian crafts.
Kids Program: Camp Wailea, Ages 5-12; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Kids get their own space at this Maui Hotel! Camp Wailea children's program is a must-do for the resorts youngest guests. The program introduces children to the island with hands-on encounters and fun-filled experiences, including nature hikes, island crafts, hula lessons, coral reef tours, traditional storytelling and whale watching classes in season.
The Kapalua Villas Maui, Kapalua
The Kapalua Villas are the only Maui condominium rentals with Kapalua golf and resort privileges. No other program provides golf packages, complimentary tennis and charging privileges in shops and restaurants on the Kapalua Resort.
The Kapalua Villas are the perfect choice for travelers seeking more than a Maui hotel. Choose from over 280 spacious one and two bedroom villas in ocean front, ocean view and fairway view units. Here, guests are treated like family, shown the true meaning of ho'okipa (hospitality) that comes from the heart.
Kids Program: Kamp Kapalua, Ages 5-12; Daily
Children enjoy sandcastle contests, swimming, snorkeling, Hawaiian crafts, recreational games, hula and eco-adventures.
Outrigger Napili Shores, Napili
Visiting Outrigger Napili Shores is like staying with a best friend. The surroundings are informal and inviting; the atmosphere embraces you with warmth and generosity. You'll thoroughly enjoy the sunny garden setting and the private oceanfront at Napili Bay. You'll be completely entranced with the spectacular views of Molokai and Lanai. And you'll marvel at the humpback whales that entertain offshore from December through April.
If you are staying a minimum of 3 nights, Outrigger Napili Shores provides every child 5 - 10 years of age a FREE Island Explorer Kit at check-in. Each Island Explorer Kit includes:
- Friends of the Reef Adventure Guide/Let's Explore Hawaii Guide (Available in English or Japanese)
- Island Explorer backpack
- Island Explorer sunglasses
- Island Explorer pen
- Island Explorer binoculars
Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation Children's Program: Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation offers supervised activities for kids 4 - 12 years including Arts and crafts, Hula lessons, Fishing, Lei making, Beach and pool activities.
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