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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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.”
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.
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.
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.
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.
NetJets October 2024
Beauty Untamed
Hawaii keeps on rising, with a slew of new-breed chefs, hotels and art hubs leading the way.
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.
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.
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.
Haute Living March/April 2023
Destination Wailea
Thinking about Maui, my mind always rests on Wailea.
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.
Travel + Leisure May 2023
T+L 500 2023
Named to the Top 500 Hotels in the World by Travel + Leisure in 2023.