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The Kahala Hotel & ResortvsAndaz Maui At Wailea Resort
Andaz Maui At Wailea Resort and The Kahala Hotel & Resort are both rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Kahala Hotel & Resort ranks significantly higher than Andaz Maui At Wailea Resort. The Kahala Hotel & Resort comes in at 93 with accolades from 14 reviews including Concierge, Star Service and Zagat.
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
Concierge
Jetsetter
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
5000 Kahala Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96816
From $312/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge "Set on a sheltered beach just a ten-minute drive from Waikiki... You really never need to leave the property."
Jetsetter "The Kahala Hotel & Resort sits just 10 minutes from the bustle of Waikiki but feels like a serene self-contained oasis." Full review
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Or you can choose to just laze in a cabana off by the calm water.
Fodor's "Hidden away in the upscale residential neighborhood of Kahala... one of Hawaii's very first luxury resorts." Full review
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If you're a golf fan visiting the second week of January, ask for a room overlooking the course for a bird's-eye view of the PGA Sony Open from your lanai.
DK Eyewitness "On a great swimming beach and close to plenty of golf, this resort is perhaps best known for its lagoon, where guests can mix with bottlenose dolphins through the Dolphin Encounters program."
Star Service "Service is equally commendable, yet the creatively fashioned digs here are among the loveliest in the islands, competing even with the units at Four Seasons' sibs on Lanai and the Big Island. " Full review
Gayot "This hotel stands apart from the pack of finer hotels on Oahu for a number of reasons, beginning with its location."
BlackBook "Serene, secluded and gloriously luxurious, the Kahala is where the see and be seen go for leave-me-be time."
Zagat4.5
"The staff at this "serene" Honolulu "oasis" delivers "first-class treatment from arrival to departure" in a "beautiful" beachside setting overlooking a "lagoon with dolphins"."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Besides powdery beaches and beautiful views, the classic Kahala Hotel and Resort... offers a 26,000-square-foot lagoon occupied by Atlantic bottlenose dolphins." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler84.8
"Opened in 1964 by Conrad Hilton, this ten-story property is in a residential area at the foot of Diamond Head." Full review
Andaz Maui At Wailea Resort Gayot Fodor's
Oyster Condé Nast Traveler
Wallpaper
goop
Travel + Leisure Jetsetter Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure 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
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
