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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. Be prepared for shocking prices, as noted in the other reviews.

"Fantastic property, a must see resort " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/29/2012 Vote

2. The room was comfortable with great balcony The grounds prestine and beautiful We were shocked by $15 sandwiches in the makeshift deli -- so make sure with all the parking fees, resort fees, and eating that your american express card has no limit.

"Big bucks but big fun! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/7/2012 Vote

3. Having stayed at the Marriott next door for a few days prior, I was shocked at the price difference for food.

"Beautiful Resort " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/26/2012 Vote

4. We were shocked.

"Very poor " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/17/2012 Vote

5. Of course high quality means higher prices so don't be too shocked if you spend $80 for lunch at the pool grill for two with a couple drinks.

"Top Notch! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/7/2012 Vote

6. However, we were shocked that the hotel reminded us of a motel 6.

"The worst " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/26/2011 Vote

7. My biggest grip and huge shock was to see the mistreatment and disregard for guests at the main pool area (adult).

"Grand Wailea.. losing its shine .. losing its welcome " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/1/2011 Vote

8. I've lived in a big city for quite some time so my husband and I are not shocked by $15 glasses of wine or $20 cheeseburgers, but the Grand Wailea seemed pricey even to us.

"Paradise within paradise " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/30/2011 Vote

9. Rose asked what our name was, and we were shocked when we saw her again 4 days later that she called us by name.

"Fun resort for kids, enjoyable for adults " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/25/2011 Vote

10. She shoved the towels at us rudely, and I thanked her for her understanding even though I was in shock over this treatment.

"Awful service and wristband policy at pool... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/16/2011 Vote