Located in the upscale resort community of Wailea on Maui’s southern shore, this forty-acre property - opened in 1991 as the Grand Hyatt Wailea - boasts almost 850 distinct accommodations with generous layouts, first-class amenities and unforgettable tropical views. Guests can choose to stay in one of the resort’s elegantly-appointed rooms, upgrade to a spacious suite with separate living area, or indulge in a truly elevated experience at one of fifty uber-luxurious Hoʻolei villas. Perched on a hillside with unparalleled views of the ocean and mountains, these premium three-bedroomed accommodations offer all the exclusivity of a tranquil retreat whilst being located just a stone’s throw from the resort’s full range of facilities. Whichever option you choose, guests here can expect light, airy rooms with contemporary styling that draws on Maui’s landscape as its color palette, top-of-the-range technology, and private lanais / terraces to make the most of the spectacular setting.

The resort’s array of accommodation is matched by its abundance of dining options with everything from first-class fine dining to casual poolside eats available on site. If island-style oceanfront dining is your thing, Grand Wailea Maui’s signature seafood and steak restaurant, Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa, has you covered. Named after Hawaiʻi’s state fish, this high end eatery serves up seasonal Hawaiian cuisine and breathtaking sunset views, and thankfully also goes by the truncated, easier to pronounce name of Humuhumu! Other options include a branch of the internationally celebrated restaurant, Nobu, offering guests the ultimate omakase dining experience, vibrant Olivine for creative coastal Italian cuisine from island ingredients, and Wailea Surf Haus for casual bites and refreshing tropical drinks. Additionally, the resort hosts a traditional grand lūʻau - named as one of the best in the state - on selected dates throughout the year.

Headed by the Wailea Canyon Activity Pool - an incredible 25,000 square-foot water complex comprised of nine individual pools on six different levels and featuring waterfalls, slides, swings, caves and a lazy river - the Grand Wailea Maui’s pool set-up is second to none. With dedicated keiki zones, three jacuzzis and a swim up bar for the adults, the Wailea Canyon Activity Pool is the perfect place to while away the hours for all the family. For a more tranquil experience however, try the Hibiscus Serenity Pool - an almost 5000 square-foot adult-only space with private cabanas and poolside casabellas bookable before or during your stay. Much like Oahu’s famous Halekulani pool which features the hotel’s orchid symbol inlaid on its floor, here the state flower (from which the pool gets its name) is represented by a beautiful mosaic of 630,000 glass tiles.

Beyond the pools and the picture-perfect beachside location, Grand Wailea Maui offers a continually evolving spa program and a diverse range of activities and experiences to nourish the mind, body and soul. From snorkeling and paddle boarding to shooting a round of golf at one of three 18-hole championship courses nearby, or trying your hand at traditional Hawaiian crafts, opportunities to indulge in old passions and new pursuits are simply boundless. The Grand Wailea also boasts the largest resort art collection in Hawaiʻi including a number of larger-than-life sculptures by renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero (for whom the open-air lobby lounge bar is named).

So if you’re looking for a family-friendly resort in a stunning oceanfront setting, with a world-class luxury spa, award-winning dining and an unbeatable pool set-up, the Grand Wailea Maui ticks all the boxes…