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    Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort By Hyatt - 2-Queen Garden  |  Larger Shower  |  4.18.25

    Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort By Hyatt

    (752 reviews)

    $$$$

    What a majestic experience - the magnificent ocean vistas everywhere and the beloved staff's…read moreattention every time. My lady and I came here 25 years ago to celebrate our beginnings and returned to appreciate our quarter century with the 'Aloha Spirit'. In preparations for our festivities Sheree in Guest Services graciously cared for us - she is an extraordinary gift to visitors. Every moment on property continued the appreciation, Angel and Nilma's thoughtful care at the front desk, to the wait staff's attentiveness - Toby, Brant, Olivia, P.T.... at the Lehua Lounge and poolside and especially Braden at Morimoto. In addition to the magical ambience, you are treated like royalty. Complimentary snacks in the room are replenished daily, citrus infused water refills everywhere, Hawaii ice cream treats offered poolside, sunscreen dispensers at every pool. When you are looking for a chaise, they immediate put a chair cover on for you and bring multiple towels.... The culture of care (Hoʻokipa) begins with the Hawaiian culture and the exceptionally personable GM Richard Elliot along with Kodi a beverage manager with his "Andaz style" (personal service). Beautiful memories were created from dawn's light peeking into the grand Lawai'a Lounge to, chaises by the four descending pools, to complementary beach adventures - snorkeling, kayaking... to sunsets from our beloved poolside upper terrace table. Every dish was a delight, many 'the best we could remember'. Mahalo for creating a beautiful commemoration, may you ever feel the appreciation of your guests and colleagues.

    Nice resort in Wailea. Everything was good, but nothing was wow…read more Rooms are on the small side. Low ceilings. Waterfall shower had good water pressure. Gym is good. Adequate ventilation and air conditioning, good assortment of cardio, weight machines, Smith machine, and free weights. Laundry room, including detergent and dryer sheets, are free to use. Three washers and three dryers available. There is a 1.5 mile ocean view path that connects the resorts, Shops at Wailea, and public beaches. Lots of people walking and running it. Lots of kids. There is an adults only pool in front of the spa, but it's not consistently heated and no ocean views. Free mineral sunblock at every towel station (SPF 30 and 50). We came after a big storm, and none of the water activities were available due to County brown water advisory. The rest of the resort fee activities were a nice add-on (e.g. smores at sunset, ukulele lessons, bingo, photography session). Cocktails were not great. Stick to the beer and wine. Breakfast buffet was good enough, but inconsistent and nothing exciting. Veggie fried rice was really good the first day, but lacked flavor the next day. Longans were a nice touch, but wasn't available every day (and no other specialty fruit replacement out of the ordinary selection). Ohana room (transition lounge) is available if you have a later flight and want to stay on property after checkout time of 11AM. Clean and has all the amenities needed to freshen up before a late flight. Includes a bathing suit spinner to dry it out for packing. All in all, they have everything you need for a Maui vacay.

    Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea - The most beautifully appointed room

    Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

    (663 reviews)

    This was my second stay, while visiting the island. I was in a white hat with a beautiful two piece…read moresummer fit. The staff was immeasurably kind, friendly and welcoming. This will be a nice interlude amongst many other visits to the Hawaiian islands near future. Thank you for this experience. It was a birthday gift to myself.

    Gotta stay at the famous White Lotus when I visit Maui right? Unfortunately, my experience was…read moreextremely mediocre. I have stayed at many luxury hotels by now. In comparison to some other brands such as Aman, Four Seasons Maui felt below average given its price point. The resort itself felt small and a bit old. The service felt very below average and inconsistent. One employee would tell you the sun umbrellas at the pools near the bushes are not adjustable while literally 2 mins later another employee came and adjusted the sun umbrella next to me and also mine when I asked. When we went to the adult pool we were told by one employee that we needed to be on a waitlist. After 3 hours when we finally got notified that it was our turn and went back we noticed other guests just literally went and grabbed empty benches and staffs were just setting the benches up for them(no, they didn't even know there was a waitlist)... Our canoe experience at the last day of our stay got canceled due to high wind and the concierge never notified us etc. Many employees gave me the vibe that they don't really care. They just gave me fake smiles and robotic responses. Maybe Amond would take better care of us...if he is still alive... The view was very amazing. We even spotted whales many times.

    Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort - Exterior

    Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

    (1.6k reviews)

    $$$

    We absolutely loved our stay at Grand Wailea. We were upgraded for free to an oceanfront view,…read morewhich made the trip feel extra special. Our room was clean, comfortable, and very nice, and every staff member we interacted with was friendly and hardworking. We explored many other hotels while we were on Maui, and honestly, none of them compared to Grand Wailea. The grounds are absolutely beautiful, expansive, and classic. I don't agree with the reviews saying it feels run down. It isn't ultra-modern, but it has a grand, timeless, classic resort feel. The beach out front is amazing. We explored a lot of beaches on Maui, and I never found one I liked better than the beach at Grand Wailea. The resort itself also feels unmatched in size and beauty. No other hotel we saw had the same expansive grounds, pools, landscaping, and overall resort feel. That said, the biggest downside was how much everything felt overpriced. I understand Maui and luxury resorts are expensive, but Grand Wailea sometimes felt like it was nickel-and-diming guests. Valet parking is $75 per day, and when you add in tipping every time you retrieve a rental car, it gets frustrating fast. On Saturday and Sunday evenings, valet was also very slow. One night we waited over 25 minutes. The valet staff were clearly working hard, but they seemed understaffed for the volume of guests. The food pricing was also hard to justify. At the marketplace/counter-service options, we saw coffee for $7.50, hot dogs for $26, hamburgers for $32, and 12-inch pizzas around $30. You also often have to wait in a long line, and if one person is making coffee drinks, it slows the entire line down. Olivine looks beautiful, but the prices were extremely high, including a personal sausage pizza for $38. Considering the mixed reviews, we could not justify eating there. While we were there for over a week, the resort restaurants looked quite empty every day. I truly think if the restaurant prices were even 30% lower, many more guests would stay on property to eat instead of walking across the street to places like Manoli's or Island Gourmet. The pool area was beautiful, and we appreciated little touches like seeing free pineapple passed out at the pool one day. The idea was nice, although the execution could have been better since the server was putting wet pineapple chunks directly into people's hands. We also wish the waterslides stayed open later, especially for families. Grand Wailea does offer free Nespresso coffee in the room, which is nice, but after seeing one too many social media videos about people misusing hotel coffee makers, I personally can't bring myself to use in-room hotel coffee machines anymore. One extra service I would gladly pay for is a paid hospitality suite or shower room option for guests with late flights. So many flights out of Hawaii leave late at night, and after checking out in the morning, it would be incredibly helpful to have a clean, comfortable place to shower and freshen up before heading to the airport. Overall, we loved Grand Wailea and would absolutely recommend it. The staff, room, beach, pools, and grounds were wonderful. I don't understand all the bad reviews because our experience was very positive. The resort is beautiful and memorable. My only real complaint is that the food, coffee, parking, and extras are priced so high that it pushes guests away from spending money on property. Full restaurants would be more profitable than beautiful restaurants sitting empty.

    What a beautiful resort!! The entrance is mesmerizing with all the trees overlapping each other…read more Service is very kind and attentive. There's a pool for adults only (don't see that too often) very nice if you want laid back peace and quiet. They give massages out by the pool as well. They have the cutest little shopping area by the lobby that you've got to check out! Super fun for you shopping lovers. The rooms are spacious and the view is out of this world! This is a fun place to explore even if you aren't staying here! Come check it out!

    Fairmont Kea Lani - Suite 108 living area

    Fairmont Kea Lani

    (701 reviews)

    I loved my 8 night stay at the fairmont kea lani this year. I splurged a bit on the ocean view…read moresuite and it was worth every penny! Their suites are spacious and the lanai is perfect to watch sunsets every night. The pools are crowded and I did not use them but I did like the beach and service throughout the hotel. Check in was an easy process. Lux in particular was super nice and helped me deal with an issue I was having. They have a nice gym, I didn't use it as I having too much fun on this trip! Plenty of restaurants on site. Self parking is free and plenty so valet isn't necessary. My advice is to call the concierge before you arrive and book the complementary canoe ride as it gets filled fast. I called them from LA 2 weeks before arriving and got the last spot. It was one of the highlights of my trip! If you like great service, amazing views and like staying in South Maui, this is one of my favorite hotels there. I will definitely be back!

    This is a beautiful property, with gracious well trained staff, lovely rooms and a great location…read more The best aspect of the hotel is that all the rooms are spacious well appointed suites. If you're a couple and you are there for more than two days you'll appreciate the ability of the early riser to get up, make some coffee and hang on the lanai without disturbing the one of you who likes to sleep in. The bathroom was large and luxurious and supplied with really nice Le Labo soaps, shampoos and lotions. In addition, the property is immaculate and the public spaces are beautiful. There are three attractive pools -- one of which is adult only and there's a beach with attended lounge chairs at the bottom edge of the property. Our stay included the breakfast buffet, which had a wide assortment of choices that were nicely prepared. A downside of the hotel is that they host a number of corporate events and it can sometimes feel a bit crowded. Many mornings during our stay, there was a good size line at the host's station to be seated for breakfast. And once we were seated, navigating the buffet stations was a bit hectic. Similarly, the lounge chairs on the beach are within inches of each other. When sitting on your lanai, the music from one corporate cocktail event or another provides the soundtrack for the evenings. And one final nit -- the Nespresso capsules in the room were very nice, but the coffee served at breakfast was abysmal. So don't get me wrong. This is a very nice place and we had an enjoyable stay. But if you're sensitive to having your own space most of the time, this might not work for you.

    Hotel Wailea Maui - Heated pool

    Hotel Wailea Maui

    (273 reviews)

    $$$$

    Hotel Wailea is a privately owned botique hotel that is part of Relais & Châteaux. There is a more…read moresignificant meaning behind the word and they have several books inside the hotel that gives a deeper dive into the history and other Relais & Châteaux in the world. Apparently it used to be a Japanese club called the Diamond, but was converted to a hotel after seeing the club die out. I booked this hotel for a variety of reasons. The biggest reason being that this is an adults only hotel. Upon doing my research of Maui, I figured that the south west side was probably going to be better for calmer waters and a more tranquil place for a relaxing vacation with my wife who is expecting. I am glad I chose Hotel Wailea rather than other hotels around the area including Grand Wailea or Four Seasons. Another reason is that I was able to book directly on their website and save some money on their insider rate (nonrefundable). I always try to book directly so that it benefits the hotel. It also benefits me because I was able to save 30% on the rate and got a few bonus perks. It was a little bit of a gamble due to the extreme weather that they had prior to coming, but luckily everything worked out and the weather was beautiful during my stay. Being a smaller hotel, I noticed more attention to detail and much better service than any other hotels that I have stayed at in the past. Upon coming to the hotel with my rental car, the valet service greeted us and took care of all our bags and showed us to the check in area. We were greeted with a flower lei for my wife and a kukui nut lei for me. The check in process took a few minutes to explain the layout of the hotel and details. We got a free valet parking since we stayed 5 days at the hotel and also got a $100 dining credit. I am glad we got the valet parking since I read that the parking spots can be tight and distant from everything. The valet took us to our stay with a golf cart loaded with our luggage. Upon entering our suite, there was a welcome gift including some chocolates and alcohol free champagne. The suite is filled with everything you need. They have a fridge stocked with soft drinks and sparkling water that is all complimentary. They also have bottles of water and you can request more. You are able to take beach chairs, umbrellas, parasol and towels to the beach. They have shuttle rides that can take you to nearby area up to a certain distance. They will also pick you up if you call them. The shower and bath had the best water pressure I've seen anywhere. The bathtub was huge and it actually filled relatively quickly. They have a TV in the bedroom and in the lounge area. The outdoor patio provided a really nice view towards the ocean, garden and sky. I stayed very close to the gym which was a huge plus. I was able to use it every morning and was the only one there every morning prior to sunrise. Working out pre-sunrise to sunrise in a open door setting was a great experience. They have some unique free weights that mimics a natural wood look. There is a row machine, a coupe of treadmills, elliptical and peloton for cardio. Other basic machines that uses a pulley and weight system are available. They have several yoga mats as well for any floor exercises. The pool area seemed busy during the day so I went after sunset mostly. The water is heated so it is very comfortable. There is a beautiful sunset view from the restaurant or from the birdcage. Depending on who you ask and what circumstances they have, it could vary what expensive is, but it is certainly not cheap or affordable here. You are paying for more than just a view here. The entire experience is curated for you. The staff here does a phenomenal job at keeping this property well-maintained and running. The restaurant and hotel has a premium price, but for a premium experience. There are other experiences here that you can book on their website or contacting the front desk. The front desk, housekeeping and valet were all so easy to contact with the phone in the room. We tried the in room dining once and although it took some time, it was a nice experience. Known for its tranquil adults-only atmosphere, attentive service, and luxurious amenities, Hotel Wailea offers a beautifully curated and premium Hawaiian getaway that is well worth the high price tag.

    An absolutely breathtaking stay!…read more My experience at Hotel Wailea was beyond amazing. The entire property is stunning -- from the lush tropical gardens and peaceful atmosphere to the incredible ocean views that make you feel like you're in a dream. The staff were all so friendly, warm, and accommodating -- every interaction felt genuine and personal. The resort has so much to offer -- beautiful suites, relaxing pool areas, and amazing dining options. You can really feel the attention to detail and care in every part of the experience. It's the perfect place to unwind, recharge, and feel completely at peace. I can't recommend Hotel Wailea enough -- it's truly a slice of paradise, and I can't wait to come back!

    Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui - Ulua Beach View

    Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui

    (941 reviews)

    $$$

    Beautiful 22 acre property! Gorgeous ocean views! Self parking and valet parking available. Upon…read morearrival, we were greeted with leis and a welcome tropical drink. They have free cultural activities-- we attended hula dance lesson and lei making worksop-- both fun! Would have liked to check out the ukulele lesson! There's free rental of tommy bahama beach chairs which was very helpful. There is first come first serve for beach loungers with umbrella-- but on a holiday weekend these were basically impossible to get. People lined up at 7am so they were sold out by 820am. You can get on a wait list, but of course we'd get called at 230pm when its too hot for me to sit on the beach personally. The pools-- there are at least 4! One is by reservation only. One has the adventure slides (lots of fun!), one family friendly infinity pool with live music/DJ, and one adults only infinity pool. Very nice views from the pools and well staffed, well landscaped and equipped with towels, loungers, cabanas is you want to $$, sunscreen. We thoroughly enjoyed the adults only infinity pool- serene and amazing views. Our Ocean View room was a treat, we loved sitting on the patio enjoying the ocean views & music. The bed was comfortable and I was able to get extra pillows upon request. The shower was lovely and bathroom was roomy. The shower gel didn't sud or foam much so it was hard to scrub off sunscreen each day. Staff were friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the artisan stands in the lobby area, which had unique items and I purchased several. The property itself is walking distance from the shops at Wailea, good for high-end shopping. Kihei is only 10-15 minutes away or more diverse food options and the airport is only about 30 minutes away in Kahului. Kaanapali is 50min away, Lahaina 45min away.

    Wailea Beach Resort is such a special place. We got married here on April 13. Their staff is so…read morekind and communicative and took care of everything for us. Thank you to our wedding coordinator, Elena, for taking care of everything for our elopement and ensuring that everything ran smoothly down to the small details like fashion tape for my lei. The grounds are so well kept and stunning, the rooms are clean and our housekeeper found cute ways to add special touches to our clean. The lobby bar staff is hilarious and makes a dang good cocktail as well. Overall we had the best time and are dreaming of our next trip here. This place will always hold a special place in our hearts.

    Residence Inn by Marriott Maui Wailea - Sundress/Market

    Residence Inn by Marriott Maui Wailea

    (194 reviews)

    $$$

    We do not recommend staying at this hotel for the following reasons;…read more 1). Front desk staff had an awful attitude when we asked questions and /or say hello, good morning etc. SPECIALLY THE TALL WOMAN WITH LONG HAIR (a local) you could tell she hated every guest. Everyone who's not from the island. We had no other choice lady! our company sent us there. we went there to work not to stay there forever. Also the other local women working in the front desk were very Apathetic/rude. In contrast the other staff who weren't locals were very polite and welcoming. 2). Rooms. The carpet is extremely filthy (wear flip flops otherwise your feet will be pitch black from the dirt ) our room was cleaned very late in the afternoon almost every day. Some days it was cleaned very well in the morning but when it was done in the afternoon, it wasn't clean well. No kitchen counters were cleaned, rug was not vacuumed and the shower had dirt on it, PUBIC HAIR! And on the sink counter as well. Very gross. Also the bed wasn't even made properly. 3). Noise! Walls are very thin. We could hear people screaming, laughing, slamming doors you name it! The good: The staff in the restaurant area were very lovely. The breakfast buffet was pretty good To the ladies or managers or whoever is putting a blind eye on how front desk staff is treating guests, you don't have the right to be disrespectful. If you can't stand/tolerate people who's not from your community, don't work on hospitality. Don't work for the industry that's bringing /welcoming people from all over the world. There's more to learn and see beyond your island. We come from a country/community that respects other people, cultures and will welcome you with open arms and respect. Don't hate us. Instead, focus your energy towards organizing and fighting the rich and powerful who are the real villains for taking away your land.

    We stayed here right after the Lahaina fires so the hotel was fairly empty. The staff could not…read morehave been more welcoming and gracious. I initially planned on canceling our trip, but the hotel asked that we still come since they needed the business. I just didn't want to be in the way, but Lahaina is far away so we had no impact. It's a beautiful, huge resort with a great deal of amenities to include outdoor grills, basketball court, tennis courts, pool, etc. The onsite bar and restaurant is also very nice. It's in a great location near the center of Wailea and close to Kihei so it makes for easy travel. Love our stay here.

    AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea - Room with king bed

    AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea

    (76 reviews)

    Located in Wailea, Maui, HI. It is not a beachfront property, but it is a great value, and I loved…read moreit here. It's a beautiful hotel! Pros: one of the newer buildings, contemporary design, clean, great service from front desk and housekeeping, best value in Wailea as it's typically $300-$500 per night depending on the season Cons: restaurant may be understaffed and slow, parking costs $30 (double check, as I didn't bring a car) It's only a short 10 minute walk to the beach, so why pay 3 times more? My vacation in February 2026 consisted of 2 nights at Camp Olowalu, 1 night at Camp Kipahulu in Hana, 1 night here at AC Hotel by Marriott Wailea, and 2 nights at Wailea Beach Resort Marriot Maui due to a large conference at this location. If I were to come again, I would do all the campgrounds, and spend all my nights at Wailea at this hotel. The view from the balcony was gorgeous. Only stay at another hotel if you want beach front access, and want to pay $800 to $1500 a night.

    This is probably the cheapest hotel in the area, roughly about $400-$500 per night. It was likely…read morerecently renovated because the decor was modern and everything looks new. We had the standard room which was spacious enough for suitcases and they also had a lanai for us to get some fresh air. Bathroom was clean. Water pressure was strong. There's a couch which was perfect for us to just chill and watch tv. They give all residents water bottles and there're water machines on each floor for us to refill. Breakfast is minimal. Some cold cuts, whole apples and oranges (not even cut up fruits). There are a few hot dishes. They charge $30 per adult and $15 per keiki. We went to Kihei town for something much better at a fraction of the price. Pool area is nice. Many chairs with umbrellas. The view of the infinity pool is superb especially on sunny days. Overall I think it's a good hotel but still feel too basic considering you are paying over $400 a night.

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