Ocean front means the view from your room is facing the ocean. Ocean viewmeans the view from your room is not facing the ocean, but you can stillpartially see it (e.g. your room is perpendicular to the ocean, but youcan see it if you look off to the side).
David C. answered Sep 30, 2020
Check the room categories in the middle column ofhttps://advantagevacation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Marriott-Maui-Ocean-Club-View-Categories.jpg. The oceanfront units are the units closest to the ocean. Some aredirectly out front, so there is only the beach walk and beach between theunit and the ocean. Some are to the side, as part of a two-bedroom unit:the studio portion there may not have an ocean view at all, if it is inthe Lanai Tower, facing south, though the north-facing studios there aregreat.
Harald U. answered Apr 10, 2022
Ocean front is at the west end of the buildings, closest to and facingthe water. Calling it "ocean" is a stretch since the view is the waterbetween Maui and Lanai and, to the north, Molokai. To the south, you cansee Molokini Crater. Depending on which tower you're in, Molokai Towerget a nice bunch of sun all day on the "Ocean View" and you actually facethe pool but look across the landscape to the ocean. "Garden View" looksto the golf course and mountains rising to the east.
Patrick M. answered Nov 11, 2020
Talking specifically about Marriott Maui Ocean Club. All units appear toface ocean directly
Alexander P. answered Sep 30, 2020