Hotel Wailea

Location. Occupying 15 acres of tropical gardens sculpted into the slopes of Mt. Haleakala, the Hotel Wailea offers scenic views from a 300-foot elevation in Wailea, Maui, Hawaii. The Shops at Wailea are located less than two miles away.

Features. Hotel Wailea was originally constructed as an exclusive club for affluent Japanese vacationers. The hotel's restaurant, Capiche?, is a small Italian eatery that boasts panoramic ocean views. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in common areas. The resort's health spa offers a range of massage techniques, facials, and Ofuro baths where traditional nude Japanese washing rituals are honored. The health spa also offers hydrotherapy, body scrubs and a sauna. A 24-hour, complimentary fitness room contains cardiovascular and weight-training equipment. An outdoor adult pool is surrounded by sundecks. The resort provides complimentary shuttle service to Wailea and Makena shopping centers.

Guestrooms. Set amid landscaped gardens and hillside waterfalls, the resort's 18, four-unit condominiums afford views of the Pacific Ocean or the tropical gardens. One-bedroom floor plans extend onto balconies. Condo amenities include sofa beds and kitchenettes. In-room safes are laptop compatible. Spacious accommodations are equipped with televisions, DVD players, and complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access.

Expert Tip. This condominium property is surrounded by Wailea and Makena golf courses. The resort offers complimentary shuttle transportation to Elleair Maui Golf Club, located less than six miles away.

The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.

• Hotel resort fee: US$20 per room, per night

• Internet access
• Self parking
• Valet parking
• Shuttle service
• Fitness/health club
• Use of spa tub
• Use of business center
• Beach access