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Stayed at both the Ritz and Grand Wailea last summer for our honeymoon - on points. Definitely preferred the Wailea area for it’s walkability and true beachfront. Overall, we felt the Grand Wailea had more of that “Hawaii feel” than the Ritz. Humuhumu at Grand Wailea was an excellent meal. The Ritz not being beachfront was a huge drawback for us and all the food/drinks we had were sooo expensive and not very good.
The Marriott Wailea resort is a cornerstone of our trips to Maui. It's everything you could hope for, and the open layout keeps us from feeling cramped, even during that time when we were there during a big convention. We've never gotten a room with a view, but it really doesn't matter because the resort itself has so many inviting areas to relax that you don't get the feeling like the room is where you have to go for down-time.
We stayed at the Four Seasons in April and while it was absolutely fantastic it was a bit too posh for our family. I could see it being super romantic and wonderful for adults though.
We love DT Fleming, Kapalua Bay, and The Montage! Cane and Canoe is one of our favorite restaurants for special dinners too, even breakfast is incredible there.
Have you done a video of more affordable options if you don't plan on spending your vacation at the hotel, and therefore you don't need the amenities? Also, how do the resort and parking fees compare at these luxury resorts?
We have a video on vacation rentals vs hotels. We have a Maui value hotel video in the works. Resort and parking fees can be a better price or waived at value hotels. See our Maui where to stay video for more hotel ideas: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IK8H7nZ-poU.html
I had dinner at the Ritz-Carlton one night and listened to a 30 minute rant at the next table over people who "reserved" seats at the upper pool by leaving their towels and books on the seats, without actually being there.
Just curious if you know if you can use restaurants and/or spa services from adjoining hotel properties, or are they just reserved for their own guests?
thank you for the info - booked already so not able to use this info for hotels - snorkle info good too - coming early next month - will come back ? for whale watching ...would love to stay at any of these thanks for the reviews : glenda
Nice video! I stayed at the Ritz Maui in 1999 and it was amazing. We just were in Maui last week and I visited the Ritz again and also the Montage. That was unbelievable. I’d love to stay there next time.
Andaz is smaller and feels more luxurious. The Grand Wailea is good for kids because of the pool. The Andaz pools are more for adults. no splash pads, etc.
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Thank you! We ended up booking Grand Wailea for this Christmas after watching your video. We also booked the Molokini snorkeling through your site, can't wait!
just started researching vacation "packages" to these resorts... Most are around $20k - $24k for a family of 4. Wondering if that is a "normal" bill for most families heading to a nice Maui resort.
that sounds high but it depends on how many nights you plan to stay and when. For comparison, you can see this cost estimate for Oahu. We are updating for 2023. thehawaiivacationguide.com/trip-to-hawaii-cost-for-a-family/
Erica loves the Montage for the vibe, the rooms, and the service. Ritz is great but Montage takes the cake. Plus, you can walk across the lawn to Kapalua Beach.
I have 1.5 year old and 3.5 year old. Coming to Maui mid November for 3 nights. Can you advise, ritz vs wailea beach resort for weather? Will the Ritz be too windy during that time? The reason I’m asking is, the Ritz is on sale right now vs WBR Marriott, ritz-200 Marriott points vs WBR 300 Marriott points. Im tempted to book it the ritz, but I am concern about the weather. I was set on booking Wailea beach resort Marriott for the weather and kids pool. Thanks
We recommend going with Wailea Beach Resort. The weather may be windy, cloudy, and high surf in October in Kapalua as you suspect. Plus, the pool is far better at the WBR.
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 4/5 nights at sheraton maui vs 3 nights marriott wailea? I’ve been to Kaanapali multiple times, and was set on staying at the Marriott wailea. But wanted your input, would you stay at the Sheraton if it meant 1-2 extra nights vs the Marriott Wailea? Am i going to wish I had the Marriott wailea pool for my 3 and 1.5 year old boys? Thank you so much!
there is always a risk of fire on Maui and the risk is increasing but the fire department has always done a good job of keeping people and communities safe.
Yes! It has a great kids pool and wonderful location in Kaanapali. It is a go to recommendation for us. Check it out here: prf.hn/l/KV4k52n (affiliate link and direct booking link with Marriott) Thanks for watching!
Andaz is a nice place to stay. Doesn't have big grounds but a good location on Mokapu. They have a good, intimate lu'au and has a lot of energy at night (a younger vibe).
Andaz was a great hotel. Surprised it’s not on this list. Great service. But maybe not the best for kids. Hawaii Vacation Guide recommended it and was very happy with their recommendation.
Great video. One of these days. I have to admit, the resort stays just don’t work for me. I am not the type of person that when they go to Hawaii I sit by the pool. I look at my vacations in a way that if I am not tired when getting on the plane heading home, I did something wrong. I have been to a few of them though for dinning.
Totally agree! Our first trip to Maui we stayed at some of these resorts because we had the hotel points. If we ever go back we would rent a condo instead. We’re always out doing things so we found we didn’t get the value out of these beautiful resorts to be worth paying for next time.
