Dec 23, 2017, 4:40 pm
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Has an Arrival/Departure Lounge, where travelers can unwind after a long flight. Personal showers and lockers in the lounge also are available to those who need to check out of their rooms before leaving the resort.
Has an amazing view from the Adult Only Infinity Pool
Daily resort fee USD 30 plus tax will be added to rate. As of 2018, the resort fee benefits were as listed below. However, this list came from a card labeled "Resort Fees & Amenities: Elite", and it's not clear which ones are different for or apply only to elites. There's also a disclaimer: "The Resort Fee includes a variety of amenities for our guests. Please note some amenities are subject to availability."
Has an amazing view from the Adult Only Infinity Pool
Daily resort fee USD 30 plus tax will be added to rate. As of 2018, the resort fee benefits were as listed below. However, this list came from a card labeled "Resort Fees & Amenities: Elite", and it's not clear which ones are different for or apply only to elites. There's also a disclaimer: "The Resort Fee includes a variety of amenities for our guests. Please note some amenities are subject to availability."
- Complimentary daily internet
- Unlimited US Domestic, long distance & local phone calls
- Outgoing domestic US fax service (up to 20 pages)
- 15% on Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services
- 30-minute personal photo session and package upgrade
- Daily Fitness Classes
- Daily Hawaiian Cultural Activities
- 1 hour bicycle rental (2 bicycles per stay)
- Bottled Water (2 per day)
- Welcome shell lei greeting upon arrival
- Courtesy rides within the Wailea Resort (upon availability)
- Beach Chair Rental (2 per day)
- Cabana Rentals: 10% discount on full-day cabana rentals at 'Ohi pools, Maluhia pools & NALU adventure pool. Dial 'At Your Service' for reservations
- Mandara Spa: 10% discount on 50-minute service (excludes special promotions and events)
- Ocean Concierge & Activities: 20% discount on weekly paddle board rental; complimentary fish identification card; complimentary introductory morning scuba lesson. Visit the 'Ohio Pools for reservations.
- The Movie House: complimentary movie screenings. View the weekly schedule for showtimes.
- GameSpace: complimentary access to GameSapce, featuring foosball, billiards, shuffleboard, vintage arcade and Xbox games [for those who haven't been back since the renovation, this is an indoor gaming area they added as part of the renovations. It's at the far end of the lobby opposite the Starbucks.]
- Akamai Business Center: 20% discount on FedEx & UPS Shipping
Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Maui, Hawaii [Master Thread]
Mar 1, 2018, 12:05 pm
#1201
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
I considered using my points to stay at the new RI up the street, but felt like it was somehow wrong to stay at a hotel in Hawaii that wasn't a resort (with the multiple pools, restaurants, proximity to the water, resort amenities).
While it's appearing to be quite obvious that the location of the rooms at this resort are a bit hit and miss, the resort just sounds too fabulous to stay anywhere else! Having said that, if I was paying cash, I think I might choose someplace else...
While it's appearing to be quite obvious that the location of the rooms at this resort are a bit hit and miss, the resort just sounds too fabulous to stay anywhere else! Having said that, if I was paying cash, I think I might choose someplace else...
Mar 24, 2018, 2:42 am
#1203
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: YVR, BLI
Posts: 78
We checked in Mar 20 and got a room in Hale 4 with view of the water slide, pool and ocean, also booked garden view room. Very nice room and resort but we're able to hear the unit above us, which is quite annoying
Mar 27, 2018, 4:05 pm
#1204
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
Our stay was quite flawless! The weather was the only thing that wasn't perfect. Can't win em all!
Mar 27, 2018, 9:26 pm
#1205
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: Marriott Titanium and LTP, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 786
We are at the resort now. No upgrade received for platinum status, but did get a top floor assignment in the tower (Haleakala building). It’s relatively quiet as well up here, with very little to disturb. Resort is great.
Mar 28, 2018, 9:48 am
#1206
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA EP; WN CP;UA SILVER; MARRIOTT TITANIUM; HH DIAMOND; IHG PLAT; RADISSON PLAT; HYATT GLOBAL
Posts: 1,938
I considered using my points to stay at the new RI up the street, but felt like it was somehow wrong to stay at a hotel in Hawaii that wasn't a resort (with the multiple pools, restaurants, proximity to the water, resort amenities).
While it's appearing to be quite obvious that the location of the rooms at this resort are a bit hit and miss, the resort just sounds too fabulous to stay anywhere else! Having said that, if I was paying cash, I think I might choose someplace else...
While it's appearing to be quite obvious that the location of the rooms at this resort are a bit hit and miss, the resort just sounds too fabulous to stay anywhere else! Having said that, if I was paying cash, I think I might choose someplace else...
I would appreciate any feedback from families to help me make up my mind. Also I can bet that during thanksgiving the Marriott will have high occupancy and an awesome upgrade might not occur. Thanks!
Mar 30, 2018, 9:19 am
#1207
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 615
Hi all: We currently have a reservation for 2 standard rooms for our party of 6 staying in August. Our preference is for our rooms to be adjoining/connecting rooms. What is the best way to ensure this happens? Should I contact the property GM directly? I believe he's Ed Tomlin but I don't have his email info. Thoughts?
Mar 30, 2018, 12:45 pm
#1208
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Sacramento area, CA USA
Programs: UA Gold Million Miler, HH Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,858
It's hurricane season. Just so you know. Both of the big ones were in November. It is a quiet time on the islands, mostly travel agents and their families. That said, you definitely want Marriott. Lovely beach for families.
Mar 30, 2018, 12:49 pm
#1209
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Sacramento area, CA USA
Programs: UA Gold Million Miler, HH Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,858
GM or no GM?
I think emailing the GM is over kill for a modest request. Talk to the desk and see what they say. You do not post whether you have status or not. That really is the biggie which determines how you are treated. August will be busy so you need to get your request in now. IF the desk cannot help you, then get info about how to reach the GM. I actually sent a real letter to two different hotels and it was amazing what I got in both cases. Seriously wonderful upgrades. First I praised the GM and his hotel, etc. Good luck,
Mar 30, 2018, 12:52 pm
#1210
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: OGG
Programs: AA Plat, A List Pref, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 356
Hi all: We currently have a reservation for 2 standard rooms for our party of 6 staying in August. Our preference is for our rooms to be adjoining/connecting rooms. What is the best way to ensure this happens? Should I contact the property GM directly? I believe he's Ed Tomlin but I don't have his email info. Thoughts?
Mar 30, 2018, 5:35 pm
#1211
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: DAY
Programs: Rapid Rewards, Skymiles, Hilton HHonors, SPG/Marriott Rewards
Posts: 4,952
I am travelling wife wife and 2 young kids, am Platinum and will be redeeming 160K points for 5 nights during Thanksgiving. Am still undecided about the Marriott or RI. The RI has free breakfast which is great for a family and no resort fee. But the Marriott looks a lot nicer and great pools.
I would appreciate any feedback from families to help me make up my mind. Also I can bet that during thanksgiving the Marriott will have high occupancy and an awesome upgrade might not occur. Thanks!
I would appreciate any feedback from families to help me make up my mind. Also I can bet that during thanksgiving the Marriott will have high occupancy and an awesome upgrade might not occur. Thanks!
never been to either, but I think the question is answered by what you want to do. If you are going to hang out at the beach and pool, you want the Marriott. If you are going to be out all day, go with the RI.
Apr 2, 2018, 6:55 am
#1212
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 615
In the past I made sure Marriott Reservations puts a note in the text. Then about two weeks out I call/email sometimes both and let the GM know that I have minor children staying in the other room and that I was told at the time of reservation that an adjoining room wouldn't be a problem. At two weeks out they have plenty of flexibility to make it happen. Just make sure you have it noted in the reservation now. Doing this, I've never had a problem. I prefer email because then I usually get a confirmation (that is in writing) that it is taken care of...
Apr 3, 2018, 10:46 am
#1213
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: Marriott Titanium and LTP, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 786
I just got my bill and credit for hebstay. Please be aware that charges to your room for contracted services, including Humble Market Kitchen and the Mandara Spa, do NOT earn any points.
Apr 3, 2018, 11:35 am
#1214
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 553
Thanks! I just did that last week. I also plan on writing the GM as it gets closer to the date - really don't want any snafus since this is quite a large redemption!. I have the GM's name but am having difficulties locating his email. What's the best way of finding this?
https://www.facebook.com/WaileaBeachResortMarriottMaui/
Apr 3, 2018, 7:06 pm
#1215
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Redondo Beach, CA USA
Programs: UA 1KMM, Bonvoy LTE+A, HH D, Nat'l EE, Hertz Plat, Avis PC
Posts: 3,713
Well THAT'S new, and not a positive development. In my previous stays all charges to the room counted for points (like at almost every other Marriott hotel), and those non-room charges can really add up.