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Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
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Wailea, United States

383 rooms
Opened 1990
Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo (WATG)
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.

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First day

  1. Arrive in Wailea and receive a fresh flower lei in the grand open-air lobby.
  2. Check into your oceanfront suite, open the lanai doors, and watch the waves on Wailea Beach.
  3. Dine on Hawaiian fusion cuisine at Spago by Wolfgang Puck overlooking the sunset.

What guests say

Hotel Flock Score

9.7/ 10

Exceptional

Based on 10k published ratings

Category breakdown

Location
9.9
Cleanliness
9.8
Rooms
9.7
Service
9.8
Dining
9.7
Design
9.8
Value
9.1

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.

Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026