Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Ka'anapali
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Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Ka'anapali
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Ka'anapali was the first resort in Ka'anapali, opening in 1963. Courtesy of Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - beach
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Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - beach
A long stretch of beach spans along the resorts at Ka'anapali, ending at Black Rock. Courtesy of Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - cliff divers
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Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - cliff divers
Keeping with Black Rock tradition, ceremonial cliff divers jump nightly at sunset. Courtesy of Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - luau dancers
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Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - luau dancers
Hula dancers steal that show at the Sunset Luau at Sheraton Maui Resort. Courtesy of Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - luau
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Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - luau
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Ka'anapali features luaus on certain nights. Courtesy of Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - Link Lounge
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Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - Link Lounge
Sheraton Maui Resort lounges are equipped with Microsoft "Link" technology that offers WiFi in public areas. Courtesy of Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - Mai Tai Pool Bar
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Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - Mai Tai Pool Bar
The Mai Tai Pool Bar is a popular spot to stop for a drink near the beach at the Sheraton Maui Resort. Courtesy of Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - Black Rock
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Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - Black Rock
The original Sheraton Maui sits atop Black Rock and in 1997 expanded to the south. Courtesy of Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - Black Rock Spa
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Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - Black Rock Spa
A new addition to the Sheraton Maui Resort is the boutique Black Rock Spa. Courtesy of Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - Teppan-yaki Dan
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Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - Teppan-yaki Dan
Teppan-yaki Dan showcases entertaining and skilled chefs serving Asian fusion cuisine. Courtesy of Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
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Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Guests can catch a great view over the beach at the Sheraton Maui from Black Rock's guest rooms. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
Royal Ka'anapali golf course - No. 5 green
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Royal Ka'anapali golf course - No. 5 green
Guests of the Sheraton Maui have preferred access to golf at nearby Royal Ka'anapali. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
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Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Hawaii

The first of the resorts to come to Ka'anapali on the west side of Maui is the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, located near the historic beach town of Lahaina. The resort opened in 1963, set atop the famous Black Rock promontory, where Hawaiian royalty used to ceremonially dive off, and those traditions are upheld to this day every night at sunset at the resort. Sunset is a popular time for most guests to head out to the beach, or grab a drink at the poolside Mai Tai Bar and watch the sun disappear behind the island of Lanai.

Black Rock can be explored by guests of the resort, who can also snorkel around the coral reef beneath the water's surface. The reef attracts sea life, including giant sea turtles.

After major expansion in 1997, today the resort features 508 guest rooms in six towers, including presidential and luxury suites. The resort also recently added the boutique Black Rock Spa.

The resort is located near the Ka'anapali golf courses, home to Royal Ka'anapali, home of the Wendy's Champions Skins Game and the Ka'anapali Kai courses, and guests of the resort receive preferred golf package deals.

Brandon Tucker is the Sr. Managing Editor for GolfPass and was the founding editor of Golf Advisor in 2014, he was the managing editor for Golf Channel Digital's Courses & Travel. To date, his golf travels have taken him to over two dozen countries and nearly 600 golf courses worldwide. While he's played some of the most prestigious courses in the world, Tucker's favorite way to play the game is on a great muni in under three hours. Follow Brandon on Twitter at @BrandonTucker and on Instagram at @btuck34.
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