Category: Holidays

Christmas Tree Lighting at The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua

Christmas Tree Lighting at The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua

Nov 28, 2023 | , ,

Holiday cheer is on its way to Kapalua. All are invited to experience the magic of the festive season as The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua proudly hosts its spectacular Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 1 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  

“We are honored to kick off the festive season and spread joy amongst our guests, families, and the local community,” said Andrew Rogers, general manager of The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. “Special opportunities like this, where we can gather and create lifelong memories, are needed now more than ever.” 

Guests will be delighted by the resort’s holiday décor and sweet treats, live music by Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning musician Paula Fuga, keiki hula dancing, photos with Santa, a holiday marketplace featuring more than 35 local vendors, and the much-anticipated lighting of the trees. 

Additional entertainment will be provided by Lahaina’s own Wilmont Kahaialii, along with Kaleo Phillips, Liz Morales, Brian Santana, and the keiki of Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers and Maui Preparatory Academy.   

Complimentary hot cocoa and cookies will be available throughout the evening, and additional food and beverage will be available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds from the holiday marketplace will benefit Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund to assist with ongoing Maui wildfire recovery efforts. 

The Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is complimentary and open to the public. With hotel parking limited, residents are encouraged to carpool or rideshare to the event. 

For Hawaiʻi residents who wish to recreate unforgettable memories or visit for the very first time, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is offering a special kamaʻāina rate for the weekend. To reserve a kamaʻāina staycation, residents can call 808-669-6200 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/maui and use code Z43. Rooms are based upon availability and a valid Hawaiʻi ID is required at check in. 

For more information about The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, visit www.ritzcarlton.com/maui. 

2023 Thanksgiving at Kapalua Montage

2023 Thanksgiving at Kapalua Montage

Oct 31, 2023 | ,

Special Thanksgiving Day Buffet at the oceanfront Cliff House one of Kapalua’s hidden gems.  Enjoy access to this waterfront playground with snorkeling, beach toys, large screen TV, fully-equipped kitchen, locker/shower facilities and open-air lanais or sunbathing and enjoying the frolicing whales off shore.  Availability is limited due to high demand.
Menu:
STARTER
Hawaiian Sweet Rolls whipped butter, sea salt
Kumu Mixed Lettuces – local vegetables, apple cider vinaigrette
MAIN COURSE
Deistal Farms Organic Roasted Turkey Breast with confit of turkey thigh & leg, roasted giblet gravy, classic cranberry relish
SIDE DISHES
Kings Hawaiian Sweet bread stuffing, Roasted Molokai sweet potatoes with coconut and marshmallow, Yukon Gold Potato Puree, Haircot Vert & Macadamia Nuts
DESSERT
Classic Pumpkin Pie with whipped Chantilly crème
One Bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brute Yellow Label
Buffet is $75 per person and available from 10 am –

THE RITZ-CARLTON MAUI KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAYS WITH TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY ON DEC 2

THE RITZ-CARLTON MAUI KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAYS WITH TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY ON DEC 2

Nov 28, 2022 |

To kick off the holiday season and celebrate its 30th anniversary, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is proud to host a special Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  

Guests will be delighted by the resort’s handcrafted gingerbread house and Santa’s grand arrival, then enjoy live music by Hawaiian legend Henry Kapono, keiki hula dancing, photos with Santa, a holiday craft fair, and the much-anticipated lighting of the trees. 

“We are thrilled to welcome in the festive season and celebrate our milestone 30th anniversary with our guests, families, and local community,” said Andrew Rogers, general manager of The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. “It’s an honor to create this magical Kapalua experience where we can gather and create cherished lifelong memories.” 

Sweet treats throughout the evening will include hot cocoa, cider, and cookies. Local television personality Billy V will help emcee the event along with Clifford Naeʻole, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua’s longtime Hawaiian cultural advisor.

During the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, the resort is providing an opportunity for residents and visitors to give back to the community by collecting donations of non-perishable foods for Maui Food Bank and keiki clothing, baby supplies, diapers, slippers and sneakers of any size, school supplies, and gift cards for the children of the Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center. Donation bins will be available all evening. A portion of the proceeds from the holiday craft fair will benefit Ka Hale A Ke Ola.  

The Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is complimentary and open to the public.

For local residents who wish to recreate unforgettable memories or visit for the very first time, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is offering a special kamaʻāina rate for the weekend. To reserve a kamaʻāina staycation over Dec. 2-4, 2022, call 808-669-6200 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/maui and use code Z43. Rooms are based upon availability and a valid Hawaiʻi ID is required at check in. 

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua first opened its doors 30 years ago and has since become one of the largest employers in West Maui, employing generations of local families who create lifelong memories for residents, visitors, and each other. Since its opening, the resort has actively supported the local community and perpetuated the rich Hawaiian culture, having established the annual Celebration of the Arts and Mauka to Makai Preservation of Place Project. The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is dedicated to protecting the Honokahua Preservation Site, a wahi kapu (sacred place) now listed on the Hawaiʻi Register of Historic Places.

For more information about The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, visit www.ritzcarlton.com/maui. 

Halloween at Kapalua Resort

Halloween at Kapalua Resort

Oct 27, 2022 |

Choose from a variety of Keiki Halloween activities and The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua and Montage Kapalua Bay:

THE RITZ-CARLTON MAUI, KAPALUA:

MONTAGE KAPALUA BAY:

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