Andaz Maui at Wailea: Pools, Beach, Villas and Fees

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is a 15-acre oceanfront hotel with direct access to Mokapu Beach, five pools and accommodations ranging from standard rooms to large villas. It suits travelers who want a design-forward Wailea stay with resort dining and activities on site, but the daily resort fee and valet parking are important additions to the room rate.

Quick answer: The strongest reasons to choose Andaz Maui are its three ocean-facing cascading infinity pools, the beach at the foot of the resort and its spacious villa options. The Feast at Mōkapu Lūʻau is an on-property beachfront experience, but the hotel’s published information doesn’t give its current ticket price or schedule. For new bookings made from October 15, 2026, the listed resort fee is $59 per room per day, plus applicable taxes.

What is Andaz Maui like?

Andaz Maui is in Wailea, at 3550 Wailea Alanui Drive, on Maui’s south shore. The hotel describes itself as a 15-acre oceanfront retreat and lists 320 accommodations, including rooms, suites and villas. All accommodations have a private lanai, though the outlook depends on the room category: it may face the resort, gardens, ocean or surrounding landscape. Hyatt’s resort overview provides the address, room count and property details.

This is a luxury resort, not a small hotel where you’ll spend most of the day out exploring. There are several places to eat and drink, a spa and salon, pools, fitness and cultural activities, and villas with kitchens and outdoor living areas. That makes the property convenient if you’d rather settle in for a few days than drive around for every meal or activity.

But Wailea’s resort setting has a particular feel: it’s planned, polished and oriented around hotel grounds, beaches and resort dining. If your priority is a lower room cost, a kitchen in a condo or a more central base for driving around the island, compare other areas before committing. Our guides to Wailea hotels and where to stay in Maui lay out those alternatives.

The official hotel page displays a 4.5 rating and 2,145 reviews. A separate travel listing shows a 4.5 TripAdvisor rating based on a different review count, so treat ratings as snapshots from their respective sites rather than a single definitive score. Guest comments can be useful for spotting recurring themes, but they remain individual experiences, not guarantees about your stay. Virgin Atlantic’s Andaz Maui listing also summarizes rooms, pools, dining and activities.

How are the pools and Mokapu Beach?

The pool complex is one of the resort’s clearest selling points. There are five pools: three ocean-facing cascading infinity pools, a lagoon pool and an adults-only tranquility pool for guests 18 and over. The design gives you several places to spend the day without leaving the property, including a quieter pool option for adults. The hotel’s own description and its travel listings agree on the pool count and configuration. Hyatt’s resort overview lists the pools and age restriction.

That mix gives Andaz more range than a resort with one central pool: families can use the lagoon pool, while adults have a designated pool area. Don’t assume that every pool is equally quiet or that a particular sun lounger will be waiting when you arrive. A published guest review on a travel listing mentions difficulty finding a pool chair, which is one person’s report, but a useful reminder that poolside space can be in demand. The listings don’t provide pool hours or seasonal schedules, so check those with the hotel before you plan around an early swim or a late afternoon at the pool.

Mokapu Beach is directly accessible from the resort and is described as just steps away. That’s a meaningful convenience: you can move between the hotel grounds and the shoreline without driving to another beach. The hotel’s Two Bedroom Ocean Front Villa listing also describes that villa as steps from Mōkapu Beach. Hyatt’s two-bedroom villa listing gives its location and room details.

Beach access doesn’t mean the water is safe in every condition. Check the ocean and beach conditions on the day, and stay out if surf, currents or shore conditions look unsafe. The supplied resort information doesn’t describe current beach conditions, lifeguard coverage or seasonal swimming rules, so don’t use a room description or pool view as a safety report.

The resort also lists water activities such as guided kayak tours, stand-up paddleboard lessons and snorkel equipment use among its offerings or fee inclusions. What is available can change, and the published information doesn’t provide a daily activity schedule. If those activities are a deciding factor, ask the resort which ones are operating during your dates and whether advance arrangements are needed.

Which room, suite or villa should you book?

For a shorter stay or a couple’s trip, start with the standard rooms. The hotel lists resort-view, partial-ocean-view and ocean-view categories, generally with one king or two queen beds. Every room has a private lanai, and the published room information lists amenities such as a Nespresso machine, electric kettle, safe and complimentary Wi-Fi. Some travel listings also describe a complimentary minibar with local snacks and nonalcoholic drinks, replenished daily. Confirm what your selected rate and room category include before booking, since the room details vary by listing.

Ocean view and partial ocean view are not interchangeable labels. If the view matters, choose the category you want rather than assuming a lower-priced room will have the same outlook. The hotel’s room list includes resort-view rooms as well, so be clear about that distinction when comparing rates. Virgin Atlantic’s room and facilities listing describes the different room categories and some suite features.

Suites add a separate living area or other features, depending on category. The Poolside Suite is described as having direct access to the adults-only tranquility pool, a separate living area, wet bar, dining table, soaking tub and king bedroom. It is listed for up to two adults, so it’s a couples’ option rather than a family suite. The Partial View Suite has a separate bedroom, living area, full-size sleeper sofa and private balcony, and is also listed for up to two adults.

For families or groups who want room to spread out, the villas are the category to compare carefully. The resort lists two-, three- and four-bedroom villas with full kitchens, spacious living and dining areas, and private lanais with Viking barbecue grills. Some have Miele appliances, and the hotel describes its villa types as Makai, ‘Ilikai and Hema. The property’s villa page also describes a dedicated VIP team that can help arrange transportation, activities and restaurant reservations. Hyatt’s villa information outlines the layouts and booking inclusions.

The Two Bedroom Ocean Front Villa is listed at 2,350 square feet of combined indoor and outdoor living space. Its listed layout includes a king bedroom, a second bedroom with two queen beds, a loft room designed with children in mind, three bathrooms, a full kitchen, washer and dryer, lanai grill and private jacuzzi. That combination makes it a practical choice for a group that expects to eat some meals in, wants separate sleeping spaces and values beach proximity. It’s also a very different proposition from booking two standard rooms, so compare the full stay cost rather than room rates alone.

The Three Bedroom Full Ocean View Villa is listed at 3,250 square feet, with two king bedrooms, one bedroom with two double beds and four bathrooms. Its listed amenities include a Miele kitchen, private lanai with grill and jacuzzi, two dishwashers, washer and dryer, and a pantry stocked with local snacks and nonalcoholic drinks. The hotel’s villa pages list daily breakfast for two people per bedroom, complimentary valet for one vehicle and a resort credit based on the number of bedrooms. For oceanfront villa bookings, the listing says guests may choose a luxury roundtrip airport transfer instead of included parking. Check the exact terms for your dates and villa category rather than assuming every inclusion applies identically.

In short: book a standard room if the beach, pools and hotel setting matter more than extra space; consider a suite if you want a separate sitting area; and price a villa if your group will use its kitchen and shared living space. A villa is not automatically the value option. Its extra rooms and inclusions may be useful, but the rate is still something to compare against the needs of your group.

What is the Andaz Maui luau like?

The resort’s event is called Feast at Mōkapu Lūʻau, also referred to in some listings as The Feast at Mokapu or The Feast of Mokapu. Hyatt describes it as an intimate beachfront luau on the lawn overlooking Mokapu Beach, with a locally inspired meal, Hawaiian storytelling, hula and live music. Another property listing mentions cultural activities including hula and coconut leaf weaving lessons. The naming varies slightly across listings, but they refer to the resort’s luau experience.

The setting is the practical draw: the luau is on the property, so you don’t have to travel to another venue for the evening. The hotel describes the event as focused on local culture and food, while a separate listing characterizes it as an intimate luxury experience. Those are the organizers’ descriptions, not a guarantee about the format or your view from a particular seat. American Express’s property page also identifies the luau and the cultural activities listed for it.

The hotel information available here does not state the luau’s current price, operating days, start time, seating options or reservation rules. Don’t plan your dinner around an assumed schedule. Ask the resort or check its current official event page for the date you’re considering, and confirm whether the meal and show are included in any package you’re looking at. The event is marked as a local charge in a travel listing, so don’t assume it comes with the room or resort fee.

Ka‘ana Kitchen is the signature restaurant, with a breakfast buffet and dinner built around island-inspired dishes and seasonal ingredients. Morimoto Maui serves Japanese and Asian cuisine at lunch and dinner. Lehua Lounge is described as a beachfront lounge for cocktails and small bites, while Bumbye Beach Bar serves poolside lunch. Mokapu Market is listed as a place for snacks, and the hotel’s own overview calls it a 24-hour general store. Check directly with the resort for current hours and service, since the listings don’t give full restaurant schedules.

There is also a Chef’s Table at Ka‘ana Kitchen, described as a six-course dining experience and marked as an additional local charge. That could suit a planned special dinner, while the lounge and pool bar are more casual options. For a broader view of meals outside the hotel, use our guide to Wailea restaurants. I’d still make the luau and any special dining plans only after confirming dates and availability, because the supplied sources don’t give booking rules.

How much is the Andaz Maui resort fee?

For new bookings made from October 15, 2026, a travel listing gives the Andaz Maui resort fee as $59 per room per day, plus applicable taxes, payable locally and subject to change. The hotel’s own overview also lists a daily $59 fee and says it may change. Because the fee is charged per room per day, it’s separate from the nightly room rate and can add up across a multi-night stay. The listing with the fee and its stated inclusions says the charge applies to new bookings made from that date.

The same listing gives the resort-fee tax figures as Hawai‘i State Excise Tax of 4.712%, County Transient Accommodation Tax of 3.00% and State Transient Accommodation Tax of 11.00%. It says the fee, taxes and inclusions can change, and advises guests to check with the hotel at check-in for current inclusions. Don’t treat a displayed resort fee as the final total until you’ve checked the booking’s taxes and terms.

The listed fee inclusions include GoPro Hero Camera Rental and GoPro Lab, an Outrigger excursion, guided kayak tours, stand-up paddleboard lessons, snorkel equipment use, fitness classes twice daily, single and tandem bikes, ukulele and hula lessons, coconut husking, a photo session with Pacific Dream Photography, and Walk story. The list is broad, but an inclusion on paper doesn’t tell you whether an activity is operating on your dates or how to reserve it. Confirm availability and current terms with the resort.

Valet parking is an additional potential cost. A travel listing says valet will be $64 plus tax per night from October 12, 2026, payable locally and subject to change. Hyatt’s own overview lists valet parking but does not give a standard parking price in the supplied information. Some villa bookings include complimentary valet for one vehicle, and the hotel’s villa terms say oceanfront villa guests may choose a luxury roundtrip airport transfer instead. Read your specific rate details before assuming parking is included. Hyatt’s villa booking information explains the villa-specific parking inclusion.

The practical budgeting move is to compare the total price for your dates, not just the headline nightly rate. Include the resort fee and applicable taxes, check whether valet is included in your chosen offer, and look for any separate local charges for spa treatments, dining or activities. As of November 2026, these amounts and inclusions are subject to change, so confirm them on the hotel’s own site or with the resort before paying. Our Maui resort fee guide explains how to compare mandatory hotel charges around the island.

What else can you do without leaving the resort?

‘Āwili Spa & Salon offers massages, facials, body treatments, salon services and locally crafted products. A travel listing describes 10 treatment rooms and couples’ rooms with a private rain shower and floor-to-ceiling ocean views. The property descriptions also mention a dry sauna, eucalyptus steam room and heated plunge pool. Spa and salon services are paid, and the supplied information doesn’t state treatment prices or opening hours. Contact the spa for current services, rates and availability instead of assuming a treatment can be booked on arrival.

Fitness and cultural activities extend beyond the pool. Listings include fitness classes, yoga, guided meditation, guided kayak tours, stand-up paddleboard lessons, snorkeling, ukulele lessons and hula lessons. Outrigger canoe journeys along the south Maui coast are also described in a property listing. These are useful options if you want some structure during a resort day, but don’t rely on a generic amenity list as a daily schedule. The resort’s current activity calendar is the place to confirm what is running during your visit.

For families, the hotel is listed as having a Kids Club, family facilities and babysitting services. The supplied material doesn’t state kids club hours, age limits, costs or booking rules. Ask the property for those specifics before you book on the assumption that supervised care is available at a particular time. Families weighing pool features against cost can also compare other options in our Maui family resort guide.

Andaz lists a pet fee of $100 per stay for dogs that are housebroken and comply with state animal quarantine laws. The policy allows a maximum of two pets, with a 50-pound limit for an individual pet and 75 pounds combined. Service animals are not treated as pets under the hotel’s stated policy. Check with the resort before booking if you’re traveling with an animal, because the hotel says the pet policy applies alongside state requirements.

Who is Andaz Maui best for, and who should skip it?

Choose it if you want a Wailea beachfront stay where the pools, beach, restaurants and spa are all on the property. It also makes sense for families or groups who value a private lanai, and especially for groups that will genuinely use a villa’s bedrooms, kitchen and living areas. Couples may prefer a standard ocean-view room, a suite with its own living space or the adults-only pool option, depending on budget and room availability.

Think twice if your main goal is the lowest lodging price, a full kitchen at a lower nightly cost or a base that makes it easy to spend most days driving around Maui. The resort fee and valet cost are real additions, and not every traveler will use the activities listed as fee inclusions. You may be paying for resort facilities that you barely touch if your itinerary is packed with time away from the hotel.

Andaz is also not a true all-inclusive resort. Its information describes several restaurants, spa services and activities, but it separately identifies charges for items such as the luau, spa and salon services, Chef’s Table and some classes. If your aim is to pay one bundled price for meals and activities, read our guide to Maui all-inclusive resorts before booking. It explains why Maui’s resort model usually involves paying for many extras separately.

For a head-to-head choice, compare Andaz with other Wailea properties based on the feature you’ll actually use. A resort with a different pool setup or room style may be a better match for your group, even if it has a similar luxury price tier. Our Maui luxury resort comparison covers other high-end options, while the Wailea Beach Path guide helps you understand the broader beachside setting around Wailea. The supplied Andaz sources don’t give a trail distance or access instructions for the resort, so check the path’s current information separately if walking between properties is part of your plan.

For a longer trip, consider how much time you’ll spend at the hotel. If you plan to take day trips, the resort’s convenient facilities may matter less than the room price and your chosen base. Our guides to planning a Maui itinerary and renting a car on Maui can help you decide whether to build your stay around resort time or island drives. The Andaz source material doesn’t give airport travel times, so check current directions for your arrival date rather than relying on an assumed transfer time.

How we researched this

Our editors compared Hyatt’s official resort, room and villa information with property listings from Virgin Atlantic and American Express. We used those sources for the resort’s room types, facilities, luau description, listed fees and inclusions, and called out where the published information doesn’t provide prices, schedules or rules. MauiHotels.blog did not receive payment from any business mentioned here, and we have not represented this as a personal stay review.

Before you book

• Compare the full cost for your dates, including the resort fee, taxes and any valet charge. Confirm all three directly with Andaz, since the supplied prices are subject to change.
• Choose the room view and bed layout you actually want. For suites and villas, read the specific category’s description and inclusions rather than assuming every listing has the same setup.
• Ask the resort for the current Feast at Mōkapu Lūʻau schedule, ticket cost, seating details and reservation rules. Those details aren’t stated in the sources reviewed here.
• Check which pool, spa and activity services will be available during your dates. Pool hours and a full activity schedule aren’t provided in the cited listings.
• Check beach and ocean conditions on the day before swimming or snorkeling. Direct beach access is convenient, but it does not guarantee safe water conditions.

Our take: Andaz Maui is easiest to recommend when you’ll make real use of its beachfront location, pool complex or villa space. If you’re mainly looking for a place to sleep between island outings, price the extra fees and compare less resort-focused stays before you decide.