One of Maui's Luxurious Resorts: Fairmont Kea Lani, Wailea

Recently my family and I spent the weekend at Maui's luxurious Fairmont Kea Lani hotel in Wailea! This is a beautiful resort situated right off of Polo Beach, providing a magnificent setting. If you are interested in vacationing in Wailea, but cannot decide between the other grand resorts, I certainly recommend the Fairmont Kea Lani.

Most people prefer the exquisite Grand Wailea for their luxurious accommodations and fabulous pool area, but we decided on the Fairmont for its generous-sized rooms, relaxed vibe (and to take advantage of their fantastic resident discount rate)!

Rooms at the Fairmont Kea Lani are all suites that have been recently updated and measure about 800 square feet. Included in these suites is a Stereo with a CD player and DVD player, a wet bar with microwave and mini refrigerator (at no extra cost!). The living area has a TV with a pull-out couch for extra guests and can be closed off for privacy from the master suite (so important!).

One of the highlights of the suite is the bathroom! The beautifully appointed bathroom is so large that is includes two pedestal sinks, a generously sized soaking tub, a shower, and ample room to dance around if you need to. Bathrobes and are also provided in the rooms to feel extra pampered.

We were upgraded to the Deluxe Ocean Suite so our private lanai had views of the ocean and the hotel's grand pools. Waking up in the morning to the sounds of the waves and watching the stunning sunsets in the evening were truly remarkable!

We spent a LOT of time out by the pool, which was truly relaxing. The Kea Lani has 3 different pools. Two are for kids and families and the other is only for adults. We hung out by the pool for families so we could swim with our 2 year-old daughter, which she loved! The pool also has a water slide, which many of the other children enjoyed.

Pool servers were always on hand to bring you drinks and food from their menu. I especially loved when they would serve you complimentary pineapple slices. It was like tasting it for the first time - very sweet and refreshing on a warm and sunny day! Private cabanas were available for rent, but we opted for the comfortable lounge chairs set in the shade.

It was also fun to stay there during the holiday season since the grand lobby was festively decorated with poinsettias, beautiful garland, and a large and elaborately decorated Christmas tree.

The holiday season is my favorite time of year on Maui, so it was a treat to enjoy such luxury during this time.

I can't wait to go back!