Best for
Choose Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort for a beachfront stay with direct access to Mokapu Beach and evenings built around Hawaiian food and culture.
Best for
Choose Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort for a beachfront stay with direct access to Mokapu Beach and evenings built around Hawaiian food and culture.
What makes it special
Paddle along Mokapu Beach in a guided outrigger canoe to see the Wailea coastline from the water and learn about Hawaiian canoe traditions.
Room to consider
For a family gathering, choose a three-bedroom villa with a kitchen and private lanai so everyone can share meals and spend time outdoors.
Insider tip
Book the Chef's Table at Ka'ana Kitchen for a six-course dinner built around local ingredients, with the chefs preparing it in the open kitchen.
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Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort sits on 15 beachfront acres beside Mokapu Beach in Wailea, on Maui's south shore. The location is a major reason to book. Wailea is sunnier and more polished than many parts of the island, with strong beaches, restaurants, golf, shopping, and a quieter resort mood than Kaanapali or Lahaina.
The resort has direct beach access, terraced pools, open lawns, and views toward the Pacific and West Maui Mountains. It feels contemporary, lower-key, and more design-led than some of Maui's grander resorts. That is part of the appeal. Andaz Maui is not trying to be the biggest resort in Wailea. It works best as a stylish beachfront retreat with strong food, spa, and villa options.
Official materials describe 320 accommodations, including rooms, suites, and villas. Every category includes a private lanai, which matters in Hawaii. Outdoor space gives guests a place to watch the light, read, dry after the beach, and feel connected to the island.
Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is strongest for travelers who want Wailea beach access, a modern atmosphere, good dining, and a resort that feels relaxed rather than overly formal.
The king room places a curved blue lounge chair beside an hourglass-shaped table. A woven pendant hangs overhead, and glass doors open onto a lanai facing the resort grounds. Wood cabinets and pale slatted panels line the wall, with a blue patterned rug beside the bed.
A writing desk has its own chair and table lamp, separate from the window-side seating. The bathroom pairs a vanity with a glass-sided rain shower, and Malie products are supplied. Blackout curtains screen the windows. A Nespresso machine and kettle stand at the coffee station.
The king room places a curved blue lounge chair beside an hourglass-shaped table. A woven pendant hangs overhead, and glass doors open onto a lanai...
These rooms are on lower floors, close to resort facilities. Rollaway beds are not available.
A woven pendant shade hangs beside the window, above a lounge chair with blue and peach cushions. In the king layout, a footstool and small side table complete this sitting corner. Sliding glass doors lead to a furnished lanai, with palms between the room and the water.
A long wooden desk offers a separate place to write or use a laptop. Local snacks and soft drinks are restocked in the minibar each day. Pale walls and wood cabinetry contrast with the blue rug beside the bed. The bathroom has a glass-sided rain shower and a vanity, with Malie bath products supplied.
A woven pendant shade hangs beside the window, above a lounge chair with blue and peach cushions. In the king layout, a footstool and small...
Floor-to-ceiling glass opens onto a lanai with chairs and a small table. Inside, a pale lounge chair sits beside a sculpted side table, while a woven shade hangs from a rope above it. Blue and peach cushions bring color to the king room's sitting area.
The low wooden bed frame and writing desk give the room a simple, clean-lined feel. Lava stone flooring runs through the interior, and blackout curtains cover the glazing at night. A glass rain shower sits beside the vanity in the bathroom. The Nespresso machine and kettle are provided alongside a minibar of local snacks and soft drinks, refreshed daily.
Floor-to-ceiling glass opens onto a lanai with chairs and a small table. Inside, a pale lounge chair sits beside a sculpted side table, while a...
A wood desk with drawers runs beside a tall cabinet, with a shaded lamp and dark chair at the writing space. In the king layout, a blue lounge chair sits near the glass doors. These lead to a private lanai furnished with outdoor chairs and a small table.
Lava stone flooring and a low wood bed frame give the room a natural finish, with a blue rug adding pattern beside the bed. The bathroom includes a glass-sided rain shower and a separate vanity area. Malie bath products are provided, along with a Nespresso machine and kettle. The complimentary minibar carries local snacks and soft drinks, topped up daily.
A wood desk with drawers runs beside a tall cabinet, with a shaded lamp and dark chair at the writing space. In the king layout,...
Guests must be 18 or older. The lanai leads to the shared adults-only Tranquility Pool.
Glass doors open from the bedroom onto the lanai, with water and tropical plants just beyond the seating. A blue lounge chair and sculpted side table stand inside by the glass. A woven pendant shade and black-and-white flower artwork add detail to the pale walls and wood furnishings.
The separate living room has a dining table for four and a wet bar. The main bathroom pairs an oval soaking tub with a rain shower and a Toto washlet. A second toilet is housed in the guest powder room, and the minibar is replenished daily.
Glass doors open from the bedroom onto the lanai, with water and tropical plants just beyond the seating. A blue lounge chair and sculpted side...
A sliding door separates the bedroom from a living room with a dining table by the lanai. In the lounge, a dark slatted armchair and pale sofa face a wooden coffee table on a blue patterned rug. A floor lamp adds light beside the seating.
The desk sits across the room, with its own chair and space to work away from the dining table. Tall wood cabinetry contrasts with the pale tiled floor. The main bathroom has an oval soaking tub and a glass rain shower, with a second toilet in the guest powder room. A Nespresso machine is provided, and local snacks and soft drinks are replenished daily.
A sliding door separates the bedroom from a living room with a dining table by the lanai. In the lounge, a dark slatted armchair and...
A round dining table stands directly beside the broad glass doors, with four tan chairs facing the lanai. Beyond the glass, outdoor seating looks across the palms toward the water. A wooden desk and a tall paneled cabinet occupy the other side of this living area.
The bedroom is separate from the lounge, where soft seating surrounds a coffee table. A wet bar and Nespresso machine provide a place to prepare drinks, with local snacks and soft drinks restocked daily. In the main bathroom, an oval soaking tub accompanies the glass rain shower and Toto washlet. A guest powder room adds a second toilet.
A round dining table stands directly beside the broad glass doors, with four tan chairs facing the lanai. Beyond the glass, outdoor seating looks across...
Set on a corner of the Makai Tower, the living room has windows on two sides. A dining table sits by the side window, while sliding doors lead to the furnished lanai. Pale lounge seating faces a wooden coffee table on a blue patterned rug.
A desk is built into the wood-paneled storage wall, with a chair and lamp of its own. The bedroom sits apart from the lounge, and a wet bar holds the Nespresso machine. An oval soaking tub and glass rain shower share the main bathroom. There is a separate guest powder room, with Malie bath products supplied for the stay.
Set on a corner of the Makai Tower, the living room has windows on two sides. A dining table sits by the side window, while...
A connecting bedroom can be requested separately. It is not included in this one-bedroom suite.
A large wave painting hangs above the L-shaped sofa, with a round rug and wooden coffee table at its feet. A cushioned wood armchair faces this seating, and broad glass doors frame the sea beyond. The dining space is separate from the bedroom.
A microwave, toaster and wine fridge support meals and drinks in the suite, with a Nespresso machine and kettle also provided. The main bathroom has an oval soaking tub, a rain shower with an ocean outlook and a Toto washlet. A guest powder room provides a second toilet. Pale slatted wall panels and a long wood console frame the seating area.
A large wave painting hangs above the L-shaped sofa, with a round rug and wooden coffee table at its feet. A cushioned wood armchair faces...
Palms and planted grounds form the outlook from the lanai, reached through wide glass doors. Just inside, a round dining table sits beside the window. The living room pairs a pale sofa with a dark slatted armchair, arranged around a low wooden coffee table.
A blue patterned rug marks out the lounge, while a separate desk has a padded chair and table lamp. Wood cabinetry houses a coffee station, with local snacks and soft drinks replenished each day. A sliding door leads to the bedroom. The bathroom combines an oval soaking tub with a glass rain shower, and the guest powder room adds a second toilet.
Palms and planted grounds form the outlook from the lanai, reached through wide glass doors. Just inside, a round dining table sits beside the window....
The accommodation mix includes rooms, suites, and two-, three-, and four-bedroom villas. Standard rooms and suites offer tropical, mountain, partial ocean, or ocean views, depending on category. The design is clean and contemporary, with natural materials, local references, and a calmer mood than many traditional Hawaii resorts.
Room choice matters. A garden or resort-view room can work for guests who plan to spend most of the day outside. Ocean-view and higher categories give a stronger sense of place. Suites add space and are better for longer stays or guests who want a clearer separation between sleeping and living areas.
The villas are a major part of the resort's luxury story. They include full kitchens, larger living areas, private lanais, and in some cases plunge pools or premium oceanfront positions. They are especially relevant for families, multigenerational travel, or guests who want the comfort of a residence with resort service.
The existing Sheet note says 02H rates are enabled only for rooms and suites, while villas use API rates. That operational note should stay in the Sheet. From a guest perspective, however, villas remain one of the strongest products at the resort.
Dining is one of the resort's clearest strengths. Kaana Kitchen is the signature restaurant, focused on local ingredients, open-kitchen energy, and the flavors of Hawaii. It is one of the main reasons guests can enjoy several nights on property without feeling dining becomes repetitive.
Morimoto Maui brings a different mood, with Japanese-inspired seafood and beachfront dining from chef Masaharu Morimoto. That gives the resort a more polished dinner option and a strong name for guests who want a restaurant with recognition. Lehua Lounge, beachfront venues, casual options, and room service fill out the daily rhythm.
The Feast at Mokapu is also important. It gives guests an on-property luau-style cultural evening tied to Hawaiian storytelling, food, music, and dance. This can be especially useful for first-time Maui visitors who want one memorable cultural dinner without driving across the island.
Dining at Andaz Maui should not be described only as upscale resort food. It is part of the Wailea experience. Local produce, seafood, open air, sunset, beach proximity, and a less formal style all matter.
The pool terraces shape the resort's daily rhythm. Guests can move between pools, lawn, beach, dining, and rooms without the property feeling too spread out. The pool scene is social but usually more restrained than a large family mega-resort. This makes the hotel appealing to couples and families who want a stylish but still relaxed atmosphere.
The spa adds a strong wellness layer. After beach time, snorkeling, golf, hiking, or travel, spa treatments help slow the day down. The resort also has a fitness center, resort activities, cultural programming, and beach equipment, which makes it easy to build active or quiet days.
Wailea itself supports that rhythm. Guests can walk the coastal path, visit The Shops at Wailea, play golf nearby, snorkel in the right conditions, or use the resort as a base for Haleakala, Road to Hana, Upcountry Maui, and south Maui beaches.
The best stays here are not overplanned. Andaz Maui works when guests let the beach, pools, food, and island excursions create a natural pace.
Choosing Andaz Maui is partly a choice of Wailea. This area is known for a polished resort feel, sunny weather, and access to some of Maui's best beaches. It is more refined than parts of Kihei and less busy than Kaanapali can feel. It also gives guests good access to south Maui beaches and restaurants.
The tradeoff is that Wailea is not the cheapest or most local-feeling part of the island. Guests who want nightlife, a dense town atmosphere, or lower-cost dining may prefer another base. But travelers who want an elegant beach resort with good weather, strong service, and easy comfort will understand the appeal quickly.
Andaz Maui also works well for honeymooners and couples because it feels contemporary and less child-focused than some larger Hawaii resorts. Families still fit well, especially in villas and suites, but the mood is more design-led than theme-park-like.
That distinction matters for travelers comparing Wailea resorts because Andaz Maui feels more contemporary, social, and design-led than many classic Maui beach hotels. Andaz Maui should be sold as a Wailea luxury resort with modern style, not as a generic Maui hotel.
Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is best for travelers who want a luxury Maui resort on Mokapu Beach, with 15 beachfront acres, 320 accommodations, private lanais, villas, Kaana Kitchen, Morimoto Maui, Feast at Mokapu, spa facilities, pools, and easy Wailea access. It is a strong choice for couples, honeymooners, families, villa guests, and travelers who want a polished south Maui base.
It is less suited to guests who want a low-key local town stay, a budget-friendly Maui trip, or the busiest west Maui resort scene. Wailea is refined, sunny, and resort-driven.
For travelers searching for a Wailea luxury resort with direct Mokapu Beach access, ocean-view rooms, private villas, strong dining, spa rituals, terraced pools, and modern Andaz design, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is one of Maui's strongest choices. It gives the island a relaxed but highly polished beachfront shape.
The Feast at Mokapu uses dance and storytelling on the beachfront lawn to trace the arrival of Polynesian voyagers and their settlement on Maui.
Three cascading infinity pools face the ocean, so you can spend an afternoon in the water while keeping the Wailea shoreline in view.
A private outdoor cabana at 'Awili Spa lets you hear the waves during a massage, keeping the ocean close even away from the beach.
3550 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea, HI 96753, United States
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Choose Andaz Maui if you want a contemporary Wailea resort on Mokapu Beach with 320 rooms, 35 suites, 30 villas, strong dining, cascading pools, villa options for families, sunset-facing lounges, spa time, and direct access to one of Maui's best resort coastlines.
Awili Spa and Salon is the resort's wellness space, designed around Maui-inspired treatments, salon services, fitness, and recovery time between beach and pool days. It adds a restorative dimension to a stay that might otherwise revolve mostly around sun and dining.
Morimoto Maui is the resort's beachfront Japanese-influenced restaurant on the lower pool deck near Mokapu Beach. It is a strong choice for guests who want ocean scenery, polished food, and a dining setting that feels clearly tied to the Wailea coast.
Kaana Kitchen is the resort's signature restaurant, built around Maui flavours, open-kitchen energy, and dishes shaped by the cultures of Hawaii. It is especially relevant for guests comparing Wailea resorts with a serious breakfast and dinner venue on site.
Andaz Maui dining includes Kaana Kitchen, Morimoto Maui, Lehua Lounge, beachfront dining, and luau experiences. Kaana Kitchen focuses on Maui flavours and local ingredients, Morimoto Maui brings Japanese-influenced beachfront dining, and Lehua Lounge is strong for sunset drinks.
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