Beach at Grand Wailea
 

We are thinking about staying at the Grand Wailea, Maui, in July. I heard the beach was beautiful. I also heard that it costs $30.00 a day for a cabana rental. Can someone tell me if this is correct and what the cabana is. Do I have to pay for chair or umbrella rentals also. I thought that these items were usually complimentary from the hotel. Thanks - Marie

Go to <BR> <BR>http://www.grandwailea.com/water/hibiscus.html <BR> <BR>The tents you see around the pool are cabanas. Although I have not rented a cabana there, cabanas elsewhere included more than just the "tent", such as ice bucket refills.

we stayed at the grand about 1 yr ago. the cabanas were $75/day then. there was no charge for the chairs. the cabanas are nice, but not $75 nice. there are shaded areas, i would just get a chaise and find a nice shady spot.

We stayed at a condo next door to the Wailea and walked the beaches at sunset. Ulua Beach is in front of this resort and is highly rated for both snorkeling and swimming. <BR>There are huge ironwood trees along the beach under which you can lay. I would stop at the grocery store in Kihei, (closeby) and pick up those inexpensive, straw mats for about two dollars. Everyone uses them as they shed the sand very nicely! <BR> <BR>Plenty of shade so you won't necessarily need $75 cabanas.

I actually just arrived back from Wailea. I'm pretty sure that the GW is located on Wailea beach which it shares with The Four Seasons. I've seen the beach but I haven't been in the water. It's a good size crescent-shaped beach. <BR> <BR> Ulua beach mentioned in the precious beach is a little north of Wailea Beach. I did spend lots of time there. I think it's the nicest place to snokrel along the Wailea coast. The water was reasonably calm and I saw some great sea life along the northern side of the cove. <BR> <BR>There are definitely nicer beaches in Maui, but these ones on located near nice resorts which of course is a plus. <BR>I also stayed farther north up in the Napili and Kapalua Bay area. I found both of these beaches to be far superior to the ones in Wailea. the water was alot calmer, clearer and prettier, and the sea life was more prolific. <BR> <BR>