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Fairmont Kea Lani, MauivsThe Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua and Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui are both rated very highly by experts. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua ranks slightly higher than Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui. The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua comes in at 89 with endorsements from 11 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
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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." 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
The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua Jetsetter Fodor's
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1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Kapalua, Maui, HI 96761
From $499/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "Luxe hilltop resort overlooking a dreamy beach, offering true Hawaiian cultural and eco experiences." Full review
Fodor's "This elegant hillside property features luxurious service, upscale accommodations, a spa, restaurants, and pool, along with an education center and an enhanced Hawaiian sense of place." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This Ritz is set apart by its Hawaiian cultural program, including hands-on activities, entertainment, special events, seminars, and exhibits."
Zagat4.7
""Putting on the Ritz meets hula" at this "beautiful", "secluded" Maui resort... whose "exquisite" rooms feature "spectacular" views and a "friendly" staff that's "professional" yet "fun.""
Condé Nast Traveler ""Unsurpassed in authentic Hawaiian beauty," this "near-perfect resort" welcomes guests with a lobby of native artwork, koa wood panels, and a lava stone bar." Full review
Gayot "The luxurious 463-room The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua is perched on a knoll overlooking the splendid D.T. Fleming Beach."
Travel + Leisure "There isn’t a moment on this Ritz-Carlton property where you aren’t made to feel like royalty." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This stunning property, curved around a three-tiered free-form pool facing the ocean and adjacent to championship golf boasting the second longest hole on the PGA Tour." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua has views of the Pacific stretching all the way to Molokai." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Maui is always marvelous — but even more so now that The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is getting a major refresh.
To the tune of $100 million, the 466-room resort's next chapter will be..."
