Best Boutique Hotels in Wailea-Makena
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Wailea-Makena is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Located on 15 acres of Mokapu Beach, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort features 4 outdoor infinity pools, 2 restaurants and a full-service spa. Free WiFi is provided. A private balcony, 40-inch flat-screen cable satellite TV, a mini-bar with complimentary nonalcoholic drinks and snacks, and coffee machine are included in each guest room. An private bathroom with bathrobes and rain shower are also offered. Suites offer a separate living room area. Villas offer a kitchen and a private hot tub or plunge pool. Iron Chef’s Masaharu Morimoto’s restaurant, Morimoto Maui, features Japanese and American fusion cuisine and specialty cocktails using fresh, local ingredients. Two poolside bars are available, as is room service. A 24-hour reception and Hawaiian market are offered for convenience. Outrigger canoe, paddle board, kayak and surfing lessons and tours are available on site. A fitness center with exercise classes and yoga instruction is offered. This resort LEED-NC Silver Certified for eco-friendly practices. Upscale shopping and dining at The Shops at Wailea is less than 10 minutes’ walk away. Kahului International Airport is 30 minutes’ drive away.
Guest Reviews:
- "Location was great. The valet service was amazing very pleasant greeting upon arrival and every time we used the service the guys were awesome. View from room was great. Bumbye beach bar awesome service by Hollie." - "Enjoyed the beach, pools, fitness center etc." - "The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. We particularly loved the breakfast buffet, the tiered pools, and the complimentary recreational activities. All in all it was truly a wonderful stay and when we left we kept thinking about how much we missed being there!"
Very Good
63 reviews
Nestled on a cliff overlooking Maui's southern coastline on 15 landscaped acres, the Hotel Wailea, Relais & Chateaux - Adults Only features luxurious facilities and spacious suites. Each suite at Hotel Wailea features free WiFi and a private, furnished deck with a view of the ocean or garden. Amenities such as plush bathrobes and deep soaking tubs ensure a comfortable stay. Guests can enjoy the stunning views of the ocean. Beach services include free bottled water, beach chairs and umbrellas. Guests can also enjoy inspired island-to-table cuisine in two intimate settings at The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea. The Lanai offers sunset ocean views, and The Garden offers romantic al fresco dining amid sculpted gardens. The hotel also offers a unique private dining experience in The Treehouse, where guests are treated by a personal chef in a ocean view outdoor setting amid a canopy of mangoes and avocados.
Guest Reviews:
- "I have never made a review in booking, but for this hotel I have to make the best review, even thought we had trouble with hot shower in the first day, the hotel did every possible to compensate the issue, providing us with an update and giving us 50% off and free breakfast, beside of that, I have never seen a more gentle staff and a more incredible service in my life!" - "Adults only luxury hotel away from the crowds" - "Dinner at the restaurant was exceptional. The food and staff were great, with a beautiful view. The room was also superlative, with a large sitting area, great bedroom and bathroom. We also appreciated having a refrigerator and microwave. The fitness room was well equipped, with a lovely view. Overall, an awesome experience. We would definitely return."
Superb
146 reviews
In picturesque Kapalua Bay, this oceanfront 24-acre resort features spacious suites with free Wi-Fi and full kitchens. An outdoor pool, restaurant and spa and health club are available on site. A flat-screen cable TV, a sitting area and a private balcony with views are provided in each luxurious suite at Montage Kapalua Bay. The private bathrooms include a relaxing spa tub and guest slippers. For convenience, a washing machine and tumble dryer are included in each suite. Guests at Montage Kapalua Bay can work out in the fitness center, enjoy a game of tennis or rent bicycles at the property. Other facilities include an entertainment staff, grocery deliveries and meeting facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the area, including golf, hiking and windsurfing. For the golf enthusiast, Kapalua Golf Club Bay Course is just a 7-minute walk away, and the state-of-the-art Kapalua Golf Academy is just under 1 mile away. Kaanapali Beach is 5.5 miles away. Kahului Airport is 17 miles away.
Fabulous
13 reviews
Lumeria Maui is an educational retreat center located in beautiful Upcountry Maui. We offer classes and programs in yoga, meditation, healing arts & metaphysical studies, horticulture & culture, and dance & movement therapies. Our historic compound, originally built in 1910, has been extensively renovated and carefully redesigned to meet the growing needs of individuals and groups seeking alternative and experiential learning. Guest rooms and suites are offered for community students and island visitors seeking overnight accommodations while on retreat. Overnight lodgers must enroll in Lumeria’s daily classes or be part of a focused retreat group. Lumeria’s onsite restaurant, The Wooden Crate, serves farm-to-table nourishing and delicious meals to students, retreats, community patrons and visitors, and The Wellness Spa at Lumeria offers bodywork, massage and healing arts therapies and private lessons. A saltwater pool and hot tub are available for guest relaxation. A sun terrace with lounge chairs is provided. Golfing and swimming beaches are located within 3.1 mi. Renowned surfing opportunities on the North Shore are at Baldwin Park and Ho'okipa Beach Park, just 4 miles of Lumeria Maui an Educational Experience. Kahului Airport is just 10 miles from this property.
Guest Reviews:
- "The place is gorgeous. The grounds are amazing, and the rooms are elegantly done. This is a really beautiful place, very well-appointed. Incredibly peaceful and elegant." - "It was a wonderful Sacred healing space with very professional therapists They shared their gifts in each of the teaching segments and the staff were very accommodating Accommodation, absolutely wonderful.. love the pool and all the beautiful crystals on the property and the Buddha"
Good
68 reviews
Located ocean-side on Lāna‘i, Four Seasons Resort Lana'i features views of the Pacific Ocean and lush gardens. Featuring two swimming pools with views of the ocean, a spa and in-room dining is also featured. Each elegant suite provides a private terrace, bathrobes and tea and coffee-making facilities at the Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay. Styled in elegant dark wood furnishings, each cream colored room features bright white colored linens. Select rooms feature panoramic views of the ocean. Twice-daily housekeeping service is made to each room as well as an evening ice delivery. Featuring eleven different massage rooms, the onsite spa offers a variety of massages, facials and salon services. A golf course where guests can enjoy complimentary set of Titleist or PXG clubs while playing*, and three tennis courts, and an observatory to gaze up at the stars are featured for guest’s enjoyment." Guests can enjoy views of Hulopo'e Bay, while tasting dishes made from local ingredients at One Forty. The Break serves cocktails and lite bites in an open air atmosphere. With views of the Pacific Ocean, guests can dine at Nobu Lanai, which showcases Japanese cuisine of chef Nobu Matsuhisa. It offers a variety of sushi selections as well as small and large plates that pair Chef Nobu’s culinary style with locally grown ingredients. A private lounge at Honolulu International Airport is provided for Four Seasons Lāna‘i guests waiting for connecting flights. Wi-Fi access, food and beverages, iPads, charging stations and concierge services are available. Lāna'i Airport is 25 minutes’ drive away from Four Seasons Resort Lāna‘i. Pu'u Pehe, known as Sweetheart Rock is 10 minutes’ walk away.
Guest Reviews:
- "The staff, the views, the activities all you to truly unplug and allow your mind to be uncluttered!" - "Everything was amazing. The staff, the restaurants, the food, the rooms and the grounds were absolutely incredible. I recommend taking the trip if you want to relax and get away from the big city life like the other islands. It was such a magical hotel and island." - "The environment, the setting, and really enjoyed the pools as well as the instead restaurants."
Exceptional
22 reviews
