Wailea
★★★★★4.9· 89 reviewsMaui's luxury resort coast — manicured beaches, championship golf and tennis, and the Shops at Wailea. Stay at the oceanfront Wailea Elua Village or the Grand Champions Villas, minutes from Polo Beach and Makena.
★★★★★4.9 / 5· 89 reviews from group properties
Great stay. Quiet, clean, conveniently located, spacious, thoughtful laid out and equipped, nice Lanai facing the jungle with pretty flowering trees.
My brother lives in Maui so I visit frequently. This was by far the nicest condo I have booked in all of my trips. It was quiet with a great view, a lovely outdoor seating area, fully stocked kitchen, and two beautiful bedrooms. The communication with the management company was fantastic. I would highly recommend!
This was a great place and very family friendly. Would definitely stay here again in the future.
Amazing! No other way to describe it. The place is right between resorts, on the oceanfront and the beach is literally steps away from it. Our family with kids loved snorkeling at the beach, walking the beach path, jumping in the pool and just being able to walk around with so much to do. It’s like staying at a high end resort without the price tag. The service was also excellent. We will be back!
Great place. We've stayed several times before and as usual we were super happy with everything. The view is fantastic, morning coffee watching the 180 degree ocean view as the sun comes up is second to none.
This is hands down the best Maui condo we've ever rented through AirBnB. It had everything we needed and more. The place is well thought out, extremely comfortable, clean and cozy. It added to the entire luxury of our vacation. We left rested, relaxed and renewed. It is our hope to rent this place again when we next return to our favorite island in Hawaii!
We had the best time! Loved that we had access to beach chairs and umbrellas. The condo was perfect for our family and absolutely gorgeous views.
The unit was beautiful. The views were spectacular. It was in such a great location close to other beautiful resorts and restaurants. We walked on the beach path every day. We can't wait to return!
Frequently asked questions
What makes Wailea different from Kihei?
Wailea is the manicured resort side of the south shore — five crescent beaches linked by an oceanfront path, championship golf, and the Shops at Wailea — while Kihei next door is the casual beach town with food trucks and condo living. Expect quieter beaches and higher polish.
Which beach is best in Wailea?
Wailea Beach and Ulua are the calm-morning snorkeling favorites, and Polo Beach at the south end tends to stay quietest. All are public with access parking, and the beach path links them for sunrise walks.
Where do your Wailea rentals sit?
Two are inside Wailea Elua Village, an oceanfront resort on Ulua Beach with pools, a gym, and pickleball courts; the third is a family-friendly two-bedroom at Grand Champions Villas beside the Wailea Tennis Club.
How far is Wailea from the airport?
About 30–45 minutes by car from Kahului depending on traffic through Kihei. Most guests stop for groceries on the way down; once you're in Wailea, the beach path, golf, and dining are all minutes away.
Is Wailea good for whale watching?
In winter — roughly December through April — humpbacks are visible from shore all along the Wailea beaches, and morning snorkelers sometimes hear them singing underwater. Boat trips leave from Māʻalaea Harbor, about 25–35 minutes north.
Which Wailea rental fits a family best?
The Wailea 2BR at Grand Champions sleeps six with air conditioning and a short walk to the beach, tennis, and golf; couples usually prefer the two oceanfront Elua condos overlooking Ulua Beach.
