Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, A Waldorf Astoria Resort Overview

Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first pulled up to the Grand Wailea – I mean, you hear “Waldorf Astoria” and immediately think stuffy, right? But this place actually surprised me. It’s massive, sure, but there’s something almost playful about it that you don’t get at most luxury resorts. The lobby feels like stepping into some sort of art museum mixed with a tropical paradise, and I’m not exaggerating when I say the fountain alone probably cost more than my car.

What really got me though was how they’ve managed to balance that high-end Waldorf reputation with the laid-back Maui vibe. You know what I mean – you can walk from your room to the pool in flip-flops and a beach cover-up without feeling underdressed, but then grab dinner at one of their restaurants and feel completely at home in something nicer. The pools (and there are several, don’t even get me started on the water elevator) actually feel like they belong in the landscape rather than just being dropped onto it. I spent way too much time wandering around the property just discovering new corners – there’s this sculpture garden that most people probably walk right past, but it’s honestly worth exploring if you’re into that sort of thing.

The spa is where they really justify those Waldorf Astoria rates, though. I’ll be straight with you – it’s pricey, but the treatments are incredible, and the facility itself feels like a retreat within a retreat. The only thing that knocked my experience down a notch was the sheer size of the place during peak season (I was there in February, which apparently everyone else had the same idea). Check-in took forever, and some of the pools felt more like community centers than luxury resort amenities. But here’s the thing – even with all those people, the property is so sprawling that you can still find quiet spots if you know where to look. Early morning walks along their section of Wailea Beach were absolutely perfect, barely saw another soul. The staff really knows their stuff too, which makes a difference when you’re trying to navigate a resort this size. They’ll point you toward the less crowded areas or suggest better times to hit the popular spots. It’s definitely earned that 8.1 rating – not perfect, but pretty damn close to what you want from a high-end Maui experience without feeling like you’re trapped in some corporate resort bubble.

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Reviews of Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

• Ahmed from Kuwait (9/10)

  The hotel is great from every single detail and highly recommended for families with children for the activities in the hotel and the waterpark. Also it has excellent beach and white sand.

• Gail from United States (7/10)

  Very grand

• Alexandra from Australia (9/10)

  Great location on the beach & next door to the shops. A beautiful adult only pool plus many other pools to choose from

• Jillian from United States (9/10)

  Everything was great!

• Sheri from United States (9/10)

• Nicole from United States (9/10)

  The location is great! Great beach, the pools/slides are amazing and the rooms were nice and clean with good amenities.

• James from United States (8/10)

  Location is exceptional

• Bradley from New Zealand (8/10)

  Location and adult pool

• Amanda from United States (7/10)

• Ashley from United States (9/10)

  The pool, location.

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