Top 10 Resorts in Maui
The best resort in Maui in 2027 is the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, an oceanfront flagship whose flawless service, adults-only Serenity Pool, and Conde Nast Traveler top-rated spa set the standard for the island. The runner-up is the Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, whose 50,000-square-foot Spa Grande and nine-pool Wailea Canyon Activity Pool make it the top pick for families.
This list is built for travelers who want verified, currently operating Maui resorts with real nightly pricing, sorted from the most rounded luxury experience down to the best beachfront value.
How We Ranked These
We cross-referenced Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, U.S. News & World Report, and live Tripadvisor and official-site pricing to confirm every property below is real, open, and bookable for 2027 travel. We weighted five factors: service consistency, beach and pool quality, room condition after recent renovations, dining and spa depth, and price-to-experience value.
Resorts in Wailea (south shore) and Kapalua / Kaanapali (west shore) dominate because they hold Maui's calmest swimmable beaches and its highest concentration of five-star service. Every nightly range reflects 2026-2027 published rates before taxes and resort fees.
1. Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea 🏆 BEST OVERALL
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Set on Wailea Beach on Maui's sun-soaked south shore, the Four Seasons Resort Maui is the island's benchmark for service. The lobby opens to the Pacific, and the adults-only Serenity Pool plus the complimentary poolside amenities (sunglass cleaning, frozen grapes, Evian mist) explain why this property repeatedly tops luxury rankings.
It sits within walking distance of the Shops at Wailea.
Rooms are spacious and recently refreshed, with deep soaking tubs, private lanais, and ocean or garden views. The resort is also home to Spago by Wolfgang Puck and Ferraro's Bar e Ristorante, two of Maui's strongest hotel restaurants. The Spa at Four Seasons has been ranked #1 spa in Hawaii by Conde Nast Traveler readers.
Expect nightly rates from roughly $1,100 to $2,500+ depending on season and view, with suites running considerably higher. There is no resort fee, a rarity in Wailea that softens the premium. For travelers who prize effortless, anticipatory service above all, this is the clear #1.
2. Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
The Grand Wailea is Maui's grand-scale family resort, anchored by the Wailea Canyon Activity Pool — nine connected pools linked by slides, a water elevator, rope swing, and a 2,000-foot lazy river. The 40-acre oceanfront property fronts Wailea Beach beside the Four Seasons.
The Spa Grande is one of the largest in Hawaii at nearly 50,000 square feet, featuring a Termé hydrotherapy circuit with Roman, Japanese, and Hawaiian-inspired baths. Rooms are bright and tropical, and the Napua Tower offers a club-level upgrade with private lounge and concierge.
Nightly rates typically run $900 to $1,800, plus a daily resort charge. For families who want a theme-park-grade pool with Waldorf Astoria polish, the Grand Wailea is unmatched on Maui.
3. Montage Kapalua Bay
On Maui's quieter northwest coast, Montage Kapalua Bay offers just 50 residential-style suites spread across a 24-acre beachfront within the Kapalua Resort. Accommodations run from one- to four-bedroom layouts with full kitchens, washer/dryers, and expansive lanais — ideal for multigenerational groups and longer stays.
The property fronts Kapalua Bay, one of the best snorkeling beaches on the island, and includes the Spa Montage, a cliff-top fitness pavilion, and Cane & Canoe for oceanfront dining. The residential format means more space and privacy than a standard resort room.
Nightly rates generally start around $1,200 and climb steeply for multi-bedroom residences. Choose Montage for space, privacy, and a secluded west-side setting away from Wailea's crowds.
4. Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort
The Andaz Maui brings a sleek, contemporary design sensibility to Wailea, set on 15 oceanfront acres with five cascading infinity pools that step down toward Mokapu Beach. It feels more modern and design-forward than its neighbors.
Rooms feature clean lines, neutral palettes, and floor-to-ceiling glass. Dining standouts include Ka'ana Kitchen and the rooftop Bumbye Beach Bar. The Awili Spa offers a custom apothecary where treatments are blended on the spot.
Nightly rates land around $800 to $1,600. The Andaz suits travelers who want luxury without the traditional resort formality — a younger, design-conscious crowd.
5. Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
The Fairmont Kea Lani is Wailea's all-suite-and-villa property, meaning every standard room is a one-bedroom suite averaging over 800 square feet. The gleaming white Mediterranean architecture fronts Polo Beach.
Suites include separate living areas, marble baths, and large lanais; the two-story oceanfront villas add private plunge pools and butler service. The resort completed a substantial multi-year renovation and houses Kō, a celebrated plantation-era restaurant.
Rates start near $579 for suites and run $700 to $1,400 in peak season. With its fifth-night-free offers and generous suite footprint, the Fairmont is one of Wailea's strongest value-to-luxury plays.
6. The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
Sitting on 54 acres of Maui's northwest coast above D.T. Fleming Beach, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua completed a full guest-room redesign and remains the island's most established Ritz-Carlton experience. It is set among the Kapalua golf courses and pineapple-era landscape.
Redesigned rooms feature private balconies, and the 10,000-square-foot Spa plus a three-tiered pool deck round out the amenities. The Banyan Tree restaurant and a strong Ambassadors of the Environment program (a Jean-Michel Cousteau partnership) add depth for families.
Nightly rates run $700 to $1,500. Pick the Ritz for classic five-star structure on the lush, rainier, greener west side.
7. Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux 💎 BEST VALUE
The adults-only Hotel Wailea is Maui's only Relais & Châteaux property and Hawaii's sole all-suite adults-only luxury hotel. Its 72 suites sit on a hillside across 15 acres of tropical gardens with sweeping ocean views — though it is not beachfront (a complimentary shuttle reaches Wailea's beaches).
Each suite tops 800 square feet with a private lanai and ocean outlook. The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea is a perennial Travel + Leisure top-Hawaii dining pick, and the intimate scale means genuine quiet.
Because it trades a beachfront location for hillside serenity, nightly rates of roughly $700 to $1,200 deliver Relais & Châteaux pedigree below the price of comparable beachfront five-stars — our best value for couples who prioritize romance and privacy over sand-at-your-feet access.
8. Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott, Maui
The Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott is a large, family-friendly resort on a bluff above Wailea Beach, with one of the island's best NALU Adventure Pool complexes — multiple pools, the longest hotel water slide in Wailea, and a swim-up bar.
Rooms are comfortably appointed with lanais and partial-to-full ocean views; the central location puts the Wailea Beach Path and the Shops at Wailea steps away. Dining includes Humble Market Kitchin by Roy Yamaguchi.
Nightly rates swing widely, from around $400 in shoulder season to $895+ in peak, plus a resort fee. It is the most accessible full-service luxury option in Wailea for families watching the bottom line.
9. Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa occupies a prime perch at the base of Pu'u Keka'a (Black Rock) on Kaanapali Beach — the site of a nightly torch-lighting and cliff-diving ceremony and one of Maui's premier shore-snorkeling spots.
Rooms are bright and beach-casual; many overlook Black Rock and the lagoon-style pool. The location puts Whalers Village shopping and dining within an easy walk, making it convenient for first-time visitors who want to be in the heart of Kaanapali.
Nightly rates start around $379 and reach $600+ in high season. It is the pick for travelers who want a storied beachfront on the west side with strong snorkeling and a lively, walkable setting.
10. Wailea Beach Villas & The Westin Maui (Kaanapali)
Rounding out the list, the Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kaanapali sits on Ka'anapali Beach with an Aquatic Playground of five heated pools, water slides, and the adults-only Hokupa'a tower offering elevated, club-level oceanfront suites.
The Heavenly Spa by Westin and the Westin signature bedding make it a reliable, well-run family resort, while the Hokupa'a tower carves out a quieter adult enclave. The resort underwent a major renovation and remains one of Kaanapali's largest.
Nightly rates run $450 to $1,000+. It earns the final spot as a dependable, amenity-rich Kaanapali base that balances family energy with an adults-only upgrade path.
FAQ
What is the single best resort in Maui in 2027? The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is the top overall pick, thanks to its anticipatory service, adults-only Serenity Pool, no resort fee, and the #1-ranked spa in Hawaii. It fronts Wailea Beach on the calm south shore.
Which Maui resort is best for families? The Grand Wailea (Wailea Canyon Activity Pool with slides, water elevator, and lazy river) and the Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott (NALU Adventure Pool) are the two strongest family choices. On the west side, the Westin Maui Aquatic Playground is comparable.
What is the best-value luxury resort in Maui? The adults-only Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux delivers genuine five-star pedigree from roughly $700 a night because it trades a beachfront address for a serene hillside. The Fairmont Kea Lani is the best value among beachfront properties, since every room is a full suite.
Should I stay in Wailea or Kapalua/Kaanapali? Wailea (south shore) is sunnier, drier, and has the calmest swimming and the most five-star resorts. Kapalua and Kaanapali (northwest) are greener and more dramatic, with excellent snorkeling at Black Rock and Kapalua Bay. Choose Wailea for reliable beach weather, the west side for scenery.
How much does a Maui resort cost per night in 2027? Entry luxury starts around $379 to $450 (Sheraton Maui, Wailea Beach Marriott shoulder season). Mid-tier five-stars run $700 to $1,200 (Fairmont, Hotel Wailea, Ritz-Carlton). The top flagships (Four Seasons, Grand Wailea, Montage) range $1,100 to $2,500+ before taxes and resort fees.
Bottom Line
For the best all-around Maui stay in 2027, book the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea — its service, spa, and no-resort-fee policy justify the premium. Families should target the Grand Wailea, couples the adults-only Hotel Wailea, and value-seekers the all-suite Fairmont Kea Lani.
If you prefer the lush, secluded northwest coast over sunny Wailea, the Montage Kapalua Bay and Ritz-Carlton Kapalua are the standouts. Every property here is real, currently operating, and bookable for 2027 travel.