The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach
Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761
The Whaler is a luxury high-rise built in 1974, with 360 homes across two twelve-story towers directly on Kaanapali Beach. Floor plans run from studios to two-bedrooms, including a range of one-bedroom layouts, and the gated, full-service property includes tennis, a fitness center, and shops and restaurants on site.
The Whaler is zoned H-2 hotel, which places it outside Bill 9's apartment-district Minatoya phase-out. Confirm current rental eligibility and any HOA rules with Diane before you buy.
The short version
- ✦Gated luxury high-rise directly on Kaanapali Beach
- ✦360 homes in 2 twelve-story towers, built in 1974
- ✦Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans
- ✦Zoned H-2 hotel, outside Bill 9's apartment-district phase-out
- ✦Tennis, fitness center, and on-site shops and restaurants
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1974
- Total units
- 360
- Buildings
- 2 (12-story)
- Acreage
- 6.66 acres
- Zoning
- Hotel (H-2)
- Floor plans
- Studio, 1 BR, 2 BR
- Unit size
- 523 to 1,444 sq ft
- Pets
- Not pet-friendly
Short-term rental status
The Whaler is zoned H-2 hotel, which places it outside Bill 9's apartment-district Minatoya phase-out. Hotel zoning generally supports short-term rental eligibility, but confirm current HOA rental rules and any restrictions with Diane before you count on rental income.
Rules are actively changing as of 2026. Contact Diane for the current status of a specific unit.
On the grounds
Layouts
Studio
1 ba · 523 sq ft
Studio, larger
1 ba · 542 sq ft
One bedroom
1 bd · 1 ba · 901 sq ft
One bedroom, 2 bath
1 bd · 2 ba · 905 sq ft
One bedroom, 2 bath, larger
1 bd · 2 ba · 941 sq ft
Two bedroom
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,444 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach located?
The Whaler sits directly on Kaanapali Beach along Kaanapali Parkway, in the heart of the resort.
How big is The Whaler and when was it built?
Built in 1974, it holds 360 homes across two twelve-story towers, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans.
Can you short-term rent a condo at The Whaler?
The Whaler is zoned H-2 hotel, which puts it outside Bill 9's apartment-district Minatoya phase-out. Ask Diane to confirm current rental eligibility and HOA rules before you count on rental income.
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