By the Where to Stay in Hawaii editorial team · Updated November 5, 2026
The Short Answer
Stay in Wailea for luxury resorts on sandy beaches; our pick is the Fairmont Kea Lani, an all-suite resort at the quiet south end. Stay in Kīhei for better value: condos with kitchens and mid-range hotels across the road from beach parks, 20–30 minutes from the airport.
- Families do well at Grand Wailea's pool complex or in a Kīhei condo with a kitchen.
- Couples can choose the adults-only Hotel Wailea, or the adults-only pools at the Fairmont Kea Lani, Four Seasons and Grand Wailea.
- North Kīhei is quieter and farther from Wailea's restaurants, with small beachfront hotels such as Kohea Kai.
South Maui's Areas Compared
| Area | Best for | From OGG | Downsides |
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| Wailea | Luxury resorts, couples, families | 30–40 min | Resort fees, paid parking, high prices |
| South Kīhei (Kamaʻole, Keawakapu) | Beach parks, condos, value | 20–35 min | Most hotels are across the road from the beach |
| North Kīhei | Quiet, small hotels | 20–30 min | Farther from Wailea's restaurants |
Map of Wailea and Kīhei Hotels
North Kīhei is at the top of the map, the Kamaʻole beach parks are in the middle, and the Wailea resorts are at the south end.
Map prices come from Booking.com and other partners through Stay22. Enter your dates on the map to see live rates.
Search all Wailea & Kīhei stays →Wailea Resorts
Full-service resorts on or steps from the beach, plus one adults-only hotel on the hill.
Fairmont Kea Lani
Polo Beach, south Wailea, Wailea & Kīhei
Our top pick: an all-suite resort by Polo Beach, with villas that have plunge pools and an adults-only pool.
Best for: Families who want space
- All suites and villas
- Villas with private plunge pools
- Adults-only pool plus family pools with a slide
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An all-suite resort steps from Polo Beach at the quiet south end of Wailea, with two- and three-bedroom villas that have their own plunge pools. The family pools are joined by a 140-foot slide, and there is a separate adults-only pool.
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Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Wailea Beach, Wailea & Kīhei
Nine pools, slides and a lazy river, for families who want a water park.
Best for: Families who want a big pool
- Nine pools with slides, lazy river and rope swing
- Adults-only Serenity pool
- Steps from Wailea Beach
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A huge resort on Wailea Beach whose canyon of nine pools has seven waterslides, a lazy river and a rope swing. Couples can retreat to the adults-only Hibiscus Serenity Pool, but expect a daily resort fee and paid valet parking.
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Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
Wailea, oceanfront, Wailea & Kīhei
Polished service, a kids' club and Spago, on the Wailea oceanfront.
Best for: Luxury for families and couples
- Kids for All Seasons club
- Spago, Ferraro's and DUO
- Oceanfront spa hale
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A polished resort on 15 oceanfront acres in Wailea, with three pools, a supervised kids' club and restaurants including Spago and Ferraro's. Spa treatments can be booked in open-air hale by the ocean.
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Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux
Wailea hillside, Wailea & Kīhei
Adults-only suites on the hillside, with a house car to the beaches.
Best for: Honeymoons
- Adults only (18+)
- One-bedroom suites with kitchenettes and soaking tubs
- Free house car to the beaches
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Hawaiʻi's only adults-only Relais & Châteaux hotel: 72 one-bedroom suites with soaking tubs on a quiet hillside above Wailea. It is not on the beach, but a free house car runs guests to Wailea and Mākena beaches from 6 am to 10 pm.
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Kīhei Hotels and Condos
More space for less, mostly across the road from a beach park.
Maui Coast Hotel
South Kīhei Rd, Kamaʻole I, Wailea & Kīhei
A friendly mid-range hotel across from Kamaʻole Beach Park I.
Best for: Value in South Maui
- Across from Kamaʻole Beach Park I
- Pool with free cabanas
- Free shuttle within 3 miles
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A friendly mid-range hotel across the road from Kamaʻole Beach Park I in Kīhei, with free poolside cabanas and a new tower that opened in 2024. A free shuttle covers places within 3 miles.
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Aston at the Maui Banyan
Across from Kamaʻole Beach Park II, Wailea & Kīhei
Suites with kitchens across from Kamaʻole Beach Park II.
Best for: Families on a mid budget
- Across the street from Kamaʻole Beach Park II
- Full kitchens in most units; washer-dryers in suites
- Two pools with hot tubs and barbecues
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Hotel rooms and one- and two-bedroom suites across the street from Kamaʻole Beach Park II, a sandy swimming beach in Kīhei. Most units have full kitchens, there are two pools, and parking is free.
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Aston Maui Hill
South Kīhei Road, Wailea end of Kīhei, Wailea & Kīhei
Condos with no resort fee and free parking, at the Wailea end of Kīhei.
Best for: Families and groups
- No resort fee; free parking
- Full kitchen and washer-dryer in every suite
- Heated pool, jet spa and tennis
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A condo resort at the Wailea end of Kīhei where every suite has a full kitchen and a washer-dryer. It charges no resort fee, parking is free, and Kamaʻole Beach Park is about 0.7 miles away.
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Kohea Kai Maui
North Kīhei, Wailea & Kīhei
A small beachfront hotel in north Kīhei with a rooftop sunset lounge.
Best for: Couples and small families
- On the beach
- Pool and hot tub
- Rooftop sunset lounge
More about this hotel
A small beachfront hotel in north Kīhei with a pool, hot tub and rooftop lounge for sunsets. Larger units have full kitchens.
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Photo: Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
Budget Pick
A simple room right on the sand.
Days Inn by Wyndham Maui Oceanfront
Keawakapu Beach, Wailea & Kīhei
A simple budget hotel right on Keawakapu Beach.
Best for: Budget beachfront
- On Keawakapu Beach
- Fridge and microwave in rooms
- Free parking
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A simple, small hotel on Keawakapu Beach, with oceanfront rooms about 100 feet from the water. Rooms have a fridge and microwave and parking is free, but there is no pool.
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Wailea and Kīhei Hotels at a Glance
Prices change by date and room type, so check your own dates on Booking.com before you decide.
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Fairmont Kea LaniPolo Beach, south Wailea, Wailea & Kīhei · SplurgeFamilies who want spaceCheck prices -
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria ResortWailea Beach, Wailea & Kīhei · SplurgeFamilies who want a big poolCheck prices -
Four Seasons Resort Maui at WaileaWailea, oceanfront, Wailea & Kīhei · SplurgeLuxury for families and couplesCheck prices -
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Maui Coast HotelSouth Kīhei Rd, Kamaʻole I, Wailea & Kīhei · Mid-rangeValue in South MauiCheck prices -
Aston at the Maui BanyanAcross from Kamaʻole Beach Park II, Wailea & Kīhei · Mid-rangeFamilies on a mid budgetCheck prices -
Aston Maui HillSouth Kīhei Road, Wailea end of Kīhei, Wailea & Kīhei · Mid-rangeFamilies and groupsCheck prices -
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maui OceanfrontKeawakapu Beach, Wailea & Kīhei · BudgetBudget beachfrontCheck prices
| Hotel | Location | Price level | Best for | Prices | |
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Fairmont Kea Lani
All-suite resort
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Polo Beach, south Wailea, Wailea & Kīhei | Splurge | Families who want space | Check prices |
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Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Beachfront resort
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Wailea Beach, Wailea & Kīhei | Splurge | Families who want a big pool | Check prices |
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Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
Beachfront resort
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Wailea, oceanfront, Wailea & Kīhei | Splurge | Luxury for families and couples | Check prices |
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Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux
Adults-only boutique hotel
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Wailea hillside, Wailea & Kīhei | Splurge | Honeymoons | Check prices |
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Maui Coast Hotel
Hotel
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South Kīhei Rd, Kamaʻole I, Wailea & Kīhei | Mid-range | Value in South Maui | Check prices |
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Aston at the Maui Banyan
Condo hotel
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Across from Kamaʻole Beach Park II, Wailea & Kīhei | Mid-range | Families on a mid budget | Check prices |
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Aston Maui Hill
Condo resort
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South Kīhei Road, Wailea end of Kīhei, Wailea & Kīhei | Mid-range | Families and groups | Check prices |
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Kohea Kai Maui
Beachfront hotel
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North Kīhei, Wailea & Kīhei | Mid-range | Couples and small families | Check prices |
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maui Oceanfront
Beachfront motel
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Keawakapu Beach, Wailea & Kīhei | Budget | Budget beachfront | Check prices |
Hotel details checked on November 5, 2026.
Getting to Wailea and Kīhei
- From Kahului Airport (OGG): 20–30 minutes to Kīhei and 30–40 minutes to Wailea.
- Getting around: you need a car for beaches and restaurants outside your resort. Maui Coast Hotel runs a free shuttle within 3 miles, and Hotel Wailea's house car takes guests to Wailea and Mākena beaches.
- To Lānaʻi: the passenger ferry leaves from Māʻalaea Harbor, north of Kīhei.
- Haleakalā sunrise: it needs a reservation; see our Maui guide.
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