Location. The Royal Lahaina Resort located in Kaanapali, Hawaii, occupies 27 acres of tropically landscaped gardens. Whalers Village, positioned one quarter mile from the hotel, presents educational programs that introduce newcomers to Hawaiian culture and marine life.
Hotel Features. The dark wood lobby of the Royal Lahaina Resort features frescoed ceilings, mirrored columns and Maui murals. A Polynesian luau, scheduled most nights, is popular among guests and Maui residents. The Royal Ocean Terrace Restaurant hosts live entertainment during dinner hours. Basil Tomatoes serves dinners, while the Royal Scoop and Internet Café is open all day and specializes in light fare and ice cream. The resort's recreational amenities include three daytime use tennis courts. Ocean side massages are available under a thatched hut that stands adjacent to two outdoor pools. An activity center offers complimentary scuba lessons. Spa services, a jewelry store and a clothing boutique add to the resort's tropical ambience.

Guestrooms. The Royal Lahaina Resort features 447 guestrooms that extend onto balconies. Cottage suites feature kitchenettes. Wireless Internet access is available, and rooms include flat screen televisions and MP3 adaptors. The nautically themed Tower rooms are embellished with teak and African mahogany furnishings. Custom beds are draped in 330 thread count Egyptian cotton linens and Hawaiian patterned throws. Canoe paddles grace the walls and dark wooden shutters separate bedrooms and vanity areas. Refrigerators are provided.

Expert Tip. The Royal Lahaina Resort is one of the island's more popular romantic destinations as evidenced by walkway stepping stones engraved with the names of past brides and grooms. Newlyweds are invited to sign a commemorative tile, and place it along the property's scenic footpath.