Fairmont Kea Lani

Maui, Hawaii

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The hotel

For those wanting to indulge in sheer luxury and serenity, the Fairmont Kea Lani is ideal. Located in one of the most scenic places on earth, this superb resort offers a full range of amenities and activities, including a full-service spa. The Hawaiian cultural programme allows you to submerge into the history of the islands by offering educational activities such a lei making and ukelele lessons and also an exciting 1-hour adventure on an outrigger canoe (spaces fill quickly, so book in advance). As well as private access to Polo Beach, guests can enjoy the use of three swimming pools, including an adults-only pool and there's a 140-ft waterslide that's perfect for kids. Take in the spectacular sunsets and views of the islands from the open-air lobby bar, offering live entertainment from local musicians.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access

Where is it

On pristine Polo Beach, on the sunny southwest shores of Maui. Guests may use the nearby Wailea Tennis Club and Wailea Golf Club with its three Championship 18-hole courses*.

Hotel information

450 suites and villas on 7 floors with 5 lifts. All with private balcony or lanai, air-conditioning, separate living room, 2 TVs , DVD player, WiFi*, telephone, tea/coffee maker, microwave, mini-fridge, safe, hairdryer, iron and board. Fairmont Suite with 1 king-size bed and pull-out sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Fairmont Mountainside Suite offers views of of Kaleakala with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds and a sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Fairmont Garden Suites overlook scenic tropical gardens with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds and a sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Partial Ocean View Suites have a partial or angled view of the ocean from the outside of the suite with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds and a sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Ocean View Suites have partial or angled view of the ocean from inside of the suite with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds and a sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Deluxe Ocean View Suite offer a full view of the ocean with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds and a sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Two Bedroom Ocean View Villas and Two Bedroom Ocean Front Villas have two storeys with two master bedrooms and a living room. There is a full kitchen, a private courtyard with a plunge pool and barbecue. This villa offers 2 king-size beds or 1 king-size and 2 double beds, there's also 1 queen-size sleeper sofa in the living area, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Three Bedroom Ocean View Villas and Three Bedroom Ocean Front Villas have the same amenities but with 2 king-size beds, 2 queen-size beds and 1 queen-size sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

Villa guests receive a reusable bag filled with fruit, drinks and snacks, complimentary valet parking and daily breakfast buffet at Kea Lani Restaurant (4 guests daily for a 2 bedroom, 6 guests daily for a 3 bedroom).

5 restaurants, including Kõ (plantation era inspired cuisine), Caffe Ciao Bakery + Market (Italian with Hawaiian flair), Kea Lani (open-air breakfast buffet and à la carte), Nick's Fishmarket, AMA Bar & Grill and Luana (cocktails and music). Swimming pool, 2 freeform lagoon pools connected by a 140-ft water slide, children's wading pool, 2 whirlpools and a swim-up bar. Spa*. 24-hour fitness centre and Fitness and Wellness Programme. Games room. Shops and boutiques. Water sports* including snorkelling, kayaking, sailing and windsurfing. Hawaii cultural activities (including outrigger canoe paddling, language classes, lei making, ukulele and hula lessons). Kids' club. Room service* and 24-hour in-suite dining*. Complimentary self-parking. Valet parking $27 plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort fee of $50 plus tax, per room per night, payable locally (subject to change)

Resort fee includes:- Overnight Self-Parking for 1 vehicle per room - 10% Discount on Fairmont logo merchandise in Makana Market + Café - Daily Inspire Your Energy fitness classes - Pool and beach amenities including sunscreen and after sun care - Experience session with Pacific Dream Photography (reservation required, photos available for purchase) - Unlimited North America Long Distance calls (Canada and America) - Unlimited business internet access - Keiki Welcome Amenity - In-Suite bottled water (two), replenished daily - One-hour snorkel equipment (Two sets per suite per day, resort use only, available on first-come, first-served basis) - Hawaiian Canoe Experience - Weekly Cultural Activities. Resort fee inclusions are subject to change and availability. 

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

5 nights at all times.

*Denotes local charge


Please note: the hotel are excited to embark upon their ho'omaka hou (new beginning) multimillion-dollar transformation, beginning with the renovation of Villas and Suites, commencing March 2022. This work is internal only, and work will be carried out on one closed-off area at a time. No guests will be placed above, below, or next to any work area, and will be placed as far away from any work as possible. The first newly rennovated suites will welcome guests in summer 2022. In August 2022, improvements to the Grand Entrance and Lobby will begin, reopening in mid-December. Works are planned to be completed by April 2023. No facilities will be closed (restaurant, spa, pool, fitness room, etc, all remain open).

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful Room - Won’t Return

May 17, 2025 Patricia G Potomac, Maryland

No complaints about the room - it was terrific and loved the vibe in the lobby bar. Nice service and beautiful lobby. Pool experience unfortunately would prevent a return stay. Aside from the unattractive very plain cement walls and little natural beauty, there are far too many cabanas with few available umbrella loungers by pools. A five star… Read more
No complaints about the room - it was terrific and loved the vibe in the lobby bar. Nice service and beautiful lobby. Pool experience unfortunately would prevent a return stay. Aside from the unattractive very plain cement walls and little natural beauty, there are far too many cabanas with few available umbrella loungers by pools. A five star hotel should provide ample shade seating without forcing a $400/day cabana rental. It felt intentional and gave the experience a “take advantage of customers” kinda feel. This climate therefore encouraged early am rush to throw belongings on the handful of chairs which i found tacky and unbecoming to a high end resort. Standard cheap vinyl strip loungers were also spread out along a grass lawn away from pools for those not willing to pay cabana fees or not willing to rush to grab a chair by 730am. This is not the first Fairmont property we have experienced using this standard. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fairmont Kea Lani Maui breathtaking

May 11, 2025 Tina Marie M Butte, Montana

OMG! This resort was so beautiful & relaxing! We were in a group of 100 plus and everything from the staff to the FOOD was perfect! I had one of the best massages at the spa there! The room we had was very roomy & relaxing! You MUST stay here if ever you get the chance!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful Holidays !

May 10, 2025 rodolphed44 Geneva, Switzerland

We spent 5 nights in this beautiful hotel Fairmont. All rooms are suites - we have been upgraded to a panomaric view (#602) - view is awesome on the hotel beach and island in front. All commodities in the room for the 5 star hotel class. Water and towels 3 times a day - bed ultra comfortable and big sofa with 2 TV. The hotel area is so great and… Read more
We spent 5 nights in this beautiful hotel Fairmont. All rooms are suites - we have been upgraded to a panomaric view (#602) - view is awesome on the hotel beach and island in front. All commodities in the room for the 5 star hotel class. Water and towels 3 times a day - bed ultra comfortable and big sofa with 2 TV. The hotel area is so great and on beach front. The hall is huge and distributes the pools and the restaurants. Sunbed on beach are complementary. Breakfast is nice but not huge - and 59$ per person is very expensive if not included in your room tariff. Not elegant to count a 9$ cappuccino at breakfast table when you spent so much money in this hotel. Parking is nice and free or you can use valet service. Restaurants are great as well with fresh catch fish. Prices are really expensive if you want a room not in Mountain View but it is a 5 star hotel and resort services. Staff is very friendly well Attentioned and professional ! Very nice for a week in Maui ! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Give Nick all the tips

May 7, 2025 W2060UUjenniferr

The Kea Lani is the best hotel on Maui. We won’t stay anywhere else when we come. Everyone is so friendly, especially the poolside bartenders Nick and Kris. They made our experience & even let us use his phone to watch the Dodger game. Nick’s humor can’t be beat. Truly above and beyond. We can’t wait to come back year after year!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fairmont Room Fail

May 6, 2025 bonniet276 Charleston, South Carolina

This review is simply based off morning one. The resort is beautiful, people have been friendly, the room is wonderful, but! We upgraded to a garden view, so we wouldn't be looking at a wall or parking lot. Instead, we were woken up at 4:00 am by workers doing garbage right under and next to us. Do Not let them give you room 164. I wanted… Read more
This review is simply based off morning one. The resort is beautiful, people have been friendly, the room is wonderful, but! We upgraded to a garden view, so we wouldn't be looking at a wall or parking lot. Instead, we were woken up at 4:00 am by workers doing garbage right under and next to us. Do Not let them give you room 164. I wanted to sit on our balcony with my coffee, and listen to the birds and roosters, not workers doing garbage right next to me. I am sure this resort could be perfect, just not paying extra for room 164! Read less