Perfect for us.

Posted by stkejo from Portland on 5/26/08

What a beautiful place. The location on Kaanapali Beach is on Kaanapali Point where surfers and boogie boardes enjoy the wave action and guests from other hotels walk to because the beach is nicer in front of the Alii. Rooms are very large (1500 square feet for a one bedroom, 1900 for a two bedroom). Since the units are privately owned there is a significant difference in furnishings and decor. Although some units have not been updated since the Alii was built in the early eighties, most unit have been modernized. I would reccomend requesting an updated unit on the inner courtyard and perhaps being up a few floors for privacy and view. Our unit had Bamboo floors, a fully equiped kitchen, two full bathrooms and bed rooms (even though it was technically a one bedroom. Washer and dryer. Also two flatscreen plasma televisions and a selection of videos and dvds. The beds were large and comfotable. The beach boys were very helpful with chairs and towels. Housekeeping did a great job. The front desk check in and check out was quick and easy. I see nothing to complain about. I guess the pool is small and dated and does not have the "Pirates of the Carribean" look, that some of the other hotels in Kaanapali have. Also, there are no on site restaurants or bars, but everything is in walkig distance. The BBQ and dining setup by the pool is fantastic. Grills are well maintained and BBQ utensils are supplied. It is nice not to have to eat out three times a day. The Alii was perfect for us, we will alway stay here.

Not Ali'i it's cracked up to be

Posted by Theresa from CA on 8/2/06

We reserved a 2BR-2BA premier ocean front room for 8 nights at $700 a night for 5 adults. We were so disappointed with our room -- the front faced the ocean, the rest overlooked the parking lot, the furnishings were very dated & the sofa bed was locked at "owners request" even though we were told it would accomodate 5 adults. We were told there were no other condos available but pursued it the next day and ended up in a nicer one for less money! The front desk gal was not helpful at all; we needed to be the ones to come up with all the possible solutions & we also had to get our travel agent involved in the refund we received in downgrading from a "premier ocean front" to a "standard ocean front" After losing an entire day messing around with this, our stay there ended up being OK. It's a great location with a great beach. If you are considering upgrading to a "premier room" know that they are rated 1-4 with 1 being the best. Our travel agent wasn't aware of this & I'm not sure it would have mattered if she had known. Bottom line as far as I'm concerned is don't waste the money -- there was no difference between the premier & standard except the standard was a much better location & had newer furnishings!