Pros
- Massive resort with direct access to gorgeous Wailea Beach
- Two enormous pools, with the best waterslides and activities on Maui
- Upscale rooms have separate tubs and showers, and balconies
- Several suite options, and many rooms with great ocean views
- Four restaurants, two bars, a coffee shop, and room service
- Humuhumu serves Polynesian and Hawaiian cuisine for dinner
- Largest spa in Hawaii (50,000 square feet) and one of Maui’s best
- Kids' club, teens' club, and a family game room
- Grand Luau held on-site, plus tours through the hotel's art collection
- Modern fitness center with daily group exercise classes
- Wedding chapel, along with 22 banquet, meeting, and boardrooms
- Accessible to other hotels and restaurants via Wailea Beach path
- Napua Club tower offers a private lounge and personal concierge service
Cons
- Hefty daily resort fee, parking fees, and charges for “extras”
- While the resort is certainly grand, it isn’t necessarily luxurious
- Property’s massive size (and crowds) can be overwhelming
- Couples may find the resort too family-oriented
Bottom Line
Hands down the most amenity-packed resort on Maui, the upscale, beachfront Grand Wailea - A Waldorf Astoria Resort is a destination all its own. With 780 rooms, two massive pools, four restaurants, frequent fun luaus, and a 50,000-square-foot spa, the Grand Wailea wows with its immense scale. Rooms are beachy and modern, and well-equipped with furnished terraces, bathtubs, and separate showers. Numerous suite and villa options are available, and those in Napua Club rooms get extra perks. The property attracts all kinds of travelers, and guests can expect nonstop crowds at any time of year. While the resort is certainly upscale, it’s not as luxurious as its neighbors, the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea and the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui. Additionally, the hefty daily resort fees and fees for mandatory valet parking and kids' club access add to the already pricey nightly rates.
Amenities
- Cribs
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Kids Club
- Pool
- Spa
What Are the Design and Scene Like at Grand Wailea?
This grand beachfront resort is stuffed with family-friendly features and room options, although it isn't quite as luxe as its neighbors.
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Set on 40 acres of prime beachfront property, the Grand Wailea – A Waldorf Astoria Resort is the biggest -- and in many ways, the grandest -- hotel in Wailea, south Maui’s posh and popular resort community. An outpost of Hilton's Waldorf-Astoria luxury brand, the Grand Wailea provides opulence in spades. Large-scale Botero sculptures surround its open-air lobby pavilion; impeccable gardens look plucked from the rainforest; and dazzling fountains glisten on expansive green lawns. The sheer number of features on offer here also reflects the property's lavishness -- it's the most amenity-packed hotel in Maui and its Grand Luaus are not to be missed. Those looking for a hotel that has everything won’t be disappointed, but given the hotel's massive sprawl, guests can expect long walks to reach just about anything. Additionally, travelers should be prepared for crowds, though the resort no longer sells day passes, helping with crowd control.
While the Grand Wailea is undoubtedly, grand, its larger-than-life scale doesn’t translate to luxury on all fronts, and hints of the resort’s age (it opened in 1990) surface from time to time. Travelers familiar with the Waldorf Astoria brand may not be impressed by the Grand Wailea. Some guests complain of stained carpeting, cracked pool tiles, and dated bathrooms. Rooms are nicer at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, restaurants are better at the Andaz Maui at Wailea, and service is more impressive at the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui. Plus, the Grand Wailea’s constant crowds may interfere with relaxation, and its family-friendly atmosphere may be too kid-centric for romantics (expect tons of little ones by the pools). That said, plenty of guests feel the property's tremendous Wailea Canyon Activity Pool with waterslides and the world’s first water elevator and its spa complex are in a league of their own.
Where Is Grand Wailea Located in Maui?
It’s set directly on Wailea Beach, near numerous restaurants, shops, and hotels in the posh Wailea area.
Like its name suggests, the Grand Wailea Maui is located in the posh resort community of Wailea. Known for expensive hotels, designer shopping malls, and high-end dining venues, Wailea is south Maui’s premier resort area, and the Grand Wailea counts big names like the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui, the Andaz Maui at wailea, and the Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott, Maui as neighbors. Besides ritzy accommodations, Wailea is also recognized for its world-class golf courses, beautiful beaches, and consistent sunshine. For those who can afford it, Wailea is a near-perfect paradise. The Grand Wailea was actually one of the first hotels to be built on Wailea Beach, so it occupies prime real estate in the center of its famous beach. Neighboring hotels and restaurants are accessible via the Wailea Beach path, but travelers will want to rent a car if they plan on exploring the island. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from Maui’s Kahului Airport.
What Are Rooms Like at Grand Wailea?
A large variety of huge, upscale rooms, suites, and villas are available, all offering furnished terraces and bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers.
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All 780 rooms at the Grand Wailea feature sleek decor, with blond-wood furniture and Hawaiian-inspired artwork. Beds are dressed simply with white cotton quilts, and they're topped with striped pillows. Pale-yellow walls are dressed up by crisp-white crown molding and brightly colored canvas artwork. Large entertainment consoles provide storage and serve as a backdrop for wall-mounted flat-screen TVs. Additional upscale amenities include iHome docking stations, Keurig coffeemakers, and mini-fridges stocked with bottled water. Closets hold terrycloth robes, slippers, electronic safes, and ironing equipment. Bathrooms are gorgeous overall, with marble floors, deep soaking tubs, and separate glass-enclosed showers -- though some bathrooms are showing signs of age. The granite vanities are stocked with the hotel’s own Spa Grande toiletries, hairdryers, and back-lit mirrors, but unfortunately, they only have single sinks. Toilets are tucked away in their own private vestibules. All of the Grand Wailea’s rooms have large outdoor balconies or terraces with cushioned teak furniture. Rooms offer various views of the property -- from the ocean, to the well-manicured grounds, to the back parking lot.
There are a variety of room types at the Grand Wailea. Standard rooms are classified by their view type (ocean, garden, or “terrace,” aka parking lot vistas). Standard rooms measure a whopping 640 square feet, and have one king or two queen size beds. Rooms with king beds are equipped with an additional loveseat, though it’s not a pull-out couch. Suites are larger spaces with separate living and sleeping areas, though they have the same amenities as standard rooms. The hotel’s Napua Tower is an exclusive club-level tower with larger rooms and suites (standard rooms start at 715 square feet, suites measure 1,300+ square feet).
Napua Club Tower guests have access to a private lounge that serves free continental breakfast, afternoon tea, evening hors d’oeuvres, and something called “chocolate decadence” at night. Napua Tower guests also receive free round-trip transportation to and from the airport, are treated to private check-in upon arrival, and have access to a personal concierge.
What Are the Pools Like at Grand Wailea?
Maui's coolest pools are found here, featuring slides, caves, and hot tubs, but they're always crowded.
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The Grand Wailea is perhaps best known for its incredible pools. The 25,700-square-foot, 770,000-gallon Wailea Canyon Activity Pool is a sight to behold. The freeform colossus is described by Waldorf Astoria as “epic,” and we couldn’t agree more. Every water activity imaginable happens around this family-friendly spot. The Wailea Canyon Activity Pool is actually nine individual pools that span six levels and are connected by a flowing current. A large central area is great for swimming and pool volleyball, while a sand-bottomed zero-entry space is great for little kids and toddlers. Water cascades over impressive fake boulders that create swim-throughs to secret grottos and swim-up bars. There’s a Tarzan-style rope swing, five intertwining water slides, whitewater rapids, and the world’s first water elevator -- a contraption that transports guests from one pool level to another. The pool’s Lava Tube waterslide catapults riders through an enclosed slide at 22 miles per hour. The Fishpipe is a hamster-wheel type mechanism, where guests can slip and slide across its constantly rotating surface. The Fishpipe is the only pool activity that charges an additional fee.
Guests looking for a calmer pool experience can head to the gorgeous Hibiscus Pool, named for the 630,000 mosaic tiles that create gigantic hibiscus flowers on the pool floor. The adults-only Hibiscus Pool is reserved for guests ages 18 and older. While its atmosphere is more subdued than the Canyon Pool, it isn’t necessarily quiet -- the adults here can be rowdy too. The pool is surrounded by lounge chairs and rentable cabanas, and has two jetted hot tubs on either end.
What's the Beach Like at Grand Wailea?
Guests have prime access to gorgeous Wailea Beach, which is lined with loungers and umbrellas.
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The Grand Wailea Maui has the most central location on Wailea Beach, a crescent-shaped shore with light brown, powdery sand that stretches over a third of a mile. The water’s small waves are great for bodysurfing and paddleboarding, and the southern edge of the bay has healthy reefs where sea turtles like to swim, so it's a popular snorkel spot. The Grand Wailea offers all kinds of ocean-centric activities, like snorkel excursions, stand-up paddleboarding, scuba lessons, and guided kayak tours -- though additional charges apply. Like all of Hawaii's beaches, Wailea Beach is open to the public, but it draws far more vacationers than locals.
What Restaurants and Bars Are at Grand Wailea?
An array of dining options includes a Hawaiian and Polynesian eatery, casual outdoor eatery, and room service.
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Grand Wailea Maui restaurants and bars are well-regarded across the board, consisting of four eateries, a coffee shop, and two bars. Humuhumu is the signature restaurant at the Grand Wailea and it’s located in a gorgeous open-air setting that overlooks the resort’s pristinely kept gardens and expansive koi pond. Its menu features local seafood prepared with Hawaiian and Polynesian cooking methods. Guests can expect hamachi carpaccio, ahi poke, and ulu risotto starters, along with crispy Mahi, and seared Ahi main courses. There’s also a selection of beef, lamb, and poultry. The restaurant’s thatched-roof bar serves excellent seasonally inspired cocktails.
Additional on-site restaurants include the Grand Dining Room, which serves a la carte and buffet breakfast, and Bistro Molokini, a poolside spot that serves light bites and bar snacks during lunch and dinner hours. Bistro Molokini is a sit-down establishment where guests are expected to dress appropriately. By contrast, Volcano Bar and Grill is an outdoor venue where guests can dine in their swimsuits. Volcano Bar and Grill has outdoor seating near the Wailea Canyon Activity Pool and serves casual fare like burgers, salads, sandwiches, and sushi. Grotto Bar is the hotel’s awesome cave-like swim-up bar, while the Botero Lounge is its upscale lobby bar. Cafe Kula is a coffee shop/mini-market where guests can order coffee and espresso beverages, sample gelato, and pick up snacks and drinks like chips, pretzels, cookies, bottled water, and soda. The hotel also offers room service, but it isn’t available 24/7.
What's the Spa Like at Grand Wailea?
It's the largest spa in Hawaii, and one of the best in the U.S.
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Spa Grande, the Grand Wailea’s massive 50,000-square-foot spa, is the biggest spa in Hawaii and is often lauded as one of the best spas in the country. The complex has a whopping 40 treatment rooms and exclusive features, like a healing hydrotherapy circuit, an ancient Roman baths-style jetted tub, a Japanese furo bath, a Swiss jet shower, and multiple saunas. Some of the spa’s most popular treatments include the Pala’au Journey (a Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage followed by a cocoon body wrap), the Personalized Facial (a custom facial tailored to individual customers), and the Grand Ocean Body Ritual (a foot massage followed by an algae or mud wrap and an aromatherapy scalp massage). All of Spa Grande’s products are made with Hawaiian ingredients. Advanced reservations are strongly recommended. Large-group after-hours reservations are available upon request.
What's the Fitness Center Like at Grand Wailea?
The fitness center is well-equipped, if a bit small for the size of the property, and requires extra fees for group exercise classes.
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The Grand Wailea’s fitness center is adjacent to the spa. It’s equipped with modern Precor cardio and weight machines, but feels small for the size of the hotel. The fitness center’s dark-wood paneled walls and lack of windows can also make the room feel stuffy and basement-like. On the plus side, an array of exercise classes -- morning meditation, mat Pilates, group cycle, Zumba -- are available daily. Beach yoga and meditation are the only free classes, while all others are $15 as of the writing of this review.
What Wedding Services Are Available at Grand Wailea?
This is a popular spot for destination weddings and large group events, thanks to a chapel and several other ceremony locations.
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The Grand Wailea is one of Maui’s most popular destinations for weddings and large events. The hotel has 22 banquet, meeting, and boardrooms, the highlight of which is the 28,000-square-foot Haleakala Ballroom and its adjacent garden. Group event organizers receive access to personalized online group pages that allow them to share meeting agendas, manage guest lists, and reserve audiovisual equipment rentals. Wedding celebrants receive perks like photography and salon credits, post-wedding spa treatments, and discounted accommodations. The Grand Wailea has its own wedding chapel with Hawaiian-themed stained-glass windows, an adjacent koi pond, and gorgeous garden surroundings. Additional wedding venues include the hotel’s botanical gardens, its beach courtyard, and its private lagoon.
Is Grand Wailea Family-Friendly?
There are tons of family-friendly activities here, but many incur additional fees.
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The pools and aquatic activities alone make the Grand Wailea one of the best family resorts on Maui, but the hotel is chock-full of additional family-friendly amenities. The Grand Wailea has separate kids’ and teens’ clubs that cater to older and younger children with age-appropriate games and activities. The Rock is the hotel’s 20,000-square-foot family center -- home to Camp Grande (the kids' club), The Spot (the teens' club), and the Ohana Hale (the family game room). Camp Grande offers full- and half-day sessions with activities like scavenger hunts, sand art, and crab-hunting.
However, daily fees to attend kids camp activities are exorbitant, though multiple child discounts are available. The Spot has its own snack bar, an abundance of gaming equipment, air hockey, foosball, and ping-pong and pool tables. The Ohana Hale also has gaming equipment (with E for everyone games), soft toys, dollhouses, and a feature known as “Lego Island.” Aside from the kids’ clubs and game rooms, the hotel hosts daily poolside workshops like lei-making and puka shell necklace-making. The Grand Wailea’s own Grand Luau at Honua’ula is held several nights per week.
What Other Features Are Available at Grand Wailea?
Resort tours, Grand Luaus, and shops round out additional features, but there are fees for other extras.
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While the resort's headlining features -- its beach, pool, and spa -- tend to claim the guests' full attention, the Grand Wailea has a few more amenities. A popular activity for entertainment is the Grand Luau, which takes place multiple times per week and includes tasty Hawaiian and Polynesian fare, pre-show lei-making and ukulele lessons, and a dazzling show with dancing and fire. Other resort features include gorgeous botanical gardens and incredible museum quality artwork. Guests who want to learn about them can take advantage of the Grand Wailea’s free weekly resort tours.
Besides the hotel tours, Wi-Fi is the hotel’s only freebie -- expect lots of extra charges like: daily resort fees, mandatory valet parking, kids' club activities, fitness classes, cabana rentals, and non-motorized water sports.
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Things You Should Know About Grand Wailea
Also Known As
- Grand Wailea Resort
- Grand Wailea Hawaii
- Grand Wailea Maui
- Grand Wailea - The Waldorf Astoria Collection
- Grand Wailea Resort Maui
- Grand Wailea Hotel
- Grand Hotel Wailea
- Grand Wailea
- Grand Resort Wailea
- Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Room Types
- Ali'i Suite
- Deluxe Garden Room
- Deluxe Ocean Room
- Deluxe Suite
- Grande Suite
- Molokini Suite
- Napua Club Room
- Napua Nani Suite
- Napua Royal Suite
- Napua Suite
- Ocean Room
- Terrace Room
Address
3850 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea, Hawaii 96753-8443, United States
Phone
(808) 875-1234
Website
What Are the Design and Scene Like at Grand Wailea?
This grand beachfront resort is stuffed with family-friendly features and room options, although it isn't quite as luxe as its neighbors.
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Set on 40 acres of prime beachfront property, the Grand Wailea – A Waldorf Astoria Resort is the biggest -- and in many ways, the grandest -- hotel in Wailea, south Maui’s posh and popular resort community. An outpost of Hilton's Waldorf-Astoria luxury brand, the Grand Wailea provides opulence in spades. Large-scale Botero sculptures surround its open-air lobby pavilion; impeccable gardens look plucked from the rainforest; and dazzling fountains glisten on expansive green lawns. The sheer number of features on offer here also reflects the property's lavishness -- it's the most amenity-packed hotel in Maui and its Grand Luaus are not to be missed. Those looking for a hotel that has everything won’t be disappointed, but given the hotel's massive sprawl, guests can expect long walks to reach just about anything. Additionally, travelers should be prepared for crowds, though the resort no longer sells day passes, helping with crowd control.
While the Grand Wailea is undoubtedly, grand, its larger-than-life scale doesn’t translate to luxury on all fronts, and hints of the resort’s age (it opened in 1990) surface from time to time. Travelers familiar with the Waldorf Astoria brand may not be impressed by the Grand Wailea. Some guests complain of stained carpeting, cracked pool tiles, and dated bathrooms. Rooms are nicer at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, restaurants are better at the Andaz Maui at Wailea, and service is more impressive at the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui. Plus, the Grand Wailea’s constant crowds may interfere with relaxation, and its family-friendly atmosphere may be too kid-centric for romantics (expect tons of little ones by the pools). That said, plenty of guests feel the property's tremendous Wailea Canyon Activity Pool with waterslides and the world’s first water elevator and its spa complex are in a league of their own.
Where Is Grand Wailea Located in Maui?
It’s set directly on Wailea Beach, near numerous restaurants, shops, and hotels in the posh Wailea area.
Like its name suggests, the Grand Wailea Maui is located in the posh resort community of Wailea. Known for expensive hotels, designer shopping malls, and high-end dining venues, Wailea is south Maui’s premier resort area, and the Grand Wailea counts big names like the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui, the Andaz Maui at wailea, and the Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott, Maui as neighbors. Besides ritzy accommodations, Wailea is also recognized for its world-class golf courses, beautiful beaches, and consistent sunshine. For those who can afford it, Wailea is a near-perfect paradise. The Grand Wailea was actually one of the first hotels to be built on Wailea Beach, so it occupies prime real estate in the center of its famous beach. Neighboring hotels and restaurants are accessible via the Wailea Beach path, but travelers will want to rent a car if they plan on exploring the island. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from Maui’s Kahului Airport.
What Are Rooms Like at Grand Wailea?
A large variety of huge, upscale rooms, suites, and villas are available, all offering furnished terraces and bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers.
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All 780 rooms at the Grand Wailea feature sleek decor, with blond-wood furniture and Hawaiian-inspired artwork. Beds are dressed simply with white cotton quilts, and they're topped with striped pillows. Pale-yellow walls are dressed up by crisp-white crown molding and brightly colored canvas artwork. Large entertainment consoles provide storage and serve as a backdrop for wall-mounted flat-screen TVs. Additional upscale amenities include iHome docking stations, Keurig coffeemakers, and mini-fridges stocked with bottled water. Closets hold terrycloth robes, slippers, electronic safes, and ironing equipment. Bathrooms are gorgeous overall, with marble floors, deep soaking tubs, and separate glass-enclosed showers -- though some bathrooms are showing signs of age. The granite vanities are stocked with the hotel’s own Spa Grande toiletries, hairdryers, and back-lit mirrors, but unfortunately, they only have single sinks. Toilets are tucked away in their own private vestibules. All of the Grand Wailea’s rooms have large outdoor balconies or terraces with cushioned teak furniture. Rooms offer various views of the property -- from the ocean, to the well-manicured grounds, to the back parking lot.
There are a variety of room types at the Grand Wailea. Standard rooms are classified by their view type (ocean, garden, or “terrace,” aka parking lot vistas). Standard rooms measure a whopping 640 square feet, and have one king or two queen size beds. Rooms with king beds are equipped with an additional loveseat, though it’s not a pull-out couch. Suites are larger spaces with separate living and sleeping areas, though they have the same amenities as standard rooms. The hotel’s Napua Tower is an exclusive club-level tower with larger rooms and suites (standard rooms start at 715 square feet, suites measure 1,300+ square feet).
Napua Club Tower guests have access to a private lounge that serves free continental breakfast, afternoon tea, evening hors d’oeuvres, and something called “chocolate decadence” at night. Napua Tower guests also receive free round-trip transportation to and from the airport, are treated to private check-in upon arrival, and have access to a personal concierge.
What Are the Pools Like at Grand Wailea?
Maui's coolest pools are found here, featuring slides, caves, and hot tubs, but they're always crowded.
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The Grand Wailea is perhaps best known for its incredible pools. The 25,700-square-foot, 770,000-gallon Wailea Canyon Activity Pool is a sight to behold. The freeform colossus is described by Waldorf Astoria as “epic,” and we couldn’t agree more. Every water activity imaginable happens around this family-friendly spot. The Wailea Canyon Activity Pool is actually nine individual pools that span six levels and are connected by a flowing current. A large central area is great for swimming and pool volleyball, while a sand-bottomed zero-entry space is great for little kids and toddlers. Water cascades over impressive fake boulders that create swim-throughs to secret grottos and swim-up bars. There’s a Tarzan-style rope swing, five intertwining water slides, whitewater rapids, and the world’s first water elevator -- a contraption that transports guests from one pool level to another. The pool’s Lava Tube waterslide catapults riders through an enclosed slide at 22 miles per hour. The Fishpipe is a hamster-wheel type mechanism, where guests can slip and slide across its constantly rotating surface. The Fishpipe is the only pool activity that charges an additional fee.
Guests looking for a calmer pool experience can head to the gorgeous Hibiscus Pool, named for the 630,000 mosaic tiles that create gigantic hibiscus flowers on the pool floor. The adults-only Hibiscus Pool is reserved for guests ages 18 and older. While its atmosphere is more subdued than the Canyon Pool, it isn’t necessarily quiet -- the adults here can be rowdy too. The pool is surrounded by lounge chairs and rentable cabanas, and has two jetted hot tubs on either end.
What's the Beach Like at Grand Wailea?
Guests have prime access to gorgeous Wailea Beach, which is lined with loungers and umbrellas.
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The Grand Wailea Maui has the most central location on Wailea Beach, a crescent-shaped shore with light brown, powdery sand that stretches over a third of a mile. The water’s small waves are great for bodysurfing and paddleboarding, and the southern edge of the bay has healthy reefs where sea turtles like to swim, so it's a popular snorkel spot. The Grand Wailea offers all kinds of ocean-centric activities, like snorkel excursions, stand-up paddleboarding, scuba lessons, and guided kayak tours -- though additional charges apply. Like all of Hawaii's beaches, Wailea Beach is open to the public, but it draws far more vacationers than locals.
What Restaurants and Bars Are at Grand Wailea?
An array of dining options includes a Hawaiian and Polynesian eatery, casual outdoor eatery, and room service.
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Grand Wailea Maui restaurants and bars are well-regarded across the board, consisting of four eateries, a coffee shop, and two bars. Humuhumu is the signature restaurant at the Grand Wailea and it’s located in a gorgeous open-air setting that overlooks the resort’s pristinely kept gardens and expansive koi pond. Its menu features local seafood prepared with Hawaiian and Polynesian cooking methods. Guests can expect hamachi carpaccio, ahi poke, and ulu risotto starters, along with crispy Mahi, and seared Ahi main courses. There’s also a selection of beef, lamb, and poultry. The restaurant’s thatched-roof bar serves excellent seasonally inspired cocktails.
Additional on-site restaurants include the Grand Dining Room, which serves a la carte and buffet breakfast, and Bistro Molokini, a poolside spot that serves light bites and bar snacks during lunch and dinner hours. Bistro Molokini is a sit-down establishment where guests are expected to dress appropriately. By contrast, Volcano Bar and Grill is an outdoor venue where guests can dine in their swimsuits. Volcano Bar and Grill has outdoor seating near the Wailea Canyon Activity Pool and serves casual fare like burgers, salads, sandwiches, and sushi. Grotto Bar is the hotel’s awesome cave-like swim-up bar, while the Botero Lounge is its upscale lobby bar. Cafe Kula is a coffee shop/mini-market where guests can order coffee and espresso beverages, sample gelato, and pick up snacks and drinks like chips, pretzels, cookies, bottled water, and soda. The hotel also offers room service, but it isn’t available 24/7.
What's the Spa Like at Grand Wailea?
It's the largest spa in Hawaii, and one of the best in the U.S.
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Spa Grande, the Grand Wailea’s massive 50,000-square-foot spa, is the biggest spa in Hawaii and is often lauded as one of the best spas in the country. The complex has a whopping 40 treatment rooms and exclusive features, like a healing hydrotherapy circuit, an ancient Roman baths-style jetted tub, a Japanese furo bath, a Swiss jet shower, and multiple saunas. Some of the spa’s most popular treatments include the Pala’au Journey (a Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage followed by a cocoon body wrap), the Personalized Facial (a custom facial tailored to individual customers), and the Grand Ocean Body Ritual (a foot massage followed by an algae or mud wrap and an aromatherapy scalp massage). All of Spa Grande’s products are made with Hawaiian ingredients. Advanced reservations are strongly recommended. Large-group after-hours reservations are available upon request.
What's the Fitness Center Like at Grand Wailea?
The fitness center is well-equipped, if a bit small for the size of the property, and requires extra fees for group exercise classes.
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The Grand Wailea’s fitness center is adjacent to the spa. It’s equipped with modern Precor cardio and weight machines, but feels small for the size of the hotel. The fitness center’s dark-wood paneled walls and lack of windows can also make the room feel stuffy and basement-like. On the plus side, an array of exercise classes -- morning meditation, mat Pilates, group cycle, Zumba -- are available daily. Beach yoga and meditation are the only free classes, while all others are $15 as of the writing of this review.
What Wedding Services Are Available at Grand Wailea?
This is a popular spot for destination weddings and large group events, thanks to a chapel and several other ceremony locations.
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The Grand Wailea is one of Maui’s most popular destinations for weddings and large events. The hotel has 22 banquet, meeting, and boardrooms, the highlight of which is the 28,000-square-foot Haleakala Ballroom and its adjacent garden. Group event organizers receive access to personalized online group pages that allow them to share meeting agendas, manage guest lists, and reserve audiovisual equipment rentals. Wedding celebrants receive perks like photography and salon credits, post-wedding spa treatments, and discounted accommodations. The Grand Wailea has its own wedding chapel with Hawaiian-themed stained-glass windows, an adjacent koi pond, and gorgeous garden surroundings. Additional wedding venues include the hotel’s botanical gardens, its beach courtyard, and its private lagoon.
Is Grand Wailea Family-Friendly?
There are tons of family-friendly activities here, but many incur additional fees.
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The pools and aquatic activities alone make the Grand Wailea one of the best family resorts on Maui, but the hotel is chock-full of additional family-friendly amenities. The Grand Wailea has separate kids’ and teens’ clubs that cater to older and younger children with age-appropriate games and activities. The Rock is the hotel’s 20,000-square-foot family center -- home to Camp Grande (the kids' club), The Spot (the teens' club), and the Ohana Hale (the family game room). Camp Grande offers full- and half-day sessions with activities like scavenger hunts, sand art, and crab-hunting.
However, daily fees to attend kids camp activities are exorbitant, though multiple child discounts are available. The Spot has its own snack bar, an abundance of gaming equipment, air hockey, foosball, and ping-pong and pool tables. The Ohana Hale also has gaming equipment (with E for everyone games), soft toys, dollhouses, and a feature known as “Lego Island.” Aside from the kids’ clubs and game rooms, the hotel hosts daily poolside workshops like lei-making and puka shell necklace-making. The Grand Wailea’s own Grand Luau at Honua’ula is held several nights per week.
What Other Features Are Available at Grand Wailea?
Resort tours, Grand Luaus, and shops round out additional features, but there are fees for other extras.
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While the resort's headlining features -- its beach, pool, and spa -- tend to claim the guests' full attention, the Grand Wailea has a few more amenities. A popular activity for entertainment is the Grand Luau, which takes place multiple times per week and includes tasty Hawaiian and Polynesian fare, pre-show lei-making and ukulele lessons, and a dazzling show with dancing and fire. Other resort features include gorgeous botanical gardens and incredible museum quality artwork. Guests who want to learn about them can take advantage of the Grand Wailea’s free weekly resort tours.
Besides the hotel tours, Wi-Fi is the hotel’s only freebie -- expect lots of extra charges like: daily resort fees, mandatory valet parking, kids' club activities, fitness classes, cabana rentals, and non-motorized water sports.
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Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Babysitting Services
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Beach
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Beauty / Hair Salon
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Business Center
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Cabanas
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Cable
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Children's Pool
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Full Kitchen
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Gameroom / Arcade
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Golf Course
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Kids Club
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Mini Bar (with liquor)
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Spa
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Supervised Kids Activities
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Swim-Up Bar
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Tennis Court
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