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Hotel Wailea is a 72-suite Relais & Châteaux property perched 300 feet above the sea on Maui's south coast, with unobstructed views of three Hawaiian islands. Designed exclusively for couples and adults 18+, the hotel combines refined accommodations with locally sourced dining and a focus on Hawaiian cultural and outdoor experiences. Set on 15 acres of private grounds, it offers intimate resort amenities including two golf courses, water sports, fitness facilities, daily yoga, and guided island excursions.
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Hotel Wailea is located in Wailea on Maui's south coast, positioned on a lush, tropical hillside 300 feet above the sea with unobstructed views of three Hawaiian islands. The 15-acre property is surrounded by tropical gardens and orchards, creating a secluded setting with winding pathways through cultivated and native landscapes. The elevation and orientation provide distinctive oceanfront vistas while removing the level of activity common at beach-front properties.
The property offers 72 one-bedroom suites organized by view category: Garden View, Partial Ocean View, Ocean View, and Celebration Ocean View. All suites measure either 70 square metres (750 sq ft) or 69 square metres (743 sq ft), feature white oak floors and sustainably-harvested Ohia wood furniture, and include a private balcony or terrace. Each suite is appointed with a king bed and designed to support the hotel's adults-only couple-focused environment.
The hotel's culinary approach emphasizes locally sourced ingredients from Maui producers, supplemented by items grown in the property's own kitchen garden and orchard. This commitment to regional sourcing and sustainable practice shapes all on-site dining.
The property includes both a 9-hole and 18-hole golf course on its grounds, alongside extensive water-based activities: sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, whale-watching, kayaking, canoeing, and kiteboarding. Land activities include hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, and zip-lining.
Hotel-curated experiences include Island Beach Safari, in which chefs provide maps and gourmet picnics guiding guests to recommended bays, snorkeling sites, and viewpoints around Maui, with an option to add a 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster convertible. The Hawaiian Outrigger Canoeing program offers traditional paddling along the south coast with views of Haleakala, the West Maui Mountains, Lana'i, Kanaloa, and Molokini, with opportunities to observe Hawaiian green sea turtles and hawksbill turtles while learning about Polynesian wayfinding traditions.
Daily yoga is offered beside a waterfall, and poolside cabanas provide relaxation space. Additional amenities include a fitness room, room service, and meeting facilities (2 meeting rooms, capacity 60), along with parking and valet services.
Hotel Wailea is exclusively for adults 18 years and older and is explicitly designed for couples. The limited suite count, adults-only policy, and couple-centric design differentiate it from larger family-oriented resorts in the Wailea area. The emphasis on wellness, local Hawaiian culture, and privacy appeals to travelers seeking a romantic, adults-focused retreat with substantive activities.
Editorial verification: Hotel Wailea is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Hotel Wailea is situated in Wailea on Maui's south coast, positioned on a hillside 300 feet above the sea with unobstructed views of three Hawaiian islands.
The hotel offers 72 one-bedroom suites in four view categories: Garden View, Partial Ocean View, Ocean View, and Celebration Ocean View. All suites feature white oak floors, sustainably-harvested Ohia wood furniture, and private balconies or terraces, with king beds and sizes ranging from 69 to 70 square metres.
No. Hotel Wailea is an adults-only property restricted to guests 18 years and older, designed specifically for couples, and is not appropriate for families with children.
The hotel offers dining that emphasizes locally sourced ingredients from Maui producers and the hotel's own kitchen garden and orchard. Specific restaurant details and current menus are available through the official website.
Amenities include two golf courses, water sports (sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, whale-watching, kayaking, canoeing, kiteboarding), land activities (hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, zip-lining), daily yoga, fitness facilities, and curated experiences such as Island Beach Safari and Hawaiian Outrigger Canoeing.
Hotel Wailea is a member of Relais & Châteaux, a collection of independently-owned luxury hotels and resorts known for distinctive service and local character.
Reservations can be made through the official Relais & Châteaux website or by contacting the hotel's travel advisors for personalized booking assistance.
Hotel Wailea is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Hotel Wailea is in Wailea, United States. Address: Wailea, Hawaii, United States.
| Location | Wailea, United States |
|---|---|
| Address | Wailea, Hawaii, United States |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/hotel-wailea/ · en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Wailea_Resort
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