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The Four Seasons in Wailea is truly spectacular and one of the best all-inclusive resorts in all of the Hawaiian Islands. Completely renovated in 2016, the resort is impeccably designed inside and out, with phenomenal art adorned throughout with gorgeous original pieces created by Hawaii-inspired artists, beautiful gardens and beachfront property on the golden coast of Wailea Beach. Guests enjoy the most fabulous views of South Maui’s the Pacific Ocean, the neighboring Island of Lanai and the West Maui Mountains. You will find it quieter than other resorts with the friendliest resort staff in all of Maui. This resort is perfect for families since there are no hidden fees with the all-inclusive package for resort amenities.

Rooms

The Four Seasons Maui offers 383 high-end luxury guests rooms and suites with modern Hawaiian aesthetics, spectacular Ocean View Rooms, Mountain-Side Rooms, Garden-View Rooms, Club Ocean-View Rooms, Small Suites, and Executive Suites. All rooms are gorgeously furnished, have spacious floor plans and private balconies or patios. Accommodations also feature wireless internet, evening turndown service, and luxury bath amenities.

Dining

Three on-site restaurants at Four Seasons Maui give guests a taste of traditional Hawaiian cuisine as well as Italian and seafood dishes.

Ferraro’s
DUO
Spago

Activities
This resort offers a golf putting green and is in proximity to three scenic golf courses. Other activities include beachside yoga classes, canoe outings, and more.

Pools
Three impressive saltwater pools enjoy. The Fountain Pool with complimentary pool cabanas. The Children’s lagoon-style Pool is complete with a slide, waterfall and pool toys. The newest edition is the adults only (21+) Serenity Pool with underwater music system and a swim-up bar. The perfect place to sit back and enjoy the first-class service for a quiet and relaxing day on Maui.

Spa
The Spa at The Four Seasons Resort Maui offers both traditional and signature services, such as gemstone facials, Hawaiian healing wraps and in-ocean cranial massages in treatment rooms or ocean-side huts. Acupuncture and aromatherapy are also available.

Fitness
The resort’s 24-hour fitness center received new cardio equipment as part of the hotel renovation. The center offers a range of complimentary fitness classes as well along with two lit tennis courts, a putting green, and croquet court.

Kids
This Four Seasons is one of Maui’s most kid-friendly hotels and is known for accommodating families, offering complimentary kids toiletries, a popular game room, and kid-friendly menus in each of the three on-site restaurants. Kids are kept busy with an array of activities such as snorkeling, tennis, and croquet. The “Kids for All Seasons” day camp is complimentary and available year-round for ages 5 to 12.

Weddings
The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea offers a number of spaces for wedding receptions accommodating up to 250 guests. Couples may choose from outdoor areas, such as the resort’s oceanfront lawn or plumeria garden, or reserve the Four Seasons ballroom.

Business
The Four Seasons Resort Maui accommodates business travelers with a large 24-hour business center. Besides the ballrooms, the resort’s oceanfront lawn is also available to host business receptions of up to 500 guests.

Pets
The Four Seasons Resort Maui is a pet-friendly hotel. Dogs and cats that weigh less than 15 pounds are welcome in guest rooms, but not in certain public areas. There is no extra charge for a pet.

 5/5

Location: Wailea, HI
Property Type: Resort, 383 Rooms
Primary View: Ocean
Style: Modern, Opulent
Best For: Business Travelers, Families, Couples, Groups

3. The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua

Hotel

Located less than a mile inland from D.T. Fleming Beach on Maui’s northwest coast in the lush coast of Maui with its epic views of Molokai Island and in proximity to two prestigious, oceanfront golf courses; culture and ecology programs for families led by Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment; and a top-rated restaurant make the Ritz-Carlton feel more serene than many of Maui’s other luxury resorts. The resort underwent $180 million renovation in 2008 revitalized the rooms, the spa, the gym, and the three-tiered pool overlooking the coast.

Rooms

Rooms are spacious and are decorated in a tropical style brought on by yellow and green decor and wrought-iron lanais. Accommodations at this Ritz-Carlton also feature flat-screen TVs, marble bathrooms, iPod docking stations, and high-speed internet access.

Dining

Enjoy fresh Hawaiian cuisine at The Banyan Tree, one of the resort’s six restaurants.

Activities
Activities include hiking excursions and other outdoor adventures.

Pools
The resort has a three-level, 10,000-square-foot pool, in addition to a kids pool and whirlpools. The poolside deck gives guests a view of the Kapalua coast. A variety of cabanas are available for rent.

Spa
The 17,500-square-foot spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua offers separate men’s and women’s facilities, a co-ed relaxation area, eucalyptus-infused steam rooms, cedar saunas, and indoor and outdoor whirlpool.

Fitness
The fitness center is open 24 hours a day and is reserved for guests ages 18 and older. The resort offers a number of classes, such as yoga and pilates, in addition to the cardio and weight equipment available in the gym.

Golf
Kapalua Resort is home to two 18-hole courses: the Arnold Palmer and Francis Duane-designed Bay Course and the Plantation Course. Both courses are oceanfront.

Kids
The Jean-Michel Cousteau “Ambassadors of the Environment” program offers educational activities and programs for kids. Most are half-day programs open to kids ages 5 to 18. The resort does offer some free kid-friendly activities, such as koi fish feeding and snorkeling lessons.

Weddings
The resort offers a variety of spaces for couples to choose from, plus on-site
wedding advisers and a number of packages are available. Couples can take
advantage of the 35,288 square feet of indoor space as well as nearly 173,120
square feet of outdoor space with gardens overlooking the ocean.

Business
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua has 27 venues that can accommodate meetings from 10 to 1,500 guests with the largest space being the 15,288-square-foot Ritz-Carlton Ballroom. Full audiovisual and creative services available. The on-site business center is run by a third-party contractor.

 5/5

Location: Kapalua, HI
Property Type: Resort, 463 Rooms
Primary View: Ocean
Style: Modern
Best For: Business Travelers, Families, Couples, Groups

4. Hotel Wailea

Hotel

Located in South Maui, Hotel Wailea is a peaceful adults-only retreat, stretching across 15 acres of expertly manicured tropical gardens and cascading waterfalls. Offering just 72 suites with gorgeous panoramic views. This gorgeous Hotel was completely renovated in 2014. Renovations included transforming their already-beautiful suites, spa, and pool area. You’ll also enjoy the serene luxury at this unique boutique hotel, just 300 feet above the ocean in an intimate setting. If you’re looking for a resort that will leave you enjoying the quiet seclusion and privacy, Hotel Wailea is just the place. Perfect for couples seeking a getaway.

Rooms

There are 72 one-bedroom suites, including Ocean View, Partial Ocean View, and Garden View suites, all featuring separate bedroom and living areas, Wi-Fi access, deep soaking tubs, kitchenettes and private furnished lanais with chaise lounges and stunning views.

Dining

The property’s AAA Four Diamond Award-winning restaurant with open-air dining provide guests the islands most romantic setting, breathtaking sunsets, craft cocktails and delicious cuisine prepared with the freshest local and seasonal products from the restaurant’s own garden and farming operations. A real taste of authentic, local cuisine.

Activities Activities available for guests at Hotel Wailea include exciting kiteboarding and the Hawaiian outrigger canoe experience.Beach Although Hotel Wailea is removed from the beach, the hotel arranges complimentary shuttle service to and from Wailea Beach where guests have access to lounge chairs, umbrellas, and bottled water. And if you’re hoping to stay on the beach for lunch, the hotel’s restaurant will prepare and pack a picnic for you.Pools While it’s not as large as those found at some other Hawaii resorts, the outdoor pool at the Hotel Wailea has a stylish, secluded feel with a large sundeck that includes several loungers, umbrellas, and cabanas with couches, along with a hot tub. The Cabanas poolside bar and restaurant offers cocktails crafted with fresh juices and light lunches, plus there’s an outdoor fire pit.Spa The hotel offers traditional Hawaiian massage, facial and body treatments. Guests can choose to have in-suite treatments or in the outdoor streamside gazebo.Fitness The Hotel Wailea offers a fitness facility on the top floor of the main building. The fitness center has cardio equipment, as well as free weights and yoga mats, plus complimentary waterfall yoga classes several times per week.Weddings The Hotel offers a variety of indoor and outdoor venues for wedding celebrations. For the ceremony, couples can choose from two oceanview lawns or three tropical garden spaces. For the reception, the Anuhea Ballroom features cathedral ceilings and a wall of windows with views of the ocean. The hotel also has on-site planners to manage the details including the creation of customized menus from the resort’s on-site restaurant.

 4.5/5

Location: Wailea, HI
Property Type: Resort Hotel, 72 Rooms
Primary View: Ocean
Style: Modern, Opulent
Best For: Couples

5. Andaz Maui at Wailea

Hotel

This fabulous luxury hotel opened its doors in 2013 and stretches across 15-acres of beachfront property with prime access to Mokapu Beach. Every part of Andaz Maui is impeccable; modern architecture fused with contemporary Hawaiian styling, Gorgeous grounds, attentive service, and awesome rooms are just a few of the reasons guests return. Andaz Maui boasts an authentic island experience for couples with all the luxuries of a first-class resort. Take your pick between one of the 301 guest rooms and suites, or travel in style with the whole family with one of the eleven luxury villas. Each room has a touch of Andaz and local cultural style.

Rooms

Each of the Andaz Maui’s guest rooms and suites includes modern décor, wood furnishings and private lanais (verandas), rain showers, bathtubs, Kauai Bath toiletries, plush robes, white linens, in addition to complimentary minibars and flat-screen TVs. Choose from 301 rooms including 35 spacious suites and eleven luxury villas – each with a private lanai from which to admire island views. standard garden view, mountain view or deluxe ocean view guest rooms, poolside or premiere Andaz Suites, and Villas with 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms.

Dining

Andaz Maui is home to five delicious dining options onsite featuring the islands freshest local flavors.Dine at Morimoto’s beachfront restaurant, the quintessential island destination for Japanese fusion. Morimoto features Western-Eastern fusion cuisine including the freshest local fish, sushi bar, and authentic island fare. Morimoto Maui is headed by acclaimed celebrity chef Masaharu Morimoto. The award-winning Ka’ana Kitchen is known for its amazing farm to table dishes, authentic, farm-fresh, seasonal cuisine with a modern twist. The Lehua Lounge offers casual dining with beautiful beach views, Watch the Wailea sunset amidst infinity waterfall pools with a cocktail in hand. Bumbye Beach Bar is a great place to relax and unwind located on the edge of the lagoon pool. Pick up grab-and-go goods from the 24-hour Mokapu Market for an island picnic.

Activities
Guest can explore new adventures including kayaking, paddleboards, surf lessons, snorkeling, or head out on an island excursion, and much more.

Pools
Andaz has five outdoor pools – three cascading infinity ocean-facing pools, a lagoon pool, and an adults-only pool. There is also a poolside cocktail lounge.

Spa
Enjoy a blissful traditional Japanese healing process (an apothecary spa) offered at the spectacular `Awili Spa and Salon. Here, you can take pleasure with a relaxing massage or an invigorating body wrap. At the Awili Spa, services are individually tailored to meet your needs. Guests are able to customize oils and scents used for their services featuring the local elements of Maui. This indulgence is sure to renew your spirit.

Fitness
Stay active and refreshed throughout your stay. Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort offers the latest Matrix fitness and strength training equipment for cardio and weight-training. There are personal training sessions (starting at $75) and fitness classes (cost is included in resort fee). Some of the more unique classes include stand-up paddleboard yoga classes. The resort provides 24-hour complimentary access to the fitness center for resort guests, or for day guests receiving spa services.

Pets
Pets weighing 50 pounds or less are welcome at the hotel.

 4.5/5

Location: Wailea, HI
Property Type: Resort, 301 Rooms
Primary View: Ocean
Style: Modern
Best For: Couples, Solo Travelers, Groups

6. Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui

Hotel

The Fairmont Kea Lani is Maui’s only all-suite and villa luxury oceanfront resort. Located on Maui’s Wailea coast, this resort is a luxury all-suite and all-villa resort with gorgeous oceanfront property. There are over 400 suites and 37 villas for every type of guest, no matter if you’re a couple looking for a getaway or a family getting everyone together. The all-suite accommodations are the largest on Maui, service is ultra-attentive, and its more peaceful stretch of Polo Beach, just beyond the crowds in front of the Four Seasons and the Grand Wailea at Wailea Beach, has soft, regularly groomed sand. At the Kea Lani, you will find an exceptional Hawaiian cultural program, an award-winning spa, and four amazing restaurants for your dining experience.Three swimming pools, including one adult-only pool.

Rooms

Guests will appreciate the luxurious accommodations at the Kea Lani. Relax and enjoy the extra space that these 860-1100 sq ft. all-suite rooms offer. Suites come with separate living spaces, oversized marble bathrooms, two flat-screen TVs and furnished balconies that offer excellent views of Maui’s coast. For larger family needs, the resort offers Luxury Beach Villas, just steps away from Polo Beach. These two and three bedroom villas offer 1800 and 2200 sq. ft. of well-appointed living space. Featuring full entertainment systems complete with flat screen TV’s, a full gourmet kitchen with dining area, and a fully furnished private courtyard with a BBQ and plunge pool.

Dining

With four different unique restaurants and four bars, Fairmont Kea Lani has fine-dining, casual and family dining experiences. Guests can take their pick of local Hawaiian dishes, or any number of Asian dishes.

Savor island-inspired cuisine and cocktails at Ko restaurant, voted “Best Hawai’i Regional Cuisine (Gold) in Maui No Ka Oi Magazine 2018.
The Kea Lani Restaurant serves up a delicious breakfast buffet to start your day.
Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner poolside at AMA Bar & Grill.
If you are on the go, pick up homemade salads, sandwiches, and treats for your island excursions at Caffe Ciao Bakery.

Activities
The Fairmont Kea Lani offers nearby championship golf, tennis and plenty of boutique shopping, there is something for everyone.

Pools
The resort boasts three pools for both adults and kids to enjoy. The adult pool is quieter and is located near restaurants, but doesn’t have a bar. The large lagoon pool has basketball nets, whirlpool, and a 140-foot-long twisting waterslide. The upper pool includes poolside service with a swim-up bar.

Spa
The award-winning Willow Stream Spa is a state-of-the-art luxury retreat. It offers locally inspired treatments accompanied with the latest technology plus a beachfront cabana, and services include a mud bar, hot lava stone foot bed, and Hawaiian rain showers.

Fitness
A 24-hour fitness center is available at the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui. In addition to cardio and strength-training equipment, the fitness center has water, magazines, and towels available to guests. There are also complimentary fitness classes daily.

Kids
The Fairmont’s Keiki Lani Kid’s Club offers full- and half-day programs for children ages 5 to 13, for an additional fee. Daily programs include building volcanoes, crafting sandcastles, hula lessons, painting coconuts and learning Hawaiian words and phrases.

 4.5/5

Location: Wailea, HI
Property Type: Resort, 450 Rooms
Primary View: Ocean
Style: Modern
Best For: Families, Couples, Groups

7. Travaasa Hana, Maui