We have created a list with the best five star hotels in Wailea, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated March 2024.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great views. Popular among couples. Nestled on a cliff overlooking Maui's southern coastline on 15 landscaped acres, the Hotel Wailea, Relais & Chateaux - Adults Only features luxurious facilities and spacious suites. Each suite at Hotel Wailea boasts free WiFi and a private, furnished deck with a view of the ocean or garden. Amenities such as plush bathrobes and deep soaking tubs ensure a comfortable stay. Guests can enjoy the stunning views of the ocean. Beach services include free bottled water, beach chairs and umbrellas. Guests can also enjoy inspired island-to-table cuisine in two intimate settings at The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea. The Lanai offers sunset ocean views, and The Garden offers romantic al fresco dining amid sculpted gardens. The hotel also offers a unique private dining experience in The Treehouse, where guests are treated by a personal chef in a ocean view outdoor setting amid a canopy of mangoes and avocados.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most ELEGANT five-star hotel in Wailea.
Resort.Unique. Comfortable beds. Experience the beauty of Hawaii at the Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui, which offers spectacular views of the ocean and nearby islands, complete with luxurious accommodations in a peaceful and tranquil environment. Multiple restaurants and pools are provided for guests. All rooms and suites offer a balcony or patio, air-conditioning, a TV with pay-per-view, cable, and satellite channels, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, a sofa, and a work desk. Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui provides guests with everything needed for a relaxing stay. Enjoy the warm sunshine from Wailea Beach and Ulua Beach Park, both within walking distance of the hotel. Guests have access to the spacious swimming pools, and select pools offer water slides, as well as the dive pool for guests with scuba certification. Take advantage of the hotel's on-site spa services with a massage. A kid's club is also offered. Guests can have lunch and dinner at the KAPA Bar & Grill and the HUMBLE MARKET KITCHIN. The Whale's Tale offers a casual beach bar experience, while the Mo Bettah Food Truck and NALU Pool Bar both offer grab-and-go options. Luau's are also available to guests. Guests of Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui can also easily discover many of the area's attractions. Top-rated golf courses, nature paths, and endless recreational activities can be found only moments from the hotel's front doors. The Shops at Wailea Mall is adjacent to the property.Show full description
Resort.Delightful property. Great value. Providing all the comforts of home, including full kitchens, along with state-of-the-art amenities and services such as in-room spa treatments, these villas are located steps from Maui's beautiful Wailea Beach. Wailea Beach Villas, a Destination by Hyatt Residence boast an ideal location overlooking the Pacific Ocean. With exceptional services including private chefs, grocery shopping and tour assistance, every stay at Wailea Beach Villas, A Destination Luxury Hotel is sure to be unforgettable. Spacious guest rooms at Wailea Beach Villas, a Destination by Hyatt Residence , A Destination Luxury Hotel feature luxurious linens, fully equipped kitchens and wireless internet access. Endless area attractions and activities, including snorkelling, surfing and boating are only moments away. Top-rated golf courses along with scenic hiking trails and charming shops are also nearby. The property also offers modern fitness facilities, 2 outdoor pools, and a billiards room. Guestrooms also offer large private lanais, featuring built-in barbecues. A voucher is offered at check-in to guests for a spa credit and dinner discounts at Tommy Bahama’s and Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Wailea.Show full description
This might be the most beautiful and luxurious five-star hotel in Wailea.
Resort.Popular among couples. Located on 40 acres of tropical landscape on the white sand of Wailea Beach, the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, A Waldorf Astoria Resort boasts 5 restaurants, a spa, a water park, and 3 golf courses. Guest rooms and suites feature free WiFi. All spacious guest rooms feature privately furnished terraces with views, a flat-screen TV and premium feather duvets. Each en suite bathroom boasts Italian marble vanities, a deep soaking tub, plush bathrobes and slippers, designer toiletries, a makeup mirror and hairdryer. Humuhumunukunukuapua'a, a Polynesian thatch roof restaurant set over a romantic oceanfront lagoon, serves Hawaiian-influenced fish and meat entrees. Olivine, featuring handmade pastas and seasonal dishes that infuse local Hawaiian ingredients with authentic Italian flavors. Botero Lounge, nspired selection of craft cocktails and savor fresh sushi and a range of inventive dishes amid nine larger-than-life sculptures by renowned artist Fernando Botero and 'Ikena for breakfast. Spa Grande is now Kilolani Spa at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, offers a wide variety of body treatments, massages and beauty services. A hydrotherapy bath circuit is also featured. The Wailea Canyon water park offers 9 outdoor swimming pools connected by a lazy river and features a water elevator, water slides, waterfalls, caves, children’s pool, sand beach and a swim-up bar. A separate adults-only pool and sun terrace is also offered. A state-of-the-art fitness centre is available to guests. A children’s activity program includes lei making, crafts and video games in a separate activity centre. Guests can take advantage of the novice scuba lessons, yoga lessons on the beach, tours of the Botanical areas, cultural tours, and private photography sessions. Other services available include paddleboard lessons, guided stand-up paddle excursions and guided kayak tours. The Shops at Wailea are 5 minutes’ walk away. Kahului International Airport is 35 minutes’ drive away. Old Lahaina Town is 48 km away from the Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort.Show full description
Resort.Charming. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Located on 15 acres of Mokapu Beach, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort boasts 4 outdoor infinity pools, 2 restaurants and a full-service spa. Free WiFi is provided. A private balcony, 40-inch flat-screen cable satellite TV, a minibar with complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and snacks, and coffee machine are included in each guest room. An en suite bathroom with bathrobes and rain shower are also offered. Suites offer a separate living room area. Villas offer a kitchen and a private hot tub or plunge pool. Iron Chef’s Masaharu Morimoto’s restaurant, Morimoto Maui, features Japanese and American fusion cuisine and specialty cocktails using fresh, local ingredients. Two poolside bars are available, as is room service. A 24-hour reception and Hawaiian market are offered for convenience. Outrigger canoe, paddle board, kayak and surfing lessons and tours are available on site. A fitness centre with exercise classes and yoga instruction is offered. This resort LEED-NC Silver Certified for eco-friendly practices. Upscale shopping and dining at The Shops at Wailea is less than 10 minutes’ walk away. Kahului International Airport is 30 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
I think this place could be the coolest and most WELL DESIGNED resort in Wailea.
Resort.Elegant. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui features a full-service spa and on-site dining. It offers free shuttle service to the Wailea Golf Club, located next to the resort. Each luxurious cabana-style suite at Fairmont Kea Lani Maui is equipped with free Wi-Fi and has a flat-screen TV and DVD player in the living area and the bedroom. Guests can can enjoy music on the iPod docking station while relaxing in the bathroom’s deep tub. The 24-hour gym boasts flat-screen TVs and free fitness classes. One of Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui’s 3 outdoor pools is adult only and another has a 42-meter high waterslide. Canoe tours and walking cultural tours are available. The casual Kea Lani Restaurant serves a breakfast buffet in the mornings, while Nick's Fishmarket Maui specializes in seafood and provides outdoor seating. Live entertainment and specialty martinis are offered at The Luana Lounge. The Shops at Wailea are 1 mile from Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui. Makena State Park is a 5-minute drive from the property.Show full description
Resort.Superb breakfast. Located adjacent to the Grand Wailea, this oceanfront property features an outdoor pool and sandy beach children’s pool. Villas include private elevators and bi-level Hawaiian-style patios with views. A fully-equipped, state-of-the-art kitchen with custom Italian cabinetry and granite countertops is featured in each elegant and spacious villas at Ho'olei at Grand Wailea. A separate seating area with vaulted ceilings and flat-screen TVs is provided. The bathrooms offer dual vanities, a deep soaking tub, separate shower and private lavatory. A washer and dryer are also included. A free shuttle to the Grand Wailea and Wailea Beach is offered. A modern fitness centre with saunas, locker rooms and showers is provided. The Wailea Gold Golf Course and Makena Golf are within 5 minutes’ drive of Ho'olei at Grand Wailea. Kahului Airport is 30 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
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