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Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui vs Hotel Wailea
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Wailea. Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui comes in at #14 in Hawaii with recommendations from 10 publications such as The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Oyster.
Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
Jetsetter
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Zagat
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
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4100 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea, Maui, HI 96753
From $542 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter
"Perched on the white sand shores of Wailea, this all-suite resort offers a beachside fantasy on Hawaii’s Valley Isle."
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Fodor's
"Gleaming white spires and tiled archways are the hallmark of this stunning resort that's particularly good for families."
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Lonely Planet
"The white exterior of this Moorish wonder looks a tad dingy and the alohas were not memorably warm on our visit, making us wonder if this seaside sultan has lost some abracadabra."
Zagat
4.7
""When you want to be pampered in Wailea", this "classy", "exceptional" all-suites resort is "perfect for families or couples", providing "all you could want.""
Gayot
"Built under the guidance of architect Jose Luis Ezquerra in 1991, this 22-acre oceanfront resort has come a long way in its short history."
Condé Nast Traveler
91.6
""Is there a better resort for families anywhere in Hawaii? I doubt it.""
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The Telegraph
9.0
"The gorgeous Fairmont Kea Lani, with arched breezeways, lily pad-topped ponds and palm-lined thoroughfares looks as though it’s straight from the pages of a magazine."
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Travel + Leisure
"Every room in this whitewashed resort is a large, comfortable suite, and the fusion of Hawaiian and Mediterranean ambience creates a classy feel throughout."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"The best thing about the rooms at the Fairmont is their size: suites that start at 860 square feet."
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Travel + Leisure
"Steps from Polo Beach, the hotel offers suites and villas ideal for family vacations"
Maui Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Hotel Wailea
Jetsetter
Gayot
The Telegraph
Hideaway Report
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555 Kaukahi Street, Wailea, Maui, HI 96753
From $784 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter
"Luxurious Maui enclave that offers best of both worlds – beach action by day, zen-like serenity by night."
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Gayot
"This relaxing hideaway opened in 1990 and remains one of Wailea's best-kept secrets --- probably because it's not on the beach."
The Telegraph
9.0
"This Relais & Châteaux property has panoramic ocean views, swanky eco-inspired lodgings and perhaps more garden acreage per guest than any other Maui hotel."
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Hideaway Report
92.0
"Tranquil hillside hideaway set amid 15 acres of mature tropical gardens."
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Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Nestled within one of Maui’s
most exclusive enclaves, Hotel Wailea is an intimate, tranquil escape complete
with the cliffside views of your Instagram dreams."
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Travel + Leisure
"The hotel is set up as an adults-only ecape and is custom-catered towards couples; it also recently became Hawaii's only Relais and Châteaux property. "
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Fodor's
"This adults-only, luxury boutique hotel, perched on a quiet hillside above Wailea, delivers romance with spectacular views"
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Oyster
Romantic
"Hotel Wailea was once a budget hotel in upscale Wailea, but a complete renovation in 2014 turned this property into a luxury stunner with all the trimmings of a stylish boutique hotel."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"If you want an outstanding experience on Maui, this hotel doesn't disappoint in any department."
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Travel + Leisure
"This luxurious Relais & Chateaux resort offers 72 suites spread over 15 acres, with ocean and garden views"
Maui Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
