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Hawaii: Maui, Grand Wailea, The Waldorf Astoria Collection - Offering Families Vacation Heaven. Share the best of paradise with your kids. Snorkel along the coast or kayak with whales; relax on the beach by day or go for a night swim; hike the crater of Haleakala or bike down its slope; golf with the gang or share family spa time. Maui, it´s heaven-on-earth no matter what your age.
Located on the southwest shore of the island of Maui, the Grand Wailea is a 35 minute drive from the Kahului Airport and a 20-minute flight from Honolulu. The elegant resort complex is situated amid 40 acres of lush, tropical gardens fronting the spectacular Wailea Beach making it an ideal family vacation spot for relaxation and adventure.
Enjoy the Resort’s lush, Polynesian atmosphere reflected in the richness of Hawaii’s nature, culture, and people, luxurious accommodations and award-winning cuisine.
Accommodations: The resort has 780 guestrooms, including 52 suites. The Napua Tower offers 100 rooms in a private club-area situated at the center of the hotel, featuring dedicated concierge services with upgraded guest room accommodations. Grand Wailea’s guest rooms are well designed and spacious, ranging from 640 square feet to 5,500 square feet. Each guest room of Grand Wailea provides abundant space for rest and relaxation. The luxuriously appointed rooms contain either one king or two queen beds with private lanai. Stunning tropical décor and thoughtful amenities ensure a truly comfortable stay. Need to know: The Resort offers a “Guarantee Connecting Guestroom Policy” for an additional charge per day. Connecting rooms are available for deluxe garden, deluxe ocean, ocean, and terrace rooms.
The resort also offers luxury vacation rentals with Ho’olei at Grand Wailea - lavish private residences offering 3-bedroom, 3.5bath luxury villas with the highest level of quality standards. Perfect for extended stays, special celebrations and family gatherings, Ho'olei at Grand Wailea blends the finest in residential living, exceptional amenities and attentive services. Nestled in the center of the world-class Wailea Resort community and adjacent to the Grand Wailea, the centerpiece of Ho’olei at Grand Wailea is a lush tropical playground featuring a large pool with swim-in grotto and 19' waterfall, children's pool with a sandy beach entry and whirlpool tubs. Guests may enjoy a stateof-the-art fitness center with a private locker room complete with oversized showers and sauna.
Activities: In a nut shell Resort complex offers, championship golf and tennis as well as the island’s most notable pools and waterpark plus the unparalleled Spa Grande.
Enjoy pool time. Grand Wailea’s activity pool, the Wailea Canyon Activity Pool, has nine separate pools, including a “baby beach,” seven waterslides, waterfalls, caves, white water rapids, grottos, whirlpool and sauna and the world’s first water elevator. The activity pool also contains a Scuba Diving Pool, specially designed for scuba diving lessons. The formal Hibiscus Pool (for adults only) has a huge mosaic Hibiscus flower inlaid on its floor. The resort also offers windsurfing and snorkeling instruction.
Go for the golf. One of the largest and most acclaimed golf facilities in Hawaii, Wailea Golf Club offers three 18-hole championship courses. The challenging Wailea Gold Course, home of the Wendy’s Champions Skins Game, was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. The Wailea Emerald Course is akin to a lush tropical playground and the Wailea Blue Course, or “The Grand Lady of Wailea,” was the first course built in Wailea and features stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Mt. Haleakala. Wailea Golf Club also offers two full-service pro shops and the finest outdoor training facility in the Pacific. In addition, the island boasts a total of 14 courses, making Maui a golfer’s paradise.
Make a tennis connection. One of the finest tennis facilities in the state, this 11-court complex features immaculate Plexipave courts, including three lit for night play and a stadium court large enough to accommodate up to a thousand spectators. Wailea Tennis Club offers a pro shop and staff of USPTA-certified professionals, a range of daily activities and lesson programs, game matching services, rental racquets and ball machines.
Children have all of the fun. The 20,000 sq. ft. “Children’s Resort” is a special haven for children ages five to twelve. Staffed with qualified personnel who also offer nighttime supervision, Camp Grande is equipped with a children’s restaurant, craft room, theater, game room, and outside play area. Activities include hikes, nature walks and special workshops, such as Lei Making, Ukulele Lessons and T-Shirt Dyeing. Camp Grande also offers two new rooms for children ages four and under when accompanied by an adult. The Rainbow Room features “Tunnels of Fun,” “Climb and Slide Play Center,” and a 21-piece block set. All three activity centers are made of “soft play” material in bright colors. The Imaginary Room includes Legos, building blocks, a play kitchen, and a puppet show stand with friendly puppets. Bonus points: The Resort offers a Night Camp session with activities and adventures are in store for kids including walkie-talkie tag, hotel scavenger hunts, crab hunting, theatre games, team challenge or night swim. Dinner and a snack are included.
Teens are invited to relax at Spa Grande during "Co-ed Teen Spa Night" and compete on the big screen in Camp Grande's movie theater at the "X-box® Teen Challenge". Camp Grande’s “Counselor in Training” program allows campers ages 13 through 17 to assist instructors and lead activities, competitions and games year round.
The neighboring 64,000 square foot Shops at Wailea also offer guests a unique shopping experience, from luxury retailers Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton and Martin & McArthur to family favorites like the Gap, Banana Republic and Reyns.
The Grand Wailea is just steps from the best beach on the island - rated one of the top in the world. Snorkel with turtles. Relax in the soft sand. Ride the waves on a boogie board. Kayak along the rolling surf. Or simply rent a cabana and witness the perfect sunset. Enjoy the endless options of fun in the ocean. Bonus points: Unique snorkel-and-kayak tour may be arranged from the Resort and from December to April there is a good chance of seeing humpback whales. Need to know: The Grand Wailea has the only resort-designated SCUBA training pool in Hawaii and they offer complimentary pool lessons to first-time divers.
Value added: Daily Camp Workshops for all ages are conducted at Poolside Activity Desk. Workshops include Puka shell necklace making, Hawaiian wood creations, Hibiscus Kukui Nut necklace making, T-shirt Tie Dye and much more.
Discovery: A favorite for weddings and vow renewals, this intimate seaside chapel is surrounded by picturesque gardens, flowers and gazebos. It features a distinctive bell and clock tower as well as 17th century chandeliers and stained-glass windows that depict a royal Hawaiian wedding. The resort wedding department has its own online wedding planner at www.grandwaileaweddings.com and is available for couples consummating their vows at the Grand Wailea.
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Location on the planet: Hawaii: Maui, Grand Wailea, The Waldorf Astoria Collection 3850 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, Maui, HI 96753 www.grandwailea.com
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