Sugar Beach Resort #618 was exactly as shown in the photos - modern, clean and bright. A/C and all appliances were functional. The view of the beach, palm trees and ocean from the lanai was lovely. From the lanai huge splashes in the distance alerted us to whale activity, whereupon I reached for our binoculars and focused clearly on whales breaching and doing head lunges. Our favorite activity was the morning walks along the miles of uncrowded beach fronting the resort. Another highlight was rowing out into the ocean and spotting whales with the canoe club, which is a few minutes walk down the beach and welcomes visitors to join them for a small fee. Sugar Beach Resort's central location a few minutes north of Kihei is ideal. Towns and beaches to the south and to the northwest are just a short drive away.