The Whaler 1015


Rates: $485 / night (avg.)
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Bed types: K (sleeps 2)
Reviews: 5.00 (from 177 reviews)
Boasting breathtaking ocean views in addition to lush vistas of the West Maui Mountains, this luxurious 10th-floor interior courtyard residence is one of the finest studio suites on offer at the acclaimed Whaler Resort. Its fully remodeled interior features several upgrades including gorgeous custom cabinetry, modern appliance, travertine tile flooring, and brand new island style decor.

Nestled high above the palms, its spacious private lanai overlooks the world-renowned Kaanapali Beach as well as the resorts lush interior courtyard and pools offering the perfect tropical retreat to relax and unwind.

Enjoy all the advantages of a full modern kitchen featuring top of the line cabinets and counters, and conveniently stocked with everything you need to prepare the perfect meal or refreshment. Dine at the airconditioned ensuite dining area or in the tranquil Maui outdoors on your large private lanai.

Outfitted with a sumptuous king-sized bed, this spacious 500+ sq ft residence can comfortably sleep two guests. Enjoy a lavish bath experience with a granite vanity and impressive all-travertine walk-in shower.

Nestled right in the heart of Kaanapali Beach, steps from soft sands and pristine waters, the Whaler boasts one of Maui’s best resort locations. This world-famous beach offers an abundance of shopping, dining, and activities right at your doorstep. Luaus, dinner cruises, snorkel trips, parasailing (summer only), whale watching (winter only), surf lessons, and more are only a short walk away.

Lounge by the sparkling beachfront pool and hot tub or take a dip in the crystal blue waters of the Pacific. A beachside towel desk can assist with gear rentals for snorkeling, stand-up paddle boarding, surfing, and more. Additionally, enjoy a game at one of the tennis or pickleball courts or a workout in the fully equipped fitness center. The Whaler even has a private entry directly from the resort to Whalers Village, a beachfront mall offering unique boutique and high-end stores in addition to an array of dining options ranging from grab-and-go to fine dining with sweeping ocean views.

For added convenience, our exclusive courtesy shuttle offers complimentary transportation between The Whaler and several West Maui locations. Should you choose to rent a car, complimentary self-parking is available on site.

If during your stay you require assistance or advice about the surrounding area or the suite, rest assured that you’ll be swiftly taken care of with aloha by one of our friendly & knowledgeable liaisons - hand-picked from West Maui’s leading luxury hotels. Help will never be far away because our offices are ideally located just minutes away.

***Complimentary self-parking***

***Please note that the Whaler has a $33+tax/day resort fee collected at check-out (subject to resort changes).***

***Please note that The Whaler is in the hotel zoned area meant for tourism and thus safe from Maui's pending short term rental ban affecting apartment zoned areas.*** Registration Number: GE-124-029-7472-01, 440080020000, TA-124-029-7472-01

The Whaler 1015 Reviews



Daniel W.
October 2024
Would book again.


Jamie C.
July 2024
This unit was perfect for a couple's getaway to Maui. The view from the unit is gorgeous, location is right next to Whaler's Village and many shops/restaurants, and the beach and pool are both easily accessible. There is no washer/dryer in the unit but there is a free washer/dryer in the common area just outside the door which is easy to use and close. Tennis and pickleball courts were easy to reserve, the communal BBQ is right at the bottom of the elevator, and the staff was all friendly. We will definitely look to stay here again!


Sherry F.
April 2024
Love the convenience of this property. The pool & ocean are steps were steps away from our condo. Lots of shade around the pool and free chairs to enjoy at the ocean. I loved being so close to all the restaurants in Whalers village T night and being able to enjoy breakfast & lunch on the scenic lanai of our condo! The grounds are beautiful and tranquil. The staff was very accommodating and helpful. Can’t wait to go back again next year.


Kathy M.
March 2024
This unit is beautiful, felt like home. Can’t beat the view, whales were amazing this time of year.


Michael Z.
February 2024
If you've stayed at the Whaler before, you know that most of the units are pretty much the same layout, IE studio or one bedroom style. This unit is in better condition than most, and very clean with a great view of both the ocean and the mountains. It was very quiet as well. The unit came well stocked with most things compared to other VRBOs I've used. Of course, the location of the resort is great! I would say, however, that the shining star of this property is the owners. Our trip had been booked prior to the Lahaina fire and not only did the owner communicate what was happening with the unit, but with the entire area as a whole. I felt well informed and that I would not have any issues with my booking. I would not hesitate to stay at their properties again in the future and would recommend them to anyone. Thanks for the great stay!


Steve G.
February 2024
We enjoyed our stay at the Whaler this past week. Any questions we had were immediately responded to by the owner. Thanks for 2 weeks in paradise 😎


John M.
January 2024
Perfect experience! Very responsive owners and beautiful place in a perfect location. Thank you!


Rick M.
January 2024
Still the premier location on Kaanapali Beach. Great view from the unit. Wonderful stay!


Jenny G.
January 2024
The studio was perfect, we love the whaler and it was perfect for this trip, we vacationed with our whole family this time. Very well stocked kitchen and that made it nice for when we wanted to bbq. Also a nice, clean room, but the bed mattress was hard and is not comfortable.Thank you for letting us stay at your place. Hope to be back soon!! Mahalo


Kevin C.
November 2023
The property is at a great location. Nice condo.


Syna R.
October 2023
This is a great location for our stay for Ka’anapali golf! Everything is in walking distance that we needed even though we went each day to explore the island. The ease of the beach, pool and restaurants make this ideal for families! Doug is an exceptional host, you will want to stay here!


david r.
October 2023
Everything about the Whaler was lovely as usual with one caveat. The pool was closed for half of our stay for cleaning of the pool deck. It clearly needed it but we were not informed of this prior to coming.


Eric K.
August 2023
Fantastic location and perfect for a couple… updated and excellent amenities … we will be renting again next year


Laurie B.
July 2023
Beautiful condo! Perfect location! Condo was well stocked and has a beautiful view!


Mitesh P.
July 2023
We’ve been to this location before, love the convenience of everything. Clean and functional place to stay near all the things to do in Kaanapali!


Mark C.
July 2023
We had a fantastic stay at this condo. Everything was exactly as we had hoped for. The view is incredible and the location is perfect. Loved being on the 10th floor away from the people. All you need to bring here is sunscreen! The owner has it all set up so you can just come and relax. Highly recommend!!


Garett & Jennifer W.
June 2023
We loved our stay in June at the condo! It was nicely decorated, had a great kitchen, comfortable bed, and an outstanding view. The grounds at The Whaler are beautiful, and the beach is fantastic. It was so peaceful sitting on the lanai, listening to the sounds of the fountains in the ponds and the waves crashing on the beach, as well as enjoying the view with the sailboats anchored off shore. The location is perfect as you have everything you need along the beach walk including shopping at Whalers Village and snorkeling at Black Rock! We definitely plan on staying here again.


Damon G.
June 2023
My wife and I had an amazing time and highly recommend this studio. It was spacious clean and had a great view. Property as described. Thank you for sharing your property with us!!


aileen w.
May 2023
I almost don’t want to share good info about the Whaler because it’s getting harder to book. Location is perfect. Views are amazing. Room was well done and very comfortable. Closet was FULL of chairs, noodles, boogie boards, mattress pads, cooler, and blankets-so everything extra you could want.


Linda s.
April 2023
My husband and I had a wonderful, relaxing Maui visit in the lovely studio apartment of Doug and Cessna. We have visited Maui several times and always stayed in a hotel. For the past 6 years or so we have enjoyed renting through VRBO wherever we go and wanted to see what Maui could offer. After doing our due diligence, we selected Doug and Cessna’s place. While we loved everything we read and saw, we were a bit concerned about the size of the property and being in a high rise. A few minutes inside and our worries disappeared.. The balcony was a perfect place to spend time with a fabulous view of the ocean and enjoying the sound of the waves. In the evening you can catch unprecedented sunsets. The apartment is efficiently designed with all the modern conveniences you could want. You could walk either direction from your “home” and find excellent restaurants. Downtown is fun and vibrant and only a short drive away. But you will not need to worry because Doug and Cessna will leave you complete and thorough instructions on anything you care to ask. And if you think of something, just reach out to them and they will respond immediately. I’ve still not completely recovered from the trip and I am ready to go back. You will be happy you chose to stay here. Oh, P.S. I always want to know about the comfort of the beds! It was wonderful!! L & L from Austin


Heath E.
April 2023
The condo was as advertised. Absolutely beautiful views of the ocean on one side and the mountains on the other side. We saw a lot of whales right from the balcony. Right next door to shopping and restaurants! Thanks Doug for the awesome condo.


David T.
April 2023
We have been coming to the Whaler properties for 30 years. Have stayed else where on Maui as well but not as well situated as this little location. Never been disappointed. This studio was very nice, updated and nicely appointed. It had one beach chair that was nice the other was old , rusty and small. It would have been nice to have a beach umbrella as well. To rent these items on site was 90 a day. For the room costing 600 + dollars a day with VRBO charges, taxes and resort fees, Nice chairs and umbrella should be included in the room. Other than that we throughly enjoyed our stayed.


Jeffrey P.
March 2023
Nice studio. Great views. Owner was a pleasure to work with.


Curly S.
March 2023
Doug and Cessna provided a unit that exceeded our expectations. Unit was spotless and is the perfect location for all your beach, pool and restaurant needs. View of Lanai with sunsets was exactly what we expected. Condo grounds and pool area was spectacular in view and cleanliness. Less than 5 minute walk to Whalers Village to find any and all amenities couldn’t have been more convenient. Fitness facility was very clean and provided great equipment versatility for our daily workouts. Would definitely recommend this unit and look forward to out next visit.


Randy S.
March 2023
This was our second stay in this unit and it was great. You can’t beat the view and the amenities. Communication with Doug is great too. Can’t wait for a return visit again!


Barb H.
February 2023
Of course, the location is amazing and convenient to Whalers Village. The overall property is extremely well run. We were afraid the pool would be too small to be comfortable but it was great! The individual unit was awesome. Updated, clean, lots of beach toys. Great view from balcony.


Sheila B.
February 2023
Our first time at The Whaler and it’s special! Beautiful condo on the 10th floor with a wonderful view, nicely appointed room and many thoughtful touches.. All the amenities of home, wonderful staff on property and our VRBO host Doug was a pleasure to work with. Mahalo! We’ll be back…


Kenneth V.
January 2023
Incredible condo with great views! You cannot beat the location as it is close to everything with the best beach on Maui.

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