Frommer's Review
At first glance, this blinding-white complex of arches and turrets may look a bit out of place in tropical Hawaii (it's a close architectural cousin of Las Hadas, the Arabian Nights fantasy resort in Manzanillo, Mexico). But once you enter the flower-filled lobby and see the big blue Pacific outside, there's no doubt you're in Hawaii.
It's not cheap, but for the price of a hotel room in other luxury resorts, you get an entire suite here -- plus a few extras. Each unit in the all-suite hotel has a kitchenette, a living room with entertainment center and sofa bed (great if you have the kids in tow), a wet bar, an oversize marble bathroom (with separate shower big enough for a party), a spacious bedroom, and a large lanai that overlooks the pools, lawns, and white-sand beach. The small boutique spa offers the latest in body work in intimate, relaxing surroundings -- not to be missed, even if you're staying elsewhere.
The rich and famous stay in the villas -- 2,000-square-foot two- and three-bedroom fantasy beach bungalows, each with its own plunge pool and gourmet kitchen.
Facilities: 4 restaurants (including Nick's Fishmarket Maui), plus gourmet bakery and deli; 3 bars (w/sunset cocktails and entertainment at the Caffe Ciao Restaurant); 2 large swimming lagoons connected by a 140-ft. water slide and swim-up bar, plus an adults-only pool; nearby Wailea Golf Club's 3 18-hole championship golf courses, as well as the Makena and Elleair golf courses; use of Wailea Tennis Center's 11 courts (3 lit for night play) and pro shop; fine 24-hr. fitness center; excellent full-service spa; 2 whirlpools; watersports equipment rentals; year-round children's program; seasonal (summer and holidays) game room; concierge; activities desk; business center; shopping arcade; full-service salon; 24-hr. room service; in-room and spa massage; babysitting; complimentary self-service laundry; same-day laundry service and dry cleaning.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
