Fairmont Kea Lani, MauivsLumeria Maui Educational Retreat
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui scores significantly higher than Lumeria Maui Retreat. Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui comes in at #14 in Hawaii with recommendations from 10 reviewers like Gayot, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui 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."
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."" Full review
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." 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
Lumeria Maui Educational Retreat
1813 Baldwin Ave, Makawao, Maui, HI 96768
From $247/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Jetsetter
"Blissed out educational retreat set on a restored 1909 estate overlooking Maui's North Shore with a saltwater pool and organic gardens." Full review
Gayot
"More of a retreat than a resort, Lumeria offers converted plantation-style accommodations catering to those who want to immerse themselves in the local cultures."
Fodor's
"Peace, tranquillity, and a healthful experience are what you will find at this beautifully restored historic property." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The wildly pretty, four-pearl Lumeria calls itself an “educational retreat” and a “sanctuary for authentic transformational travel.”" Full review
goop
"Chill out surrounded by lush, tropical gardens at this historic Maui compound and learn to live Aloha for a while." Full review
Frommer's
"Halfway between Paia and Makawao on Maui’s scenic North Shore, a historic women’s college has been lovingly restored as a boutique resort." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This wellness retreat feels like a remote farmhouse—if said farmhouse had a restaurant, spa rooms, and outdoor yoga." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This spa for the soul starts working its magic the moment you pull into the hibiscus-lined drive." Full review