The entrance driveway at Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort. Symmetrical dark wood pillars line the path, with shallow water features running along both sides of the corridor and dark stone tile flooring.

AndazWailea-Makena, United StatesMay 2025

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, by Hyatt Review

Name: Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, by Hyatt
Address: 3550 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea, HI 96753, USA, Wailea-Makena, US

By the Globalist Notes coupleStayed, photographed, and reviewed in person

Published May 14, 2026Updated May 28, 2026

The four-tiered infinity pool with direct beach access and the tranquil atmosphere make this an ideal destination for couples and families.

RomanticFamilyWellness

Key Points from This Stay

UpgradeKing Bed Ocean Viewupgrade byGlobalist BenefitResort Fee$50waived byGlobalist Benefit

Breakfast BenefitRestaurant · Buffetprovided byGlobalist BenefitDinner

Parkingoutdoor, Valet · IncludedValet parking fee$59waived byGlobalist Benefit

Outdoor PoolBeach access

Service notesExcellent

This Stay at a Glance

This was the property I was most looking forward to during our Hawaii trip. While it required a significant number of points due to its high category, the stay was satisfying enough to justify the cost.

Andaz Maui is well-suited for couples seeking a quiet getaway or families with young children. Located on Maui’s west coast, it offers excellent sunset views and maintains a calm, relaxed atmosphere throughout.

Service from the staff, including Wonji, was friendly and attentive. The lotus-lined entrance and the signature four-tiered infinity pool are the property's standout features.

A view of Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort in Wailea-Makena, Hawaii, featuring the modern, tiered architecture of the hotel under a blue sky, along with the outdoor pools, sun loungers, and umbrellas. — A wide view of the resort with its stepped building and outdoor pools. Loungers and umbrellas ring the pools under a clear sky, and it was a fine place to spend an entire afternoon in the Wailea sun.

A view of the tiered infinity pools at Andaz Maui. The pools cascade toward Wailea Beach and the ocean, framed by palm trees and lounge umbrellas. — The tiered infinity pools seen from above. The pools step down toward Wailea Beach and the ocean, ringed by palms and umbrellas, and this is about as iconic a view of the resort as there is.

Night view of Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, featuring the illuminated tiered infinity pools, surrounding palm trees, and the sunset visible over the horizon. — The evening scene from the edge of the infinity pool at dusk. The glow of sunset lingers behind the lit pool and palms, and the mood is so different from daytime that coming back down at this hour was well worth it.

A Hawaiian band playing on the green lawn. With clear sky, ocean and distant mountains behind them and a palm trunk on the right, simply sitting on the grass and listening in the afternoon was relaxing enough.

View from the balcony of an Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort guest room. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, you can see palm trees, the resort pool, and the blue ocean of Wailea Beach in the distance. The balcony is furnished with two white chairs and a small round table. — Wailea Beach and the resort seen from the balcony. Beyond two white chairs and a small round table, the pool and blue ocean show between the palms, and this was the seat we spent the most time in during the stay.

Room Upgrade Experience

Room on this stayKing Bed Ocean View

I was upgraded to a King Bed Ocean View room. While not a suite, the view of the distant Pacific was impressive. The room overlooks the tiered swimming pools and the luau stage, which created a great atmosphere at sunset. I enjoyed the sofa and the terrace; lying in bed while looking out at the sky and palm trees was a highlight. The layout is unique, with the bathroom and closet in the hallway, and the bathroom itself is quite spacious. The generous shower area is a plus, though the flow is slightly awkward, as you have to step away from the shower head to reach the shampoo and body wash.

Inside the King Bed Ocean View room. A terrace with palms lies beyond the glass wall, and a wooden desk, sofa and distinctive lamp sit on the tile floor; bright and modern, it worked for both work and rest.

Interior view of a King Bed Ocean View room at Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort. Palm trees and the ocean are visible through the floor-to-ceiling windows, with a guest's legs partially visible while sitting on a chair by the window to watch the sunset. — Watching the sunset from the chair by the window. The glass wall of the King Bed Ocean View room takes in the palms, the ocean and the fading sky all at once, so there was no need to go out at dusk.

A welcome gift box placed on the guest room table at Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort. The box contains Cook Kwee's Maui cookies and Ku'ia Estate chocolate, accompanied by a single purple flower and a welcome card for Hyatt elite members. — The welcome gift waiting on the room table. A box of Cook Kwee's Maui cookies and Ku'ia Estate chocolate sits with a single purple flower and a card welcoming Hyatt elite members, which made for a strong first impression.

A wooden ladder-style shelf set against the dark gray tiled wall in the bathroom of an Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort guest room. The top of the shelf holds shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and small towels, while clean, folded white bath towels hang on the lower rungs. — A wooden ladder shelf against the dark gray tile wall of the bathroom. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash and a small towel sit on top with folded white bath towels hung below, fitting the natural feel of the King Bed Ocean View room.

Two reusable aluminum water bottles on the room's wooden table. They carry the Andaz Maui logo and a blue wave pattern, and since they replace single-use plastic, these were the only bottles we carried all stay.

Afternoon view from an Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort guest room, showing the ocean with sunlight breaking through clouds, palm trees, and the resort pool and landscaping below. — The afternoon view looking down from the King Bed Ocean View room. Sunlight breaks through the clouds over the ocean and palms, with the pool and landscaping directly below, so time spent in the room never felt wasted.

Malie Organics hand wash and body cream pump bottles placed on the marble vanity in an Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort guest room, alongside a product purchase information card. — Malie Organics hand wash and body cream on the bathroom's marble vanity. A purchase card sits next to the Hawaiian brand's pump bottles, so you can order them from the room if you like them.

Minibar area in an Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort King Bed Ocean View room. A Nespresso machine, mugs, and snacks are placed on the wooden cabinet, with beverages and glassware stocked in the open refrigerator below. — The minibar in the King Bed Ocean View room. A Nespresso machine, mugs and snacks sit on the wooden cabinet with drinks and glasses in the fridge below, and the complimentary drinks were nice to take out to the balcony in the evening.

No Lounge

Lounge access was not available on this stay.

Breakfast Experience

World of Hyatt Globalist members receive a complimentary breakfast buffet. The selection is diverse and abundant; I particularly enjoyed the large bowls of fresh blueberries. Egg dishes are ordered from a server, while other items are available at the buffet. The menu rotates daily, keeping it fresh, and the ocean view makes for a pleasant start to the day. However, small birds frequently flying into the restaurant area can be a nuisance.

Bakery station at the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort breakfast buffet. Gluten-free cascaron, muffins, and various breads are displayed on plates with clear covers, each labeled with a small sign. — The bakery corner of the breakfast buffet. Gluten-free cascaron, muffins and assorted breads sit under clear domes, each with a name card, so you can check what is in them before choosing.

Pineapple raspberry cobbler served in a black Staub cast-iron skillet at the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort breakfast buffet, with a small black menu sign placed on the marble table next to it. — Pineapple raspberry cobbler at the breakfast buffet. It sits in a black Staub cast-iron pan on the marble table with a small menu card, warm with a crisp top, and it kept pulling us back as a breakfast dessert.

Glass bottles of various healthy juices, including pineapple turmeric and apple ginger, arranged in a metal container on a marble table at the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort breakfast buffet, with juice dispensers and floral arrangements in the background. — The fresh juice corner at the breakfast buffet. Bottles like pineapple turmeric and apple ginger sit in a metal container on the marble table with dispensers and flowers behind, and we tried a different one each day.

Scrambled eggs served in a metal pan at the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort breakfast buffet. The pan lid is partially open, and a menu card labeled 'Scrambled Eggs' is visible on the left. — Scrambled eggs at the breakfast buffet. The lid of the metal pan is half open with a Scrambled Eggs card beside it, and since they stay hot, this was the first thing on the plate every morning.

Honey-cured bacon served in a Staub cast-iron pot at the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort breakfast buffet. The menu label is visible in the background, set neatly on a marble table. — Honey-cured bacon at the breakfast buffet. It fills a Staub cast-iron pot on the marble table with the menu card behind, and the sweet-salty flavor made it a non-negotiable every morning.

A large platter filled with blueberries at the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort breakfast buffet, with a selection of fresh fruit including strawberries and melon visible in the background. — A big plate piled with blueberries, with strawberries and melon behind it in the fruit section. The breakfast buffet never ran short on seasonal fruit, and one side of the plate was fruit every morning.

An omelet served for breakfast at Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort on a white plate. The omelet is filled with yellow and red bell peppers and bacon bits, served with a large slice of fresh avocado on the side. — The omelet we chose at breakfast. It is filled with yellow and red bell pepper and bacon, with a generous slice of avocado on the side, and adding just this to the buffet made for a filling morning.

Open kitchen at the breakfast restaurant at Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort. A chef is preparing food at the counter, and rows of white plates are neatly stacked on the marble countertop. — The open kitchen at the breakfast restaurant. A chef works at the counter with white plates stacked in rows on the marble, and since breakfast was included as a Globalist benefit, we ordered the made-to-order dishes freely.

At the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort breakfast buffet, three glass bottles containing milk and almond milk are lined up in a metal container filled with ice, with small labels identifying each drink placed in front. — Three milk bottles in an ice-filled metal container. Whole milk, low-fat milk and almond milk each have a label, so picking the right one for cereal at breakfast was never a guess.

Plates of mochi waffles and pancakes on a wooden table under warm lighting at the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort breakfast buffet, with tableware and beverage dispensers visible in the background. — Plates of mochi waffles and pancakes under warming lights, with dishes and drink dispensers behind them at the breakfast buffet. The mochi waffles, made with local Hawaiian ingredients, were a daily must.

White steamed buns arranged in bamboo steamers at the breakfast buffet at Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, with the bakery station and tableware visible in the blurred background. — White steamed buns neatly arranged in a bamboo steamer, with the pastries and dishes blurred under the lights behind at the breakfast buffet. Freshly steamed buns made the morning options wider than expected.

Mochi waffles piled on a white square plate. A warming light shines from above with plates and drink dispensers stacked behind, and with their crisp outside and chewy center they deserve their reputation as the signature of this resort's breakfast.

Warm soup served in an open black Staub cast-iron pot at the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort breakfast buffet, with white bowls neatly arranged on a marble table nearby. — A warm soup in an open black Staub cast-iron pot. White bowls sit neatly beside it on the marble table, a welcome option for anyone who wants something brothy at the breakfast buffet.

Two small birds landing on a round table in the breakfast restaurant. They came to check the food while the dishes were being cleared, and since the open-air layout makes this common, it is wise to cover your plate when you step away.

Dining Experience

Dinner

Dining costs within the resort are high. The valet area is often congested during meal times, a common challenge for guests. We dined at Morimoto; the food was good, but service was somewhat slow. It wasn't dull, as we could watch the nearby luau while we waited, but the delays made the atmosphere at neighboring tables feel a bit tense. If you are looking for better value, dining in the nearby town is a viable alternative.

Pools & Facilities Experience

Outdoor poolBeach access

The four-tiered outdoor infinity pool is the signature feature of Andaz Maui. The top pool is closer to the bar and has a more adult-oriented atmosphere, while the lower pools are designed to blend naturally into the beach.

A private path connects the resort directly to the beach.

The tiered infinity pools at Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort overlooking the Pacific Ocean and palm trees, with the sun setting near the horizon and casting a long reflection across the water. — Sunset beyond the tiered infinity pool. The sun sinks toward the horizon and throws a long reflection across the water with palms in front, and every evening we waited for this moment from inside the pool.

Night view of Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, featuring the outdoor infinity pool with resort lights reflecting on the water and palm trees in the background. — The infinity pool at night. The resort's lights reflect sharply on the illuminated water with palms standing in the dark, and a lap around the pool after dinner became a habit.

Dancers and musicians performing a traditional Hawaiian hula show on an outdoor stage at night, illuminated by stage lighting. Palm trees surround the stage, and guests are seated at tables in the foreground watching the performance. — A traditional Hawaiian hula show on the outdoor stage. Palms stand behind the spotlit dancers and musicians while the audience watches from tables, so dinner and the show happen in the same place.

People standing on the shore at Mokapu Beach in front of Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, with the sun breaking through clouds during sunset. The scene features the sandy beach, gentle waves, and the silhouette of a distant island. — Sunset on Mokapu Beach in front of the resort. Light breaks through the clouds, people stand at the water's edge and an island silhouette sits in the distance; with the sand reachable straight from the room, we walked out every evening.

Interior view of the fitness center at Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort. Several black Technogym treadmills are lined up, with various cardio equipment, including stationary bikes, neatly arranged in the background. — Technogym treadmills in the fitness center. The black machines stand in a row with stationary bikes and other cardio gear neatly behind them, and both the condition and the number of machines were plenty for a morning workout.

Service Impressions

Service notesExcellentService notes are still being written.

Resort Fee & Parking Check

Parking typeoutdoor parking, Valet parkingComplimentary parking on this stayValet parking fee$59Resort fee$50Other fees

The resort is valet-only. Expect wait times during peak hours, such as meal times. Complimentary same-day parking is provided for guests using lunch, dinner, or spa services. EV charging stations are available for a $15 fee per charge.

Other fees: The resort fee covers various activities, including GoPro Hero camera rentals, guided kayak tours, snorkeling gear, fitness classes, and ukulele and hula lessons. Resort fees are waived for World of Hyatt Globalist award stays.

Late checkout was honored on this stay: 4 PM

Before You Book

Wailea is a high-end resort area on the southwest coast of Maui, where several properties, including Andaz Maui, are clustered. In the evening, a paid luau performance is held against the ocean backdrop, adding to the resort's atmosphere. The venue is close to the outdoor seating at Morimoto, allowing you to watch the show while dining. However, the performance lasts nearly three hours, which can feel quite long. Even as a traditional show, it continues from the time you finish dinner until you return to your room, which many guests may find excessive.

Location & Getting Around

3550 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea, HI 96753, USA

Haleakalā

Haleakalā, Hawaii 96790, USA

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MauiWine

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MauiWine, famous for its sweet pineapple wine and unique setting, is just a short drive from the Andaz, making it an easy addition to your itinerary.

Lahaina

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