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The Best Condos in Wailea, Maui
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Wailea is a master-planned community that is a part of the larger Wailea-Makena area in South Maui. Established in 1971 as a low-density resort community, the incomparable Wailea Resort covers over 1,500 acres and is home to world-class beaches, hotels, shopping, dining, golf, and much more.
The beaches of Wailea include Keawakapu, Mokapu, Ulua, Wailea, and Polo beaches. Nearby, you will find 54 holes of exceptional golf at the Wailea Golf Club, dozens of great restaurants, fine shopping destinations, and other fun island activities.
Many who visit Wailea regularly decide to invest in a home or condo for themselves and want to know what the best condo complexes in Wailea are. Having a condo in Wailea offers the ideal Maui experience, combined with premium amenities, often incredible views, and spacious floor plans. This is just a short list of a few complexes that stand out, but there are many other great complexes in Wailea as well.
Ho'olei
Ho'olei is an elite, gated community featuring stunning landscaping and airy villas on 30 acres. It is bordered by the Wailea Blue golf course and the Grand Wailea Resort. The 120 residences at Ho'olei are located in six-unit buildings. Each one offers three bedrooms as well as an open-air living experience with a large lanai and a grill. Coffered ceilings, recessed lighting, a private garage, a carport, Italian cabinetry, granite counters, limestone floors, gourmet appliances, and a bar in the master bedroom are available in many units.
Ho'olei’s landscape design is inspired by tropical gardens, and this extends to the lagoon-style pool. Families will appreciate the Keiki pool, which has a sandy beach and is excellent for small children. Residents can also gain access to a Kuleana Club membership (at an additional cost), granting access to the amenities at the neighboring Grand Wailea Hotel. Other amenities at Ho'olei include a fitness center, a sauna, elevators, and concierge services.
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La'i Loa
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La'i Loa stands apart as the newest development of the best condos in Wailea, with its stunning integration of fine living with the natural landscape. This elite community is adjacent to the Wailea Blue golf course and is across the street from Wailea Ekahi. Its 15 buildings are well-spaced over 13 terraced acres. The two-bedroom and three-bedroom condos offer both ocean and mountain views. Tall, sliding doors connect large living spaces with expansive lanais.
Natural sunlight and neutral tones create a relaxing ambiance. Condos include quartzite countertops, built-in barbecue grills on every lanai, a separate lanai for the master bedroom, and other premium amenities. The buildings also provide residents with underground storage space and a parking garage.
The lush landscape takes advantage of expansive ocean views from many angles. The infinity edge pool offers both upper and lower-deck lounge chairs paired with a grassy lawn. Behind the pool, the modern fitness center has tall, glass doors. The doors offer gorgeous views and allow fresh air to filter in. Outdoor dining tables with a hanging garden provide a relaxing setting for al fresco meals.
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Wailea Ekahi
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Wailea Ekahi has been a landmark of the Wailea community since its construction in the 1970s. Ekahi offers casual resort living at its finest just steps from Keawakapu Beach. Over the community’s 34.5 acres, the 294 condos are placed across 54 two-story buildings. These one-bedroom and two-bedroom units are individually owned and decorated. Towering glass doors lead out to the lanai, and many units have ocean, pool, or garden views.
Across the grounds, you can choose between four swimming pools, including one heated pool. The pools and tennis courts are connected via natural walking trails. A recently constructed beachfront pool pavilion with beach access provides owners and guests with other options to spend time outdoors without venturing far from home.
Makalii at Wailea
Makalii is an esteemed, gated condominium community that sits along Wailea’s southern border with Makena. It features a total of 68 units. These two-bedroom and three-bedroom condos are located in well-designed four-plexes. The buildings boast mid-century modern styling, which is a beautiful juxtaposition to the tropical gardens throughout the property.
The units offer soaring ceilings with glass windows and a sliding glass door spanning the full width of the living room’s outward-facing wall. These are two-story condos that provide stunning views from the second-floor lanai. A second lanai has a private, garden-like feel. Additional amenities are waterfall countertops made with quartz, wood floors, gourmet appliances, a one-car garage, and built-in bookshelves.
While the condos at Makalii have a clean architectural experience, the refinements continue when you venture beyond your front door. The marquee amenity of this 9.35-acre property is an infinity-edge, saltwater swimming pool that offers incredible views of Molokini and Kaho'olawa while spanning 100 feet. You can also take advantage of the on-site fitness center, steam rooms, sauna, and hot tub.
Wailea Point
Wailea Point enjoys a wonderfully central oceanfront location in Wailea. It is perched on a rocky outcropping and surrounded by the Pacific Ocean on one side, Wailea Beach on one side, and Polo Beach on the other. It has a resort-like feel with 130 units spread across almost 30 acres. The grounds boast dense, tropical vegetation to optimize privacy. Open, grassy areas and winding trails create a sense of connection and community. From many condos, you can admire views of Haleakala, the Pacific Ocean, and the two beaches via floor-to-ceiling windows.
Many living rooms have wraparound windows to deliver expansive views that span almost 180 degrees. The units offer up to five bedrooms and individualized décor. Amenities at Wailea Point include multiple lanais, built-in storage, a two-car garage, wood floors, wood-paneled ceilings, premium appliances, quartz countertops, jetted tubs, and other features.
Wailea Point offers a variety of amenities and services. These include 24-hour security, a 25-meter lap pool, two hot tubs, and three heated pools. Other amenities include a modern fitness center, two pavilions, two pickleball courts, and a tennis court.
Palms at Wailea and Wailea Palms
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A review of the best condos in Wailea must include the Palms at Wailea, which spans 15.7 acres. From its location, you can walk to the Wailea Beach Path and Keawakapu Beach. The property features 23 two-story buildings that are distinctly designed with Mediterranean flair. There are 150 units with either one bedroom or two bedrooms and up to 1,299 square feet.
They have a home-like feel with warm wood floors, bi-level ceilings, and split air conditioning systems. The kitchen is truly the heart of these condos with high-end cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. The spacious lanais and ground-floor patios are covered and deliver superb views of the ocean, Haleakala, and the gardens. Other features are travertine tile, wood flooring, and a whirlpool bathtub.
The Palms at Wailea is appropriately named, as it features dozens of swaying palm trees. The in-ground pool is centrally located for the convenience of all residents. It offers pavilions, lounge areas, and a hot tub.
Wailea Palms and the Palms at Wailea are adjacent to each other and similar in appearance. The main difference is that the Wailea Palms has designated itself as a long-term living community, while the Palms at Wailea currently allows short-term rentals.
Wailea Elua
Wailua Elua, a sister property of Wailea Ekahi, is recognized for its unparalleled balance between harmony and luxury. The gated oceanfront condo community spans 24 acres, offering beachfront access to Ulua Beach and access to the Wailea Beach Walk. There are 152 condos and villas across 25 low-rise buildings.
Depending on the one-bedroom to three-bedroom floor plan selected, you can appreciate vaulted and wood-paneled ceilings, expansive sliding doors leading to the patio or lanai, granite counters, ceiling fans, wood and tile floors, glass showers, and more.
The resort-like feel throughout Wailea Elua is established by gorgeous landscaping featuring lush, grassy areas as well as tall palm trees and foot bridges. The modern fitness center overlooks one of the two swimming pools. A covered pavilion and a barbecue grill station are also located near the pools. At the beach, you can take advantage of private lounge chairs. In addition, the community offers a pickleball court and ample parking.
Polo Beach Club
Polo Beach Club is appropriately named, with a location adjacent to Polo Beach and the Wailea Beach Path. It is also next door to the premier Fairmont Kea Lani resort. Many of the property’s 71 condominium units have beachfront access or views. The lanais and patios are covered, and many units include access from both the living room and master bedroom.
The one-bedroom and two-bedroom condos provide pampering amenities and comfortable furnishings. The kitchens in Polo Beach Club boast granite countertops, premium appliances, and Hawaiian koa cabinets.
When you venture out across the garden-like grounds, you can head to the oceanfront swimming pool or relax in the hot tub. For next-level meals, use the community’s barbecue grills and enjoy fresh ingredients from the herb garden.
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The best condos in Wailea deliver living experiences to suit extremely high expectations, and they are offered at varied price ranges for a variety of folks. Explore the available condos in these fine properties today. Feel free to call Evan at 808-214-4799 with any and all questions!
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