Wailea Beach Resort

The Wailea Beach Resort, a prominent Marriott property on Maui’s coveted coastline, commands attention with its significant scale and comprehensive amenities. With 547 rooms, this oceanfront resort is one of the largest in the Wailea area, making it an ideal destination for coordinating large-scale corporate events, extensive group bookings, and incentive travel. The property spans 22 acres of tropical landscape, providing ample space and a diverse array of venues tailored to accommodate gatherings of virtually any size.

For event planners and corporate clients, the resort’s event infrastructure is a primary feature. The property offers a total of 45,000 square feet of flexible indoor meeting space, complemented by an additional 60,000 square feet of breathtaking outdoor function areas. This extensive portfolio includes 34 distinct event rooms, with 21 designated as breakout rooms, allowing for complex, multi-session conferences and simultaneous workshops.

The crown jewel of the indoor space is the 13,800-square-foot Aulani Grand Ballroom, which can host up to 1,500 guests in a theater-style arrangement or be divided for smaller, more intimate functions. Additional ballrooms, such as the 4,770-square-foot Lokelani Ballroom and the 4,400-square-foot South Pacific Ballroom, provide further options for grand dinners, receptions, and general sessions. The Makai Ocean View Ballroom offers a stunning backdrop for events, combining a 4,400-square-foot indoor space with direct Pacific vistas.

Outdoor venues are a hallmark of the resort. The 30,000-square-foot Luau Gardens is the largest outdoor space, an expansive, oceanfront lawn that serves as the home for the resort’s Te Au Moana Luau and provides an unforgettable setting for large-scale receptions and themed events. Other notable outdoor spaces include the Kaho’olawe Lawn, which is also set against the ocean, and the Pacific Terrace, a rooftop location offering panoramic views perfect for sunset cocktail hours. A full-service business center, along with dedicated onsite audiovisual and catering teams, ensures that every technical and culinary detail is professionally managed.

The resort’s 547 guest rooms and suites are designed for comfort and modern convenience, with each unit featuring a private furnished lanai. This large room count, combined with the availability of connecting rooms, simplifies the logistics of housing large groups and families. Accommodations range from garden view rooms to premium oceanfront suites and ground-floor sundeck options. In-room amenities include Smart TVs, mini-refrigerators, coffee makers, and workspaces, supporting the needs of business travelers.

Dining at the resort is a diverse experience, with multiple venues capable of handling group reservations and private dining. The signature restaurant, Humble Market Kitchin by Roy Yamaguchi, presents Hawaiian-inspired cuisine with sweeping ocean views. For more casual gatherings, KAPA Bar & Grill offers open-air, poolside dining. The Mo’ Bettah Food Truck provides a quick option for poke bowls and local favorites. Additional options include the Whale’s Tale for coffee and cocktails at the ocean’s edge, an on-site Starbucks, and Luigi’s Andiamo Pizza Kitchen. The Te Au Moana Luau offers groups a complete dinner-and-show experience.

The resort’s recreational amenities are extensive and serve as a powerful draw for attendees. The property features four distinct pool experiences. The NALU Adventure Pool is a family-focused area with four water slides, including the island’s longest resort water slide at 325 feet. For adults seeking tranquility, the Maluhia Pool is an 18+ infinity-edge pool with private “floating” cabanas. The ‘Ohi Pools are two additional oceanfront pools, while the Olakino wellness pool offers a serene, adults-only sanctuary.

Beyond the pools, guests have direct access to Wailea Beach, a full-service Mandara Spa, a 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes, a GameSpace arcade, and a Movie House. The resort also emphasizes Hawaiian culture with complimentary classes such as hula and ukulele lessons, providing enriching activities for guests during their downtime.