Key Property Characteristics
| Resort Location | Wailea Beach, South Maui, Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Grounds & Setting | 40 Acres of Oceanfront Botanical Gardens & Waterfalls |
| Accommodations | 777 Ocean & Garden Rooms, Suites, and Napua Tower Enclave |
| Pools & Wellness | 9 Freeform Pools, World's First Water Elevator & Kilolani Spa |
| Inspected Rating | 9.8 / 10 Exceptional Premier Luxury Tier |
The Wailea Coastal Experience
Grand Wailea anchors the crescent of golden sand that defines Wailea Beach. Sunlight pours across manicured lawns framed by coconut palms, bougainvillea, and cascading volcanic rock waterways. Inside, broad open-air corridors welcome ocean trade winds, displaying one of the world's most significant private collections of monumental bronze sculptures by Fernando Botero alongside museum-caliber Hawaiian artworks. The balance between grand architecture and intimate tropical courtyards allows travelers to transition effortlessly from energizing family mornings to deeply secluded sunset strolls.
Accommodations emphasize contemporary island living through expansive private lanais, custom teak furnishings, and subtle textures drawn from Hawaiian weaving traditions. Suites in the elevated Napua Tower feature dedicated concierge hosts, exclusive chef tasting presentations throughout the afternoon, and private ocean-view breakfast terraces. Every bathroom includes marble vanity finishes, oversized soaking tubs, and dual shower systems paired with fragrant native botanical bath infusions.
Signature Amenities & Resort Perks
Recreation at Grand Wailea centers on the legendary 2,000-foot-long Wailea Canyon Activity Pool, a dynamic network of interconnected swimming zones, whitewater slides, and tranquil sunning ledges designed to deliver unmatched leisure.
- Nine interconnected freeform swimming pools, waterslides, rope swing, and the world's only functional water elevator.
- The 50,000-square-foot Kilolani Spa featuring Hawaiian hydrotherapy circuits, halotherapy chambers, and private garden cabanas.
- Direct access to Wailea Beach with guided outrigger canoe excursions, stand-up paddleboarding, and shoreline lounger service.
- Exceptional dining destinations including fresh island seafood at Humuhumunukunukuapuaʻa and artisanal cocktails at Botero Lounge.
Plan Your Hawaiian Getaway
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Frequently Asked Questions
Grand Wailea houses the renowned Wailea Canyon Activity Pool, a 2,000-foot network comprising nine pools connected by river rapids, three waterslides, a Tarzan rope swing, and the world's first water elevator. For adult guests seeking quiet sunbathing, the resort also provides the elegant, mosaic-tiled Hibiscus Pool reserve reserved exclusively for guests aged 18 and older.
Guests reserving Napua rooms enjoy access to a private boutique hotel experience within the resort. Benefits include dedicated concierge attentiveness, private lounge access, complimentary island breakfast spreads, afternoon tea services, and curated chef-crafted evening cocktail hours with panoramic sunset vistas over Wailea Beach.
The redesigned Kilolani Spa centers on ancient Hawaiian moon-phase wellness philosophy. Visitors experience traditional lomi lomi bodywork, private hammam-style cleansing rituals, revitalizing hydrothermal vitality pools, salt chambers, and holistic treatments incorporating organic Maui sea salt and tropical botanical extracts.
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