 Wailea and the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea lie on the south-western coast, the home of Maui's finest beaches and driest, sunniest weather. Wailea's white sand beaches are excellent for swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, whale watching and lazy strolls along the sand.
This club resort is a deluxe property with 380 rooms, including 75 suites. It is modelled on a Hawaiian palace, with reflecting pools, fountains and cabanas. With a spectacular oceanfront location, an award-winning beach, superb service, dining and recreational activities, this is the ultimate resort. With over 40 complimentary amenities, services and activities, the hotel not only offers the highest standards of luxury but also incomparable value for money as well. Facilities available to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby with a 24-hour reception and check-out service, lift access, currency exchange facilities and a hotel safe. A newspaper stand, hairdressing salon and a TV and games room also feature. Dinner and drinks may be enjoyed in the hotel's cafe, bar and 3 restaurants. Internet access is provided for a fee and guests may take advantage of room and laundry services (charges apply to the latter). Bikes are available for hire and guests arriving by car can make use of the hotel's parking facilities (fees apply). Younger guests will enjoy the hotel's kid's club (charges apply).
From ceiling to floor, the rooms and suites create a fresh take on modern luxury and Hawaiian sophistication. Works by local artists have been specially commissioned to accent the decor. Bedrooms and living spaces feature large flat-screen, high-definition TVs and high-speed digital wiring. Guests can enjoy a comfortable seating area, a large marble bathroom with a bathtub/shower and a hairdryer, as well as a spacious, furnished lanai. Most bedrooms offer a king-size bed. Queen-size beds are also available. The majority of the rooms and suites enjoy dazzling views of the Pacific Ocean. Other rooms overlook tropical hillsides and the luxurious, landscaped gardens. Further in-room amenities include a direct dial telephone, as well as a radio and Internet access. Also included are a minibar, microwave, tea and coffee making facilities, an in-room safe and an iron and ironing board. Centrally regulated air conditioning units and a balcony/terrace are further standard features of all rooms.
Guests can benefit from the restorative power of nature, and can relax their bodies, revitalise their minds and renew their spirits in the spa at Maui's most exclusive resort, along the sunny shores of Wailea. The resort offers 2 top quality Omni-surfaced tennis courts, both lit for night-time play. The large Fountain Pool has a whirlpool at each end and a central fountain. Pool facilities also include a children's section and poolside snack bar. Parasols and sun loungers are provided poolside. The gym is generously furnished with all the latest fitness and training equipment. Guests can work on their tans on the hotel's sun terrace, relax in the steam room, or enjoy massage and spa treatments (fees apply to both). The more adventurous at heart can choose to go diving (for a fee), or may try their hand at windsurfing or canoeing. Alternatively they can participate in aerobics and aqua fit classes or enjoy a game of tennis, table tennis, basketball, beach volleyball or billiards/snooker. Mini golf is available and entertainment programmes for children and adults are provided (children's programme for a fee). For a fee golf enthusiasts can enjoy a round at Wailea Golf Club, which is some 5 minutes by car from the hotel.
Ferraro's Bar e Ristorante is the perfect place to dine in Hawaii. Master Chef Wolfgang Puck's menu at Spago features a fusion of Hawaiian and Californian cuisine, with Pacific Rim flavours. Duo is set against a luxurious poolside backdrop. It is Maui's newest culinary jewel, serving a robust menu of steak and seafood masterpieces.
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(5 stars)