You see that out there? That’s Molokai in the distance across the waters. And that tinkling sound? Ice in a glass, probably a perfect Mai Tai in your hand. That lack of stress? What? So the Napili Kai Beach Resort is a nice mix of lots of things. It’s friendly and family-oriented yet has the gorgeous setting on Napili Bay that works for honeymooners. It’s got a bit of Gilligan’s Island ethos with cocktail parties for guests and many many regulars. The beach below is a sublime crescent embracing a shallow reef. The rooms have kitchens for cooking in. But the five-star dining of the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua is only five minutes away. And then there’s the view. Not bad, eh? Maui time, indeed. Oh, and ask for Room 231. You won’t be sorry.

Napili Kai Beach Resort
5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road
Lahaina, HI 96761-9094
(808) 669-6271