It’s been about 7 months since my wife and I spent our honeymoon in Hawaii on the islands of Maui and Oahu. Our stay in Maui was at the brand new Andaz Maui at Wailea, which is a beautiful boutique hotel in Hyatt’s new Andaz collection.

The Andaz Maui at Wailea is a large, 15 acre beachfront resort located in the Wailea area of Maui. It is about a 20 minute drive from the airport and is located next to many of the other premier resorts on the island.

Modern seaside resort ideal for travel, featuring a large swimming pool, rows of lounge chairs under umbrellas, palm trees, and multi-story buildings overlooking the ocean beneath a blue sky with a few clouds.

Basic rooms go for $500 to $600 a night, with suites running for two and three times that amount. Alexandra and were able to get 4 free nights with our Hyatt Credit Card free night certificates, which covered the entire cost of our stay.

As with most of my hotel stays, the only money I paid out of pocket was for poolside cocktails and valet parking, which was $30 a day and required for all guests.

I’m not a fan of these sorts of hidden fees, but the rest of my experience more than compensated for that minor inconvenience. There are certainly worse things than having a team of people ready to help you with baggage, directions, and even restaurant recommendations.

Besides, it gave me a chance to show off my electric green Mustang rental, which was affectionately referred to as “Mountain Dew” by the valet staff.

The Mustang was booked with points from my Barclays Arrival Plus credit card.

A person wearing sunglasses sits in the driver’s seat of a bright green convertible parked in a sunny parking lot, ready to travel miles, surrounded by trees and other cars.

Checking In

You enter the hotel through a long, beautiful covered walkway that leads straight to the lobby.

A covered walkway with wooden beams and marble flooring leads to an open area, perfect for travel enthusiasts, with views of greenery and blue sky in the distance. Natural light shines through the entrance at the end.

The open air lobby is large and very modern, with a sand garden and no traditional “front desk” in sight. We were approached by hotel staff immediately who were able to check us in while we sat and sipped complimentary cocktails.

Enjoy a stunning travel view from your balcony, overlooking a resort pool lined with white umbrellas, palm trees, and the sparkling ocean beyond under the bright afternoon sun.

The views from the lobby were breathtaking. 

The Room

We were given a complimentary upgrade to an Ocean View King Room on the third floor. Everything I have read about this hotel leads me to believe that these sorts of upgrades are quite common.

The room was not incredibly spacious but it was very modern and had a great view.

A warmly lit hotel room with a bed, a small desk and chair, an ottoman, a wall-mounted TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with two chairs and a table—perfect for relaxing after a day of travel or earning miles and points.
Relax on a shaded balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking palm trees, rooftops, and the calm ocean at sunset—a perfect spot to dream about your next travel adventure or plan how to earn more miles for future journeys.

Those shutter doors behind the bed can be opened to reveal the shower, allowing you to enjoy the ocean view while bathing.

A modern shower with dark tiles, a mounted showerhead, a white shower curtain partially open, and white louvered doors or panels on two sides. Perfect for relaxing after miles of travel, the slightly recessed floor features dark tiles.

Or closed for a little more privacy. Which made the shower feel a bit cramped.

Like the rest of the room, the bathroom was small but stylish. It was complete with modern fixtures, a spacious closet, and separate room for the toilet.

There was also a motion sensor nightlight under the sink that made for easy navigation in the dark.

The Property

The Andaz Maui has 3 infinity pools that lead from the lobby to the beach, each with an adequate supply of lounge chairs, tables, and umbrellas.

A person stands in a pool at sunset, surrounded by white umbrellas and palm trees, with the ocean and a dramatic sky reflecting on the water—capturing an unforgettable travel moment.

There are also 2 poolside bars with gracious servers who were more than willing to bring our cocktails poolside while we soaked up some sun.

A man relaxes in a clear blue infinity pool, holding a drink. White umbrellas and palm trees are in the background, with the ocean and blue sky beyond—an ideal travel escape.
A glass of green smoothie garnished with a purple orchid and mint sits on a stone surface in bright sunlight—perfect refreshment after miles of travel.
A modern hotel building with balconies stands behind tall palm trees and a well-manicured green lawn, as bright sunlight creates strong shadows—an inviting spot for travelers to earn points on their journey.

And best of all, the Andaz Maui has its own private beach complete with friendly staff to help you set up a beach umbrella, borrow a kayak, or photo bomb your photos.

A couple wearing leis relaxes on lounge chairs on a sandy beach, holding hands, enjoying their travel. A person in blue playfully poses in the background with arms and legs spread wide. Green foliage is visible behind them.

Bottom Line

World-class service, a stunning property, and a great location make the Andaz Maui at Wailea is one of the premier resorts in Maui. Staying here is a must, especially if you can do so with points.

Happy Travels,

Bryce

A person relaxes on a large driftwood log on a sandy beach, surrounded by lush green bushes and tall palm trees under a clear blue sky—an idyllic spot for travel lovers to earn points or miles.