Ho olei at Grand Wailea

"Tantra sessions are primed to be the new couples massages with properties like Hotel Wailea in Maui introducing tantra classes rooted in themes such as exploring sacred sensuality."

"Wailea is one of the main tourist zones on Maui, though you wouldn’t know it while staying at Hotel Wailea, this year’s top resort in Hawaii. “It’s not on the beach but is perched on a hill overlooking the ocean. There’s a shuttle down to one of the best beaches in Maui,” explained a reader. Its under-the-radar location and adults-only policy make it one of the quietest stays on Maui — a sharp contrast to the big, bustling resorts on the shore below. Other standout features, according to another voter, include “some of the best cocktails I have had and wonderful food. But the very best thing is the Birdcage, an open-air bar where dozens of birds nest, and from where you can watch the sunsets. It’s heaven on earth.”" - Travel + Leisure Editors

"But if you want to check out of the resort life for a few days, head up the hill to Hotel Wailea, an adults-only hotel with ultra-private accommodations."

"Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts are already in the upper echelon of luxury hotels price-wise, but at the brand's Grand Wailea resort on Maui, it's the ultra-exclusive Ho'olei Villas that take the title of 'most expensive' accommodation. The gated community within the resort comprises residential-style three-bedroom villas that offer a bit more privacy than what you'd find at the rest of the resort, including its own sand-bottomed pool. But guests of Ho'olei still have access to the resort at large, including its restaurants, spa, and children's club — and a shuttle service to take you across the 40-acre property and down to Wailea Beach." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Give us your first impressions.Staying at Ho’olei is not unlike staying in a house in a master-planned community in the suburbs—if those houses had expansive views of the Pacific, more space than you could ever need, and access to all the amenities and services of a luxury beach resort on Maui. What's the backstory here?The Grand Wailea across the street annexed this private enclave to accommodate big families and guests who want a little more independence than what resort life typically offers. Each two-story villa has two or three bedrooms, at least two bathrooms, a lanai, a patio, a full kitchen, an elevator, a washer and dryer, a garage, and an outdoor grill. Guests staying in the villas get to access the amenities, restaurants and spa at the Grand Wailea, but also have a pool and fitness center of their own. How are the accommodations?Since each unit is individually owned, the decor varies. Our villa was full of oversized furniture (which, for small kids, made getting into bed a challenge) and uninteresting artwork. Yet the beds themselves were ridiculously comfortable; the bathrooms were gigantic; and the kitchen was filled with top-of-the-line appliances. If you plan on heading over to the Grand Wailea frequently, pick a villa toward the bottom of the property; it’s only a five-minute walk, but if you’ve got kids and gear, heading back up the hill is a challenge. Ho’olei does also offer shuttle service though. Is there a charge for Wi-Fi?The Wi-Fi is included in the $48 daily resort fee. Are there restaurants on-site?There aren’t any restaurants here, but guests can walk or take a shuttle across the street to Grand Wailea to eat at Humuhumunukunukuapua’a, or visit any of the other resorts in the area. Who else is staying here?We didn’t see many other guests here during our stay; then again, we spent most of our time at the Grand Wailea. Yet when we did hang out in the Ho’olei pool, it was full of families. We noticed several families with older teens, their own sports gear (like surfboards) in tow. How does this hotel compare to similar options in the area?Access to the Grand Wailea—especially for its pool—gives Ho’olei an edge over other condo/villa rentals in Wailea. Is there anything you'd change?The decor is a little underwhelming, and our villa's layout wasn't very baby-friendly. If you're traveling with infants or toddlers, ask in advance about baby-proofing options. Did anything stand out to you?One perk at Ho’olei is the O’hana Grilling service, where you select your menu items—entrees, salads, sides ,and dessert—and the hotel will cart your order to your villa for you to grill. It’s like a homemade meal, sans prep work. The bottom line?Come for the copious amount of space—more than you could ever hope for while traveling to a regular hotel or resort." - Juliana Shallcross