For our second trip to Maui, we decided to stay at...

For our second trip to Maui, we decided to stay at the Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea. This resort is gorgeous! The grounds are beautiful and the staff is incredibly friendly. We love that they constantly refer to you by name. Just a personal touch that we haven't seen at many other resorts. The restaurants on site are a bit spendy but delicious. If you want more affordable options, the town of Kihei is a short 10 minutes up the road. The resort also has 3 pools and its own beach. If you hang out by the pools, be sure to ask for a "Lava Flow". Yum!
The only thing some might consider a downside about this resort is the location. You are definitely a bit further away from the more well known parts of Maui. Kaanapali is about an hour away and Lahaina is about 45 minutes. The flipside is that you are literally minutes away from Makena Beach. Overall, we would definitely consider staying here again!