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.  Escape to a distinctly memorable tropical getaway, where world-class service converges with captivating island culture.  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 resort hotel, the quintessential Hawaiian destination.

The resort re-opened on January 7, 2008 following an extensive $160 million transformation and features the following:

• 445 remodeled guestrooms, Club level 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 Ritz-Carlton Spa, Kapalua with 15 treatment rooms offering Hawaiian inspired treatments, private outdoor shower gardens and new couples cabanas to open by June 2008.  There is a boutique spa on the 9th floor offering a range of spa and salon services.
• New Fitness center and yoga/movement studio with views of the Pacific Ocean currently available 24 hours daily.
• The Terrace and The AAA Four-Diamond Banyan Tree Restaurants feature new design concepts and furnishings.
• New Japanese restaurant Kai Sushi with artistic elements of the native Hawaiians' arrival across the sea.
• The Alaloa Lounge features expanded outdoor seating and a bar created of onyx.
• New Environmental Education Center for children and teens to open by mid 2008
• All meeting space has been completely refurbished with new carpeting, lighting and new custom patterned Kapa wall panels