Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Hotel · Wailea
3850 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea, HI 96753
Highlights
Luxe resort with 40-acre gardens, 9 pools & plush spa
Luxe resort with 40-acre gardens, 9 pools & plush spa
"Set on 40 acres of lush tropical gardens along the beachfront, this expansive resort offers a resort-within-a-resort experience highlighted by nine pools, a lazy river, extensive water rentals, and on-property dining; guests can take complimentary snorkeling and scuba lessons, rent paddleboards and kayaks, relax in secluded villas with private lanais, or stroll to the nearby white-sand shoreline for sun and swimming." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"This luxurious Maui property is putting Native Hawaiian healing traditions in the spotlight with its Kilolani Spa, which opened in February 2024 with 40 treatment rooms spread across 50,000 square feet of space. In accordance with the kaulana mahina, Hawaiʻi’s lunar calendar, programming rotates with each ten-day period (or anahulu). Culturally informed services include lomilomi massage, facials with botanical oils handmade on the island, and a traditional Polynesian ‘awa (or “kava”) ceremony led by a Native Hawaiian practitioner. The concept—a significant $55-million investment—was developed in part by Grand Wailea’s cultural programming director and leadership educator, Kalei ‘Uwēko‘olani. Spa staff have been retrained by local healers, and the property made sure the opportunities for healing are not limited to tourists: in addition to special Kamaʻāina (“local”) offers with discounted services, the spa will host quarterly Kamaʻāina Night paid events to bring the Hawaiian community into the resort."
"I spent four glorious nights relaxing at the beautifully renovated Grand Wailea." - Lois Alter Mark Lois Alter Mark Lois has been writing professionally for over 25 years.Her personal essays won BlogHer's People's Choice Awards three years in a row.She holds a Master's Degree in Journalism from Boston University.
"Grand Wailea partners with the Hawaii Land Trust for voluntourism opportunities on the Waihe‘e coastal dunes and donates a portion of proceeds to wildfire relief."
"Grand Wailea is a Waldorf Astoria Resort located in Maui, known for its luxurious accommodations, including 834 guest rooms and a massive 50,000-square-foot spa. The resort features a large pool area with waterslides, tropical gardens, and stunning Pacific Ocean views, making it a popular getaway for families. Guests are greeted with leis and escorted through an open-air atrium filled with sculptures and water fountains."
