Grand Wailea - Sneak Peak of the New Renovations!
The Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, is currently going through an extensive renovation—the first of its kind since its opening 30 years ago. Devotees of the coral-hued hotel are going to be thrilled with the results and I am going to give you a sneak peak!
Surfboard holiday tree greets guests at the Grand Wailea Maui lobby. Photo copyright travelhappier 2022.
Exclusive Offers
$1000 Resort Credit
Stay for 5 nights in an Ocean View room or higher and receive $200 resort credit per day. Additional nights will receive an additional $200 resort credit daily.
* Blackout dates apply. Offer applies for travel now through ??
Exclusive Amenities for Booking with travelhappier
One Category Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability (upgrade is from room to room or suite to suite, upgrade does not apply to specialty one of a kind suites or bungalows)
Daily Breakfast Credit for up to two guests per bedroom (value of $80 per bedroom, per day) in HaLani Restaurant
$100 USD Resort Credit for Dining, Spa or Golf per stay to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-Fi already included in the resort fee
Napua guests gain exclusive access to lounge with breakfast, snacks, afternoon canapés and drinks. Lounge also has special activities and crafts daily exclusive to Napua guests
Several dining places and the Napua Tower rooms and private club are completely refreshed and ready for visitors.
Renovations at the Grand Wailea Resort Maui include two gorgeous Napua lounges which are exclusively for Napua guests (you an see
The resort’s redesigned Napua Tower is home to an exclusive lounge, private suites and rooms.
The Napua Tower features a private lounge where guests are invited to partake in a selection of food and drinks throughout the day, as well as exclusive activities planned especially for Napua Tower guests.
This carpet from one of the Napua Tower suites reimagined by Nina Chiappa Interiors reminds me of a coral reef.
The rooms have a natural contemporary Hawaiian feel. The dark wood gives a nod to traditional Hawaiian Koa wood while luxuriant fabrics and furnishings give it a modern appeal.
Reception and lounge area
Grand Wailea’s design - inspired by Maui’s unique water, light, sound, flowers, trees and art — resonates throughout the hotel’s bright, spacious rooms and naturally lit indoor-outdoor settings.
photo of Grand Wailea pools at sunset by Kathy Marsh / @travelkat74 from Unspash via SquareSpace and is not owned by travelhappier
The setting is sprawling, with 9 pools, 7 indoor and outdoor restaurants, 5 bars, lush gardens and 900 pieces of art to enjoy on 40 acres of land. Spa Grande is currently under a tens-of-millions of dollar renovation but promises to greet visitors again in 2024.
Rooms
Rooms are warm and inviting. New colors will be brighter but will keep nods to the Grand Wailea corals and pinks that guests love.
Villas
For the ultimate in privacy and luxury, stay in one of the property’s villas, which offer private lanais, views of the ocean, and separate living and sleeping areas.
9 pools
A limited number of cabanas are available for rent daily.
ACTIVITIES
Festive at Grand Wailea
The holiday season is full of merriment this December with pop-up events, seasonal menus at ‘Ikena, holiday treatments at Mōhalu by Spa Grande.
Featured Holiday Events for 2022
Dec 16 - Holiday Marketplace
Dec 21 & 22 - Art of Winemaking
Dec 30 - Champagne & Caviar Masterclass
Dec 31 - Double Lū‘au and Fireworks
Jan 1 - ‘Ikena Brunch & E Ala E
Napua Events
Napua Trunk Shows featuring camilla, COOMI, Nick Fouquet, Jade Francis, and more.
Meet the Winemaker featuring Kosta Browne
Featured Cocktails by Employees Only Mixologists
Chair Massages by Mōhalu by Spa Grande
Mini Astrology Readings with Resident Astrologer, Juliet Butters Doty
Replenish Live IV’s by the biostation
Champagne & Bellini stations
A Bespoke Gin & Tonic Bar
Nightly Chef Demonstrations
Mahalo Nui
Special thanks to Molly who helped me set up my super fun ‘ohana stay and took me on a whirlwind site inspection of the gorgeous property. She will take amazing care of my clients!
Futher Reading
Travel + Leisure: This Gorgeous, Family-friendly Maui Resort Has 9 Pools and Brand-new Rooms and Suites
Hawai‘i Magazine: Best of Maui 2022: Hotels and Resorts