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Hilton Waikoloa VillagevsAndaz Maui At Wailea Resort
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Andaz Maui At Wailea Resort ranks marginally better than Hilton Waikoloa Village. Andaz Maui At Wailea Resort scores 85 with praise from 10 publications like goop, Travel + Leisure and Gayot.
Hilton Waikoloa Village
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69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Kohala Coast, Waikoloa, Island of Hawaii, HI 96738
From $172/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "It’s up to you how to navigate through this 62-acre oceanfront Disneyesque golf resort, laced with fantasy pools, lagoons, and a profusion of tropical plants in between three low-rise towers." Full review
Gayot "Over the top and swanky, this 62-acre, 1,242-room resort is located about 40 minutes from the Keahole-Kona International Airport."
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For added value and special events, the annual Dolphin Days celebration (mid-June) is the best time to visit.
OysterUpscale
"The Hilton Waikoloa Village is the largest and most family-friendly resort in the Kailua-Kona area, and is often referred to as the “Disneyland“ of the Big Island." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Set in extensive and beautiful grounds, this is the giant among Kohala’s resorts."
Zagat4.0
"This oceanfront village-type property is a great resort for families, where guests travel by monorail or water tram around lush, expansive grounds."
Afar Magazine "To cast all your cares on the Pacific Ocean and bask under the warm Hawaiian sunshine, book a room at the Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A tram and property-encircling moat, complete with motorized longboats, help visitors and timeshare owners navigate three room towers, nine restaurants, three monstrous pools and a series of lagoons." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Courtesy of Hilton
Navigate this splashy playland on Waiulua Bay via mahogany canal boat or air-conditioned tram." Full review
Fodor's "Dolphins swim in the lagoon; pint-size guests zoom down the 175-foot waterslide; a bride poses on the grand staircase; a fire-bearing runner lights the torches along the seaside path at sunset." Full review
Frommer's "It’s up to you how to navigate this 62-acre oceanfront Disneyesque golf resort, laced with fantasy pools, lagoons, and a profusion of tropical plants in between three low-rise towers" Full review
Andaz Maui At Wailea Resort Gayot Fodor's Oyster
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3550 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea, Maui, HI 96753
From $629/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Gayot "The rooms at Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort are elegantly minimalist in design, with clean lines, crisp white linens, polished wooden furniture and artwork inspired by native Hawaiian culture."
Fodor's "Maui's newest luxury (and eco-friendly) beachfront resort has the world talking about its sleek island style, five infinity pools, and hyperlocal approach to everything." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Four-and-a-half pearl Andaz Maui at Wailea was built in 2013 and has been popular with the jet set since its opening." Full review
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Check rates next door at Four Seasons Maui which often has comparable prices and a slightly more luxe, yet family-friendly, vibe.
Condé Nast Traveler "How’s this for a first morning at a resort: The day begins with a trip out to sea in a little outrigger canoe, where you might spot whales." Full review
Wallpaper "The property opens with a dazzling entry bridge of African mahogany and Italian Ambrato marble over an infinity-edge pool, leading into a reception area with alluring Pacific views." Full review
goop "The new Andaz Maui is a relaxed and affordable changeup from the Wailea beach big-hitters (Four Seasons, Fairmont…)." Full review
Travel + Leisure "At this newest resort on the Wailea coastline, which opened in 2013, the modern, posh, and comfy villas have the feel of your own private beach house." Full review
Jetsetter "Mega-mod Maui sanctuary with cascading infinity pools, an apothecary spa and Morimoto fare in prime Wailea." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Guests can choose one of 301 rooms, including 35 suites and 11 luxury villas, each with a private lanai"
Maui Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Travel + Leisure "With 321 rooms, including 35 suites and 21 luxury villas, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort offers guests plenty of lodging options"
10 Dreamy Maui Resorts for the Ultimate Hawaiian Vacation
February 7, 2023
