Originally Posted by
DJ_Iceman
I'm not a fan of the Andaz. Believe it or not, I think the Wailea Marriott offers the best value on Maui--it is a fine hotel that charges less than other places just because it has "Marriott" on the sign.
Have you considered the Disney Aulani resort on Oahu? It's got a spectacular beach and is away from the hustle-bustle of Honolulu.
I have to agree with both these recommendations.
We stayed at the Wailea Marriot over Christmas. The rooms were very nice. Hotel had a ton of different pools to choose from and the beach was very close. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel.
We had the same experience as the OP staying at the Westin Nanea ocean villas in Lahaina. The resort was wonderful but the beaches were lacking.
Probably our favorite hotel we've stayed at in Hawaii was the Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island.
On Oahu, Aulani or Ko Olina are the way to go!