We own a time share in the MMOC ( Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club ) and WKORVN ( Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas North ). We love them...
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We own a time share in the MMOC ( Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club ) and WKORVN ( Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas North ). We love them both.
MMOC is in the more lively part of Kaanapali: more restaurants, Whalers Village nearby, more crowded. MMOC offers a tropical resort area with waterfalls and pools attractive for kids and adults. Generous towel service. Plenty of lounge chairs available, also thanks to one guardian that does not allow one to reserve them for long periods of time without using them: a good policy and I am grateful for it ( even if it feels annoying when it is yourself trying to do that lengthy reserve-for-myself, but fine). Two hot tubs. The units have a microwave, but no stove, no oven and no individual laundry facility. The two bedroom units have three bathrooms, offering a “standard hotel” bathtub, toilet and sink and can be locked. The property is a bit older and a converted hotel, but the units are up to date and well maintained, without showing the age and without feeling like just three adjoined hotel rooms: these are apartments. Large balconies. Corals in the water directly in front, but about 50 yards north there is an unobstructed sandy access to the ocean. Sailing cruises leave nearby. Try having dinner at Leilani’s during sunset: beautiful.
WKORVN is in the more serene part of Kaanapali. Contemplate the beach and the ocean on the lounge chairs or balcony or enjoy life evening music while sitting in the hot tub. A bit more oriented towards adults than MMOC, but with kids, you can also enjoy the huge kid-friendly resort area of neighboring WKORV South. Plus the kids ( and the adults ) love the gas lamp lighting ceremony, when the evening begins. Generous towel service. Stove, oven and laundry facilities in each unit ( so two in a two bedroom unit ). The two bedroom units have two bathrooms, with sliding door access and a window to the sleeping area. Enormous bathtub that fills quickly: sit there and enjoy the morning sun, such a joy. There also is a shower, two sinks and a toilet in each. Balconies smaller than at MMOC, but certainly big enough. The nearby public beach is wonderful. Try to have dinner at Dukes Beach House nearby during sunset: awesome.
No matter which location you choose, you will have a wonderful vacation. When you arrive on Maui, go to Costco first to buy your food for the week, but Safeway nearby is also an excellent option.