Four Seasons Resort Maui
Surrounded by Wailea's exotic gardens and flowering trees, this U-shaped resort features ocean-view accommodations, three restaurants and a plethora of activities, including a championship canoe team. Each guest room includes Hawaiian decor, an oversized soaking tub and free Internet access with a photo card reader. Guests can enjoy the warm weather by taking scuba lessons, swimming in the two sparkling pools or learning canoeing from the resort's championship team. The resort's restaurants include Spago, which offers Hawaiian and Californian cuisine, and Duo, which specializes in both steak and seafood.
Four Seasons Resort Maui
3900 Wailea Alanui
Maui, HI 96753
(808) 874-8000
www.fourseasons.com/maui
Maui Hyatt Regency
Nestled by more than 40 acres on the Kaanapali Beach, this family-friendly waterfront resort offers a water park, traditional luau and a Hawaiian spa in addition to 806 guest rooms with mountain or ocean views. After a day of sightseeing, families can enjoy cooling off in the resort's freshwater pools, which feature water slides, underwater caves and a rope swing. If they prefer, parents can receive spa treatments at Spa Moana, which uses Hawaiian botanicals and aromatherapy to soothe while their children learn how to hula and make leis at Camp Hyatt. In the evening, families should consider reserving their seats at the luau, which features music and dancing from Hawaii, Tahiti and Fiji, along with a traditional imu ceremony and Hawaiian dinner buffet.
Maui Hyatt Regency
200 Nohea Kai Drive
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-1234
www.maui.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels
Westin Maui
Featuring views of Lana'i and Moloka'I, this beachfront resort offers a selection of water activities, a Polynesian luau and discounted excursions. Each of the 759 guest rooms are smoke free, come with plush bedding, and are pet friendly. Guests can go snorkeling, scuba diving or take surfing lessons. They can splash around in the 87,000-square-foot aquatic playground, including five pools, two water slides and a relaxing whirlpool tub. The resort features discounted excursions to view humpback whales or experience a entire day of snorkeling.
Westin Maui
2365 Kaanapali Parkway
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-5764
www.westinmaui.com