Wailea Beach Villas Resort
"What's the vibe here?Everything about the Wailea Beach Villas is utterly chilled-out, from a quiet reception area, blissfully free of a buzzing social scene and energetic children, to the private villas themselves, each with ocean views from its own lanai. More importantly, everything feels private without being too isolated. What are the rooms like?The decor differs slightly from villa to villa, which range from two- to three-bedroom configurations, but most adopt a Polynesian look with dark woods and oversized furniture. The kitchens are fully kitted out with everything you'd need to cook, including an outdoor Viking grill, and there are washers and dryers as well. The bathrooms are cavernous, as are the walk-in closets. Garden-view villas come with their own plunge pools and lava-rock outdoor showers. The penthouse rooms are located in a taller building that feels more resort-y, but try to book a villa that doesn’t require an elevator to access—it'll feel like a true vacation. What's the food scene like?There aren’t any restaurants on-site, but guests can walk along the Wailea coastal path to any of the other resorts. How did you find the service?The concierge team here is well-equipped to handle requests, whether it's providing baby gear or setting up in-room massages. What's the crowd like?The villas are popular for multi-generational family vacations simply because they can accommodate everyone and their varying needs—sometimes with room to spare. And how's the neighborhood? What else is here?The villas are right in the heart of Wailea, close to restaurants and shops. Is there anything you'd change?There’s not much for kids to do here, other than the lone family pool at the top of the complex, which is far from the beach. Anything else we should know?The property charges 2.6 percent in service fees on top of your room rate, and there are often minimum-stay requirements depending on the season. And because each villa is individually owned, some may have different rules; the one we stayed in required we take our shoes off—but we do that at home, so it wasn't an issue. Bottom line: Worth it?If you’re traveling with extended family, this is the way to do it." - Juliana Shallcross
