Sheraton Maui Resort Guide: Black Rock, Rooms and Fees

Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa is a 23-acre beachfront resort on Kaanapali Beach, right beside Puʻu Kekaʻa, better known as Black Rock. Its main draws are easy beach access, snorkeling near the rock, a large pool complex and a nightly cliff-diving ritual at sunset.

Quick answer: Choose Sheraton Maui if you want to stay on Kaanapali Beach and be close to Black Rock without booking a separate boat trip for every snorkel. The tradeoffs are a large, spread-out resort, nightly extra charges and beach conditions that can change. The hotel lists 508 rooms, and more than 80% have an ocean view.

Where is Sheraton Maui, and what is the setting like?

The resort’s address is 2605 Kaanapali Parkway, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii 96761. In practical terms, it is in the Kaanapali resort area, on the north end of Kaanapali Beach beside Black Rock. The hotel says it occupies 23 beachfront acres and first opened in 1963, making it the first resort in the Kaanapali Beach Resort area. See the Sheraton Maui official overview for its current property details.

The property has 508 rooms across six floors, according to Costco Travel’s Sheraton Maui listing. The hotel’s own room page describes six wings: Anuenue, Lahaina, Hoku, Nalu, Moana and Ohana. That layout matters. You’re not choosing only a view category; your room’s wing and location can affect how close you are to the pool, lobby or Black Rock.

The Moana Oceanfront Wing is set atop Black Rock, with ocean and sunset views. The resort also has tropical gardens, koi ponds and a lagoon-style pool. Its midcentury modern design was created by the Hawaiian firm Wimberly, Whisenand, Allison & Tong; the design was selected for a Museum of Modern Art exhibition that toured in 1965, according to Historic Hotels of America.

Kaanapali works well if you want a resort base with a beach path, other hotels and dining within walking distance. Whalers Village is listed as about a seven-minute walk from the resort by Expedia’s property information. For a wider comparison of Kaanapali, Wailea and other bases, see our guides to where to stay in Maui and Kaanapali versus Wailea.

Can you snorkel at Black Rock from the resort?

Yes. The resort sits directly beside Puʻu Kekaʻa, and the hotel describes the protected cove at Black Rock as a snorkeling spot where guests may see Hawaiian green sea turtles. Snorkeling and scuba are listed among the resort’s on-site activities. The location is the main practical advantage: you can go from the property to the beach and snorkel near the rock without first driving to another part of the island. The hotel’s Go Hawaii property profile also identifies Black Rock as a popular snorkeling and scuba-diving area.

That does not mean Black Rock is calm or suitable every day. The research sources do not give a daily conditions report, lifeguard information or a dependable description of entry conditions. Check the ocean that day, ask the hotel or a local snorkel operator about conditions, and don’t enter if waves, surge or currents make you uncomfortable. Keep your outing conservative if you’re new to snorkeling. A nearby location is convenient, but it does not make changing ocean conditions predictable.

The resort says guests can rent equipment for snorkeling, paddleboarding and kayaking, but the supplied hotel information does not list rental prices or hours. Ask the concierge or hotel for current arrangements before relying on an on-site rental. For other shore-entry locations and advice on matching a snorkel spot to your ability, use our Black Rock snorkeling guide and guide to Maui snorkeling.

Bring sun protection, and follow Maui County’s sunscreen rule. The hotel’s event information says that since October 1, 2022, Maui County has allowed only mineral sunscreens, and recommends products using non-nanotized zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Check the current rule and the product label before you go; the hotel’s event information page gives its reef-protection guidance.

What is the Sheraton Maui cliff-dive ceremony?

Sheraton Maui holds a nightly lele kawa, or cliff-diving, ritual at sunset at Puʻu Kekaʻa. The resort says the tradition dates to its opening in 1963 and honors Maui chief Kahekili. The location is Black Rock, directly beside the hotel, so guests can watch from the beach or from the resort’s beachfront Cliff Dive Grill. The resort describes the ritual on its official overview.

Think of this as a cultural and resort ritual, not a guarantee of an exact start time. The hotel says it takes place at sunset but does not give a fixed clock time on the official information provided here. Sunset changes through the year, and the ceremony can be affected by conditions. Confirm the day’s timing with the resort rather than planning around an unverified time found in a guest review.

Cliff Dive Grill is on Kaanapali Beach, and the resort says guests can watch the nightly torch-lighting and cliff-dive ceremony there. The venue serves lunch and dinner. If you want a table with a view, ask the restaurant about seating and timing directly; the source information does not promise a particular table or that every seat has a clear view.

Black Rock is also known for people jumping from the rock, but watching a ritual does not make the jump a safe activity for visitors. Don’t copy a jump based on a video or a crowd. The hotel sources don’t provide a visitor jumping guide or current safety conditions, and ocean conditions vary. For a trip centered on snorkeling rather than resort entertainment, compare entry points and conditions in our Maui beach guide.

Which rooms and wings are worth considering?

Room choice is a meaningful part of the booking here. The resort says more than 80% of rooms have ocean views, and Costco Travel lists 83%. That is a strong share for a large hotel, but it does not mean every ocean-view room has the same outlook or that a view category guarantees a view of Black Rock. The hotel says guests may request a preferred location, including a Black Rock view, but requests are subject to availability.

All rooms have a balcony, terrace or lanai, according to the hotel’s rooms and accommodations page. Standard room details from Costco Travel put several main room categories at about 340 square feet. Deluxe Ocean-View Rooms and Moana Oceanfront Rooms are about 419 square feet. Suite sizes vary more: Ohana and One-Bedroom Ocean-View Suites are about 667 square feet, while Moana Oceanfront Suites and One-Bedroom Deluxe Oceanfront Suites are about 854 square feet.

Room sizes and features above are listed by Costco Travel; confirm the exact bedding and view category on the room you’re booking. The official hotel page also notes that room types include ocean-view, oceanfront, deluxe and Aliʻi presidential suite categories. Its pages describe the rooms and suites as recently renovated but do not provide a renovation date, so don’t treat that wording as a promise that every furnishing or finish is new.

For families, the Ohana Suite is the clearest fit in the hotel’s room descriptions. It accommodates up to five people and can have a king bed or double beds, with a pull-out bed and Murphy bed. Connecting rooms and rollaway or pull-out beds may also be available, but ask about the configuration and any charge before booking. Families comparing pools, room layouts and other properties can use our Maui family resort guide.

For couples who care about the view, the Moana Oceanfront Wing is the distinctive option because it sits on Black Rock and is described as an exclusive wing. It may cost more than a resort-view category, and the supplied sources don’t provide current room rates. If you plan to spend most of the day outside the room, a less expensive category may be a better use of your budget than paying for a view you’ll barely see.

Room basics listed by the hotel include an in-room safe, mini fridge and coffee. Costco Travel also lists air conditioning, coffee and tea maker, daily housekeeping and high-speed internet access. The hotel says TVs include cable and Netflix, allergy-friendly bedding is available by request, and most bathrooms have a combined tub and shower. Accessible room features vary by room type, so contact the hotel directly about the specific accommodation you need instead of assuming a listing covers it.

What are the pool, spa and dining options?

The lagoon-style pool is one of the resort’s major facilities. The hotel describes it as 142 yards long, with connected swimming areas, lava-rock waterways, waterfalls and a waterslide. Its pool page lists a whirlpool spa and a shallow children’s area as well. The Main Pool is listed as open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with towels provided and complimentary access. The lazy river and water slide are also listed as complimentary. Check the official Sheraton Maui pool page for current hours and details.

Pool cabanas are an extra, not part of standard pool access. The hotel lists beach and pool cabana choices including oceanfront, Aliʻi, Keiki pool and two-seat Casabella options. Its pool page lists a cabana fee of $325, but the page doesn’t specify a date for that price. Treat it as a listed price to confirm, not a guaranteed current quote. Ask what the chosen cabana includes and whether it is available for your dates.

The Spa at Black Rock offers massages, facials, body scrubs, wraps and other treatments. The hotel lists daily hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and says appointments are required. Some treatments are described as taking place in beachside cabanas. Spa hours, treatment menus and appointments can change, so check with the spa before building a day around a service.

The resort lists nine on-site restaurants on its official overview, though third-party listings don’t always count the outlets the same way. Named options include ʻUpena for a breakfast buffet, Isolana for house-made pasta and seafood, and Teppan-yaki Dan for teppanyaki, including steak and lobster. Cliff Dive Grill serves lunch and dinner at the beach, while Black Rock Shave Ice offers more than 20 flavors, according to the hotel. The Mai Tai Bar is another poolside option.

Maui Nui Luau is the resort’s beachfront luau, with Hawaiian and Polynesian music and dance, island cuisine and a fire-knife performance. Historic Hotels of America lists the luau on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; schedules and bookings should be confirmed with the resort because they can change. Teppan-yaki Dan recommends reservations, according to Costco Travel. The official hotel overview has additional details on the resort’s restaurants and activities.

Fitness facilities are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the hotel lists access as complimentary. Equipment includes cardio machines, free weights and strength equipment. The hotel also says cultural activities rotate monthly and may include lei making, ukulele lessons, hula dancing and koi feeding; those activities are included in the daily resort fee, but the hotel page does not state the fee amount.

What fees and logistics should you plan for?

Expect the room rate to be only part of the total. Expedia listed a resort fee of $57.80 per accommodation, per night on its property information page dated September 2, 2026. The resort’s own room page confirms that a daily resort fee applies but does not state an amount. Budget about $58 per night based on that dated listing, then confirm the exact charge and what it covers with the hotel before you book.

For parking, the resort’s official page lists self-parking at $39 per day and valet at $49 per day. Expedia lists the same amounts per night. These are published amounts, not a promise that the charges are unchanged; check the hotel’s official information before arrival. Parking has height restrictions, and the property lists electric-car charging, subject to availability.

Prices and fees change. The resort fee listing is from September 2026; the hotel’s supplied overview is dated February 19, 2025, and its listed parking amounts may also change. Check your booking total and the hotel’s current terms rather than relying on a comparison site’s older description. The Expedia page lists the fee as including fitness or yoga classes, internet access, shuttle service and sporting facilities or equipment, but the hotel’s own pages don’t specify the same amount or a complete inclusion list.

Check-in is listed at 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. The minimum check-in age is 18. Late checkout is subject to availability, and the hotel asks for at least 24 hours’ notice. Pets are not allowed, though service animals are welcome. The hotel lists free Wi-Fi for Marriott Bonvoy members; confirm internet terms for your booking before assuming it is included for everyone.

Kahului Airport (OGG) is listed 28 miles from the resort by the hotel. It does not run its own airport shuttle. The hotel says Roberts Hawaii offers a prearranged shuttle from OGG and requests reservations at least 24 hours before service. A third-party listing gives a drive time of about 52 minutes, but traffic affects travel time. If a shuttle matters, confirm its current route, schedule and price with the operator. The hotel lists Kapalua Airport three miles away, but it does not provide a shuttle to that airport.

A rental car gives you more flexibility for exploring Maui beyond Kaanapali, but you can also walk to nearby resort-area shopping and dining. The hotel identifies Whalers Village as the nearby bus station, but its supplied pages don’t give a current route or timetable. For airport options and the question of whether to rent a car, see our Maui airport guide and Maui car rental guide.

Who should book Sheraton Maui, and who should skip it?

Book it if Black Rock is central to your plans, you want a large resort pool as a backup to the ocean, or you like having restaurants, a luau and a beachside sunset ritual on site. The location can cut down on daily driving if you intend to spend much of your time in Kaanapali.

Think twice if you want a small, quiet property, a room with a full kitchen, or the lowest possible nightly cost. This is a 508-room resort with multiple wings and several extra charges. The supplied room descriptions list mini fridges and some suites with wet bars and microwaves, but don’t establish full kitchens in standard rooms. If you’re comparing full-service resort stays, see our guides to Maui resorts and Maui hotels on the beach.

It also may not be the right choice if your main goal is consistently calm water. The hotel describes Black Rock as a snorkeling area, not as a year-round guarantee of easy conditions. Choose lodging for the overall trip, then make snorkeling decisions based on the day’s ocean conditions. The pool gives you another way to spend time at the resort, but no pool replaces checking the beach before entering the water.

How we researched this

We compared Sheraton Maui’s official Marriott pages for rooms, pools, fees and property details with its Go Hawaii profile, Historic Hotels of America, Costco Travel and current booking-site listings. Those sources differ in how they count restaurants and provide fee details, so we’ve identified the source and date where a listed price matters. We did not receive payment from any business mentioned.

Before you book

Choose the room category and wing you actually want, then verify the view, bedding and location with the hotel. Check the resort fee, parking and cabana prices against your dates, and confirm the cliff-dive ritual and restaurant schedules directly with the resort. For snorkeling, ask about the day’s conditions and use a different plan if the water looks rough. The hotel’s listed phone number is +1 808-661-0031.