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Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui vs Hotel Wailea

Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Wailea. Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui comes in at #14 in Hawaii with recommendations from 10 publications such as The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Oyster.

Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
8 / 10
4100 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea, Maui, HI 96753
From $542 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Perched on the white sand shores of Wailea, this all-suite resort offers a beachside fantasy on Hawaii’s Valley Isle." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Gleaming white spires and tiled archways are the hallmark of this stunning resort that's particularly good for families." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The white exterior of this Moorish wonder looks a tad dingy and the alohas were not memorably warm on our visit, making us wonder if this seaside sultan has lost some abracadabra."
Zagat Zagat
4.7
""When you want to be pampered in Wailea", this "classy", "exceptional" all-suites resort is "perfect for families or couples", providing "all you could want.""
Gayot Gayot
"Built under the guidance of architect Jose Luis Ezquerra in 1991, this 22-acre oceanfront resort has come a long way in its short history."
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Hotel Wailea
Hotel Wailea
8 / 10
555 Kaukahi Street, Wailea, Maui, HI 96753
From $784 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Luxurious Maui enclave that offers best of both worlds – beach action by day, zen-like serenity by night." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This relaxing hideaway opened in 1990 and remains one of Wailea's best-kept secrets --- probably because it's not on the beach."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"This Relais & Châteaux property has panoramic ocean views, swanky eco-inspired lodgings and perhaps more garden acreage per guest than any other Maui hotel." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
92.0
"Tranquil hillside hideaway set amid 15 acres of mature tropical gardens." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Nestled within one of Maui’s most exclusive enclaves, Hotel Wailea is an intimate, tranquil escape complete with the cliffside views of your Instagram dreams." Full review
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