Andaz Maui At Wailea ResortvsLotus Honolulu at Diamond Head
Both Andaz Maui At Wailea Resort and Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Andaz Maui At Wailea Resort is the choice of most reviewers compared to Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head. Andaz Maui At Wailea Resort is ranked #19 in Hawaii with positive reviews from 10 reviews like goop, Gayot and Fodor's.
Andaz Maui At Wailea Resort Show All Reviews
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
Oyster
Luxury
"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
Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head
2885 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $179/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter
"Oahu roughly translates as “gathering place,” and with more residents and visitors than any other island in Hawaii, it makes good on that promise." Full review
i
Go to the beach early in the day and bring your mask and flippers for superb snorkeling.
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Formerly the W Waikiki, this scenic and stylish 50-room boutique hotel is about a block from the beach and a half-mile from Waikiki's crowds." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The former 'W' hotel has toned down its hip, cutting-edge design and ended up transformed into a classy, boutique-style destination hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This small luxury hotel at the foot of Diamond Head has light, airy rooms with Balinese furnishings."
Star Service
"Anchoring the south end of Waikiki (a five-minute stroll from the action), adjacent to tony Sans Souci Beach, this establishment is next to the more conservative but superior New Otani." Full review
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Filtered views of the beach are the best you can ask for here, but it’s the Diamondhead vistas that get people’s attention.
BlackBook
"Formerly a W Hotel, little has changed in the Lotus takeover. Killer hotel with killer bars and restaurants to boot."
Gayot
"Formerly the W Honolulu, this chic hotel is a fusion of Asian-inspired decor and warm Hawaiian hospitality."
Travel + Leisure
"The Aqua Lotus at Diamond Head, formerly the W Waikiki, is a 50-room boutique hotel at the foot of Diamond Head and about a half-mile from the beach in Oahu’s Kapiolani Park." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Close enough for a quick stroll to all of the restaurants, cafes, and shops, the Lotus Honolulu is perfect for those who love to be in the thick of the action as well as peace and serenity. " Full review
Frommer's
"With dark hardwood floors, platform beds, granite-tiled bathrooms...little touches like morning yoga classes in the park make for a welcoming boutique experience." Full review