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Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux
Wailea, Hawaii, United States · Independent · High Luxury
Hotel Wailea began in 1990 as the Diamond Hawaii Resort, a private club for Japanese members, and architect Takashi Okamoto laid out its 72 one-bedroom suites, about 900 square feet each, across 18 hillside buildings above Wailea. Jonathan McManus and Jerry Lynch bought it in late 2008, Relais & Chateaux welcomed it in 2015, and it now runs as an adults-only retreat.
- 72 rooms
- Opened 2008
- Neighborhood: Hotel Wailea
- Rooms from 750 sq ft (70 m²)
- Architect: Takashi Okamoto
About Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux
- Its 72 suites are spacious one-bedroom condominium-style units of about 900 square feet spread across 18 hillside buildings above Wailea, Maui.
- Jonathan McManus and Jerry Lynch acquired the resort in late 2008; Aqua Hotels managed it from 2009 to 2015.
History
The property that is now Hotel Wailea was built in 1990 as the Diamond Hawaii Resort, an exclusive private club catering to Japanese members, designed by architect Takashi Okamoto and laid out as 72 suites — spacious one-bedroom condominium-style units of about 900 square feet across 18 buildings on a hillside above Wailea, Maui.
The resort was acquired in late 2008 by Jonathan McManus and Jerry Lynch, managed by Aqua Hotels from 2009 to 2015, and then joined Relais & Châteaux in 2015, relaunching as an adults-only luxury retreat. It has since been named a top hotel in Hawaii by Travel + Leisure.
The setting
16 miles from Kahului Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea — Restaurant
- The Birdcage — Restaurant · Japanese Grill
- The French Laundry at Hotel Wailea — Restaurant
Experiences
- The Chef's Table — Ever-evolving tasting menu featuring local ingredients and wine pairings from one of the largest cellars in Hawaiʻi.
- Chef's Garden Table — Ever-evolving tasting menu featuring local ingredients and wine pairings from one of the largest cellars in Hawaiʻi.
Amenities
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Yoga
- Water sports
- Adults-only
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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