The 5 Best Luxury Resorts on Maui
Treat yourself to any one of these luxury resorts on Maui, which made top five in our Readers’ Choice picks this year.
Known for its golden-sand beaches and waterfalls, Maui has long been a favorite of visitors. The Valley Isle offers the best of all words—outdoor adventures, global cuisine, rugged terrain, world-class surf and luxury. Here are five of the best high-end hotels and resorts—chosen by readers in our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards—that combine style, luxury, comfort and service, all steps from the beach.
1. Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Photo: Courtesy of the Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Located in front of the pristine Wailea Beach and surrounded by 40 acres of lush tropical landscaping, it’s clear why Grand Wailea Maui placed first among our readers’ votes for luxury resorts. In addition to spacious rooms, secluded villas, two beautiful pools and championship golf and tennis courts, the resort offers Kilolani, a new spa concept featuring hand-selective native botanicals and holistic treatments. The Grand Wailea is also home to Hawai‘i’s largest private art collection, with more than 80 pieces of museum-quality paintings, sculptures, murals and graphics by both local and international artists.
3850 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea, grandwailea.com, @grandwailea
2. The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
Photo: Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
Found next to the Honokahua Preservation Site, a recognized wahi pana (sacred site), the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is a secluded getaway that encompasses 22,000 acres of land. Guests can dine at the Banyan Tree or Ulana Terrace, and attend the Kapalua Wine and Food Experience over the summer. Enjoy tropical views from a hotel guest room balcony, experience a lanai fire pit, holistic treatments at the spa and try your hand at 36 holes of championship golf.
1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Lahaina, ritzcarlton.com, @ritzcarltonkapalua
3. Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
Photo: Courtesy of Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea.
Nestled in front of the golden-sand beach of Wailea, the Four Seasons Resort Maui is a luxurious open-air beachfront destination with no resort fee. Experience Hawaiian and California fusion food at Spago, premium steak at Duo Steak and Seafood and coastal Italian cuisine at Ferraro’s Restaurant and Bar. Wade into an adults-only infinity pool, take a private surf lesson, view a nightly hula and torch lighting performance and have fun in the games room or croquet lawn. With its impeccable service and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Four Seasons Resort Maui is a must-visit for families of all ages.
3900 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, fourseasons.com/maui, @fsmaui
4. The Westin Maui Resort and Spa, Kā‘anapali
Photo: Courtesy of the Maui Westin Resort and Spa
Located along the pristine shores of Kā‘anapali Beach, The Westin Maui Resort and Spa is rooted in culture and offers luxurious comfort. The 12-acre resort has renovated large guest rooms and suites and an 87,000 square foot aquatic playground with six pools, two slides, a children’s splash area and an adults-only pool. Dine at ʻUlu Kitchen, a new restaurant concept by acclaimed chef Peter Merriman with a menu inspired by local ingredients or take in the Wailele Polynesian Lūʻau. There’s a gym, five outdoor wedding venues, koi feeding and lei making activities. The resort is also home to the award-winning Heavenly Spa by Westin, the first Westin-branded spa to open worldwide in 2004. This month the hotel opens a new social center called Hana Hou, with Topgolf, duckpin bowling, arcade games and more.
2365 Kā‘anapali Pkwy, Lahaina, marriott.com, @thewestinmaui
5. Fairmont Kea Lani
Photo: Courtesy of Fairmont Kea Lani
A lovely five-star vacation resort on the shores of Polo Beach in Wailea, Fairmont Kea Lani offers elegant suites, tropical gardens, private oceanfront villas, an open-air cocktail lounge and award-winning dining venues like Nick’s Fishmarket, Ko and Pilina. Sip on a mai tai while relaxing by any of the three swimming pools and get pampered at the Willow Stream Spa. Immerse yourself in Hawaiian culture by taking an ‘ukulele class, making lei and learning hula.
4100 Wailea Alanui Dr., fairmont-kea-lani.com, @fairmontkealani
See all of the winners of our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards in our latest issue, which you can buy here. Better yet, subscribe and get HAWAIʻI Magazine delivered to right to your mailbox.
