
Wailea, United States
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea: World-renowned oceanfront resort on Wailea Beach in Maui with adults-only Serenity Pool and Spago by Wolfgang Puck
Perched proudly along the golden crescent sands of Wailea Beach on the sunny southwestern coast of Maui, Hawaii, Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea opened in 1990 as Maui’s first and only Forbes Five-Star resort. Awarded Three Michelin Keys, the 383-room open-air palace is celebrated globally for its intuitive Hawaiian luxury. Towering imperial palms, dramatic water fountains, private oceanfront cabanas, and the iconic adults-only Serenity Pool—featuring an infinity edge overlooking Lanai and Molokini with underwater music—establish Four Seasons Maui as one of the world’s most sought-after resort destinations.
Arrival introduces travelers to the pinnacle of island hospitality: personal hosts greet guests in the breezy open-air lobby with fresh orchid leis and chilled tropical fruit elixirs. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating Maui nautical, nature, and cultural adventures: swimming with green sea turtles along Wailea Beach, taking private catamaran sails to Molokini Crater for snorkeling, watching sunrise atop Haleakala Crater at 10,000 feet, winter whale-watching directly from your private oceanfront lanai, and reserving dinner at Spago by Wolfgang Puck.
Resort leisure combines vibrant beach club energy with world-class wellness: The Spa at Four Seasons Maui offers open-air oceanside massage hales, cryotherapy, and next-generation longevity wellness therapies. Dining is world-renowned: Hawaiian-Californian fusion fine dining at Spago by Wolfgang Puck, prime dry-aged steaks and seafood at DUO, and open-air coastal Italian dining at Ferraro’s Restaurant & Bar.
Accommodations comprise 383 rooms and suites ranging from 55-square-metre Ocean View Rooms to 130-square-metre Oceanfront Prime Suites and the 465-square-metre Maile Presidential Suite. Each room features private furnished lanais framing the Pacific Ocean, plush king beds, and marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.
Honeymooners, discerning families, and luxury travelers seeking iconic Wailea Beach sands, Wolfgang Puck gastronomy, and the world-famous adults-only Serenity Pool in Maui should book Four Seasons Maui without hesitation. Travelers seeking remote wilderness cabins or stormy rainy climates should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.8 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 5,800 reviews and a 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 4,200 reviews.




First day
- Arrive in Wailea and receive a fresh flower lei in the grand open-air lobby.
- Check into your oceanfront suite, open the lanai doors, and watch the waves on Wailea Beach.
- Dine on Hawaiian fusion cuisine at Spago by Wolfgang Puck overlooking the sunset.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 10k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
Legendary Wailea Beach Luxury
Guests revere the golden beach, incredible adults-only Serenity Pool, Spago dining, and zero hidden resort fee policy.
Intuitive Four Seasons Service
Reviewers consistently praise the poolside spritzers, attentive beach staff, and spacious oceanfront suites.
Guests Warn
Popular World-Class Resort
Visitors recommend reserving pool cabanas and Spago tables well before arrival.
Sunny South Maui Climate
Travelers love the consistent sunshine and calm swimming waters of Wailea.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
Three MICHELIN Keys
MICHELIN Guide
Maui Oceanfront Luxury Landmark
Four Seasons
In the stay
- No resort fees; complimentary use of beach chairs, umbrellas, and snorkel gear on Wailea Beach
- Full access to the Serenity Pool, main fountain pool, and 24-hour fitness center
- Complimentary outrigger canoe paddling excursions and high-speed wireless internet
Usually extra
- –Spago multi-course chef tasting dinners and reserve sommelier wine pairings
- –Private Serenity Pool luxury cabana rentals and The Spa at Four Seasons oceanfront massage hales
Good to Know
- The oceanfront resort features 383 rooms and suites on Wailea Beach in Maui, designed by Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo.
- Includes adults-only Serenity Pool, Spago by Wolfgang Puck, Ferraro’s, DUO, and open-air oceanfront spa hales.
- Located in Wailea, a 30-minute scenic highway drive south of Kahului Airport (OGG).
Editor's Note
Book an Oceanfront Prime Suite for direct views of breaching humpback whales in winter, and reserve a private ocean-view cabana at the adults-only Serenity Pool with underwater music.
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Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026


