Come play in The Westin Mau's 87,000 square foot aquatic playground
Heavenly Experience in Hawaii
I have a confession to make. I’m one of those people who like staying in luxury hotels. What’s not to like about having someone make your bed, arrange a massage on your behalf or share a mai tai and sunset by the swimming pool? Better yet, I am able to return to my Heavenly Bed – if I’m staying at a Westin property – and get a good night sleep.
One of my favorite Westin properties is The Westin Maui Resort and Spa, situated along the popular Ka’anapali Beach in Lahaina, Maui. If you have kids, or are a kid at heart, you will love splashing about in the 87,000 square foot aquatic playground. With five swimming pools, this place is a virtual water world of fun. There is an adult only swimming pool and the Jacuzzi is a bit hidden if you want some alone time.
If you are looking for thrills, plunge down the water slide, with its 270- degree turns and 23 foot drop. More thrills can be found riding the waves of the Pacific, or for those looking to relax and chill, grab a lounge chair and simply watch the waves roll in. If you like snorkeling, I recommend you walk along the beach trail to the Sheraton, where Black Rock of Kaanapali meets the ocean – it’s more protected and turtles hang out there.
For a Hawaiian vacation splurge reserve Westin's Premium Deluxe Ocean View King #882
Heavenly Bed with ocean view
The first thing I did after I dropped the bags in my premium deluxe room was open the curtains and flop on the bed. What a view! I’m the first to admit that $779 per night – at low season – is a tough coconut to swallow. But the views of the aquatic park AND the ocean are pretty spectacular.
All 758 Westin Maui rooms are air-conditioned and come with the expected amenities, but there is a $25 daily resort fee.
- laundry/dry cleaning
- Beach Access
- safe
- Meeting rooms
- parking for fee
- boats
- movie
- Air conditioning
- Baby sitting
- free wireless internet
- Meeting facilities
- Pool
- Audio visual equipment rental
- Currency exchange
- Golf
- cable or satellite tv
- Hairdresser/barber
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant in hotel
- Cribs
- Iron
- Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
- Interior corridors
- Minibar
- Coffee/Tea maker
- Voicemail
- Telephone
- Refrigerator
By the way, if you want to bring your dog with you, The West Maui Resort is pet-friendly and offers a Heavenly dog bed for your four-legged friend.
Relax in the Nanea Lounge after a Heavenly Body Wrap at The Westin Heavenly Spa
Heavenly Spa experience
With 16 spa rooms at The Westin Heavenly Spa, two of which are couples suites, you may create a spa day for yourself or your friends. The Westin Heavenly Spa is open to the general public and guests have access to the entire spa with one spa treatment. Hang out in the Westin Nanea Lounge (quiet zone) that looks out to the Pacific ocean. I tried the Heavenly Body Wrap 50 minute treatment ($140.) My spa therapist scrubbed me down with a Hawaiian sugar scrub infused with Maui Lavender and then wrapped me up in a warm cocoa butter blend after a refreshing shower – heavenly!
Enjoy the dancers at Wailele Polynesian Luau at The Westin Maui Resort
Wailele Polynesian Luau at Westin Maui
This was my first time to attend the Wailele Polynesian Luau at the Westin and it was a treat. The pace of the two hour show was fast and the dancers and costumes were authentic. Unique to the Westin Maui Luau is the five member fire knife dancers with Fiji and Maori performances and the fact that dinner is served family style – no need to leave your table. Guests have a chance to interact with dancers after the performances and view locally made crafts.
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If You Go:
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa (800 ) 780-5733
2365 Ka’anapali Parkway
Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii 96761
Article written by and photos courtesy of Travel Writer Nancy D. Brown of What a Trip, Travels from Northern California.
I was a guest of The Westin Maui Resort & Spa.
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