Hotel Wailea

We returned to Hotel Wailea again to celebrate our anniversary. It was incredibly special as we also spent our honeymoon here. This property has become our favourite place on earth, and we visit Maui almost every year. This latest visit only reinforced why. From the moment you arrive, there’s a sense of peace and tranquility. It’s not just the stunning sunset and setting, but also the thoughtfulness woven into every detail. We were greeted with champagne on arrival, and throughout our stay, we enjoyed special touches - from a floral design class to a thoughtful gift bag with treats on a rainy day. We felt genuinely cared for. A heartfelt thank you to the entire Hotel Wailea team for making our stay so special again. You’ve built something magical here. We can’t wait to return.

I think this was our tenth time there. Nice room, staff was friendly and helpful. Poor attendant, forgot her name, she’s from Paris, and she was great. No James working the pool bar anymore, and you can tell the difference, just a rotating mix of some non aloha dudes. The only bad part: The cabana situation. Used to be first come, first serve. Now I don’t slide down at 7:00am and lay a magazine down to hold a spot, no one should. But now they put up a “reserved” sign. For the first couple of days, three quarters of them sat vacant. I finally asked about them to the staff, $250, which feels like nickel and dime process. HW needs to come up with a better process. It’s not their style to be this non hospitable ATM~ you need one again We’ll be back

My wife and I stayed at Hotel Wailea over the MLK weekend to celebrate our anniversary. This was our fourth visit to Maui, and our first time staying here. We were thoroughly impressed and would absolutely return. Location The hotel is located in Wailea, perched on a hilltop about a mile inland from the beach. While it’s not beachfront, the elevated setting offers beautiful views of the Pacific and a much quieter, more private atmosphere than the large resorts along the shore. The complimentary shuttle service is excellent — quick, reliable, and able to drop you off anywhere in Wailea. We never waited more than a few minutes. Room All accommodations are one-bedroom suites, which immediately sets this property apart. We booked a garden-view suite and loved the peaceful outlook over a grassy meadow. The suite was spacious, well appointed, and very comfortable. A nice and increasingly rare touch: the minibar snacks and drinks were complimentary. Ambience The overall ambience can be summed up in three words: tranquil tropical oasis. Lush landscaping, open green spaces, and subtle evening lighting create a serene and romantic environment. As an adults-only resort, it feels calm and unhurried — perfect for couples or solo travelers seeking a quieter experience. Dining Hotel Wailea has two dining venues. Birdcage is a bar and Japanese restaurant with stunning sunset views over the ocean. The Restaurant offers à la carte breakfast and a fine-dining tasting menu for dinner. We had breakfast there twice and were very impressed by both the quality of the food and the service. The ricotta pancakes were a standout. Service Service throughout our stay was outstanding — attentive, warm, and well balanced. The staff were always available when needed but never intrusive. For our anniversary, they surprised us with floral decorations and a handwritten card signed by the staff, which was a genuinely thoughtful and memorable gesture. Beach Access Although the hotel is not beachfront, guests can be shuttled to any of Wailea’s beaches, with beach chairs, towels, and umbrellas provided. You do need to carry the chairs and umbrella from the parking area to the beach. The hotel also offers a full-service beach picnic experience, which must be reserved in advance. Final Thoughts Hotel Wailea is a peaceful, refined alternative to Maui’s large beachfront resorts. It’s ideal for a romantic getaway or a relaxing adults-only escape. If you value privacy, excellent service, and a calm atmosphere, this property is truly special. Highly recommended.

i have never stayed at a more luxurious hotel. The 3 rooms of our suite were enormous. The hotel provided leis at check in, soda and water in the room, wonderful shower products, and thick toilet paper. The breakfasts were fantastic and the service phenomenal. The fixed 3 course meal at dinner was one of the best meals I've ever had. This smaller adults only property is perfect for a honeymoon or an anniversary vacation. They have an 82 page wine list. They are not located on the beach, which is actually a blessing. It is very quiet here. I loved just sitting on the porch and watching the birds while my spouse golfed just down the street. Wonderful resort. The only problem is that the self parking spots are ridiculously tight and maddening to try to get into the car. The employee parking spots are larger. I think that they were recently repainted and made smaller. Maybe make the general manager park here so they can see how bad the parking is.

If you are waffling between hotels, please take this as your sign to decide on Hotel Wailea. My husband and I first visited in 2019 for our honeymoon. 6 years later, we came back and had another truly spectacular experience. If anything, the hotel had elevated its hospitality. Great location, adults only(!!!) with the most attentive staff and bell/valet service you can imagine. True attention to detail on every level. The suites are comfortable and beautiful, with lovely amenities. Couldn’t recommend enough.