ANDAZ MAUI AT WAILEA RESORT - A CONCEPT BY HYATT, Wailea (Maui)

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort offers 321 rooms, including 35 suites and 11 luxury villas, each with a private lanai. Ocean views are standard, and villas include plunge pools, full kitchens with ovens and dishwashers, and in-unit laundry. ADA-compliant rooms feature strobe light smoke detectors, closed-caption TVs, and wider doors. All rooms have 40-inch flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and rain showers.

The resort has four on-site restaurants. Morimoto Maui, by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, serves Japanese-American fusion with local ingredients. Ka'ana Kitchen offers farm-to-table Hawaiian cuisine. Lehua Lounge provides craft cocktails by infinity pools. The Feast at Mokapu features family-style Hawaiian meals. All dining venues have ocean views.

Guests can choose from five pools: three infinity pools facing the ocean, a lagoon pool, and an adults-only tranquility pool. Mokapu Beach, steps away, is ideal for swimming and snorkeling. The 24-hour fitness center has Matrix equipment, and bike rentals are available. Golfers can play at Wailea Blue or Wailea Gold courses, both nearby.

Āwili Spa and Salon offers massages, body scrubs, and facials using local ingredients. Treatments include hot stone therapy and custom-blended products. The spa has a relaxation lounge and private outdoor showers. Salon services range from haircuts to manicures.

The resort sits on 15 acres at Mokapu Beach, 1 km from The Shops at Wailea and Wailea Beach. Kamaole Beach Park III is 2 km away. No front desk exists; check-in is done via Mac laptops. Services include grocery delivery, BBQ facilities, and a boutique selling resort wear. Free WiFi covers the entire property.