Wailea Beach Marriott or Renaissance Wailea?
 

Which one....only a couple of miles apart and maybe $50 difference in same room category.

If we decide to use points Marriott takes 5,000 more points per night than Ransaissance.

Neither get absolute raves on trip advisor.

Thanks for any guidance.

i'2((r))

When are you going? I think the Renaissance is scheduled to close by mid-June.

March

ttt for the nighttime crowd!

I stayed at the Wailea last April. It was undergoing many renovations. Not sure if they are complete? Beautiful room though, loved the pool and view from the pool and we loved the location. We would go back!

8-)

ttt

Alooooha!

Instinct tells me to go with Marriott as it was most recently built?!? Curious how much upkeep has been done since Renaissance decided to sell/close its doors.

Either way, always check with frontdesk regarding any construction in area or pool renovations.

But that's completely uneducated guessing on my part.
Topping for someone with first hand advice.

Ciao Bella

sistah, you and pila keep me so confused. I never know if I'm in Hawaii or Italy!

Anyway, I need 2 nights somewhere on Maui. Doesn't have to be a Marriott. How about something near Lahaina so we can play in the streets!!

Why not try the Sheraton at Kaanapali? I think you can get it on Hotwire for a reasonable $270 or so. Just a thought.

I recall a great b&b in the lahaina area......will go searching . Email me your dates~!

Oh yeah! It's called the Hoolio House! That would be very nice.

-bill

Sistah? What about that little boutique hotel you and mistah sistah stayed at in Kehei? I bet the I'2s would like that. Yes?

-Bill

bbQ, what's the website address for hoolio house? I used to have it bookmarked and must have unbooked it!!

That would be alohapualani.com I think, although she was tryin to see da place.....I like the idea of dancing in the streets of lahaina after Hana!

http://www.hooilohouse.com/

They have sexy outdoor showers. Perfect of the real icee!

-Bill

I meant "sell da place" That hoolihooli howse looks like da place to hang to dis haole!!!!

hoolihooli is all booked for our dates. bummer....try another please

i'2((r))

Why not try the Maui Prince?

Are you committed to a particular locale?

Did you get my message about the Kaanapali Beach Hotel?

How bout pricelining the Sheraton or the Westin? You da queen of da p-line, you could do it.

Lots of cute little places up Napili Way too.

I saw the availability calendar for HoolioHowse on the site. You should try calling them. Sometimes those calendars are not updated, etc...

Bill

Doesn't necessarily have to be in a certain locale, but since we only need 2 nights I just thought Lahaina would be fun and funky.

I hesitate to bid certain areas on priceline because lots of people are getting the Renaissance and I'm just not sure I want to pay even $160 for a mediocre room.

We'll see.........you and sistah helped me find the wonderful cottage in Hana so we will continue to browse browse browse.

Another quickie......I have decided we should definitely eat at Mama's. Check it out when you go in 30 more days and do a taste test for me please!!!!

How about it? Anyone have opinions as to which is the best? Marriott or Renaissance?

I've been starting to look at hotels for our trip this summer. Whatever you decide, you will probably get the best rate using the Marriott Rewards rate code "M11." If you don't have a Marriott rewards account, you can get one free on-line. The rates should be $75-$110 lower than Marriott's "Leisure Rates" or rates you will see on a 3rd party site.

Other Marriott rate codes that may work in Hawaii ar "PKG" "P74" "s4b"

iceeu2- We stayed at the Renaissance a few months ago. What we loved the most about it was its gorgeous grounds. The beach was nice there as well, with free loungers. The pool is very small, but has plenty of seating.If a great pool is important, don't stay here. Maui Onion is their outdoor lunch restaurant and has "too die for" onion rings, as well as great sandwiches. As far as the rooms go,ours was roomy with nice amenities. Since this hotel is due to be demolished, I doubt the rooms have been updated, but they were comfortable and roomy.We had a nice patio overlooking the grounds and ocean beyond that.
The Marriott was a short walk away, and it is a huge hotel.I don't know anything about it though, and didn't get a chance to see the pool there.

jd, a great pool is NOT important. A nice clean room is very important. Was it clean and up to date? Or out of date and dingy and yukky?

i'2((r))

iceeu2- The rooms were definitely clean. I think housekeeping did a great job everyday. The room fine, but not totally what I would call up to date. There was a sitting area with a couch and chair done in white wicker with cushions in a green/gold print.The slider had white wooden shutters.The bedding was not plush -no down comforters and feather beds.The comforter was pretty ugly, done in a gold/yellow/teal plaid, with a teal bedskirt. No down blanket either, however there was triple sheeting, and the comfort of the bed was fine.
The bathroom was a good size with double vanity.Tile floor looked somewhat worn, but was clean.