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Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resorts Debuts Phase One of Property-Wide Refresh

by Kimberly Inlander

Oct 21, 2022

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Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort completed phase one of its property-wide refresh, its most extensive renovation since its opening more than 30 years ago. On 40 acres of tropical gardens, phase one debuted with a newly revitalized Botero Lounge; totally revamped Napua rooms, suites and private lounges; and a transformation of ‘Ikena brunch restaurant and Loulu grab-and-go market. A renovated wellness and spa experience will debut in 2023.

Napua

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“We are thrilled to update the classic charm of Grand Wailea, while enhancing the luxury and heritage for which it is known, and to commemorate this new chapter with so many exciting activations and partnerships,” said JP Oliver, managing director, Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort. “We look forward to finalizing all redesigned spaces and ultimately offering guests an enriched product with authentic Hawaiian experiences in our idyllic Maui setting.”  

 

sushi

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Botero Lounge

Find pieces from the resort’s 900-piece outdoor art museum in the new Botero Lounge, alongside new menus boasting fresh sushi prepared live and specialty cocktails. The lounge hosts the new The Art of … series with guest-centric workshops by experts in the applicable fields.

 

 

Napua Tower

Napua is a focal point of the resort as an exclusive grouping of rooms and suites in a dedicated tower. Nina Chiappa Interiors led the refresh, inspired by an abstracted Hawai’ian theme. Napua Tower guests enjoy a private concierge and Napua Lounge with food, beverages and daily activities.

Ikena

‘Ikena © Grand Wailea

 

‘Ikena and Loulu

At ‘Ikena, every Saturday, enjoy a rosé brunch in partnership with Black-owned premium rosé label La Fête du Rosé. Menu items include Maui Honey Fried Chicken and Waffles, Eggs Benedict Kona Crab Cake and more.

 

Café-market concept Loulu serves health- and wellness-focused foods and beverages, like artisanal pizza, açai bowls and local coffee.

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