The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Ka'anapali

Set on palm tree-filled grounds next to Ka’anapali Beach along the Pacific Ocean, this upscale resort is 28 miles from Kahului Airport. Warm, polished 1- to 3-bedroom suites offer balconies, kitchenettes, and living rooms with pull-out sofas. All have free Wi-Fi, soaking tubs and flat-screen TVs; some feature ocean views. Amenities consist of an airy restaurant, a gym and a spa area, as well as outdoor pools (including a sand-bottomed option with a waterslide), a poolside bar and cabanas. There's also a cafe, a convenience store, a BBQ area and a fire pit, plus ukulele and hula lessons, and kids' activities. Parking is available (fee).