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Discover the charm of Hotel Wailea through our press highlights, showcasing Maui’s premier adults-only retreat. Celebrated by leading publications, Hotel Wailea embodies refined elegance, tranquil landscapes, and thoughtfully curated experiences tailored for the sophisticated traveler.

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Travel + Leisure August 2026

World's Best Awards 2026

Voted #1 Hawai’i Hotel in 2023, plus Hotel Wailea has been inducted into the World’s Best Awards Hall of Fame.

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Wine Spectator August 2026

Best of Award of Excellence

The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea has earned the Best of Award of Excellence distinction for the 4th year in a row.

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Travel + Leisure

I Lived in Hawaii for 10 Years—These Are the 9 Best Hotels on Maui

” This adults-only, luxury boutique hotel is the only Relais & Châteaux property in the state, and has all-suite accommodations with separate bedrooms and living rooms, private lanais, and kitchenettes.”

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Travel + Leisure April 2026

T+L 500

Hotel Wailea named to the Top 500 Hotels in the World for the 6th year in a row.

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Vogue

From World-Class Spas to Seaside Relaxation, the Best Hotels in Hawaii Deliver

“But adults-only bliss can still be found farther up Wailea’s verdant green slopes at this boutique Relais & Châteaux hotel—one of the few independently owned hotels in the area.”

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Condé Nast Traveler October 2025

2025 Readers' Choice Awards

For the 11th year in a row, Hotel Wailea has been honored in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.

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Forbes Travel Guide September 2025

The 6 Best Maui Hotels

“Tucked away in one of Maui’s most exclusive enclaves, Hotel Wailea is an intimate, tranquil escape with the cliffside views of your Instagram dreams.”

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Travel + Leisure August 2025

World’s Best Awards 2025

Voted #4 Hawai’i Hotel in 2025.

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Hawaiʻi Magazine August 2025

A Former Chef Recalls Her Time at The Chef’s Table at Hotel Wailea

“This year, The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea—a Relais & Châteaux adults-only luxury hotel—introduced two new dining experiences: The Chef’s Table and Chef’s Garden Table. Each offers an ever-evolving tasting menu featuring local ingredients and wine pairings from one of the largest cellars in Hawaiʻi.”

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Sunset Magazine August 2025

These Are the Best Places in Hawaii to Get a Tropical Cocktail

“Inspired by the hotel’s soaring lobby and the native lovebirds that visit, The Birdcage is an open-air lounge and Japanese Grill with 180° views of the Pacific Ocean, the ultimate golden-hour island experience.”

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Forbes July 2025

Inside Maui’s Adults-Only Hotel Wailea: Serenity And Exquisite Cuisine

“Wailea in South Maui is known for mega beach resorts featuring a multitude of family activities. Hotel Wailea is completely different: intimate, sophisticated, a culinary mecca and for adults only.”

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Veranda June 2025

These 15 Luxurious Hotels in Hawaii Are Worth Traveling For

“As Maui’s only Relais & Châteaux escape, not to mention the island’s only adults-only retreat, the property is a stunning option for those looking for a stylishly serene ocean-view vacation sans the excited squeals of little ones.”

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HILuxury June 2025

Maui Bold

“With sweeping views, a tranquil atmosphere, and a steadfast commitment to sourcing the best local ingredients, Hotel Wailea offers one of the most immersive dining journeys in the islands.”

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Islands.com May 2025

The Most Popular Honeymoon Destinations Couples Are Booking In 2025

“When it comes accommodations, Maui has no shortage of highly-rated choices, but the adults-only Hotel Wailea is a standout.”

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Elle May 2025

ELLE Escapes: Maui

“Perched above the Pacific on a hillside of tropical gardens and winding stone paths, Hotel Wailea is more than just a retreat—it’s a whole mood.”

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Travel + Leisure April 2025

T+L 500

Hotel Wailea named to the Top 500 Hotels in the World for the 5th year in a row.

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Conde Nast Traveler February 2025

The Most Romantic Hotels in the World

Hotel Wailea named one of the Most Romantic Hotels in the World for the 10th consecutive year.

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Condé Nast Traveler October 2024

2024 Readers' Choice Awards

For the 10th year in a row, Hotel Wailea has been honored in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.

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NetJets October 2024

Beauty Untamed

Hawaii keeps on rising, with a slew of new-breed chefs, hotels and art hubs leading the way.

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Travel + Leisure May 2024

T+L 500

Hotel Wailea named to the Top 500 Hotels in the World for the 4th year in a row.

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Modern Luxury Hawaii May 2024

The Kokua Foundation Dinner Event

Inside the February 2024 event featuring The French Laundry at Hotel Wailea, in support of The Kokua Foundation.

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Travel + Leisure August 2023

World’s Best Awards 2023

Voted #1 Hawai’i Hotel in 2023.

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Escape Magazine February 2023

14 Adults-Only Escapes

Hotel Wailea, on the island of Maui, is one of surprisingly few resorts in Hawaii that asks you to leave the kids behind.

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Haute Living March/April 2023

Destination Wailea

Thinking about Maui, my mind always rests on Wailea.

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Modern Luxury Hawaii November 2023

Local Love

Hawai’i’ s only Relais & Châteaux property has partnered with publisher Assouline to capture the iconic destination of Maui in a new designer coffee table book.

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Travel + Leisure May 2023

T+L 500 2023

Named to the Top 500 Hotels in the World by Travel + Leisure in 2023.

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