Visiting the Grand Wailea was an absolute joy! I visited on my honeymoon in May 2004 for a week. The staff was very friendly. We were upgraded to the beautiful Napua tower where the views were breathtaking. The concierge was very helpful in planning our days, so don't be afraid to ask. There are several restaurants on site, pricey, but worth it! The beach is beautiful. During the evening, just as the sun sets, we watched turtles on the beach front near the Marriot side of the hotel. Nature truly abounds. It is true that there is some construction going on next door, but it's only in swing during normal hours so it's not a big distraction. The grounds are beautiful. Flowers everywhere, koi ponds, torches at night! The pools are gorgeous and fun. Don't be afraid to ride the water slides and act like a kid. If you have kids, they'll never want to leave.

THe Grand Wailea definately lived up to it's name. It was truly a grand vacation. We spent from May 28th through June 1st and had a wonderful experience. The staff was warm and friendly and very accomodating. We were given a beachfront upgrade after booking an inside room. THe rooms were very spacious and roomy, the beds extremely comfortable and the bathroom fantastic. We walked to the shops of Wailea several times during our visit. Very upscale shops. THe beach at the Wailea was very nice. Several times we walked down to the end (not very far) to the four seasons beach (in hopes of catching a glimpse of the California governor or someone equally important) but never did see him. THe pool is fantastic. We took our 11 and 13 year olds and they had a blast with the rope swing, the current slide and the lazy river however the water elevator is overrated. All in all I would definately reccomend this resort to anyone. I am ready to go back!!!

We stayed at the Grand Wailea from 8-21-04 to 8-28-04 and had a great, memorable family vacation. Thank you Grand Wailea and all the staff.

We researched this hotel before we made our reservations. We read the web site and could see that this was not just a pool but a waterpark. That was one of the main reasons for staying here. We swam everyday (ocean and pools) and loved it.

What a beautiful hotel...we loved the open architecture, the art and the relaxing atmosphere. A favorite place to sit and see the beautiful Maui coast and hear the waves crash was on the grassy area by the Hibiscus pool. The Pohaku (lava stone) massage was very, very relaxing. The cardio and nautilus equipment and weights in the fitness center were very nice. The 3-mile round trip path along the beach is another great way to exercise, relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Maui.

We had a wonderful time and would return to the Grand Wailea without hesitation.

We vacationed at the Grand Wailea in May 2004 and found the Resort to be excellent in every way. The "crowds" at the pool did not bother us; in fact, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves on the water slides, rope swing, water elevator, and lazy river each day we were there! (I should say that we are a fairly young married couple, with an eight-year-old and a two-year-old, so we're used to kids being around. We did not have the children with us on this vacation.) If you choose, peace and quiet are only a minute's stroll away at the Hibiscus Pool, an adult-only area that was quite tranquil while we were there.

The resort's architecture, artwork, landscaping, and facilities in general are nothing short of stunning. The Spa is phenomenal - book your first appointment for early in your stay, because you'll want to come back! The fitness facility was outstanding, far exceeding that of other hotels and resorts, and included a juice bar, along with complimentary iced towels and mint face mist. Plenty of cardio equipment & plenty of free weights; you won't have to skimp on your workout.

We had the opportunity to eat at two of the resort's nice restaurants during our stay; Humahuma and Kincha were both excellent. The poolside cafe is very good as well, and they will take your order and deliver to you in your lounge chair (although it is definitely faster to pick up your order yourself). It's kind of fun to have a drink and lunch at the swim-up bar as well; the warm water that's pumped from under the bar will keep you warm while you eat.

If you're into manicures & pedicures, you can have your cake and eat it, too - in a cabana poolside. There is excellent shopping on the premises as well, and the Shops of Wailea just outside the resort entrance are wonderful, upscale boutiques if you choose to wander further.

All in all, expect luxurious surroundings, great food, exquisite artwork, beautiful views, attentive staff, and endless pampering... just don't expect to have it all to yourself. There WILL be others at the pool, there WILL be some noise, but there are definitely worse things than being able to afford to stay at a resort as wonderful as this one. Enjoy!