Kaimana Beach HotelvsHotel Wailea
Hotel Wailea and The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel are both highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Wailea ranks marginally higher than The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel. Hotel Wailea is ranked #36 in Hawaii with endorsements from 8 reviews such as Andrew Harper, Oyster and Gayot.
Kaimana Beach Hotel Show All Reviews
2863 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $116/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster
Mid-Range
"An upgrade from the cramped standard rooms is worth it at this 125-room beachfront hotel in a mellow area a half-mile outside of Waikiki." Full review
Lonely Planet
"For a little more privacy and seclusion, the New Otani offers well-kept, small rooms and its own beach about a half mile from the throbbing heart of Waikiki." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Although the rooms at this boutique hotel are small, the fabulous location on Sans Souci Beach... more than makes up for them."
Rough Guide
"Intimate, Japanese-toned beachfront hotel half a mile east of central Waikiki."
Star Service
"An unusual offshoot from this usually business-centric chain, Waikiki’s New Otani boasts a breezy tropical backdrop and one of the best beachfront locations in Waikiki." Full review
Gayot
"This hotel offers a pleasant oceanfront setting and a location that is just far enough from the bustle of Waikiki to keep those seeking peace and quiet happy."
BlackBook
"Just enough off the beaten path to be in the mix but still far away to avoid the busy beaches."
Frommer's
"This is one of Waikiki's best-kept secrets: a boutique hotel nestled right on a lovely stretch of beach at the foot of Diamond Head, with Kapiolani Park just across the street." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Waikiki's only boutique property located directly on the sand of Kaimana Beach...the hotel maintains its casual style and modern-boho aesthetic. "
Oahu Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Travel + Leisure
"The common spaces have become hangouts for both guests and Honolulu residents, with a colorful, living room-like lobby; the design scheme mixes vintage prints depicting surfers, the ocean"
Hotel Wailea Show All Reviews
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." Full review
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." Full review
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Tranquil hillside hideaway set amid 15 acres of mature tropical gardens." Full review
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." Full review
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. " Full review
Fodor's
"This adults-only, luxury boutique hotel, perched on a quiet hillside above Wailea, delivers romance with spectacular views" Full review
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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"If you want an outstanding experience on Maui, this hotel doesn't disappoint in any department." Full review
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