Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux - Adults Only

This was our second time staying at this property. We love the adult only aspect, mainly at the pool, but also just serene in general. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and kept, the food was delicious, and the staff always available, prompt, and friendly. The pool was a very comfortable temp, and the jacuzzi appropriately warm. The room is perhaps the nicest, most well designed ever - like a small house. Absolutely everything you'd need was provided in the room. Very comfortable, spacious, and quiet. A gym was available with complementary yoga, but we just couldn't drag ourselves away from the room in the early morning. We participated in yoga on our first visit though, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The hotel is up a hill, but still great if one is a walker, accessing the ocean path and shopping. It was wonderful to be out of the fray, but still close to restaurants, etc. The shuttle on demand was always available and prompt. The property was spotlessly kept everywhere - the pool, public spaces, and the room.

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My wife and I stayed at Hotel Wailea over the MLK weekend to celebrate our anniversary. This was our fourth visit to Maui, and our first time staying here. We were thoroughly impressed and would absolutely return.

Location
The hotel is located in Wailea, perched on a hilltop about a mile inland from the beach. While it’s not beachfront, the elevated setting offers beautiful views of the Pacific and a much quieter, more private atmosphere than the large resorts along the shore. The complimentary shuttle service is excellent — quick, reliable, and able to drop you off anywhere in Wailea. We never waited more than a few minutes.

Room
All accommodations are one-bedroom suites, which immediately sets this property apart. We booked a garden-view suite and loved the peaceful outlook over a grassy meadow. The suite was spacious, well appointed, and very comfortable. A nice and increasingly rare touch: the minibar snacks and drinks were complimentary.

Ambience
The overall ambience can be summed up in three words: tranquil tropical oasis. Lush landscaping, open green spaces, and subtle evening lighting create a serene and romantic environment. As an adults-only resort, it feels calm and unhurried — perfect for couples or solo travelers seeking a quieter experience.

Dining
Hotel Wailea has two dining venues. Birdcage is a bar and Japanese restaurant with stunning sunset views over the ocean. The Restaurant offers à la carte breakfast and a fine-dining tasting menu for dinner. We had breakfast there twice and were very impressed by both the quality of the food and the service. The ricotta pancakes were a standout.

Service
Service throughout our stay was outstanding — attentive, warm, and well balanced. The staff were always available when needed but never intrusive. For our anniversary, they surprised us with floral decorations and a handwritten card signed by the staff, which was a genuinely thoughtful and memorable gesture.

Beach Access
Although the hotel is not beachfront, guests can be shuttled to any of Wailea’s beaches, with beach chairs, towels, and umbrellas provided. You do need to carry the chairs and umbrella from the parking area to the beach. The hotel also offers a full-service beach picnic experience, which must be reserved in advance.

Final Thoughts
Hotel Wailea is a peaceful, refined alternative to Maui’s large beachfront resorts. It’s ideal for a romantic getaway or a relaxing adults-only escape. If you value privacy, excellent service, and a calm atmosphere, this property is truly special.

Highly recommended.

i have never stayed at a more luxurious hotel. The 3 rooms of our suite were enormous. The hotel provided leis at check in, soda and water in the room, wonderful shower products, and thick toilet paper. The breakfasts were fantastic and the service phenomenal. The fixed 3 course meal at dinner was one of the best meals I've ever had. This smaller adults only property is perfect for a honeymoon or an anniversary vacation. They have an 82 page wine list. They are not located on the beach, which is actually a blessing. It is very quiet here. I loved just sitting on the porch and watching the birds while my spouse golfed just down the street. Wonderful resort. The only problem is that the self parking spots are ridiculously tight and maddening to try to get into the car. The employee parking spots are larger. I think that they were recently repainted and made smaller. Maybe make the general manager park here so they can see how bad the parking is.

If you are waffling between hotels, please take this as your sign to decide on Hotel Wailea.
My husband and I first visited in 2019 for our honeymoon. 6 years later, we came back and had another truly spectacular experience. If anything, the hotel had elevated its hospitality. Great location, adults only(!!!) with the most attentive staff and bell/valet service you can imagine. True attention to detail on every level. The suites are comfortable and beautiful, with lovely amenities.
Couldn’t recommend enough.

We stayed here to celebrate our anniversary. This was our second time staying at the beautiful Hotel Wailea, and it definitely won’t be our last. The customer service here is top notch; everyone is attentive and friendly, from the valets and the groundskeepers to the servers in the restaurant and the staff at the front desk. There are subtle touches that you might not notice while you’re staying here, like our housekeeper Carina leaving extra coffee pods for us without us asking her to do so. Shannan, Keoni, Angie and everyone at the front desk are wonderful, so kind and caring, always greeting us with smiles. When you get to your next hotel, you’ll think of those thoughtful, kind moments. We highly recommend staying here!

Das schönste Hotel, in dem wir je waren! Das Personal ist überragend, die Zimmer sind groß, geschmackvoll eingerichtet und haben alles, was man braucht. Es wird sich so liebevoll um einen gekümmert und die komplette Anlage ist ein Traum!

Everything! The location is great and you can feel intimacy and relax in every corner. On top of how beautiful and well designed is.

My wife and I stayed at the Hotel Wailea for a week, and loved our experience there. It will be the hotel that we compare all other hotels to going forward. It's hard to know where to start. The property is a lush oasis of serenity, where the only noises we heard during our stay were those of the many different birds in the surrounding trees. You are a little bit away from the ocean here, but still get amazing views from the rooms and restaurants. Being an adult only resort is a huge bonus for couples wanting to escape for a nice relaxing vacation. They think of every guest need, with things like electric bikes, complimentary concierge (or self parking is also available), sunscreen pump station at the pool, a general number you can text anytime you need anything sent to the room, and so much more. There are two restaurants on property (The Birdcage and The Restaurant) They were both amazing. We had a dinner at each, and breakfast at the restaurant each morning. Some standouts at breakfast were the coconut chia pudding in a half papaya, and the crab eggs benny. The fresh ahi options at dinner were so good, and the service was never less than excellent. The best part was they took care of my wife's dietary needs without any issue. My wife has celiac disease and is very allergic to gluten. She had tons of safe gluten free options for every meal, and loved every bite she had.

We tried out a couple of restaurants at the bigger resorts in the area, and each time we came back at night to the Hotel Wailea, we took a deep breathe, and remarked how glad we were to have booked there. Really hoping we are lucky enough to return in the future!

Hotel Wailea is the perfect choice for a quieter, romantic getaway. Our room was spacious, service was excellent throughout our stay and the amenities (pool, on site dining, transportation assistance and beauty of the property) were outstanding. We will return.

We chose Hotel Wailea primarily because of their no kids policy which is totally worth it. We willingly paid a premium for the Celebration Suite since we were- in fact- celebrating our anniversary. The view was breathtaking and the suite was great. We loved going to hang out at the pool in our downtime.

This place is top tier in every way. I stayed here for my first solo trip and it truly was special and flawless. It was exactly the relaxation that I needed after a week at an intense work conference. From the incredible hospitality to the 24/7 concierge service, I felt extremely well taken care of throughout my stay. Anytime I didn’t want to walk somewhere, I could simply call/ WhatsApp or text and an employee would pick me up. While I prefer to be close to the beach, it honestly was so nice here that you do not even notice it. When I decided to go to the beach,
I was driven there and they even provided towels and a beach chair. An employee also picked me up when I was done with sunset- highly recommend making this trip! I visited Polo Beach which was the closest option and it was absolutely beautiful. The best sunset views and very good vibes.

The food was delicious. I looked forward to breakfast every morning and the pancakes are a must! They are so tasty you don’t even need syrup. The breakfast views were incredible and I’m grateful to my Amex FHR benefits for the daily complimentary breakfast. The Birdcage restaurant was my favorite and it’s fabulous and like the name states it is full of birds. The bird sounds do get loud but the views are so worth it! The salmon and skewers I ordered were amazing and spending sunset at the restaurant with those incredible views was truly special.
I took SO many pictures! The photos don’t do it justice but I tried my best to capture the magic.

I felt completely relaxed and loved my stay here.
The attention to detail was evident everywhere from the luxurious beauty and body products ( which smelled amazing!) to the incredible bathtub and high tech Toto toilets (which reminded me of Japan) to the most comfortable bedding and couch to stunning balcony views. I traveled to another city and hotel after this stay and could not stop thinking about Hotel Wailea. You spoiled me and I can’t wait to return to Maui and to this property in paradise!

I was changing here from the Aston Mahana as given the mixed reviews I was fearful to spend all my Maui-stay there. I wished I had not changed.

The Wailea is not bad. But for 5 times the price I would like to see at least some advantages. Which I could not.

Its remote location far from the sea is obviously not granting real sea views and involves quite some logistics before you can find a nice dinner (off-site) or do any sea-activities. That I knew. But what made me unhappy was the rather humid smell in the suite, roaches in the bathroom and limited steering of the ac as well as a lounge which seems nice only 3 minutes until the first bird poos on you.

Wat een fantastische plek! We hadden een heerlijke kamer met een keukengedeelte, zithoek, aparte slaapkamer en fantastische badkamer. Het Japanse toilet is een aanrader ;-). De kamer was van alle gemakken voorzien, het bed en de bank waren perfect. We hebben fantastisch gegeten in beide restaurants, het ontbijt is een aparte vermelding waard. Heel erg goed. Ook fijn: de extra shuttle services naar de stranden, inclusief stoelen, handdoeken, parasol en water.

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My trip to Honolulu wouldn’t have been the same without Jessica. From the moment I arrived at Hotel Wailea, she made me feel at home. She wasn’t just an amazing host—she quickly became my friend, one I hope to keep for life. Her kindness, warmth, and genuine care truly stood out and made my stay unforgettable. Jessica is the reason I enjoyed my trip as much as I did, and I’ll always be grateful for her wonderful hospitality.

From the time we arrived until we left, we couldn’t have asked for a more peaceful, wonderful experience! Our room was spacious with a beautiful view—wish we had planned on more than 3 nights! The car service was great for sunset trips to the beach, restaurants, and shopping excursions. The staff was most accommodating and really friendly. We will definitely return! Mahalo!

This place. So special. The crème de la creme. 5+stars. Cannot WAIT to go back!

This is a phenomenal hotel. Everything is done with pride, beautiful grounds and facilities, the staff are awesome and the ratio of guests to property size is small. We asked how full they were and were shocked nearly full- the hotel pool only had a few other people and we didn’t really hear or see many other guests. If you want privacy, quiet and almost a feeling like you have your own hotel this is the place.