Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. When I was invited earlier this year for a stay at Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort , I immediately packed my bags.
The stunning five-star property, which was originally built in 1991, fronts the popular Wailea Beach and is the epitome of Hawaiian luxury. It recently underwent a massive $300 million renovation, not only overhauling the 844 guest rooms and suites, but also the 50,000 square foot spa (making it the largest and most lavish wellness destination the island has to offer). For the 2,479 mile, six-hour flight from Los Angeles, I invited one of my college girlfriends to join me for some much-needed R&R.
Although we were very much there on a chill girls’ trip, it’s worth noting this is a very family-friendly property, ideal if you’ve got little ones. What’s nice is that the impeccably manicured 40-acre property, which sits in the heart of Wailea Beach, truly has something for everyone. There’s a three-story Lava Tube slide and lazy river for the kids, a strip of chic shops to peruse, lush tropical gardens, the adults-only Hibiscus pool, a swim-up grotto bar and plenty of upscale dining options.
ADVERTISEMENT We arrived in the late afternoon on a Wednesday and were graciously greeted in the grand open air lobby with leis, then escorted up to our ocean view room. Unbeknownst to us at the time, Paris Hilton, along with her husband and two kids .
