Lahaina vs Napili tower

[trgow]

We have an upcoming exchange to MM1 and trying to decide what to request. Which is better the Lahaina or Napili tower?

 

[StevenTing]

I prefer Lahaina. However, depending on dates, Napili might be quieter during the construction because I hear the generators are closer to the Lahaina parking garage.

 

[mjm1]

We have an upcoming exchange to MM1 and trying to decide what to request. Which is better the Lahaina or Napili tower?

It’s really a matter of degrees. Both towers are great. The Lahaina tower is closer to the water, but we have enjoyed staying in both towers. It’s a great resort.

 

[Wahusky]

Napili has a larger grass area in front of it. They do yoga there. Lahaina is closer to the ocean and can have marginally better views. It's adjacent to the Hyatt. Both are lovely. I would not worry about the renovations

 

[ljmiii]

I have a vague memory that MM1 follows the usual MVC villa assignment priority system and instead of honoring the II villa code assigns exchangers 'bottom of the barrel' villas above only marketing (aka Encore) stays. Someone else may have more accurate info on that topic.

If so, then you'll be choosing between Napili Island View and Lahaina Mountain/Garden View. Napili's Island views are actually quite beautiful with a panoramic view of the West Maui mountains...except for the bottom floor which mainly looks out onto the Napili parking garage. Lahaina MV/GV looks either at the Hyatt or a blend of the pools and the main resort parking garage. Napili is also marginally closer to the restaurants and shopping at Whaler's Village and the snorkel excursion beach.

For people looking to stay at MOC on points I usually recommend Lahaina OF or Napili IV (obviously with very different availability and cost). For you I would recommend asking for "Napili except for the bottom floor...otherwise Lahaina".

 

[BigDawgTUG]

I have a vague memory that MM1 follows the usual MVC villa assignment priority system and instead of honoring the II villa code assigns exchangers 'bottom of the barrel' villas above only marketing (aka Encore) stays. Someone else may have more accurate info on that topic.

If so, then you'll be choosing between Napili Island View and Lahaina Mountain/Garden View. Napili's Island views are actually quite beautiful with a panoramic view of the West Maui mountains...except for the bottom floor which mainly looks out onto the Napili parking garage. Lahaina MV/GV looks either at the Hyatt or a blend of the pools and the main resort parking garage. Napili is also marginally closer to the restaurants and shopping at Whaler's Village and the snorkel excursion beach.

For people looking to stay at MOC on points I usually recommend Lahaina OF or Napili IV (obviously with very different availability and cost). For you I would recommend asking for "Napili except for the bottom floor...otherwise Lahaina".

We've always received the view for which we exchanged. 3 for 3 on Ocean Front. Just tend to get lower floors, and not the best location, but in my experience, they have always honored it.

One other consideration between the two towers, if you are staying in Napili, you get to park in the Napili parking garage, which, in my opinion, is less hectic and much easier to navigate than the Lahaina garage.

 

[trgow]

We've always received the view for which we exchanged. 3 for 3 on Ocean Front. Just tend to get lower floors, and not the best location, but in my experience, they have always honored it.

One other consideration between the two towers, if you are staying in Napili, you get to park in the Napili parking garage, which, in my opinion, is less hectic and much easier to navigate than the Lahaina garage.

Thanks to all for the insights.

 

[nanceetom]

Napili has a larger grass area in front of it. They do yoga there. Lahaina is closer to the ocean and can have marginally better views. It's adjacent to the Hyatt. Both are lovely. I would not worry about the renovations

We have the same question. We have a one bedroom villa, Oceanfront. Would Napili or Lahaina be a better choice?

 

[ljmiii]

We have the same question. We have a one bedroom villa, Oceanfront. Would Napili or Lahaina be a better choice?

Both are quite nice and since I assume you aren't an owner at Napili it comes down to when and how often you move your car.

Napili is slightly closer to most of Kaanapali including Whalers Village, the snorkel cruses, and Black Rock. Lahaina has slightly better views.

Napili's garage is much nicer but smaller and often full. The one by Lahaina is for the entire resort, has many floors, is tight, and a pain to use.

 

[marmite]

I also prefer Napili, the small parking lot close to the tower makes for a relaxing stay. I have done OF in both buildings via Interval trades and was on quite a high floor over the palm trees both times. When it came to the 3BR units there was no choice though (I had requested Napili the first time and did not get it), they were exchanging me into a specific owners unit. This might not be the case with 1BR's. Either tower is great though, the units themselves looked almost identical to me. Have a great trip!