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Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort
Wailea, Hawaii, United States · Andaz · High Luxury
Hyatt's first Andaz resort opened in 2013 on fifteen beachfront acres at Mokapu Beach, among Wailea's last undeveloped resort parcels. Four infinity pools cascade toward the snorkel water in a Rockwell Group composition, while two- to four-bedroom villas, a 7,000-square-foot spa, and a children's program give the 297-room house an easy resort rhythm.
- 297 rooms
- Opened 2013
- Neighborhood: Keawakapu
- Interiors: Rockwell Group
About Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort
- The 1.5-mile Wailea Beach Path links five golden-sand beaches, with Ulua Beach a ten-minute walk south of Mokapu.
- AAA has held the house at Four Diamond, including 2025.
- Fifteen thousand square feet of event space sit behind the lawn.
History
The fifteen-acre site at Mokapu Beach in Wailea had been part of the carefully planned resort corridor that Maui's development interests carved out of the island's southwestern coast from the 1970s onward. Wailea was designed from the beginning as a destination resort district, with beach access, championship golf, and luxury hotels clustered along a stretch of coastline protected from Maui's prevailing weather by the shoulder of Haleakala. The particular parcel at Mokapu Beach was among the last significant undeveloped resort sites in Wailea when Hyatt identified it for the Andaz brand's first resort-format property.
Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort opened in 2013 as the inaugural resort Andaz — a departure from the brand's original urban hotel formula and a demonstration that the Andaz design intelligence could translate to a large-scale leisure property. The resort was conceived around four interconnected infinity pools that cascade in terraces toward Mokapu Beach, a water architecture that has become one of the most recognized resort images on Maui. The fifteen acres are organized loosely around a central lawn and garden zone, with the guest rooms and villa clusters arranged to maximize ocean exposure. Two- to four-bedroom villas with private plunge pools sit at the property's edges, while the main hotel tower holds the standard rooms and suites, all with private lanais.
The food-and-beverage program spans two restaurants and two poolside bars, with a menu philosophy tied to Hawaiian agricultural traditions and Pacific Rim technique. A 7,000-square-foot spa and a dedicated children's program make the resort functional for a broad range of guests, while 15,000 square feet of event and meeting space have established it as a serious incentive and conference destination. The AAA Four Diamond status the property carries year after year reflects the operational consistency that Hyatt has maintained at what remains one of the most ambitious resort openings the Andaz brand has undertaken.
The setting
Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort sits on 15 beachfront acres at 3550 Wailea Alanui Drive, the northern gateway of South Maui's luxury resort corridor, fronting Mokapu Beach, prized for calm, snorkel-rich waters. Ulua Beach lies a ten-minute walk to the south, and the resort connects to the 1.5-mile Wailea Beach Path linking five golden-sand beaches. Wailea was master-planned from the 1970s on former ranch land by Alexander & Baldwin, evolving into one of Hawaii's most exclusive enclaves. Andaz opened here in 2013, replacing a prior hotel with a Rockwell Group-designed property, and a cluster of internationally recognized luxury resorts within two kilometers confirms the address as Maui's premier coastal destination.
Restaurants and bars
- Kaʻana Kitchen — Restaurant · Seasonal, locally sourced Hawaiian cuisine
- Morimoto Maui — Restaurant · Japanese with Hawaiian ingredients · Chef Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto
- Bumbye Beach Bar — Poolside · Handcrafted cocktails and fresh island fare
- Lehua Lounge — Bar · Sunset bites, premium cuts, locally inspired dishes
- Lawaiʻa Lounge — Bar
Experiences
- Feast at Mōkapu Lūʻau — Cultural luau on the oceanfront lawn along Mōkapu Beach with storytelling, hula, live music, fire knife dance and a three-course dinner.
- Outrigger Canoe Excursions — Outrigger canoe excursions guided by local practitioners.
- Guided Kayak Tours — Guided kayak tours.
- Stand-Up Paddleboard Lessons — Stand-up paddleboard lessons.
- Snorkeling Adventures — Snorkeling adventures.
- 'Ukulele Lessons — 'Ukulele lessons.
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Beach
- Water sports
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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