On 11 acres of land, theses five condo buildings have poor views but are comfortably furnished. The Dolphin and Emerald buildings are the most popular, but they rightfully refer to them as “ocean side” instead of “ocean view.” Some other resorts would call them “ocean view,” though the ocean isn’t visible from the ground floor. So kudos to these guys for being honest. However, some of their “ocean view” rooms we felt were actually “partial ocean view.” So go figga!
The rooms have three quality categories, standard, deluxe and premium. We felt the standard rooms really needed updating, so go with deluxe or premium. (The images on their website are mostly of premium rooms.) Hotel-type rooms have kitchenettes, but other room types have full kitchens. The ground level 2/2s are spacious and nicely laid out, albeit at a wallet-choking price. There are no ground level 1/1s. Low-rise buildings second story 1/1s have loft-type bedrooms with reduced privacy. Lanais on most, except for Aloha Tower third floor and above, have standing-only balconies. Elevators are in the Aloha Tower building only.
Grounds are fairly quiet, well-groomed and tropical. Their beach, next to Kahekili Beach Park, is excellent. Casabella chairs (for two people) by the beach are for rent by the day or the week. There’s free coffee and tea in the lobby in the mornings and yoga by the ocean three times a week. Simple hotel-type rooms are 520 sq. ft. and have only a mini-fridge, coffee maker and maybe a microwave, studios are 660 sq. ft. for up to four people, 1/1s are 920–1,260 sq. ft., 2/2 suites are 1,750 sq. ft. but have absolutely no view. The suites are very nice—but are often way overpriced. The large price spread depends on season, quality and view.
45 Kai Ala Dr, Kaanapali