HOTEL OVERVIEW

Nestled among the lush foliage of rolling hills and a beautiful beachfront, in the midst of a century-old pineapple plantation, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua provides that rare opportunity to experience a different view of Hawaii - one that hearkens back to unspoiled landscapes, breathtaking sunsets, and swaying coconut palms. Framed by two championship golf courses, this exclusive Kapalua Maui hotel is the annual home of the PGA TOUR season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championship, offering a prestigious address, recognized throughout the world. Embrace the spirit of aloha within our Five-Diamond Kapalua, Maui beach hotel, the quintessential Hawaiian destination.

The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Maui hotel resort recently completed an extensive $180 million transformation and features the following:

* 463 remodeled guest rooms, Club Level Maui hotel accommodations and the addition of one and two bedroom Residential Suites, all with new furnishings and amenities, including dark wood floors, flat-screen televisions, new marble bathrooms with shower and separate tub, Hawaiian inspired artwork and spacious lanais.

* New 17,500 square foot Ritz-Carlton Spa, Kapalua with 15 treatment rooms offering Hawaiian-inspired treatments, private outdoor shower gardens, two outdoor couples hale (cabanas) and relaxation areas resembling volcanic stone grottos with whirlpools, steam rooms and saunas. Our Maui, Hawaii, hotel's spa offers a range of spa and salon services.

* The Terrace and The AAA Four-Diamond Banyan Tree Restaurant feature new design concepts and furnishings.

* 36 holes of championship golf on two courses, as well as the Kapalua Golf Academy, one of the best teaching academies in Hawaii

* 10,000 square-foot, tri-level swimming pool, with a 20,000 square-foot sundeck and a new children's pool

Experience Hawaii at its most unforgettable through The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, a premier Maui beach hotel and golf destination.