Lahaina or Napili tower? Pros and Cons

[DannyMc]

I have a 2br OF reserved using DP. What are the advantages/disadvantages between the Lahaina and Napili towers?

 

[TXTortoise]

Napili - OF and Island View; closer to Whalers Village and big sandy beach.

Lahaina - OF, OV, Garden/Mountain View; closer to big parking garage and beach front.

If floating Week, your view will likely determine building.

 

[mjm1]

We have stayed in OF in both towers. The main difference is that the Lahaina tower is closer to the ocean and the larger parking garage is right next to it. We prefer that tower, but we stayed in the Napili tower last fall and enjoyed it too. The view was still outstanding, just a little farther from the ocean. Parking was a bit more tricky as it is smaller. We ended up having to park in the garage by the Lahaina tower a few days, but enjoyed the walk over to our building. There are pools next to each building, so that isn't a huge factor.

Have a great time.

Best regards.

Mike

 

[ljmiii]

We own a sequel OF 2BR week and have stayed in both towers. Essentially ‘none’ is the answer. Napili is a little closer to the lobby, Lahaina is a little closer to the ocean, Napili is closer to Whaler’s Village.

Probably the biggest difference is the parking. The main parking structure for MOC is behind Lahaina so parking is closer but something of a pain since you will likely go up many levels. On the other hand, the parking structure behind Napili is very small so it is very difficult to find a space...but more convenient if you do.

 

[aland0524]

I have a 2br OF reserved using DP. What are the advantages/disadvantages between the Lahaina and Napili towers?

Your OF reservation makes this still a toss-up for getting a room in either Tower so I wouldn't get too hung up on this since you could end up in either. Sometimes, depending on your preference for floor (high or ground), there may be more availability in one tower for what you are looking for that week. If prefer high floor, I'd focus on getting at least a 6th floor and higher if you want to see over the coconut trees. Agree with comments above about the parking situation but have always preferred Napili (we bought Napili Tower floating weeks) and have learned to get around the parking situation (as Napili owner, we also get free valet parking anyway).

 

[taffy19]

The Lahaina tower has the ocean right in front of you and you hear the waves clearly day and night.

I hate that ugly barge that they moved from the public beach to here permanently but what can you do?

The Napili tower has a wider beach in front of you plus a pool with a waterfall so you do not hear the waves that much but most likely at night when the waterfall is turned off.

The 3 BR condos have a beautiful view over the long stretch of beach but i didn’t see that yesterday in a 2 BR oceanfront model that they showed us because the condo project next door blocked that view but the view in front of you is equally beautiful.

You can’t go wrong with either tower for the view but the Molokai tower has the same beautiful views and certainly the corner units starting on the third floor.

I love all the shade they have added on and the resort looks great!

 

[aland0524]

"I hate that ugly barge that they moved from the public beach to here permanently but what can you do?"

That "ugly barge" is Jet Ski Maui Island! I finally found out just last month (we go to Maui mostly during whale season - Jan-Mar) that this offshore platform is for this Jet Ski business. Here's a short clip from the company's website:

Check in begins under the red umbrella just steps away from your resort along Ka’anapali Beach on Maui’s Westside. From there you’ll be whisked away to Jet Ski Maui Island-a specially built platform just a few minutes ride from shore. Once onboard the platform, the safety oriented staff are there to provide your operational safety briefing and pointers to get the most out of your ride.
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Apparently, the business operates only during the summer months after the whales have left because the whale police don't want any jet skiers and whales hitting into each other (I'd pay to see this!). That's why for most winter resort goers, it's just an empty, ugly barge. Don't know how many people knew this...

 

[JIMinNC]

"I hate that ugly barge that they moved from the public beach to here permanently but what can you do?"

That "ugly barge" is Jet Ski Maui Island! I finally found out just last month (we go to Maui mostly during whale season - Jan-Mar) that this offshore platform is for this Jet Ski business. Here's a short clip from the company's website:

Check in begins under the red umbrella just steps away from your resort along Ka’anapali Beach on Maui’s Westside. From there you’ll be whisked away to Jet Ski Maui Island-a specially built platform just a few minutes ride from shore. Once onboard the platform, the safety oriented staff are there to provide your operational safety briefing and pointers to get the most out of your ride.
​

Apparently, the business operates only during the summer months after the whales have left because the whale police don't want any jet skiers and whales hitting into each other (I'd pay to see this!). That's why for most winter resort goers, it's just an empty, ugly barge. Don't know how many people knew this...

We saw it out there on our trip earlier this month. Glad it was non-operational. We love whale season and glad we don’t have to deal with the jet ski noise.

When we were in Cabo San Lucas in January, an idiot on a jet ski came right between three boats that were keeping a safe distance from a mama whale and a baby (and maybe a third escort whale). He went right over where the whales were and was being a jerk until one of the smaller and more maneuverable whale watch boats went over and ran him off. Maui has it right. Jet skis and whales don’t mix.

 

[MOXJO7282]

That explains why I didn't think they existed when son asked me because we always go in the winter. We going in August and he said he wanted to use them if they were there so i guess we'll be trying them out.

 

[csodjd]

I have a 2br OF reserved using DP. What are the advantages/disadvantages between the Lahaina and Napili towers?

I have found that Mai Tai's are quite accessible from either tower, so it makes no real difference which tower I'm in.

 

[dlpearson]

In my opinion, Napili is a bit quieter and more secluded (which is good, from my point of view). Large grassy lawn in front, set a bit further back from the ocean than Lahaina. Lahaina is basically connected to the tall parking structure (backside), close to the firepit (free s'mores on Wed night), smaller lawn area, close to kiddie playground, tennis court, and restaurant. The Lahaina pool seemed smaller/more crowded, but that could just be an allusion. The outdoor common spaces at Lahaina feel more cramped/crowded than at Napili (the beachwalk/sidewalk also comes closer to Lahaina, so more visible footpath traffic going by). Can't go wrong with either, though.

 

[tugcccsp]

I own OF at both, and I prefer the Lahaina Villas a little more.

Lahaina (OF 8th and 12th Floors):
- Ample parking close by
- Slightly quieter because not much between lanai and ocean (except sometimes there are lawn games)
- More developed palm trees provide more shade on the lawn loungers when it gets quite hot
- View from lanai closer to ocean
- 3-bedroom units have extra space and a closet in the entryway, compared to Napili 3-bedroom units
- Closer walk to excellent snorkeling at Hanakao'o Park
- Closer walk to Ululani's Shave Ice at the Hyatt Regency

Napili (OF 7th Floor):
- Larger Lanai fronting the living room and kitchen of the 3-bedroom units
- Closer to Whaler's Village, Black Rock, and boat launching
- Closer to organized yoga on the lawn