Has anyone stayed at the Four Seasons in Wailea? If so, what did ya think? Were the rooms nice? Do you know how it compares to the Ritz Carlton on Maui?? Thanks for thoughts back!

As the "expert" on Hawaii on this board, I think you should know the following:

Kea Lani, Four Seasons and Grand Wailea are all located on the ugly side of the island--Wailea. There's not much natural vegetation here, and the views not as good as other areas. You are also located on "hotel row" with properties being wedged in right after each other. If you have to stay in Wailea then the Four Seasons will be your best bet. However, it's not in the same league as the Ritz Carlton, which is very upscale, very quiet and private.

You can, and will thank me later.

If Dawn is an expert on Hawaii, why is she asking this question ? And why is Sidney giving advice to an expert on Hawaii ?

We stayed at the Four Seasons in Wailea
in Feb. 2002. I loved the Wailea area
and staying at the Four Seasons! The rooms are nice and large. I have not been to the Ritz Carlton so I don't know how it compares to the Four Seasons, but according to Conde' Nast
Travel magazine Jan.2003, they have rated the Four Seasons Wailea as the best place to stay in Maui over the Ritz Carlton. You will love the Four Seasons!

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Dawn may not even be alive any more, let alone thinking about trips to Maui.