Originally Posted by poulet
My partner and I are planning a trip to Maui at the end of August/beginning of September. We've decided to stay in Wailea but are having trouble choosing a hotel. At this point, we're pondering the Marriott and the Renaissance.
Can any recent visitors to these hotels offer any opinions? Have the Marriott's renovations been intrusive? Is the Renaissance's imminent closure affecting its service? Which has the better beach? Which is the better value for money?
Thanks in advance!
We stayed at the Wailea Marriott in early July. It was OK, considering it was just an Island Hopper package. I wouldn't recommend it currently unless the price is much less than nearby offerings. I will say the location is excellent, and we thoroughly enjoyed Wailea Beach about 3 minutes away. We enjoyed our stay, but don't expect a world class resort. Personally, if I had the bucks I'd forget about Marriott and stay at the Grand Wailea. Now THAT'S a resort!