Frequently Asked Questions
We want you to have everything you need for your stay and that starts now, before you even arrive. Here are a few of the most common questions we get. Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Please reach out, we’d love to hear from you.
Location & Getting Here
Royal Lahaina is located on North Ka’anapali Beach in West Maui, directly on the oceanfront within the Ka’anapali Resort area.
Royal Lahaina spans 27 beachfront acres and features 333 Lahaina Kai Tower rooms and suites, plus 127 bungalow rooms and suites.
Royal Lahaina is approximately 29 miles (about 50 minutes by car) from Kahului Airport (OGG), Maui’s main airport.
Kapalua Airport (JHM) is approximately 3 miles north of Royal Lahaina and offers interisland commuter flights.
Room & Amenities
Accommodations range from 324 to 1,135 square feet and include:
- Lahaina Kai Tower Rooms & Suites
- Bungalow Rooms & Suites
- Royal Beach House
Royal Lahaina offers:
- Resort View
- Partial Ocean View
- Ocean View
- Oceanfront
Yes. All rooms and bungalows at Royal Lahaina include air conditioning.
Yes. Electronic safes are included in all accommodations.
Yes. Hawaiian Paradise Coffee is provided in every room.
Yes. Bathrooms feature Olu products, including shampoo, conditioner, and bodywash.
Yes. All rooms and suites include irons and hair dryers.
Rooms are thoroughly cleaned prior to arrival. Modified housekeeping service is provided every other day during your stay.
Resort Fees
Yes. A daily resort fee of $45 USD plus tax applies (effective January 1, 2025).
The resort fee includes:
- Daily wellness and fitness classes
- Hawaiian cultural classes (hula and ukulele included)
- High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the resort
- In-room Kona coffee and tea
- Reef-safe sunscreen at pool areas
- $20 spa credit per room, per day (advance reservations required)
- Fitness center access
- Self-guided botanical tour
- Ka’anapali trolley transportation
- Beach games including shuffleboard and bocce ball
Amenities are subject to change and availability.
Royal Lahaina Resort is a non-smoking property. Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas. This hotel uses advanced smoking detection sensors that monitor for and specifically detect smoke. If smoking occurs during your stay, a smoking fee of $500 will Automatically be applied to your account. This includes cigarettes, Marijuana, Vapes, E-Cigs, etc.
Check-In & Payment
Check-in is at 4:00 PM.
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Early check-in is available based on occupancy.
Yes. On arrival, Royal Lahaina places an authorization hold for any remaining balance plus $100 per day for incidental expenses.
For stays longer than 7 nights, interim charges may be processed during your stay.
Dining & Bars
Royal Lahaina offers:
- Lahaina Noon – Oceanfront restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Pineapple Moon – Poolside bar with handcrafted cocktails
- Royal Scoop – Grab-and-go snacks and treats
Yes, the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows offers two full-service bars located in the hotel’s Lahaina Noon restaurant and poolside at Pineapple Moon. Both serve hand-crafted cocktails, tropical drinks, and craft beer.
Yes. Lahaina Noon serves breakfast daily overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Royal Lahaina does not currently offer room service. Guests may dine at onsite outlets – Lahaina Noon, Pineapple Moon, Royal Scoop.
Resort Amenities
Yes. Royal Lahaina offers cultural programming including hula lessons, Hawaiian language instruction, lei making, and makahiki games.
Yes. The Spa at Royal Lahaina is a full-service oceanfront spa located in West Maui on Ka’anapali Beach.
The Spa at Royal Lahaina services include:
- Traditional Hawaiian massage
- Deep tissue and couples massage
- Prenatal massage
- Facials and body treatments
- Waxing and beauty services
Yes. The fitness center includes cardio equipment, weight benches, and free weights. Access is included with the resort fee.
Concierge services at the Royal Lahaina Resort are provided by Blue Hawaiian Activities. Conveniently located adjacent to the main lobby of the resort.
Royal Lahaina offers live entertainment experiences, including an on-site magic and comedy show featuring Maui-born magician David Kuraya. The show combines sleight-of-hand magic, humor, and audience interaction in an intimate setting on Ka’anapali Beach.
Yes, Royal Lahaina is home to the Myths of Maui Luau, one of the longest-running oceanfront luaus on Ka’anapali Beach. Learn more on our Myths of Maui Luau page.
Yes, guests can experience a live magic and comedy show at Royal Lahaina called Kuraya: A Spellbinding One-Man Show! Headling the show is Maui-born magician, David Kuraya, who frequently performed at Warren & Annabelle’s in Lahaina Town. The show features close-up illusions, storytelling, and interactive moments with the audience. Tickets can be purchased here.
The performance combines both magic and comedy, featuring close-up illusions, storytelling, and interactive moments with the audience.
Doors open at 6:00 pm for guests to selected seats and enjoy some hors d’oeuvres and beverages. The show begins at 7:00 pm and typically runs about 60 minutes.
The show is ideal for couples, families with children 12 years and older, and guests looking for things to do in Maui at night.
Yes. The Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch features 10 courts and a 3,500-seat main court.
Court fees typically range from $15–$20 per day. Equipment rentals and clinics are available.
Pools and Recreation
Pools are open daily from 6:00 AM until sunset.
No, pools are not heated.
The resort features a poolside service desk providing mask and snorkel, boogie board, stand up paddle, kayaks and more. Items including sunscreen and sunglasses are also available for sale. Games including Bocce Ball, Shuffleboard and Cornhole are available.
Yes, the resort offers poolside food & beverage service from Pineapple Moon bar. View menu
Outside food and beverages are not permitted in pool areas.
Royal Lahaina does not currently offer hot tubs.
Transportation
The Ka’anapali Trolly offers transportation to all areas in the Ka’anapali area and is an included feature with the resort service fee. Taxi, Uber and Lyft services are also readily available. For local transportation contact the valet desk. To arrange airport or guided activity transportation contact the activities desk.
Parking
Yes.
Self-parking: $40 per day
Valet parking: $45 per day
Rates are subject to change.
Pets
Yes. Royal Lahaina welcomes up to two dogs (75 lbs maximum each).
A $100 non-refundable fee per pet applies.
Additional policies and restrictions apply:
- Pets must be kept on a leash or in a carrier while in any public area.
- Except for service animals (as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act) pets are not allowed in the lounge/restaurant.
- Litter or waste associated with the pet must be properly removed and disposed of by the pet owner while on hotel premises.
- Pets may NOT be left unattended in guest rooms.
- If hotel management receives more than 2 (two) complaints, alternative arrangements must be made for your pet.
Laundry
Located on the north side of the property, adjacent to the Myths of Maui Luau, the Royal Lahaina Resort offers a self-service coin-operated/credit card laundry room.
Business Services
Royal Lahaina offers business desks adjacent to the main lobby. A feature included with the daily resort fee and provides guests with access to online information and available for printing boarding passes and small documents.
Weddings & Events
Yes. Royal Lahaina offers customizable oceanfront wedding packages on Ka’anapali Beach, including ceremony coordination, catering, and reception planning.
Yes. A dedicated wedding specialist assists throughout the planning process.
Yes, we offer full-service catering for your Maui event. Our experienced culinary team will work closely with our event planners to come up with a perfect menu for your event or wedding to ensure all everything is flawless for your special day.