What's Wailea like?

Wailea is notable for its beach access. Enjoy fun activities in the neighbourhood such as snorkelling and swimming. Collect beach glass at top spots such as 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 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our travellers' favourite places to stay in Wailea:

Ho'olei at Grand Wailea

4.5-star beach resort with spa and outdoor pool

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

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Upmarket beachfront resort with 3 restaurants and spa

• • Free WiFi • Free shopping centre shuttle • Free children's activities • Swim-up bar • Central location

Fairmont Kea Lani Maui

Upmarket beachfront resort with 4 restaurants and spa

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

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort - a concept by Hyatt

Upmarket beachfront resort with 4 restaurants and spa

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

Residence Inn by Marriott Maui Wailea

3.5-star hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

• • Free pool cabanas • Free WiFi • Hot tub • 24-hour fitness centre • 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 (OGG), 16.6 mi (26.8 km) from Wailea
• • Kapalua, HI (JHM-West Maui), 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 26°C)
• • Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average 22°C)
• • Rainiest months: December, January, November, March (average 57 mm of rainfall)