Vibe
Forty oceanfront acres center on bronze Botero sculptures and nine interconnected pools cascading through waterfalls, grottos, and a swim-up bar.
“Maximalist aquatic wonderland”
The 50,000-square-foot Kilolani Spa features open-air hydrotherapy gardens, sensory hammam chambers, and longevity consultations.
Nine interconnected pools with waterslides, waterfalls and river currents, plus adults-only hibiscus serenity and direct beach access.
Napua Tower offers private check-in, dedicated concierges, and Napua lounges serving breakfast, refreshments and cocktails.
Set across forty beachfront acres on Wailea Beach, surrounded by oceanfront gardens and coastal walking paths.
Rooms
Rooms open onto private lanais with deep marble baths, while Napua Tower suites add dedicated concierges and exclusive lounge access.
Wellness
Kilolani Spa features open-air hydrotherapy gardens with cold plunge pools, infrared saunas, a sensory hammam, and Hawaiian moon-phase rituals.
Backstory
Originally opened in 1991, the beachfront estate was built around Hawaii's largest private art collection, integrated across lush seaside gardens.
Eat & drink
Humuhumu floats over an oceanfront lagoon serving fresh Pacific seafood, complemented by Japanese-Peruvian dining at Nobu and cocktails at Botero Lounge.
The neighborhood
Set directly on Wailea Beach, paved oceanfront paths connect golden sands and coastal tide pools beneath panoramic views of the Pacific.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.