The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua: Stay in Kapalua, Hawaii

The hotel offers guest rooms with dark wood floors and marble bathrooms, with select rooms including a kitchen. Some rooms provide access to the Private Club Lounge, where a dedicated concierge offers personalized service. Rooms feature ocean views and flat-screen TVs with cable channels.

Guests can dine at the Banyan Tree restaurant, which serves upscale Hawaiian cuisine with locally sourced ingredients. The Alaloa Lounge offers a specialized cocktail menu and casual dining with live music. Kai Cafe provides fresh organic salads, pastries, coffee and smoothies for lighter meals.

The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Kapalua offers treatments inspired by ancient Hawaiian traditions, including body treatments, massage, and facials. A fitness center with Peloton bikes and daily fitness classes is available, along with two tennis courts. The hotel has two championship golf courses designed by Arnold Palmer.

Children can enjoy the kids' club, kids' pool, and the Sand Sculpture Contest held on property. Daily cultural history tours and recreational activities such as lei-making and Stars & S'mores are offered for families. Complimentary beach cruisers and a resort shuttle provide transportation to nearby beaches and restaurants.

The resort sits on 54 acres with direct access to D.T. Fleming Beach and is close to the Kapalua Coastal Trail. Three boutique shops on property sell local and luxury brands. The hotel provides electric vehicle charging stations, valet parking, and a 24-hour front desk with concierge service.

Award: AAA Five-Diamond Award

Beach: Direct access to D.T. Fleming Beach

Golf: Two Arnold Palmer-designed championship courses

Spa: Hawaiian-inspired treatments at Ritz-Carlton Spa

Dining: 6 on-site dining venues including Banyan Tree

Family: Daily cultural tours, kids' club, Sand Sculpture Contest