Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
4100 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea-Makena, HI 96753, Wailea-Makena, United States
5-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
Overview
Fairmont Kea Lani is a five-star resort set across 22 acres of tropical gardens in Wailea-Makena, overlooking the beach. It has a public rating of 4.7 from 3,241 reviews.
Rooms & Villas
Refined, modern rooms have balconies, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, iPod docks, minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers; Wi-Fi is available for a fee. Two- and three-bedroom villas add kitchens, pull-out sofas, private plunge pools and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Dining
Dining options include an upscale regional restaurant, a seafood eatery, a poolside grill and a cafe. Reviews mention the breakfast buffet's variety, including Asian food, as well as Ko and Pilina sushi.
Amenities & Services
The resort has three outdoor pools, a spa, a 24-hour fitness center and a kids' club. Event facilities are also available.
Location
Polo Beach is about 303 m away, while Wailea Beach is about 637 m away; Palauea Beach is about 619 m away. The Wailea Golf Club is a nine-minute walk from the resort, and Mākena State Park is listed about 4,856 m away.
Best for
The resort suits beach-focused stays and families looking for space and on-site recreation, with three outdoor pools, a kids' club and nearby beaches including Polo Beach and Wailea Beach. Its two- and three-bedroom villas, with kitchens and private plunge pools, may also suit guests traveling together who want more room.
Travel tips
Polo Beach is the closest listed beach at about 303 m, and Wailea Beach is about 637 m away. Standard-room Wi-Fi is fee-based, while villa Wi-Fi is complimentary; check which applies to your accommodation. The Wailea Golf Club is a nine-minute walk away, while Mākena State Park is several kilometers from the resort.
What guests say
Positive comments highlight the tropical grounds, rooms, staff, pool area and restaurant offerings, with one guest praising the breakfast selection. A detailed critical review reports reservation and grocery-delivery mix-ups, cabana allocation problems, crowded and hectic breakfast service, and service that felt reactive or inconsistent. That reviewer also felt food choice and beach service fell short, while noting that their child enjoyed the stay. These contrasting accounts suggest that guests' experiences of service and dining are not uniformly positive.
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