Palms at Wailea

Hotel Description

Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first pulled up to the Palms at Wailea – there are so many resorts scattered along this stretch of Maui’s south shore that they can blur together. But you know what? This place actually surprised me in the best way possible.

The thing about Wailea is that it sits in this perfect sweet spot where you get those gorgeous beaches without the absolute chaos of Kaanapali or Lahaina. The Palms gets this balance right – it’s got that polished resort feel (I mean, it’s definitely a 4-star property and you can tell) but without feeling stuffy or over-the-top fancy. When I checked in, the lobby had this open-air thing going on where you could actually hear the ocean, which honestly made me relax immediately after that brutal flight from the mainland. The staff was genuinely helpful too, not just going through the motions – they actually knew the area and could tell you which beaches get crowded when and where to grab decent poke that isn’t tourist-trap expensive.

What really sold me on this place was how it handles the whole Wailea experience without breaking the bank. You’re literally walking distance from some of the most beautiful beaches on the island – Wailea Beach is right there, and if you want something a bit quieter, Mokapu Beach is just down the coastal walk. The pools here are actually really well done (no weird chlorine smell, thank god), and I loved that you could find quiet spots even when things got busy. The rooms are solid – nothing revolutionary, but they’re clean, the AC works properly, and most have at least partial ocean views. I stayed in one facing the courtyard and could still catch glimpses of blue between the buildings. One tiny complaint: the walls aren’t the thickest, so if you get stuck next to a family with young kids, you’ll know about it. But honestly, that’s pretty standard for this price range.

The location really is the star here though. You’re close enough to the fancy Wailea resorts that you can wander over and use their restaurants or shops, but you’re not paying those insane nightly rates. Plus, you’re still south enough that you miss most of the afternoon clouds that roll into the west side. I found myself just sitting on the property in the evenings, watching the sunset paint Kahoolawe and Molokini – you don’t need to go anywhere else for entertainment. The 8.8 rating makes total sense to me because this place delivers on what it promises without trying to be something it’s not. It’s comfortable, well-located, and run by people who seem to actually care about whether you have a good time.

The concierge service in Hawaii can arrange exclusive volcano helicopter tours, secure reservations at oceanfront luau restaurants, and organize personalized snorkeling adventures with marine biologists.

Rooms

• Garden View Villa 1 Bedroom 2 Bath with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Garden View Deluxe Villa 1 Bedroom 2 Bath with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Garden View Villa 2 Bedroom 2 Bath with 2 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• Garden View Deluxe Villa 2 Bedroom 2 Bath with 2 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• Ocean View Villa 2 Bedroom 2 Bath with 2 × 2 single beds, 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• Ocean View Villa 1 Bedroom 2 Bath with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Apartment with 2 × 2 single beds, 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• Quadruple Room with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children

Reviews

• Amanda from Switzerland (9/10)

  Great location. Very quiet area. Very spacious and clean living area. Very nice pool. Condo very well equipped

• Jason from Canada (7/10)

  Close to beach

• Komil from Canada (8/10)

  It was clean, very spacious and nice views to the ocean and sunset from the balcony. Walking distance from the best Wailea has to offer. It was well and tastefully furnished. Had plenty of beach towels to use.

• Elisha from United States (9/10)

  The views from the condo were stellar. Individual grills on a private lanai. Heated pool and jacuzzi. Grounds were beautiful. Great location to the best beaches and shopping in Wailea/Kihei area.

• Aaron from United States (3/10)

  The pool and bbq amenities along with the views were fantastic.

• Stefan from Austria (9/10)

  Top Appartements mit allem was das Herz begehrt. Super saubere nette Anlage mit viel Charme!

• Laure from Belgium (8/10)

  Le fait d’avoir un condo privé avec une cuisine équipée et une terrasse était très agréable. La piscine est très sympa également.

• Markus from Austria (9/10)

  Wir hatten ein sehr geräumiges und geplegtes Apartement. Die Poolanlage ist sehr schön un die Griller die man gratis benutzen kann sind toll.
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• Ayatizadeh from Canada (9/10)

• Tara from Canada (9/10)

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