LAHAINA, HAWAII (March 7, 2019) – Kaanapali Beach Hotel, and sister property, The Plantation Inn, were each recognized in HAWAII Magazine's 2019 7th annual Readers' Choice Awards. Kaanapali Beach Hotel ranked number one across an unparalleled 15 categories ranging from culinary and hotel staff to aloha spirit and guest services. They also were acknowledged across another five categories, while sister property, The Plantation Inn, was recognized across two. This illustrious collection of accolades adds to Kaanapali Beach Hotel's ever-increasing list of honors.

“What an immense honor to receive numerous awards from the readers of HAWAII Magazine,” said Mike White, general manager at Kaanapali Beach Hotel. “Thank you to HAWAII Magazine readers who continue to return the shores of Kaanapali Beach. You have become cherished members of our Ohana. To our staff at Kaanapali Beach Hotel and The Plantation Inn who employ the Aloha spirit every day, thank you for your dedication to ensuring the highest levels of service and care for our guests.”

The HAWAII Magazine Readers' Choice Awards are a result of an extensive reader survey conducted by the magazine. Thousands of mainland U.S., Hawaii and international readers participated in the 98-category survey, rating everything from the best Hawaiian hotels and resorts, bed-and-breakfasts and inns, beaches and activities, to the best places to eat, scenic road trips, fashion designers and coastlines in Hawaii. HAWAII Magazine tallied the picks of more than 200,000 surveys to arrive at the final award-winner list, in which Kaanapali Beach Hotel and The Plantation Inn were awarded the following rankings:

Kaanapali Beach Hotel:

• 1 Best Maui Hotel or Resort with Aloha Spirit
• 1 Best Maui Hotel or Resort Staff
• 1 Best Maui Mid-Range Hotel or Resort
• 1 Best Maui Value Hotel or Resort
• 1 Best Maui Boutique Hotel
• 1 Best Maui Hotel or Resort for a Romantic Getaway
• 1 Best Maui Beach Resort for a Wedding
• 1 Best Maui Hotel or Resort for Families
• 1 Best Maui Resort for Long Vacations
• 1 Best Maui Hotel or Resort Guest Services Program
• 1 Best Maui Hotel or Resort Pool
• 1 Best Maui Breakfast
• 1 Best Maui Bar or Lounge
• 1 Best Maui Bartender
• 1 Best Maui Buffet, Buffet at Kaanapali Beach Hotel
• 4 Best Maui Buffet, Sunday Brunch at Kaanapali Beach Hotel
• 2 Best Maui Chef
• 2 All Islands Best Hotel
• 3 All Islands Best Bar or Lounge
• 4 All Islands Best Mai Tai

The Plantation Inn:

• 1 Best Maui Bed & Breakfast or Inn
• 9 Best Maui Hotel or Resort Guest Services Program

A complete list of the Readers' Choice Award winners can be found in the March/April 2019 issue of HAWAII Magazine.

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About Kaanapali Beach Hotel

The beachfront, 432-room Kaanapali Beach Hotel is set majestically on a three-mile stretch of sandy beach along the sunny western shores of Maui, making it an ideal setting for a memorable Hawaiian experience. Kaanapali Beach Hotel offers a variety of complimentary cultural activities for the entire family, cementing its status as Hawaii's Most Hawaiian Hotel. Guests can enjoy a sunset hula show, live Hawaiian entertainment, cultural classes in traditional Hawaiian arts such as weaving, music, hula, and language, as well as a variety of ocean activities. Each visit also includes the Farewell Lei Ceremony. For more information and reservations, visit www.kbhmaui.com or call 1-800-262-8450.

About The Plantation Inn
The Plantation Inn is Maui's premier boutique bed and breakfast, and is the sister property of Kaanapali Beach Hotel. Less than two blocks from the Pacific Ocean in the historic district of Lahaina, the Inn is complete with plantation style décor and modern amenities that provide a quiet, private, and luxurious setting with an emphasis on personalized attention. The Plantation Inn is also home to Gerard's Restaurant, a Forbes 4-Star French restaurant offering contemporary island French cuisine. www.theplantationinn.com