Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort

Sitting on 15 acres of unrivalled ocean beauty, the resort is synonymous with sheer elegance. Its modern guestrooms, suites and villas, imbued with artwork celebrating Hawaiian culture, feature lavish perks such as an ocean-view rain shower in the bathrooms and private lanais from which guests can enjoy the gentle Hawaiian breeze whilst watching the sun set over the gorgeous azure ocean.

The resort offers guests a fantastic array of facilities including four outdoor infinity pools with a poolside cocktail lounge, a fitness centre (with personal training available) and a state-of-the-art spa providing a wide selection of cutting-edge treatments to enhance total relaxation. The Awili spa boasts 10 treatment rooms, a tranquility pool, plunge pool, sauna, steam room, plus an ocean-facing hair salon with manicure and pedicure stations. Guests are also spoilt for choice with the number of activities available from surf lessons, paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, and snorkelling, to practising sunset yoga or tabata.

After an activity-filled day or a long day of beach-front relaxation, delight your taste buds at one of the resort's five dining options. Kick start the day with fresh pastries and authentic Maui coffee at Bumbye Beach Bar. Later snack at the Mokapu Market serving light snacks, island-made treats, drinks and gelato. Come evening, get a true taste of Hawaii at the homely Ka'ana Kitchen serving a delicious variety of typical regional dishes made with only local produce from the nearby farms. Or be dazzled by the celebrity chef Masharu Morimoto at the beach-front Morimoto Maui restaurant, spoiling guests with a mouthwatering and distinctive fusion of Japanese, Western and local cuisine.