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Grand Wailea Full Tour | Is This The Best Family Resort in Maui?

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👁️ 61K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 17:56

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive tour of the Grand Wailea, a massive Waldorf Astoria resort located on the island of Maui. The review highlights the property as a popular destination for families, primarily due to its extensive and highly rated pool complex which features water slides, a water elevator, and a private grotto. The creator explores various areas of the resort, including the open air lobby, lush gardens, the wedding chapel, and several dining options such as the recently renovated Botero and the upscale Humuhumunukunukuapua'a. While the resort offers significant amenities and beautiful Asian art, the creator notes several drawbacks, including high costs for parking, food, and drinks. Service is described as potentially inconsistent due to the massive scale of the hotel. The creator also advises travelers regarding room views, noting that some expensive rooms may not offer ocean views despite the resort's orientation. To manage expenses, the creator suggests utilizing Hilton Honors points, booking club level access, or exploring nearby dining options outside the resort property.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've stayed here before in the past and wasn't incredibly impressed with the service

the resort being a Waldorf Astoria has almost a thousand rooms so it's absolutely massive and service can be hit or miss

the pool complex is definitely the big draw of this Resort this is why it's so popular with families

I actually looked up again the parking price and it was 40 when I stayed there and now it's 65 per night

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book an ocean view room rather than hoping for an upgrade
Consider staying on the club level to cut food costs
Use your AmEx Aspire card's $250 credit for on-property spending
Book with points to save on the nightly rate
Explore other nearby resorts for cheaper food options

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High cost of the resortUse points, AmEx credits, and consider club level to manage expenses
Getting a room without an ocean viewBook the specific room type you want rather than hoping for an upgrade

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Grand Wailea resort like for families?
QIs the Grand Wailea worth the high cost?
QWhat are the best ways to save money while staying at the Grand Wailea?

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