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Hotel Wailea

Maui • Wailea • OVER THE TOP

avg. $1,044 / night

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

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Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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Part of Relais & Châteaux

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At a glance

Adults-only Maui resort with 72 cottage suites nestled in dense plantings, overlooking Molokini Channel.

Best for: Couples seeking seclusion on Maui's south shore

Highlights:

  • 72 suites in freestanding cottages across 15 acres
  • Adults-only retreat with private lanais overlooking Molokini Channel
  • Rotunda bar with radial timber ceiling and volcanic stone columns
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PB hotel design editorial

From the upcountry slopes of Maui's Wailea district, where the land drops away toward Maalaea Bay with Kahoolawe and Molokini visible across open water, a scattered village of low-slung hipped-roof bungalows arranged across roughly fifteen acres gives Hotel Wailea a quality rare in Hawaiian resort design: genuine seclusion without the scale of a conventional resort complex. Originally built in 1978 and operating for decades as a timeshare property, the hotel was reimagined as an adults-only boutique retreat — just 72 suites spread across freestanding cottage structures that sit deep within tropical plantings dense enough to absorb almost all architectural evidence of neighboring development. The interiors, refreshed in recent renovation work, move between two registers visible in the images: guest rooms finished in travertine-block feature walls with live-edge walnut headboards, saffron-yellow throws, and banana-leaf print cushions that bring garden color inside, and living spaces furnished with woven rattan chairs, carved-detail console tables, and coral and sky-blue accent cushions opened onto private lanais framing the channel view. The bar and lounge area centers on a dramatic rotunda structure — its radial timber ceiling lit from within, local volcanic stone columns open to the trade winds on three sides — with raspberry velvet lounge chairs and a teal banquette lending the space a warmth that feels closer to a private club than a hotel bar.

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About

Welcome to Hotel Wailea, Maui’s only Relais & Châteaux property and Hawaiʻi’s sole adults-only all-suite luxury hotel, named a top 5 hotel in Hawaii by Travel + Leisure for nine consecutive years. Each of our 72 unique suites is nestled within 15 acres of tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls, and winding paths. Our culinary offerings highlight island-sourced ingredients in every dish. At The Birdcage Japanese Grill, creative cocktails and Japanese-inspired cuisine pair with spectacular sunsets. The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea offers sweeping ocean views and tranquil garden seating, along with the behind-the-scenes Chef's Table experience. For an extraordinary private chef’s dinner, The Treehouse offers an intimate, elevated dining escape amid the treetops. As Hawaiʻi’s only independently operated and locally owned luxury hotel, Hotel Wailea is designed to create an intimate island escape.

Amenities

Pool

Restaurant

Free Internet

Kitchenette

Free Wifi

Suites

Fitness center

Wheelchair Access

Non-smoking rooms

Bar/Lounge

Hotel Wailea Reviews

2,099 reviews

"Overall, we loved staying at Hotel Wailea and would definitely return. The Highlights: The room was clean, spacious, and quiet, with comfortable beds and pretty much everything we needed for our stay. We loved the low-key, relaxing pool area. Even though the hotel isn't right on the water, the hillside views are beautiful, and the location is very convenient to gorgeous beaches and great dining. The Hiccup: We had no hot water in our shower for the first two days. While the front desk sent maintenance quickly after our first text, the issue wasn't resolved, and our second text went unanswered. It took a visit to the front desk and a second maintenance team to get it fixed. While we understand these things happen, we expected better service—specifically, a follow-up from the staff to ensure the issue was resolved, and perhaps a small gesture acknowledging the inconvenience of taking cold showers and waiting around for repairs."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 05, 2026

"We had a great 5 night stay at Hotel Wailea. The hotel grounds were gorgeous & our room was a spacious partial ocean suite that had everything we needed. Being a bit of a walk from the beach was not an issue for us- there is free parking at the beach or a hotel shuttle can take you (we did this because the hill back from the beach is quite steep). The hotel “shuttle” is a fleet of range rovers that will pick you up and drop you off anywhere in the Wailea area. They came immediately whenever we texted we needed a ride and the drivers were all great. We had food and drinks at the pool- was all tasty. We also had drinks at the bird cage one night and they were excellent. We would definitely come back!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 24, 2026

"Located in beautiful Wailea the suites are spacious and welcoming and face the ocean. A large lanai allows for enjoying the outdoors. Each suite has special amenities, and the hotel staff makes every effort to accommodate one’s requests. The suites are serviced every day and always well maintained."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 16, 2026

"On the good side, large bedrooms/suites, quiet as it is adults only, the pool sunbeds were easily available and there was friendly service. On the less good, average food that was nothing special, breakfast and dinner were both. lukewarm and slow to arrive, the attention to detail is lacking for a hotel changing c$2000 a night, the pool team were more interested in chatting to each other than serving customers, we had problems with the tech and phone connections in our room, no clear and comfortable bar area to relax in and communication was mixed between the valet and reception and with our travel agent. We are lucky enough to stay in great hotels around the world and this could be one of them but it lacks the professional and standards to make it so."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 07, 2026

"We returned to Hotel Wailea again to celebrate our anniversary. It was incredibly special as we also spent our honeymoon here. This property has become our favourite place on earth, and we visit Maui almost every year. This latest visit only reinforced why. From the moment you arrive, there’s a sense of peace and tranquility. It’s not just the stunning sunset and setting, but also the thoughtfulness woven into every detail. We were greeted with champagne on arrival, and throughout our stay, we enjoyed special touches - from a floral design class to a thoughtful gift bag with treats on a rainy day. We felt genuinely cared for. A heartfelt thank you to the entire Hotel Wailea team for making our stay so special again. You’ve built something magical here. We can’t wait to return."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 24, 2026

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