Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort: Maui Grandeur on Wailea Beach

Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is one of the grandest resorts in Hawaii, spread along Maui's Wailea Beach amid lavish gardens, waterfalls, and a nine-pool Wailea Canyon activity pool complete with a water elevator. A collection of Fernando Botero sculptures scattered through the grounds gives it a museum-like air.

The dining spans the islands and beyond. Nobu Grand Wailea brings the global Japanese-Peruvian icon, the thatched Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa floats on a saltwater lagoon serving Hawaiian seafood, and Olivine handles Mediterranean fare. The Lūʻau brings traditional music and hula, while Loulu, the Botero Lounge, the swim-up Grotto Bar, and the Wailea Surf Haus round out the days.

For a Maui stay that goes all-in on scale and spectacle, Grand Wailea is the island's grande dame.

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