Hotel Spotlight: The Luxurious Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort

I don’t think I’ve ever stayed in a hotel quite like the Andaz Maui. Where the Pacific Ocean greets you from the moment you arrive in the lobby. Upon arrival, you’re greeted with a beautiful flower lei and walk through the hallway to heaven. Or the modern archway leading to the open reception area, whatever you want to call it.

I heard so much about the Andaz pools and was so excited to see the infamous pools cascading down to the ocean. Everything feels very high end, yet still very friendly and welcoming. I love everything about this hotel’s aesthetic – it was chic and minimal with light woods, whites, and bright light. It was perfect.

We stayed in the king ocean view room that had its own lawn little lawn, a rain shower concealed by sliding doors that opened to allow you to overlook the ocean. We were on the first floor so maybe we shouldn’t have opened up the shower doors, but we couldn’t miss the view. 😉

If you know me, you know I’m all about good food. I’m not used to eating every meal at the hotel, but when there are restaurants and chefs onsite that have won numerous awards you have to check it out. Ka’ana Kitchen is one of those restaurants that has won a few awards, with its open kitchen concept, incredible chefs, and impeccable design it’s a must. I loved the breakfast buffet, which had various food stations and a freshly squeezed juice bar. One of my favorite meals they serve at dinner is the scallop risotto – it’s incredible. I did notice that meals on this side of the island were a bit more expensive, so just be mindful of that.

Resort Fee: Keep in mind there is a daily resort fee of $48 + tax. This may seem a little hefty, they offer great amenities to amplify your experience. We took advantage of this by checking out the weekly fitness schedule and joining morning yoga classes. I’d definitely recommend the mixology class – it looked so fun but we didn’t have time. A few of the other perks are below: