The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua

ADDRESS	One Ritz-Carlton Drive Island of Maui Kapalua, Hawaii 96761 United States
LOCATION	Located 10 miles north of Lahaina on the Island of Maui, the hotel is an integral part of the luxurious Kapalua Resort, a beachfront golf and tennis community. Situated on 50 acres of hillside, surrounded by century-old Cook Pines and Ironwood Trees, the property slopes down to a beautiful white sand beach.
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AWARDS	American Automobile Association Five-Diamond Award: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Travel & Leisure Best Service Awards; Ranked "Best Service in Hawai`i" #7 in the "Top 10 Hotels for Service" 1999 Travel & Leisure World's Best Awards; Ranked "Best Hotel in Hawai`i" #3 in the world's "100 Best Hotels" 1999 Condé Nast Traveler, Golf Survey; #6 in the "Fifty Best Golf Resorts" 1999 "#1 Golf Resort for Handicaps 25 and Over" #6 in "Top 25 Golf Resorts" 1998 The World's Only Audubon International Heritage Resort 1997, 1998, 1999 Condé Nast Traveler, Readers' Poll - Ranked #5 in "Top 50 Tropical Resorts" 1996, 1997 Ranked #10 in "Top 50 Tropical Resorts" 1995 Ranked #17 in "Top 50 Tropical Resorts" 1994 Links Magazine, Best of Golf Award; 1996 Meetings & Conventions Magazine, Gold Key Award: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 Incentive Magazine, Incentive Platinum Partner Award; 1996 Tennis Week, Finest Tennis Resorts of the World; 1996 Hawai`i Visitor and Convention Bureau, Keep it Hawai`i Kahili Award of Merit; 1995, 1996 Hawai`i State, Quality of Excellence; 1995 Zagat U.S. Survey, Ranked #4 in "Hawai`i Best Overall" #11 in the "Top 100 U.S. Resorts and Inns" Categories; 1995 Carlson Marketing, Circle of Excellence Award; 1994 Associated Landscape Contractors of America, Grand Award for Landscaping; 1993 American Automobile Association The Anuenue Room: Four Diamond Award 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996 Di Rona The Anuenue Room: Award of Excellence, 2000, 1999, 1998 Honolulu Magazine The Anuenue Room: Hale 'Aina Award "Top Maui Restaurant" 2000; "Best Maui Hotel Restaurant" 1997, 1996 American Acadamy of Hospitality Sciences The Anuenue Room: Five Star Diamond Award 2000, 1999 Zagat Survey The Anuenue Room: "Extraordinary" Award, 2000, 1998; "Best Service in Hawaii," 2000 Wine Spectator Magazine The Anuenue Room: "Award of Excellence", 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996; "Best Service", 1999 Travel & Leisure The Anuenue Room: "The Best of Maui", 1999 Gayot The Anuenue Room: "The Best of Hawaii", 1999
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ACCOMMODATIONS	548 rooms comprise: 318 kings 172 doubles 58 suites including two Ritz-Carlton suites All guest rooms have spacious lanai 80 percent of the guest rooms have ocean views
THE RITZ-CARLTON CLUB	Guests of the Club will enjoy a private lounge and concierge staff, complimentary continental breakfast, afternoon tea and hors d'oeuvres daily. Cocktails and beverages served throughout the day and evening, as well as cordials and chocolates after dinner.
GUEST ROOM FEATURES	AM/FM clock radio with alarm, some with CD player Sumptuous marble baths Fully stocked mini refreshment bar Goosedown and non-allergenic foam pillows Plush terry or lightweight bathrobe Luxurious 100% cotton linens Generously sized terry bath towels Nonsmoking rooms available Multiline telephones with hold button Generously sized desk Remote control color television Barrier-free accessibility European toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer, shower gel, mouthwash) Lighted makeup mirror, hair dryer and scale Suit, skirt and padded hangers Sewing kit In-room safe deposit box
GUEST SERVICES	24-hour room service Twice-daily housekeeping attention Complimentary overnight shoeshine Overnight laundry service Evening turndown Valet parking Complimentary morning newspaper On-site fitness center Babysitting services available upon request Car rental desk on property Complimentary shuttle to and from golf course and bag storage Full service beauty salon International shops located within the hotel Multi-lingual staff Safe deposit boxes
DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT	The Anuenue Room Chef Virgile Brandel showcases the islands' bounty Tuesday through Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m., in The Anuenue Room. Chef Brandel offers a Hawaiian approach to classic French cuisine. The Terrace Overlooking beautifully landscaped gardens and the azure Pacific Ocean, The Terrace restaurant offers the Plantation Buffet as well as à la carte specialties for breakfast. In the evening, The Terrace emphasizes fresh, local seafood; Hawaiian music and a hula dancer complement the romantic setting. The Lobby Lounge and Library Cocktails and pupu are served daily in The Lobby Lounge and Library. Both rooms overlook the Pacific Ocean and a Hawaiian duo entertains every evening from 5 to 7 p.m. An ideal whale watching site, December through March. The Banyan Tree With its panoramic views of Moloka'i and the Pailolo Channel, The Banyan Tree offers homage to the various influences to the Hawaiian culture with its "Eclectic Asian Cuisine with a Hawaiian Twist". Serving lunch Monday to Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., nightly dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Champagne Sunday Brunch 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Beach House More than 40 fully-grown coconut palms form a natural roof over the 73-seat beachfront Beach House and Bar. This beachside setting offers picturesque views of the white sand beach cove between rugged lava rock mounds jutting off into the sea and a great whale watching location, December through March. The Pool Bar and Café Enjoy refreshing beverages and cool tropical concoctions under the shade of The Pool Bar's canopy, located at the middle deck of our three-tiered pool. A delightful luncheon menu offers a variety of appetizing selections, available at the bar, the open-air café setting, or your poolside chaise lounge. The Sushi Bar Chef Norio Yamamoto hand rolls to order the freshest of sushi using traditional techniques. His artful bites can be enjoyed Thursday to Monday from 5 to 10 p.m. For reservations at one of our fine restaurants, please call (808) 669-1665.
CONFERENCE FACILITIES	The Aloha Garden Pavilion - A 19,200 square foot outdoor meeting facility, with 5,000 square feet of pre-function space. The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom - A 15,750 square foot ballroom, divisible into four separate rooms. The Plantation Ballroom - A 4,293 square foot ballroom, divisible into 3 rooms. The Boardroom - Two individual boardrooms, 800 square feet each. The Amphitheater - A 143-seat theater with permanent seating and stage. Maui's only hotel amphitheater. Meeting Rooms - Eight individual meeting rooms with approximately 500 square feet each. Two meeting rooms have wood-burning fireplaces. Pre-Function Area - 10,000 square feet of indoor pre-function space. The Ballrooms, Boardrooms and most pre-function areas offer spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.
CLIMATE	LOW HIGH RAINFALL January 63.6 79.9 4.14" February 63.4 80.1 2.87" March 64.6 81.2 2.72" April 66.1 82.2 1.84" May 67 84.2 .77" June 69 85.9 0.27" July 70.5 86.8 0.38" August 70.8 87.6 .49" September 69.8 87.7 .35" October 69.2 86.4 1.23" November 67.6 83.7 2.59" December 65.1 81.1 3.27"
OPENING DATE	October 1992
ARCHITECTS	Wimberly, Allison, Tong & Goo of Newport Beach, California and Honolulu, Hawaii
INTERIOR DESIGN	Frank Nicholson, Incorporated, Concord, Massachusetts
LANDSCAPE DESIGN	Peridian Irvine, California