While it has been centuries since Maui welcomed its first inhabitants, the message behind Kapalua, meaning “arms embracing the sea,” remains today.
Among Hawaii’s most breathtaking resorts, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua captivates guests with luxury amenities including two golf courses, a locally inspired spa, six restaurants and outdoor activities that highlight the surrounding natural beauty.
A hike through the lush rainforest, a round of championship golf, the warmth of golden sand beneath your feet, the excitement of a young mind as it learns about the wonders of nature.
The oceanfront hotel introduces visitors to the culture and natural beauty of Maui while pampering them with luxury amenities to meet every need and desire.
Guests of the oceanfront hotel can enjoy the beauty of Maui without ever leaving their room or suite. All accommodations include a furnished balcony, many with ocean views, and locally inspired décor.
The newly reimagined one- and two-bedroom Residential Suites feature enhanced kitchens with refreshed interiors that infuse Ritz-Carlton sophistication with contemporary furnishings and a Hawaiian sense of place.
Each of the six restaurants at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua offers a unique experience, yet all reflect the culture and culinary traditions of Maui.
At Banyan Tree, ingredients from local farms are complemented by fresh seafood and innovative cocktails.
Aina Gourmet offers homemade pastries, to-go fare and 100% Maui coffee.
And Alaloa Lounge takes advantage of the waterfront location with outdoor seating and seasonal whale-watching.
Grab-and-go café located on the lobby level.
Featuring homemade pastries, salads and wraps made with local, organic and seasonal ingredients.
100% Maui coffee.
05.30h - 17.00h
Named Best Lobby Lounge on the island by the readers of Maui No Ka Oi Magazine, The Alaloa Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua offers an extensive menu of specialty cocktails, domestic and imported beers, premium spirits and signature appetizers and desserts.
With its breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, The Alaloa Lounge is the place to view the Maui sunset, enjoy an informal lunch or, from December to April, enjoy whale-watching. A spacious lanai offers outdoor seating or guests may choose to sit inside to enjoy the entertainment in the evenings.
12.00h - 22.00h
Burger Shack is a casual, oceanfront hideaway where guests can savor signature burgers, whimsical shakes and a selection of featured cocktails, craft and local beer.
This alfresco dining venue is the ideal spot to enjoy a meal or simply cocktails with friends and loved ones, while contemplating the waves, surfers and sometimes the whales.
These delicious bites can be enjoyed at the restaurant under a natural canopy of more than 40 fully-grown coconut palms or can be packaged in a beach-friendly to-go kit.
11.00h - 16.30h
Kai Sushi fuses the freshest and finest grade sushi and sashimi on Maui with authentic ingredients and sophisticated presentation. The eclectic ambience and design of this Japanese restaurant is inspired by the story of the native Hawaiians' arrival across the sea.
Hand-carved ceiling beams recall the shapes of the outrigger canoes while the glowing back of the sushi bar and carved wood columns are inspired by traditional Hawaiian art forms in print.
17.00h - 21.00h
Perfect for any special occasion or just to celebrate your time in paradise, indulge in the private dining options.
POOLSIDE DINING IN A PRIVATE CABANA
Indulge in a romantic dinner for two in an exclusive poolside cabana.
BEACH LAWN OCEANFRONT DINING
Enjoy a romantic dinner for two on the Beach House Lawn with views of the ocean and the island of Moloka’i.
At The Banyan Tree, farm-to-table is not simply a concept, it is a foundation. Seasonal ingredients come from local farms or the Maui resort’s own two-acre organic garden, and fish and meat are sourced from within Hawaii.
The restaurant itself honors the land with its open-air space and oceanfront dining, and cocktails offer a garden-to-glass experience with fruits and herbs.
17.30h - 21.00h
The Pool Bar and Café offers tropical drinks, smoothies, appetizers, sandwiches and salads at the bar or served to the guest's chaise lounge.
Twice daily, the pool servers present complimentary refreshing complimentary delights to guests.
11.00h - 17.00h
07.00h - 18.00h
09.00h - 16.00h
The Terrace features a renowned plantation-style breakfast buffet and a la carte menu daily. From macadamia nut pancakes to house-smoked salmon, this inspired breakfast experience truly has something for everyone including a made-to-order omelet station.
A casual setting overlooking the pool and Pacific Ocean is enhanced with slow-moving fans and wood screens to illustrate the relaxed pace of island life, a sense of place that is peaceful and verdant.
06.30h - 10.30h
In ancient Hawaii, the purest of water, Waihua, was celebrated for its healing powers.
Today, guests of the Maui resort spa can experience this centuries-old tradition with treatments based on native practices.
Therapies draw on plants, flowers and fruits from throughout Hawaii and herbs cultivated in the very own organic garden.
Private cabanas are perfect for couple’s treatments and outdoor gardens provide a serene setting for post-treatment relaxation.
Instantly combat the most visible signs of skin aging – smoothing fine lines and reviving youthful radiance to your complexion.
An all natural facial experience using high concentrations of vitamins and rejuvenating properties from fruits, vegetables and herbs to promote a glowing complexion.
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Fitness Center offers a wide variety of mind/body fitness classes and equipment as well as personalized training on both the Cybex Strength and Balanced Body Pilates apparatus.
Indulge in a blissful journey that provides balance through the use of Hawaiian herbs and detoxifying sea salt.
On the western edge of Maui on Ka'anapali Beach, visitors will find welcoming shores and immense beauty, similar to what attracted the area’s first inhabitants.
Today, guests of the Maui beach resort can hike and bike through lush rainforest, snorkel beneath the ocean’s shimmering surface, challenge themselves on two championship golf courses or simply relax on golden-sand beaches.
The resort concierge can craft an itinerary encompassing everything on your Maui must-see list as well as unexpected experiences that are sure to delight.
The resort's family-friendly Ambassadors of the Environment program introduces guests of all ages to the natural wonders and cultural traditions of Hawaii.
Experience the excitement of driving your own ATV through an active cattle ranch on private dirt roads and trails inaccessible to the general public.
This is a 28 miles downhill ride from the summit of the volcano, Haleakala to sea level by Pai’a Town.
Three distinctive cabana offerings: Beach Casabella, Deluxe Cabana, Cabana Suite.
Gastronomy meets cinematography The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua is hosta a Culinary Cinema to benefit local Maui charity, Aloha Backpack Buddies.
Set amid a historic, 22,000-acre pineapple plantation, the golf courses at the Kapalua resort offer incredible views and challenging 18-hole play.
A narrated tour along the legendary road to Hana, with all of its one-lane bridges, hairpin turns, lush rainforest and waterfalls, it winds through some of the most beautiful scenery on Maui.
Enjoy an authentic Hawaiian Luau that tells the story of the evolution of Hula, beginning with dances from Tahiti, and continuing with the dances of ancient Hawai’i, following through to the modern day Hula of today.
Enjoy a fabulous sunset from the deck of a beautifully maintained catamaran, delicious Pupus (appetizers), and open bar.
Best described as “Spellbinding”, Ulalena is a modern dance theatre interpretation of the Hawaiian Hula and the history of the Hawai’i.
Watch one of the largest creatures on earth in their natural habitat. Whale watching is fun and educational, as most boats provide a marine naturalist on board to explain the whale antics.
Drawing on the innate curiosity and boundless energy of children, the resort’s Ritz Kids program aims to educate and excite the young guests.
Open to those ages 5 to 14, activities are available through the Ambassadors of the Environment program,
which focuses on exposing youth and adults to the wonders and value of nature by using Maui, Hawaii as its real-life classroom.
Youth activities are offered at the hotel Monday to Friday.
THE RITZ-CARLTON, KAPALUA, MAUI
1 Ritz Carlton DrLahaina, HI 96761USA