The finest hotel on Maui's north shore — set in the highlands above Kapalua at 1,700 feet, with sweeping views over the Pacific to Moloka'i and Lana'i, two PGA championship golf courses, a Jean-Michel Cousteau ocean conservation program, and unmatched wellness and cultural programming on the island.
Why We Chose It
The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua occupies a unique position in Maui's hotel landscape — at 1,700 feet above sea level in the highlands above Kapalua, it offers cooler temperatures, panoramic views over the Pacific toward Moloka'i and Lana'i, and a sense of remoteness from the south-shore resort corridor. The 463 rooms and suites are spacious with lanais; the Spa at the Ritz-Carlton is one of Maui's finest. Two PGA Tour championship golf courses (Plantation and Bay) are on property — the Plantation Course hosts the Sentry Tournament of Champions each January. The Jean-Michel Cousteau program offers outstanding marine and cultural education for all ages.
What Stands Out
- Maui's finest north-shore luxury hotel — highlands above Kapalua
- Panoramic views to Moloka'i and Lana'i from 1,700 feet
- Two PGA championship courses — Plantation Course hosts Sentry TOC
- Jean-Michel Cousteau ocean conservation and cultural program
- One of Maui's finest spas with full wellness programming