Four Seasons Resort Maui At Wailea in Wailea (Maui), Maui

Four Seasons Resort Maui At Wailea is the only major luxury resort in Wailea with direct beachfront access. The hotel offers an Exclusive Club Floor that provides enhanced services and privacy for guests. All amenities are included in the stay - there is no resort fee, and the 383 rooms include garden, ocean-view, and suite categories.

Guests can dine at Spago, the award-winning restaurant from Chef Wolfgang Puck, which serves contemporary Hawaiian cuisine. Duo offers a breakfast buffet and steakhouse-style dinners, while Ferraro's provides Italian dining overlooking the ocean. The hotel also hosts unique culinary events with renowned chefs and offers customizable multi-course dining experiences.

Over 70 complimentary daily activities are available, including lei making, coconut frond weaving, hula classes, and outrigger canoe paddling. Evening entertainment includes live Hawaiian music, a fire knife dancer performance on Saturdays and Sundays, and a behind-the-scenes hula presentation on Mondays. The hotel also offers themed dinner nights, temporary art galleries, and a complimentary shuttle service around Wailea.

The resort has three outdoor pools: the adults-only Serenity Pool with an infinity edge and swim-up bar, the Fountain Family Pool, and a smaller Waterfall Pool. Complimentary cabanas are available at all pools on a first-come basis, and pool attendants offer treats such as popsicles and ice cream sandwiches throughout the day. The beachfront location provides direct access to Wailea Beach, where guests can use complimentary snorkeling gear, body boards, and beach toys.

The interim Sixth-Floor Spa & Wellness Center offers a full menu of treatments including massages, facials, body wraps, and a steam room. A fitness center with yoga classes is available, and cold plunge pools and a sauna are included. The Kids for All Seasons program provides age-specific itineraries with activities such as crab catching, cooking classes, and indoor play areas.

Accolades: Forbes Four Star Award and AAA Four Diamond Award

Location: Beachfront on Wailea Beach, near Haleakalā National Park and Road to Hana

Dining: Award-winning cuisine from Chef Wolfgang Puck at Spago

Activities: Over 70 complimentary daily activities including outrigger canoe and hula

Family: Kids for All Seasons program with age-specific activities

Value: No resort fee - all amenities included