Grand Wailea, luxury resort in Maui, Hawaii
Grand Wailea is a large beachfront hotel in Wailea, Maui, with around 780 rooms, many offering ocean or garden views from private outdoor spaces called lanais. The property features palm-lined grounds with lush gardens, multiple pools with waterfalls and slides, several dining venues, one of Hawaii's largest spas, and easy access to nearby beaches.
The resort opened in the early 1990s and quickly became popular with families who returned year after year. Its founder created a water elevator to help his son access the pools, a feature now available to all guests with mobility needs.
The hotel's location in Wailea reflects Hawaiian cultural roots, with opportunities to learn traditional practices like hula and ukulele lessons from local instructors. Guests can engage with Hawaiian customs through guided tours with cultural ambassadors who share stories about the island's heritage.
The hotel sits just a short distance from Wailea's beaches and shops, making it easy to explore the surrounding area. A daily activity fee covers beach amenities, yoga classes, snorkeling, and scuba lessons, along with other features like umbrellas and photo sessions, giving guests many options without extra costs.
The property houses one of Hawaii's largest spas at over 50,000 square feet, recently renamed Kilolani, with 40 treatment rooms and a dedicated hydrotherapy circuit. This scale of wellness facilities is unusual for a single hotel and offers guests an exceptional range of relaxation options.
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