What's Wailea Like?

Wailea is notable for its beach access. Enjoy fun activities in the neighborhood like snorkeling and swimming. Collect beach glass at top spots like Wailea Beach and Makena State Park Beach. Other popular sights worth a visit include Keawakapu Beach.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Wailea?

We have 887 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' top lodging choices in Wailea:

Ho'olei at Grand Wailea

4.5-star beach resort with spa, outdoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Swim-up bar • Spa tub • Central location

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Upscale beachfront resort with 3 restaurants, spa

• • Free WiFi • Free shopping center shuttle • Free kid's activities • Swim-up bar • Central location

Fairmont Kea Lani Maui

Upscale beachfront resort with 4 restaurants, spa

• • Free WiFi • Swim-up bar • 3 outdoor pools • 2 spa tubs • Central location

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort - a concept by Hyatt

Upscale beachfront resort with 4 restaurants, spa

• • Free WiFi • 2 poolside bars • 5 outdoor pools • Spa tub • Central location

Residence Inn by Marriott Maui Wailea

3.5-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free pool cabanas • Free WiFi • Spa tub • 24-hour fitness center • Central location

How to Get to Wailea

Wailea is located 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from the heart of Kihei.

Flying to:

• • Kahului, HI Airport (OGG), 16.6 mi (26.8 km) from Wailea
• • West Maui Airport (JHM), 26.6 mi (42.7 km) from Wailea
• • Hana, HI (HNM), 28.5 mi (45.9 km) from Wailea

Things to See and Do in and around Wailea

What to See in Wailea

• • Wailea Beach
• • Makena State Park Beach
• • Keawakapu Beach
• • Maluaka Beach
• • Po'olenalena Beach

Things to Do in Wailea

• • Makena Golf Course
• • Shops at Wailea
• • Wailea Gold Golf Course
• • Wailea Emerald Golf Course
• • Wailea Blue Golf Course

Other Popular Wailea Attractions

• • Palauea Beach
• • Polo Beach
• • Little Beach
• • Ulua Beach Park
• • La Perouse Bay

When Is the Best Time to Visit Kihei?

• • Hottest months: July, August, September, October (average 78°F)
• • Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average 72°F)
• • Rainiest months: December, January, November, March (average 2 inches of rainfall)