Has anyone heard of construction at the Maui Renaissance in Wailea for the end of August? We are planning to go for a week at that time, and the hotel says there will be none, but we have heard that there may be adjacent to the resort. Also, is it worth the trip for 6 full days only (all that our schedules will permit). Thanks for any thoughts. -Mark

Depends if you are going from the Esat or West coast.

We are going from Washington DC (we have frequent flier miles and a steep hotel discount ($85/night) which is why we are considering it)

While I didn't stay there, I did check it out because it's a Marriott related hotel,and I use their points frequently. I loved the place and the location. It is where I would go back to on my next trip to Maui.

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According to this months Travel and Leisure (August 2002)they handed out the World's Best Awards.....Top 25 in Hawaii
1. 4 Seasons Resort Hualalai
*2. 4 Seasons at Wailea, Maui****
3. Halekulani, Honolulu
4. Lodge at Keole, Lanai
*5. Fairmount Kea Lani, Maui
6. Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, Hawaii
7. Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii
*8. Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort, Maui***
9. Ritz-Carlton, Kapualua, Maui
10. Princeville Resort, Kauai
11. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Hawaii
12. Hyatt Regency Kauai Resort and Spa, Kauai
13. JW Marriot Ihilani Resort and Spa, Oahu
14. Orchid at Mauna Lani
15. Alii Tower
16. Manele Bay Hotel, Lanai
17. Kona Village resort
*18. Grand Wailea Resort, Hotel and Spa, Maui***
*19. Kapalua Nay Hotel, Maui***
20. Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, Hawaii
21. Kauai Marriot resort & Beach Club
22. Whaler on Kaanapali Beach, Maui***
23. Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, Maui***
24. Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort
25. Maui Prince Hotel, Maui***

I think the Renessaince Wailea is the best value in all of Maui.

Maui is the most spectacular place on earth! It is definately worth the trip for 6 days! We stayed there 2 yrs ago, just be sure to request a room on an upper floor. I didn't like people walking past our room at night. Have an amazing time!

We also live on the East coast and find that the jet lag takes a bit to get over. You can do quite a bit in 6 days because you will possitively be up at 4-5:00 am each day. The jet lag is a killer this way but it is so worth it. Just drink tons of water. The first time I went to Hawaii I didn't drink enough water and felt so tired until I did and the jet lag seemed to go faster.

Mark
How did you get the resort for $85/nite.
I'm going there last week of August as well, and I'm also from DC.
Mark K.

I was able to get the cheep rate through Marriott's friends and family program (through a Marriott employee).