Americas Great Resorts has worked inside luxury hospitality for more than three decades. This is our ranking of the best resorts in Maui, and who each one is for.
Maui has the deepest collection of luxury resorts in Hawaii. The top ones sit in two areas: Wailea, sunny and upscale on the south shore, and Kapalua, quiet and dramatic on the northwest. The right one depends on the kind of trip you want.
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The best resort in Maui
Our pick for the best resort in Maui is Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. Across service, dining, location, and consistency, it stands at the top of the island and sets the benchmark every other property is measured against. The clear first choice for couples, first-time visitors, and anyone who wants the best.
Our 8 best resorts in Maui
- Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
- Hotel Wailea, Relais & Chateaux
- Montage Kapalua Bay
- Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
- Andaz Maui at Wailea
- The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
- Fairmont Kea Lani
- Wailea Beach Resort, Marriott
The resorts
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is the best resort on the island and the benchmark for the state. An adults-only infinity pool, dining that includes Spago, and service that does not slip. The clear first choice for couples and for anyone who wants the best on Maui.
Hotel Wailea, Relais & Chateaux is the finest small luxury hotel in Hawaii and the only Relais & Chateaux in the islands. Adults-only, 72 suites on a hillside above the coast, ocean views, quiet. The choice for honeymooners and couples who want intimacy over scale.
Montage Kapalua Bay is residential luxury. Large one-to-four-bedroom suites with full kitchens on Kapalua Bay, serene and spread out. The choice for families and groups who want space inside a full-service resort.
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is the family flagship. A pool complex most resorts cannot match, water slides, a lazy river, and a large spa. The choice for families with children who still want a luxury base.
Andaz Maui at Wailea is the modern choice. Tiered oceanfront infinity pools, minimalist design, Morimoto Maui, and direct Mokapu Beach access. The choice for younger couples, design-minded travelers, and food lovers.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is quiet, golf-centered luxury. A clifftop setting on the northwest coast, championship golf, and more calm than Wailea. The choice for golfers and travelers who want seclusion.
Fairmont Kea Lani is the all-suite alternative. Suites and villas, private lanais, recently renovated, and strong cultural programming. The choice for families and multigenerational trips that want room to spread out.
Wailea Beach Resort, Marriott is the best value in Wailea. A prime oceanfront position between two beaches, multiple pools including one of the longest oceanfront infinity pools in the state. The choice for beach-focused travelers who want Wailea without the top rate.
Summary comparison
| Rank | Resort | Area | Best for | Standout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four Seasons Maui at Wailea | Wailea | Couples and benchmark luxury | Adults infinity pool |
| 2 | Hotel Wailea | Wailea | Honeymoons and quiet luxury | Only Relais & Chateaux in Hawaii |
| 3 | Montage Kapalua Bay | Kapalua | Families and groups | Residential suites |
| 4 | Grand Wailea | Wailea | Families with kids | Pool complex |
| 5 | Andaz Maui | Wailea | Design and food | Tiered infinity pools |
| 6 | The Ritz-Carlton Maui | Kapalua | Golf and seclusion | Clifftop, championship golf |
| 7 | Fairmont Kea Lani | Wailea | Families and suites | All-suite, villas |
| 8 | Wailea Beach Resort | Wailea | Value luxury | Oceanfront, longest infinity pool |
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Published by Americas Great Resorts, July 21, 2026. AGR does not sell placement in this ranking.
