ALOHA!
This is a completely man-made cave (aka not natural) on Maui but it could still be a fun experience to have a drink or 2 (and maybe some food) at a bar in a “cave” (grotto).
There’s even a cave pool.
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The Grotto Bar is located along Kaanapali Beach in West Maui.
Kaanapali is one of the main resort areas on Maui, and there are a number of hotels and resorts that are beachfront hotels with Kaanapali Beach located right out in front. (aka very short walk to the beach if you stay in one of these Kaanapali resorts!)
Beachfront resorts in Kaanapali near Grotto Bar
- Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
- Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club
- The Westin Maui Resort and Spa
- The Aston Kaanapali Shores
- Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa
The Grotto Bar is a part of the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort, and you can go to it even if you’re not a guest at the Hyatt. So it is a publicly accessible bar at the Hyatt in Maui.
Official words from the Hyatt Regency Maui about the Grotto Bar:
Located between waterfalls in a rustic cave setting, Grotto Bar offers a unique place to grab a drink and light pub fare.
Swim up to the bar for an exclusive menu of frozen and traditional cocktails, available only at Grotto, as well as TVs that stream the day’s gaming action.
Grotto Bar hours
This is a day-time bar.
- 11am to 5pm
- Happy hours:
- 11am to 12pm
- 4pm to 5pm
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Here are some popular activities you need to know about to get some very-Hawaii experiences! Read the reviews on the partner websites listed below!
🐢 You can swim with turtles on Maui!
Read the reviews for the molokini and turtle town tour on viator and the turtle town kayak and snorkel tour.
🌺 Eat Hawaiian food at a luau with a fire show! Have a look at the Maui Nui Luau
🐳 Winter means it's WHALE WATCHING season in Hawaii! And Maui is the best Hawaiian island for whale watching! 🐳
Read the reviews for the whale watching by raft tour and the whale watching catamaran tour.
🐠 If you're going snorkeling (or to the beach!), here are things you must consider packing for Hawaii!
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- Swimsuit or swimming shirt aka rash guard
- rash guard: swim set for women and swim shirt for men
- Water shoes
- Waterproof phone case (so you can capture pictures of fishies underwater!)
- cheapo phone case OR waterproof camera
- I also have this "camera" wrist float to attach to my cheapo waterproof phone case so my phone won't sink to the bottom of the ocean in case I somehow let go of it. (Mine does stay afloat - test this for yourself before completely trusting it!)
- Swimming goggles or snorkeling mask set
- Reef-safe(r) sunscreen
- lightweight travel towel
- walking sandals perfect for Hawaii
- teva is a popular outdoor shoe brand
- teva sandals for women
- teva sandals for men
I also don't go snorkeling in Hawaii without a personal swim float buoy. Not only does it help to keep me visible, but it makes for a perfect way to rest out in deeper water! Oh, and it also serves as a dry bag so I can take stuff into the water with me.
Another way I have taken valuables into the water with me is to wear a travel money belt that I don't mind getting wet with salt water (it's not waterproof but I have several so I just use one of them) and then I put things in a ziplock freezer bag, and put that freezer bag in the money belt.
There are also designated waterproof waist pouches that you can store your valuables and take into the water with you.
How to save money on your trip
I tend to use booking.com or hotels.com to look for the cheapest hotels. You can also try the expedia hotels site (good for car rentals too) or see if you like any of the vrbo vacation rentals.
Search for the cheapest car rentals at the Maui airport.
/end side note
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How to get to the Grotto Bar
Located right along Kaanapali Beach!
There are basically 2 ways to get to the Grotto Bar.
1. Walk into the waterfalls through pool
A way you can get there if you’re staying at the Hyatt
2. Walk along the oceanfront Kaanapali Beachwalk trail
The publicly accessible way to get there if you’re not a guest at the Hyatt
Outdoor pool at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort
So the Hyatt located on Kaanapali Beach also has an outdoor pool. This pool is only for guests of the Hyatt.
You can walk right through from the pool side, and it’s connected to the Grotto Bar, walking (or swimming!) through a “waterfall” along the way!
Kaanapali beachwalk
aka oceanfront paved trail!
If you’re not staying at the Hyatt (and even if you are – another option!), then you can access the Grotto Bar by taking the “Kaanapali Beachwalk” which is a paved trail that runs right alongside Kaanapali Beach.
Once you get in the area of the Hyatt Regency, you’ll see an opening for the “cave” to go to the Grotto Bar.
And now…
What’s on the menu at the Grotto Bar?!
Drink offerings, food offerings, prices, and everything subject to change! These photos were taken February 2020.
At the Grotto Bar, they have pretty much the same menu as the Umalu, another poolside dining option at the Hyatt. The Umalu menu shown below is what was located at the Grotto Bar.
FOOD
DRINKS
And that’s a bit about a bar that’s right along the Kaanapali Beach Walk!
Plan out more of your West Maui adventures!
1. Waihee Ridge Trail
Drive time from Hyatt Regency Maui to Waihee Ridge Trail is around 1 hour. Recommended to drive from the south.
2. 13 Crossings Trail
Drive time from Hyatt Regency Maui to 13 Crossings Trail is around 1 hour. Recommended to drive from the south.
3. Dragon’s Teeth
Drive time from Hyatt Regency Maui to Dragon’s Teeth is around 15 minutes. Then walk along the Kapalua Coastal Trail.
4. Previously heart-shaped rock and Nakalele blowhole
Drive time from Hyatt Regency Maui to Nakalele blowhole is around 30 minutes.
5. Olivine Pools
Drive time from Hyatt Regency Maui to Olivine Pools is around 40 minutes.
And see more of the best of West Maui!
HAPPY DRINKING AT THE CAVE BAR ON MAUI!
