Kahului Airport: Approximate driving time is 45 minutes.

Driving directions from Kahului Airport: Turn left into Kuihelani Highway 380 towards Lahaina. Turn left onto Honoapiilani Hwy. 30 to Kaanapali-Lahaina. The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach is located 4 miles north of Lahaina in Kaanapali, next door to the Whalers Village.

Hula Grill and Barefoot Bar - Fueled by kiawe wood, an oven and grill here produce aromatic grilled local fish, burgers, pizza, and calzones at lunch and dinner. A selection of pupus and dim sum begin meals or make for light eating. Thatched umbrellas provide shade, and there's music in the evening.

Leilani's On the Beach - Wood tables under canvas umbrellas and a koa-wood bar highlight the beach-level bar's casual decor. Tropical drinks and light fare are served. Upstairs overlooking the beach, the dinner restaurant features grilled local fish and meats.

Rusty Harpoon Restaurant and Tavern - Serving the only complete breakfast in the village, this place makes the most of it, with a long menu including corned beef hash, a Belgian Waffle Bar, six Eggs Benedict variants, and a locally renowned, from-scratch Bloody Mary. Extensive lunch and dinner menus include burgers and local fish. A late-night menu offers extensive pupu selections.

Amenity highlights: The large lawn-and-garden area between The Whaler's two 12-floor wings reinforces the property's tranquility. Trees flanking the outside walls ensure privacy. For shopping, dining, and social life, the pretty, low-rise Whalers Village mall is just a two-minute walk away.

Insider tip: For security, outsiders cannot enter The Whaler's two wings, which require electronic room keys to open the entry doors.

The Whaler also features a tour/travel services desk and services for the hearing impaired, in addition to the room amenities listed below.