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The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort LihuevsFairmont Kea Lani, Maui
Both properties are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui ranks significantly better than Kaua'i Marriott Resort. Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui ranks #11 in Hawaii with positive reviews from 9 publications including Zagat, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
3610 Rice St, Kalapaki Beach, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
From $339/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot "This 345-room, 11-suite resort is a laidback property with plenty of activities for all ages."
Condé Nast Traveler85.8
"Built on Kalapaki Beach, the Marriott’s 800-acre Kauai resort is a good fit for families and business travelers alike." Full review
Frommer's "This 10-story, multiwing hotel—the tallest on Kauai since opening in 1986...superlatives include Kauai’s largest swimming pool, a sort of Greco-Roman fantasy that would fit in at Hearst Castle" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Anyone looking for a classic Hawaii resort experience won't be disappointed here." Full review
Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
Jetsetter
Fodor's Lonely Planet
Zagat Gayot Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
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." Full review
Fodor's "Gleaming white spires and tiled archways are the hallmark of this stunning resort that's particularly good for families." Full review
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."
Zagat4.7
""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 Traveler91.6
""Is there a better resort for families anywhere in Hawaii? I doubt it."" Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"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." Full review
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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The best thing about the rooms at the Fairmont is their size: suites that start at 860 square feet." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Steps from Polo Beach, the hotel offers suites and villas ideal for family vacations"
Maui Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
