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Camping
Camping is permitted at Punalau Beach, just north of Honolua Bay on the northwest coast
on land owned by Maui Land and Pineapple Company. This is primitive camping—there
are no facilities, and while no reservations are necessary, a permit is. Camping permits
are issued by the company office (4900 Honoapi'ilani Hwy., 808/669-6201, Mon.-Fri.
6:30am-2:30pm), which is across the highway from Napili Plaza and Napilihau Street.
Fees are $5 per party with a three-night maximum. I've never heard of anyone actually
getting a citation, but it's always best to be on the right side of the law.
KA'ANAPALI
Over $150
All hotels in the Ka'anapali resort fit in the luxury category.
As their slogan says, M Ka'anapali Beach Hotel (2525 Ka'anapali Pkwy., 808/
661-0011, www.kbhmaui.com , $165-325) is truly Maui's most Hawaiian hotel. A genuine
feeling of aloha permeates this laid-back resort, and while nowhere near as lavish as its fel-
low Ka'anapali neighbors, KBH occupies prime oceanfront real estate a two-minute stroll
from Pu'u Keka'a (Black Rock). The open lawn is the perfect place to relax in the shade
of an ulu tree, and while there is no hot tub, there is a swimming pool next to the popular
tiki bar which is a welcoming place for families. On the lawn, there is an outrigger sailing
canoe crafted by the employees of the resort, and free hula shows are held each night on
the hotel's outdoor stage. Guests are made to feel like ohana, and the rates are much more
affordable than larger resorts along the strip.
Right in front of Pu'u Keka'a is the 510-room Sheraton Maui Resort (2605
Ka'anapali Pkwy., 808/661-0031, www.sheraton-maui.com , $400-700), the original
Ka'anapali resort which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2013. This luxurious beach re-
sort is tucked into the sacred cliff face, and despite being the “oldest” hotel on the strip
(though renovated numerous times), the Sheraton doesn't skimp on any of the modern
amenities. There is a large oceanfront pool, tennis courts, spacious rooms, spa, and a few
of the rooms are set on top of the legendary Ka'anapali promontory. This is your classic
Maui beach resort experience.
On the far southern end of the Ka'anapali strip is the Hyatt Regency (200 Nohea Kai
Dr., 808/661-1234, www.maui.hyatt.com , $375), listed here for having the best pool sys-
tem in all of Ka'anapali. This is a favorite of families who want to spend the day by the
pool and the best place along the strip to grab a drink from a bar tucked behind a waterfall