Marriott's Maui Ocean Club - Lahaina Tower Reviews & Ratings

Just returned from first visit to Hawaii. Stayed for 2 weeks in Maui; first week at Marriott Ocean Club, second week at Westin Ocean Villas. I'll use a comparison as a review and a 1-10 rating.

Location: TIE (8) = 2 miles seperate the two properties and each have advantageous locations

Room: Westin (9) = occupied the single best unit at the Westin (2631/2630=top floor ocean front new building w/ largest balony) GET THIS ROOM if you can; at Marriott (6)stayed in Lanai (older converted hotel) 2 bed/3 bath...OK, but missed a full kitchen; If we had a new room at Marriott, I've a feeling that Westin would have lost out overall.

Grounds: Marriott (10) = Gorgeous park-like setting...stunning/lots of private areas around the pool with high-end umbrellas; Westin (7) was nice but felt like a resort...Westin pool chairs are so close you have NO privacy and there are very few chickies for which you have to hunt or go down at 730AM to attain

Outdoor grills: Marriott (10) = New VERY high end granite surrounded outdoor grills that are numerous and conveniently located-probably cost over $10K for each pair. Westin (7) nice, but more like a built in outdoor home type gas grill as opposed to Marriotts professional grade

Beach: Marriott (7) = The beach directly at Marriott is nice, but further down toward Sheraton it is very nice; Westin (5) = Nice to look at but unusable due coral. [As reference, we've traveled extensively throughout the carribean and typically vacation in Aruba which would score a (10) for beach quality]

Luxury feeling: Westin (8) High end products and service abound-nothing feels cheap except the beach towels; Marriott (7)...felt like a Marriott.

Service (front desk/restaurants/shops/bellman/valet): Westin (9) = VERY professional upscale service; very responsive. Marriott (7) felt like a Marriott.

Housekeeping: Westin/Marriott (4). Both resorts have subpar housekeeping standards. Each have a 1 time per week cleaning; When the sofa bed was opened the previous occupants bedding was still in place and very unkempt; Marriott had mold on the shower curtain and between some shower tiles; Westin had hairballs on shower floor; Westin housekeeping made the bed and left some toiletries...no towels replaced, nothing else done. Very disappointed with housekeeping at both properties and both felt somewhat dirty. Would not purchase from either for this fact alone. Our timeshare in Aruba (CLBR) has housekeeping 6 days per week and on the 7th day (Sunday) towels are replaced...and costs far less (albeit a somewhat older property) than either of these properties but still maintains a far superior beach with great service.

Recap. We had a nice time at both resorts and would probably return, but Maui would not be our first choice for destination.

Favorite vacation spot by far. Been to the Marriott Maui Ocean Club 6 times; each time better than the last. Visited all the islands, but keep coming back to Maui with the family.

Oceanfront penthouse with awesome views of Lanai and Molokai. Unit has full kitchen and washer/dryer. Plenty of room for large family and guests.

Lahaina Tower is on the water! Can view whales from lanai. Amazing Resort! Lahaina Tower units have Full Kitchens (no kitchenettes) Unit #8208 8th floor, 45 yards to the beach

Fantastic location and facility for the whole family! We've been vacationing in Ka'anapali for 20 years and really enjoy the beach walks, restaurants, golfing, pool facilities and activities! The view from the Ocean Front unit never gets old. Walk to Whalers Village for shops and food. Lots of water activities!

We love the Marriott Maui Ocean Club for a wonderful vacation. The buildings and grounds are extremely well kept. It's always a pleasure to stay there.

I have been coming here for over 15 years and the best part of the resort is the staff. After that , we love the beach and pool. It's great how teenagers can be independent and walk to Whaler's village along the beach. The villas are comfortable and have everything we need to cook, even a rice cooker on request. The beds are comfy, the balconies are typically island view, but we can still see the ocean as well. It's truly our home away from home

THE BEST !

Great place with full resort type amenities. Great pools and walking distance to black rock beach /whalers village. Watching whales from the hotel and beach are a real treat!

This Ocean View resort unit features: lanai Suite with King Bed, sleeper sofa, and private lanai

A secluded quiet pool with a waterfall is just a few steps from the building and the large resort pool is just a 2-minute walk away.

The building is next to the parking garage.

When we travel to Maui, we love to stay at the Marriott's Maui Ocean Club - Lahaina Tower. It's nice to have the full kitchen for making meals when we just want to hang around the pool or beach all day. The walking path to other hotels, restaurants and shops is ideal for getting around but also for enjoying some exercise in the beautiful surroundings! Hula Grill is one of our favorite restaurants on the island, so it's nice that it is within a 10 minute walk. The pools are quiet and well maintained and the weather on Maui is reliable!

This resort is the best! The beds are so comfortable! The pools are awesome, there is a beautiful lawn area where you can relax with sunshine filtered through palm trees while listening to the waves or you can sun on the beach. Restaurants and shopping at Whalers Village are within walking distance.

One of the most highly sought after Vacation Club Properties in the Marriott family. Maui Ocean Club Lahaina tower is extraordinary in it's refinement yet welcoming comfort for those with a desire to experience the best of Maui condo living on the Ocean.

OVER OUR MANY YEARS AT THE MARRIOTT MAUI OCEAN CLUB, WE HAVE ALWAYS ENJOYED THE BEST OF SERVICE DURING OUR WEEK'S TIMESHARE VACATIONS; & WE HOPE TO CON-TINUE DOING SO INTO THE FUTURE.

This resort is my all-time favorite. It is a wonderful experience and a wonderful location.

This is an Ocean Front property and conveniently located on Kaanapali Beach & Whaler's Village. The Marriott has many activities and places to eat.