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Hotel
Description
and Amenities: Maui's Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort
is
an island oasis nestled against the gentle slope of Mt. Haleakala and
fronted
by five white sand beaches. Lush gardens, waterfalls, and a view of the
soaring, 10,000-foot-high Mt. Haleakala crater create an exotic
landscape
at the resort. Superb service and accommodations have made this resort
a true favorite of many guests.
Water sports
abound--snorkeling, sports
fishing,
sailing,surfing and swimming in the gentle Pacific or in the resort's
luxurious
pool. The exquisite Wailea Tennis Club (a short distance from the
hotel)
offers a full range of tennis courts and equipment. A complete fitness
center and basketball court are also conveniently located within the
resort.
Nearby
championship golf courses include
the Wailea
Golf Club and the Makena Golf Course.
Your Maui
interlude includes traditional
Hawaiian
luaus, lei making, Island lore, sunset cruises, garden and reef tours,
whale watching, programs for kids and parents, and more.
Room
amenities:
7 Floors, 345 Rooms The guest rooms feature an island
style
decor and guests will find themselves pampered in luxury and
convenience.
The Mokapu Beach Club is an
exclusive
club separated
from the main building, where beach front accommodations offer an added
level of personalized service and added privacy. Club rooms, furnished
in traditional Hawaiian decor, have all standard amenities, plus
luxurious
terry bathrobes and complimentary continental breakfast served daily on
your private lanai. Club members enjoy special VIP amenities, private
swimming
pool, private beach and cabanas.
Guest rooms include:
- Work desk with
lamp Voice mail
Data ports on phone TV with remote control
- Cable/satellite
TV All-news
channel In-room movies
- VCR player in
room VCR movies
available for rent
- Newspaper
delivered (Mon-Fri)
- Complimentary
in-room coffee
- Iron and ironing
board
- Trouser
press
- Hairdryer
Bathrobe
- In-room
safe
- Cribs
available
Children's
Program:
The Renaissance
Wailea Beach Resort's culturally inspired children's program is a "must
do" for the resort's youngest guests. Led by certified
counselors,
the "Camp Wailea" program is designed to introduce children to the many
special attributes of the islands with hands-on encounters and an
introduction
to a variety of native customs. Camp Wailea is an exclusive program for
hotel guests.
Available
for children ages 5-12 (for children under the age of 5, the
Renaissance
Wailea Beach Resort offers baby-sitting services through
the
concierge).
Guest Services:
Lei greeting
with Tropical Punch service, Valet service, Barber and beauty shops,
Massage
and body care, Library, Complimentary garage and parking, Currency
exchange,
Baby-sitting service, Game area, Laundry, Shops, Cable TV, Radio,
Refreshment
centers, Complimentary newspaper and morning coffee, Non-smoking rooms,
Package rate available. On-site Restaurants, Room Service, Coffee Shop,
Cocktail Lounge, valet, Self service laundry facilities, Child care
services,
Hair salon/barber, Concierge services, Gift shop/newsstand, Full
business
center, Secretarial services, Safe deposit box at front desk, Rental
car
desk
Dining: The
award-winning
Raffles
restaurant serves Pacific Rim cuisine with an emphasis on fresh island
seafood in an intimate setting. Casual day-long dining, champagne
breakfast
buffets and evening continental buffets are treats on the Palm Court
Terrace.
The hotel's newest restaurant, Hana Gion, serves traditional cuisine
from
Kyoto in a tranquil and serene atmosphere. Other favorites include the
Sunset Terrace, featuring nightly island entertainment, and the Maui
Onion,
fames for its signature onion rings and smoothies.
Our Opinion:
The
Renaissance's
sparkling white crescent beaches, brilliant sunsets, and some of
nature's
most breathtaking natural wonders create the unforgettable setting for
the Renaissance Wailea Resort. Although this is not Wailea's most
upscale
resort, it is an excellent value for the location.
