6Grand Wailea, Maui
Located at 3850 Wailea Alanui Dr, Kihei, Grand Wailea is nestled on 40 acres of tropical gardens, fronting Wailea Beach.
Opened in 1991, the luxury hotel ranks among the world’s best resorts.
Among their awards are included: ‘Top 25 Hotels in Hawaii, Travel + Leisure, 2013’, ‘AAA Four Diamond Award, 1998 – 2012 (14 years consecutive)’, ‘Top 10 Family Resorts, List American Airlines Celebrated Living, Readers’ Choice Platinum 2004 – 2012’, ‘Best New Restaurant, Alan Wong’s Amasia, Hawaii Magazine, Best of Hawaii 2013’, ‘Best Hotel Restaurants, Alan Wong’s Amasia, Food & Wine, 2012’ and ‘Best Resort Pool, Hawaii Magazine, Best of the Best Readers’ Choice, 2013’.
Grand Wailea features several rooms and suites and you can choose from Deluxe Ocean, Deluxe Garden, Alii Suite, Wailea Suite, Deluxe Suite, Napua Suite, Molokini Suite, Napua Club Rooms, Napua Royal Suite and Grand Suite.
But the best part is that the hotel features several exquisite villas. The villas of Ho’olei are fully furnished and located adjacent to the hotel.
Their amenities include: 1,2 or 3 bedroom options, kitchen, outdoor barbecue, lush tropical pool, children’s pool, fitness facility, sauna and many others.