If you are traveling to Maui and are looking for the place that has it all I cannot recommend the Ritz Carlton Kapalua Maui enough. Their resort really does deliver the Aloha spirit, welcomes you in every aspect of your stay and gives you the feeling of a well deserved luxury.
Here’s My Experience At The Ritz Carlton Kapalua Maui
THE ROOM
Our room was beautiful, we faced the garden and had a view of the ocean. A view of the ocean is always my favourite. I find it incredibly calming and relaxing which is always what I need.
We had a suite, which had a full kitchen that looked into the living room. This suite also had an Nespresso machine which I just so happened to use several times a day! It was heaven to have such good coffee available.
The bedroom was so large and luxurious, both rooms had a balcony off them with that beautiful view. They both also had large screen tv’s for when you wanted to just chill and relax. Every night the hotel turned down our bed and left a little postcard that give details of different traditions and locations of Maui with a personal note from the staff wishing us a wonderful say. Oh and of course two little chocolate treats.
THE HOTEL
It is a resort so it does have everything you could need on the property including 2 golf courses (The PGA Tour Plantation Course to name one), 3 pools, spa, tennis courts, basketball court, 6 restaurants, lounge areas and all the views. There are also shuttles to the various restaurants on the property and a short cab ride from Lahaina which was one of my favourite places we visited. There is also a walk through cliffs to get to their very own labyrinth which was made by one of the staff. Oh and did I mention a short walk to a beautiful beach! It was absolute perfection!
What really got me though was the welcoming to the Ritz Carlton Maui. It starts with the grande entrance that really makes you feel like you have arrived at paradise. Then to be given a beautiful shell necklace and a refreshing drink all before you have checked in, and then having someone say “Welcome Mr & Mrs Kinal” (I think they found out who we were from Valet because we never told them). I seriously felt like crying with joy from the warm welcome to such a beautiful amazing place that I get to enjoy.
THE FOOD
The food here was absolutely amazing! We loved the sushi bar in the resort, the italian restaurant a short shuttle away but still on the resort property. Our favourite though was the Burger Shack at the bottom of the hill beach front. We actually went back 2 times because we loved it so much. Their Shrimp Cocktail appetizer was AMAZING!! My husband and I just loved how fresh it was and the taste. The burgers were amazing and so were the milkshakes! Definitely get the Hula Girl Milkshake, it was our favourite with fresh grated coconut, a beautiful flower and coconut chocolate bar to top it off. The classic burger was also our favourite!
THE BEACH
For those beach lovers like me who love the ocean and the sound of the waves The Ritz Carlton Kapalua Maui has a beach right beside the Burger Shack that has beautiful sand and crashing waves. In this bottom photo you can see the cliffs int he background those you can walk to (You can see my cliff photo above), when you follow this path it brings you to the Labyrinth that one of the staff made.
The Ritz Carlton Kapalua Maui was absolute heaven and I enjoyed every minute of soaking up the sun, beauty and luxury. If you are planning a trip to Maui I completely recommend it! We did more of the couples type of a trip but there was a great kids pool and playground so it’s great for families too.
Hope I have you dreaming about paradise and when your going to be booking your next trip! I’m going to be sharing our visit to the Olivine Pools coming up too which was really inspiring experience.
Stay tuned because coming in a month is our trip to St. John’s Newfoundland where we are staying at the Jag Hotel!!! Here comes more beautiful photos!
XO Thanks Beauties for joining me today!! Jen
Nicole
May 24, 2017 at 10:48 pm (1 year ago)Wow—such beautiful photos—hubby and I would love to visit here someday—can’t afford the trip right now ( 2 kids need braces—but maybe someday )!! Glad you had a wonderful time ❤️
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June 5, 2017 at 8:33 pm (1 year ago)Sounds like a wonderful experience & I’m loving these photos. The Burger Shack drinks look amazing. :]
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June 20, 2017 at 5:23 pm (1 year ago)The burger shack was so amazing! We went twice and i got that same milkshake both times lol
Jana
June 5, 2017 at 8:35 pm (1 year ago)Oh my! This looks like a gorgeous place to stay! That drink looks delish! Xo Jana | http://www.janastyleblog.com | @jana_meister
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June 20, 2017 at 5:22 pm (1 year ago)That drink was so delicious!! Not bikini friendly is my guess lol
Katie
June 5, 2017 at 8:58 pm (1 year ago)Swoon! This looks so incredible! I was in Hawaii about 10 years ago – I would do anything to go back!
xo, Katie
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June 20, 2017 at 5:22 pm (1 year ago)I’ve just been lucky that we’ve had the opportunity to go there twice in the past 5 years. It really is such an amazing spot! You should try to make it a priority to get back there.
Mihaela
June 5, 2017 at 9:12 pm (1 year ago)The hotel seems great, especially in that dreamy location. I’m glad you had your own Nespresso to keep you awake for all the fun.
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June 20, 2017 at 5:21 pm (1 year ago)That Nespresso was the best thing ever!! It really kept me awake while everyone was napping haha… I never wanted to miss a minute napping.
Leticia
June 5, 2017 at 9:56 pm (1 year ago)This looks AMAZING!!! you’re giving me the travel bug.
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June 20, 2017 at 5:21 pm (1 year ago)haha I always have the travel bug! Hope your planning your next trip!
Sam
June 5, 2017 at 11:03 pm (1 year ago)It looks beautiful! I love Hawaii, a literal heaven on earth!
Sam
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June 20, 2017 at 5:20 pm (1 year ago)YES!! That is exactly it! Heaven On Earth for sure!!
Nikki Arnold
June 6, 2017 at 12:29 am (1 year ago)This resort looks amazing! I have not been to Hawaii yet!!
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June 20, 2017 at 5:20 pm (1 year ago)Nikki as soon as you can go to Hawaii I highly recommend it. We’ve been twice, once to Maui and once to Kona. Both are different but such a wonderful experience for sure.
Courtney Bentley
June 6, 2017 at 1:57 am (1 year ago)wow this place is just gorgeous! sure looks like you had a great time over there!
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June 20, 2017 at 5:19 pm (1 year ago)It was so amazing! Now I want to head back there lol
Shannon
June 6, 2017 at 2:27 am (1 year ago)LOVE the Ritz-Carlton chain as a whole! They do such a good job in capturing the location. I love all the blue tones!! xx Shannon || http://www.champagneatshannons.com
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June 20, 2017 at 5:19 pm (1 year ago)Thanks Shannon! It was such an amazing location and I just loved being able to see all of it and then capture it all to share.
Amanda
June 6, 2017 at 2:44 am (1 year ago)You had such a beautiful view! Hawaii is at the top of my bucket list!
Xx,
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June 20, 2017 at 5:18 pm (1 year ago)It was so pretty! I was so happy we were so close to the ocean! That really is my calming thing, the ocean, the waves and the water. You need to book a trip as it will really make you just stop and appreciate so much!
Ashley
June 6, 2017 at 2:47 am (1 year ago)Maui is one of my favorite places and these photos definitely have me wanting to pack my bags and book a flight!! What a gorgeous resort!!
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June 20, 2017 at 5:18 pm (1 year ago)I know they make me want to head back! That resort was just so so amazing! And the service and how welcoming they were. It was just all so wonderful!
Tiffany
June 6, 2017 at 2:50 am (1 year ago)This location looks amazing, but can we talk about that milkshake?! My goodness that looks delicious!!! Looks like you had a great stay!
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June 20, 2017 at 5:17 pm (1 year ago)Haha I know right!! It was so so good!!
adriana
June 6, 2017 at 7:21 pm (1 year ago)I looove the Ritz in Maui!! It’s my favorite – so beautiful! I love your pictures!
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June 20, 2017 at 5:16 pm (1 year ago)Thanks so much Adriana! I took so many photos but had to hold back somewhere lol
Lindsay
June 6, 2017 at 9:53 pm (1 year ago)Wow!! What a dream to stay at the Ritz in Maui!! Your photos are beautiful!! xx, Lindsay
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June 20, 2017 at 5:15 pm (1 year ago)Thanks Lindsay! Yes it was a dream to stay there! I want to go back now lol.
Nadine Cathleen
June 7, 2017 at 5:29 pm (1 year ago)So amazing:) We almost stayed there but then went to the Hyatt Regency instead. The photos look so beautiful! They really show the exact vibe of staying in an awesome hotel in Maui, the perfect holiday 🙂
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June 20, 2017 at 5:14 pm (1 year ago)Thanks so much Nadine! How was the Hyatt Regency? I saw it from the street and thought it looked gorgeous too! You just made my day that you said my photos really conveyed the vibe! that’s what I was hoping for! Have a great day!
Andi
June 8, 2017 at 3:59 am (1 year ago)Maui is truly a dream. I love it so much every time I visit and the RC is the best!
Gorgeous photos girl!
xoxo,
Andi
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June 20, 2017 at 5:13 pm (1 year ago)Thanks so much And! I totally agree it is so amazing to be able to visit and experience all the beauty there!