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- The Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, is a stunning, 40-acre resort situated on the beach in Maui's beautiful Wailea area.
- The resort is popular with both honeymooners and families with young children thanks to amenities including a massive spa, multiple restaurants, and swimming pools with water slides.
- I've stayed here several times, recently in a mid-tier Deluxe Ocean View room, which starts at $750 per night; the cheapest garden view room will save you an additional $100 nightly. I think it's worth the steep price for the highly memorable experience.
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The Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is an expansive beachfront resort and the second-largest on the island of Maui. Located on the southwestern coast's golden crescent of sand in the upscale Wailea neighborhood, the resort is emblematic of a picture-perfect Hawaiian getaway. Sprawling, tropical gardens, meandering pathways, a wedding chapel, several swimming pools, bubbling fountains, beach access, a massive spa, multiple restaurants, and more all curate an idyllic escape.
As a frequent Hawaii visitor, I've been to the islands multiple times over the years for vacation, business trips, my own honeymoon, and a friend's wedding. And whenever I find myself on Maui, I always choose the Grand Wailea. Renowned for housing the largest private art collection in Hawaii with sculptures, paintings, and other artifacts, the resort is ideal for the well-heeled set seeking a luxury vacation, while still being welcoming to families. The luxe Waldorf property is a member of Hilton Worldwide, offering brand loyalists the chance to earn and redeem points in this resort with a coveted beachfront locale.
For more hotel recommendations, read our guide to the best hotels in Maui.There's so much to discover, it can be fun to get lost wandering around the grounds — as long as you don't mind all the walking. With a large resort of this size, there can be plenty of that.
Rooms vary from standard garden view varieties to mid-tier oven view offerings, and even multi-bedroom villas. Due to the size of this property, there's constant upkeep and refurbishment required. At all times, there always seems to be an area under renovation or in the midst of a refresh.
I recently stayed in a Deluxe Ocean View room, comped for review, but starts at $750 per night, plus tax and a resort fee. While in line with other luxury Hawaiian hotels, it's far from cheap, and the kind of worthy splurge you'll only make once in a while. But when you do, it promises to feel worth it.
Keep reading to see why I was so impressed by The Grand Wailea.Read the original article on Business Insider