Ka‘anapali Shores

Despite its age, this condominium had several major updates, and it’s still looking good. The main building is nine stories high, and you may need to get above sixth floor in some units before the good views kick in. The best views are from the four-story low-rise units that overlook the ocean with Moloka‘i in the background.

The wedding gazebo offers pretty good privacy for those with nuptials on their minds, and photos from there should have a pretty background. (They offer one free photo anywhere on property to guests.) They have a nice fitness center, but you have to pay extra to use it, because it’s not owned by the resort. Casabellas (two chairs with cover) by the pool and around the property will run you extra per day. There is also a beauty salon and day spa on site with a beachfront massage area. Basically there’s lots to keep you busy here, including pickleball (a cross between badminton, tennis and ping-pong), shuffleboard, ‘ukulele lessons, lei-making, Hawaiian weaving, hula shows, etc. 

The hotel-type rooms are tiny with queen beds and coffee makers, but all other rooms have complete kitchens. There’s a supermarket across the street. Washer/dryers in 1/1s and 2/2s only; others use coin-op.

Most rooms are sold as packages. Spartan 225-sq.-ft., hotel-type rooms don’t have lanais, studios are 600 sq. ft., 1/1s are 907 sq. ft., 2/2s are 1,231 sq. ft., suites are 2,005 sq. ft. The price and range can be huge, depending on the season and the view.