RENAISSANCE WAILEA BEACH RES.

By taratree123 from Santa Barbara • Beautiful Hawaiiana

Overall Rating: 10   Location [10] • Room [10] • Service [10] • Value [10]

My mother, sister, and I were very fortunate to stay at one of the best Hotels in the Hawaiian Islands--The Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort in Wailea, Maui. I have stayed at, or visited, quite a number of hotels in Hawaii and I am happy to say The Renaissance most closely gives one that wonderful feeling of being in Hawaii from their beautifully landscaped grounds to the breezy openness of the pu... [more]blic areas to the exquisite unobstucted views of the ocean and coastline. The employees were wonderful-kind, helpful, friendly and welcoming. The food was consistantly good--very fresh, with an amazing variety offered by their buffets. We looked carefully at other Hotels in both Wailea and other parts of Maui and found that many of the other hotels were "overdone"--think "Adventure Land" or a Hollywood set. On the other extreme, some hotels were institutionally bland--especially south of Lahaina--some look like hospitals! The simple, understated, elegance of the Renaissance sustains the flavor of Hawaii in a beautiful and lovely way. Hotel designers take note. [less]
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By Hidden Vacations User from Avon, CT • awesome

Overall Rating: 10   Location [10] • Room [10] • Service [10] • Value [10]

The service was spectacular. Great views, great running path, friendly service throughout. Love to go back soon! We used the babysitting which was also better than expected. Everyone had a great time ages 3-46.
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By Hidden Vacations User from New Jersey • Sunset Heaven

Overall Rating: 8   Location [10] • Room [6] • Service [10] • Value [10]

It's hard to imagine a better setting than viewing a sunset from Waliea Beach in Maui. Everyone stops to admire the light show provided by the amazing sight of the sun disappearing into the ocean. It is pretty spectacular! As for this resort, if they could just update things a bit it would be spectacular too. It's in the perfect location, next to some of the most exclusive resorts on t... [more]he island, yet it lacks the touch of class that the other properties exude. It's a bit deceiving when you arrive because the lobby is very impressive. It's when you make your way through the hallway on the way to your room that you notice the stained carpets that are in desparate need of replacment. The outdated bed covers and furniture are very noticable when you enter your room. The bathrooms are decent, although the tile grout was a bit dirty and the shower heads were old. The needed changes are mostly cosmetic such as redecorating rooms and replacing carpeting. If this were to take place, this resort would warrent a 5 star rating. It is a great value when you consider how expensive the neighboring properties are. Aside from the cosmetic needs, this place is very nice. The bellmen and valet attendants were extremely gracious and helpful. They always greeted you with a smile and had great recommendations for everything. If you can look past the upgrades this property needs, you are left with a very good resort that is an excellent value. Just check how expensive rooms are down the road at the Grand Wailea, the Four Seasons, and The Fairmont. You will pay 2-3 times more for the same sunset view. The beach at the Renaissance is actually nicer than most of the other properties. If you're on a budget, this is a great place to spend your vacation. [less]
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