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Hotel Wailea

Wailea, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST HOTELS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 96 2026
Hotel Wailea

This adults-only boutique hotel sits on a hilltop in Wailea, about a mile inland from the beaches. Its small villa-style buildings hold roughly 70 suites, with attentive staff, complimentary shuttles, quiet grounds with birdsong, and ocean views from the restaurant and Birdcage bar.

Highlights

  • The Birdcage bar
  • Ocean view suites
  • Quiet pool area

Good to know

  • Adults only, no children
  • Not on the beach; complimentary shuttles to beaches
  • Book excursions through the concierge in advance

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