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Book Fairmont Kea Lani if you want a Wailea luxury resort with 413 one-bedroom suites, 37 villas, Polo Beach access, three pools, Ko, Pilina, AMA, Nick's Fishmarket, and spa facilities. Choose another hotel if you want a small adults-only boutique stay.

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Fairmont Kea Lani has several dining venues, including Ko, Pilina, AMA Bar & Grill, Nick's Fishmarket Maui, Kea Lani Restaurant, and Makana Market + Cafe. Ko is known for Hawaiian plantation-era flavors, Pilina is a stylish lounge, AMA offers poolside dining, and Nick's is a strong seafood dinner op…

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Fairmont Kea Lani Maui

Polo Beach runs along the oceanfront edge of Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui, a 22-acre all-suite and villa resort in Wailea. Its 413 one-bedroom suites and 37 two-story villas give the property a residential character, with separate living spaces and outdoor areas. The choice is between a suite in the main resort and a villa closer to the sand, with its own courtyard and plunge pool.

A broad redesign has renewed the accommodations and open-air lobby. Waterfalls and planted areas surround the arrival space, with the Pacific visible beyond. In the villas, artwork by Hawaii-based artists and furnishings influenced by voyaging canoes and fishing villages connect the interiors to the island. The changes also brought two distinct gathering places to the lobby area: Hale Kukuna, the Hawaiian cultural center, and Pilina, the bar and lounge.

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Rooms

  • 450 450

Hotel Style

  • Casual Casual

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Beach Beach
  • Adventure Adventure

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Fairmont Kea Lani Maui

Mountainside Suite
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Mountainside Suite

861 sqft
From 972 USD

The furnished outdoor space includes places to dine and lounge, while the bedroom sits apart from the living room. Warm interiors carry the relaxed character...

Garden View Suite
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Garden View Suite

861 sqft
From 1’003 USD

Outdoor furniture makes space for dining and lounging beyond the bedroom and living room. The interior keeps the two rooms separate, with warm tones and...

Partial Ocean View Suite
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Partial Ocean View Suite

861 sqft
From 1’049 USD

Warm colors and natural textures give the interior a soft coastal character. The bedroom is separate from the living area, where daylight enters through the...

Ocean View Suite
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Ocean View Suite

861 sqft
From 1’126 USD

A granite counter in the foyer pantry keeps the refreshment area apart from the bedroom. A compact chiller holds drinks, with a kettle for tea...

Fairmont Suite
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Fairmont Suite

861 sqft
From 1’138 USD

Warm tones run through the bedroom and separate living room. Outdoor furniture offers places to dine and lounge beyond the main rooms. A pantry in...

Deluxe Ocean View Suite
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Deluxe Ocean View Suite

861 sqft
From 1’215 USD

Outdoor dining furniture and lounge seats offer places to spend time beyond the main rooms. Inside, the living room is separate from the bedroom, leaving...

Poolside Suite
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Poolside Suite

861 sqft
From 1’613 USD

The one-bedroom plan provides a living area indoors as well as furnished outdoor space for meals and lounging. Island-inspired décor continues through the suite, with...

Garden View Corner Suite
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Garden View Corner Suite

1,098 sqft
From 1’793 USD

Hawaiian design gives the rooms a sense of place. Natural tones and soft textures run through the interior, with modern furniture giving it a relaxed...

Signature Ocean View Suite
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Signature Ocean View Suite

861 sqft
From 1’810 USD

Soft lighting, natural textures and calm colors give the interior an island feel. The bedroom is separate from the living room, with outdoor dining furniture...

Deluxe Ocean View Corner Suite
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Deluxe Ocean View Corner Suite

1,098 sqft
From 2’223 USD

Sunsets over the water can be enjoyed from the furnished outdoor space. A dining setting and lounge furniture provide places for meals and time outside....

Kilohana Corner Suite
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Kilohana Corner Suite

1,098 sqft
From 2’463 USD

Large windows bring daylight into the living area, while soft tones and natural textures give the bedroom a calm finish. The furnished outdoor space has...

2 Bedroom Ocean View Beach Villa
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2 Bedroom Ocean View Beach Villa

1,798 sqft
From 4’017 USD

The shared living areas and two main bedrooms are set across two stories. Each bedroom has its own Italian marble bathroom. Beside the cooking area,...

2 Bedroom Oceanfront Beach Villa
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2 Bedroom Oceanfront Beach Villa

1,798 sqft
From 4’569 USD

Each of the two main bedrooms has an Italian marble bathroom. The rooms are set across two stories, with a living room for time together...

3 Bedroom Ocean View Beach Villa
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3 Bedroom Ocean View Beach Villa

2,196 sqft
From 4’689 USD

A living room and dining area give the group shared space within this two-story home. Two main bedrooms have their own Italian bathrooms, with a...

3 Bedroom Oceanfront Beach Villa
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3 Bedroom Oceanfront Beach Villa

2,196 sqft
From 6’036 USD

Two main bedrooms each have an Italian marble bathroom, with a third bedroom adding another place to sleep. The rooms are set across two stories,...

The Fairmont Suite measures 860 square feet, with one bedroom and a living room separated by pocket doors. A private lanai faces neighborhood side streets, so this category should not be mistaken for an ocean-view suite. Bedding is a king or two doubles, plus a sofa bed, with a listed maximum of five guests. A supplement applies for a third adult. A pantry contains a compact refrigerator and microwave. The bathroom has a soaking tub, separate walk-in shower and double vanity, and a crib can be requested.

Poolside Suites are on the ground floor beside the Upper Pool, with walk-out patios. Signature Oceanview Suites occupy central positions on the top two floors. The Kilohana Corner Suite changes both the footprint and the outdoor space: its 1,100-square-foot interior opens to a 400-square-foot wraparound lanai with panoramic ocean views. It has a king bed and sofa bed for up to four guests.

Two- and three-bedroom villas span 1,800 to 2,200 square feet over two stories. A kitchen, dining area and laundry support longer stays, while the courtyard contains a private plunge pool and barbecue. The kitchen has a range-top stove, full-size refrigerator and dishwasher. En-suite bathrooms have soaking tubs and walk-in showers. Oceanfront villas occupy the first row by Polo Beach; Oceanview villas sit in the second row. The two-bedroom layouts accommodate up to six guests and the three-bedroom layouts up to eight. When reserving for an extended family, confirm the bed configuration as well as the number of bedrooms. These are two-level homes, so discuss the precise layout if stairs are a concern.

The resort has three main swimming pools. The Upper and Lower pools welcome families and connect by a 140-foot waterslide, while the Tranquility Pool is reserved for adults. Beside the Lower Pool is a smaller children's pool, and a basketball hoop adds another activity in the family area. The Upper Pool has a whirlpool and sits alongside AMA Bar & Grill. Cabanas can be rented, giving you a shaded place to settle for the day.

Polo Beach is directly accessible, but ocean conditions need attention each day. There are no lifeguards here. Read the flags and conditions posted at the Beach Pavilion and ask the attendants before entering the water. The shoreline changes seasonally.

Kō's menu is led by Chef Matt Dela Cruz. Its cooking draws on the communities brought together during Maui's sugarcane era, including Hawaiian, Filipino, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese and Chinese traditions. The restaurant takes its cue from shared plantation lunches, when workers brought food from home. It serves dinner, with vegetarian and vegan options available; discuss dietary requirements when reserving.

Pilina has an open-air position off the lobby with ocean views. The bar's cocktails draw on ingredients from across Hawaii, and zero-proof drinks are listed alongside them. Lunch and dinner are served here, so the setting is as relevant for a midday meal as an evening drink. A children's menu is also available.

Breakfast belongs to Kea Lani Restaurant, which serves both a buffet and an a-la-carte menu. AMA Bar & Grill handles poolside lunch and has a swim-up bar at the Upper Pool. For takeout, MAKANA Market + Café serves food throughout the day, including sandwiches and pizzas. In-suite and villa dining covers breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Nick's Fishmarket Maui takes a Mediterranean approach with Hawaiian flavors, focusing on seafood such as ahi and pink snapper. It is another dinner option within the resort, distinct from Kō's plantation-era influences and Pilina's bar-and-lounge setting.

On the lobby level, Fairmont Spa has 13 indoor treatment rooms and two outdoor treatment cabanas, one oceanfront and one beside the adult pool. The women's facilities include a steam room, experience showers and a clay bar; the men's area has a sauna and experience showers. Spa guests can use the facilities for an hour before and after their treatment. The 90-minute Kea Lani Signature Massage uses macadamia and kukui oils.

The fitness center is open 24 hours to registered guests aged 16 and older. Equipment includes Technogym machines, Peloton bikes and strength-training stations. Personal training can be booked through the spa, and a changing class schedule provides options beyond exercising independently.

Hale Kukuna opened in late 2023 beside the lobby. Its name was developed with the resort's cultural advisory board and lineal descendants of Palauea, the area where the hotel stands. Inside, displays include kapa garments made by Lisa Raymond and her daughter Kaleʻa Raymond of Kula. The center also hosts hula and ukulele lessons led by the cultural team. Check the activity calendar for the sessions running during your stay; the exhibits and classes provide different ways to engage with the work of local practitioners.

The Hawaiian Canoe Experience continues that learning offshore. A navigator accompanies the outrigger canoe and shares the history of voyaging and wayfinding, with reservations through the concierge. Wailea Scuba, Surf & Paddle is based at the resort for other water activities. Its surf lessons take place offsite with transportation, so they should be planned as an outing rather than a lesson directly in front of the hotel. Ocean activities remain dependent on conditions.

The address is 4100 Wailea Alanui Drive in Wailea-Makena, on South Maui. Kahului Airport, OGG, is about 17 miles away. The hotel estimates a 30-minute drive, with the actual journey depending on traffic.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Fairmont Kea Lani gives Wailea an all-suite, villa-led resort. Space is the quiet luxury here.

Pilina is the new lobby ritual to know. Pacific views and island-driven flavors make sunset feel connected.

Hale Kukuna adds real cultural depth. Hula, lei-making, and Hawaiian storytelling give the stay a stronger sense of place.

Location of Fairmont Kea Lani Maui

4100 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea-Makena, HI 96753, United States

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What to Know About Fairmont Kea Lani Maui

Is Fairmont Kea Lani Maui worth it?

Yes. Fairmont Kea Lani Maui is worth it for travelers who want a luxury Wailea resort with 413 one-bedroom suites, 37 two-story villas, Polo Beach access, three pools, dining, spa, and cultural programming. The resort is best for families, couples, longer Maui stays, and guests who value extra space more than a standard hotel room.

Where is Fairmont Kea Lani Maui located?

Fairmont Kea Lani Maui is located in Wailea on Maui's sunny south coast, within steps of Polo Beach. The location works well for beach days, Wailea dining, golf, spa time, and sunset walks. It is quieter than busier resort areas while still feeling polished and convenient.

How many suites and villas does Fairmont Kea Lani have?

Fairmont Kea Lani has 413 one-bedroom suites and 37 two-story villas. It is known as an all-suite and villa luxury resort. This setup is one of the main reasons guests choose it. Even entry-level suites offer more space than many standard Maui hotel rooms.

Are all rooms at Fairmont Kea Lani suites?

Yes. Fairmont Kea Lani is an all-suite and villa resort. The standard accommodation style is a one-bedroom suite rather than a regular hotel room. This makes it especially useful for families, couples who want more room, and guests staying several nights. Villas add even more privacy and residential comfort.

Does Fairmont Kea Lani have villas?

Yes. Fairmont Kea Lani has 37 two-story villas. These offer more space, stronger privacy, and a residential feel for larger families or special trips. Villas are the best choice if you want a more private Maui stay with resort services nearby. They are also useful for multigenerational travel.

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