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Which buildings do you reccomend? Our first time visiting the property and I'd like to request a nice location if possible Thank you

The "South" complex is referred to as the "Westin Kaanapali Ocean ResortVillas" (buildings 1 -4), while the "North" complex has "North" tacked onthe end of its name (buildings 5 -8) and is considered a separate resorton Redweek. Across the combined resorts, I would rate the locationsbasically in the following order of desirability: 1. South Oceanfront(buildings 2 and 3). These are some of the largest and best rooms in theWestin system and directly face the ocean with no structures between theunits and the beach. All these units have huge lanais as well. Each floorhas 3 lock-off oceanfront units, with the two corners referred to as“Oceanfront Deluxe”. These units have windows on two sides of the livingarea providing panoramic ocean views. The studio portion of the deluxelock-off is on the side of the building, with a lanai inset on theocean-facing side. This configuration allows for windows on two walls foran ocean view throughout most of the extra large studio. The centeroceanfront units are standard sized units and directly face the ocean inall rooms. 2. North oceanfront (buildings 5 and 8). These units are on a45 degree angle to the ocean, and some of the lower units have structuresin between them and the ocean. Other than the view, the north rooms arebasically the same throughout the resort. The rooms are somewhat smallerthan the south rooms. 3. This one is a harder call as to whether to whichis best. The resort classifies floors 3 and above of buildings 2, 3, andpart of 4 (in south) and part of 7 (in the north) as ocean view. Thesouth has more variability in terms of location desirability, so itdepends upon the actual room location. Building 7 ocean view rooms arefairly consistent, kind of in the middle of the spectrum and open onto anopen space area, making for a quite location. Also note that the studiosin the south building, with the exception of the deluxe and endcap rooms,only have a “French” balcony and not a full lanai. The studios in thenorth property all have small lanais. 4. The remaining resort view roomsat north in buildings 5 – 7 are all reasonable, no parking lot views. 5.The worst location is the island view (i.e., parking lot) rooms inbuilding 4 (south).
Randall V. answered Jan 15, 2021
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Oceanfront Deluxe in the South (Original) complex guarantees you arestraight on facing the ocean, there are no people or buildings betweenyou and the view. The South OFD rooms are nearly 1800sf (huge) andlocated on corners so you get tons of light and a 270 degree view, plustwo Lanais, one of which is a double and has loungers and a dining tableoverlooking the ocean, rather than potentially just a Juliet balcony /mini balcony in the other units at EITHER. The South complex has largerrooms, a more open feel and is more luxe. There is covered parkingbeneath the South buildings, so even Ground level units are raised up forprivacy and safety. The North has a bigger shop and a livelier beach bar.In the North, the Oceanfront units are NOT straight on to the ocean anddo not have such luxe Lanais. They can even be located at walk-out level,and behind activity stands! Many North rooms are accessed from openconcrete walkways, like a motel ... in the South room access is allenclosed and carpeted.
Janet S. answered Dec 6, 2019
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I agree with Iris above. South building has nice straight hallways like ahotel. The North can be a concrete maze. I owned in the North and boughtanother in the South. Views are trully Ocean Front in the South in theNorth most are at an angle. Maintance fees in the South are larger. Ifyou are a hang at the pool or pool bar person than you might like theNorth.
Kathryn K. answered Sep 16, 2023
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By far I have been going there for years and the only building is thesouth side. There is a huge pool, tons of view from everywhere and openand spacious. The rooms are bigger. North is like a dark maze in thehallway. The buildings are so close together you don't eve see the ocean.Not like the south.
Iris G. answered Jun 15, 2020
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