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Grand Wailea Resort - The Waldorf-Astoria Collection	Average Price: $570 Check Rates

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3850 Wailea Alanui Drive

Wailea (Maui), 96753 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 2 of 7
Average review rating: 4.11

OpinionWell Value Index: 7

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (95) , Travelocity (15) , TripAdvisor (1506) , YahooTravel (123)

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1. downside to the pool area was getting a sunlounger under the shade (as with most hotels).

"Great resort hotel, not much nightlife though " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/10/2012 Vote

2. downside: too far from main attractions, better to stay in Lahaina area.

"Great family oriented resort " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/9/2012 Vote

3. The downside is you do find yourself walking a lot to get from the pool to the spa, to your room, etc.

"Words can't describe " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/16/2012 Vote

4. Only downside that it's a little pricey and restaurant/ food quality was substandard for such a quality resort.

"Loved everything about this place " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/26/2012 Vote

5. Only downside: the volcano pool is so popular-you do need to get a chair before 8 am.

"Best place in Maui for families " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/28/2011 Vote

6. A downside.

"Grand Vacation! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/3/2011 Vote

7. )- Pricey food- Distances --the downside of the gorgeous endless manicured gardens is that you walk.

"Perfect for families; Review re Younger Kids " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/12/2011 Vote

8. )The downside for me is that this resort has lost some of it's glory over the last ten years - I think the recession has had an impact.

"Has Gone Downhill Since I was there 8 years ago " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/27/2011 Vote

9. The only downside are the restaurants, which are limited.

"We'll be back! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/8/2011 Vote

10. In general we had a fantastic time, but we did make note of a couple of things that could be improved upon:- One downside to the pool was the limited number of pool chairs.

"We would definitely go back! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/15/2011 Vote