Maui Revealed - Wailea Beach Villas

98 units, 2 pools, 2 spas, bbqs, daily maid service, central a/c, free fitness room, free valet parking, room service (from Longhi’s), free 24-hour business center, private keyed elevators, conference room, free room safe, washer/dryer in unit, free Wi-Fi and hi-speed Internet access in rooms, free local calls, free coffee daily, billiards and game room on deck by the family pool, 24-hour complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby.
Finished in 2006, this is one of the newer luxury gated condos in the area, and it’s adjacent to the Shops at Wailea (you can access the Shops via your room key). It consists of 8 buildings, including a 5-story building that contains the “penthouses,” and seven 2-story buildings housing the villas. Penthouses are farthest from the ocean, and views are best from the 4th floor or above. Villas A and B are closest to the ocean. The contemporary Hawaiian-style buildings have lush, tropical grounds with lots of mature plants. Though not directly on a beach, there is a meandering stream that leads to the beach path and a short hop to Wailea Beach where they have umbrella chairs. Their adults-only pool is a peaceful infinity-edge pool. Ground-floor villas have their own tiny plunge pool with a waterfall and an outdoor shower, but no ocean views. The rooms themselves are ultra-luxurious and expensively furnished by different interior designers. The bathrooms have deep soaking tubs and separate showers. The kitchens use all top-of-the-line appliances, granite counters and Viking bbqs on the lanais.

Any other service can be arranged by the resort (for a fee, of course) such as personal trainers, personal secretaries, au pairs and private chefs. But at least the cabana chairs are free by the beach.

If you’re worried how much this will set you back, then you probably can’t afford this place. If you do stay here, however, and you’re unhappy for any reason...then there is just no pleasing you. The staff is very competent here. Penthouse 2/2s (1,900 sq ft.) are $1,200–$1,650, penthouse 3/3s (2,100–2,500 sq ft.) are $1,900–$2,200, villa 3/4s (3,100 sq ft.) are $2,400–$2,750. Discounts available (and much welcomed). 3-night minimum.