There are few places left in Hawaii where you can stroll along quiet stretches of sand, see waves splash on ancient, storied shores and feel what the Hawaiians call the mana, or spirit of the land. One such place is Makena on Maui's southwestern coast, home of the Makena Beach & Golf Resort.
The Resort is secluded on 1800 acres, between a perfect crescent beach and the dramatic slopes of Mount Haleakala. A true Aloha experience, the Resort welcomes you with everything you desire for your Hawaiian visit. Sparkling Pacific views from every guest room. A pristine beach. Spectacular golf. Plus oceanside recreation and enticing dining options.
Located in a five-story, A-shaped building, the Makena Beach and Golf Resort's 310 air-conditioned guestrooms open to a garden atrium and offer partial or full ocean views from furnished lanais.
Amenities include high-speed and wireless Internet access (surcharges), bathrobes and slippers, 27-inch TVs with premium channels, and in-room safes. The Makena hotel has compact refrigerators and coffeemakers that provide bottled water and coffee (each included in resort fee).
Rooms were renovated spring 2008 with new natural-wood furnishings, new artwork, larger beds, and new bedding.
Occupying 17 acres on Maluaka Beach in South Maui's expansive Makena Resort, this five-story hotel curves around an open-air atrium of Asian-inspired gardens with koi ponds, streams, and waterfalls accentuated by meandering paths.
In addition to swimming and snorkeling at the adjacent beach, recreation options include 36 holes of championship golf, tennis (surcharge), a fitness center, and an outdoor splash pool with children's wading pool and spa tub. A supervised children's program (surcharge) provides half- and full-day activities.
The Makena resort has Molokini Bar and Grille serving contemporary island fare nightly; Hakone offers sushi and other Japanese fare; Café Kiowai provides breakfast on a garden terrace; and Makena Clubhouse is a casual spot for island lunch or sunset cocktails.
Meeting and special-event space includes a ballroom for 520 guests and six outdoor locations, most with ocean and garden views. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas and guestrooms.
The Makena Beach and Golf Resort offers a complimentary resort shuttle service to select destinations, including Wailea shops. Valet and self parking are complimentary.
Molokini Bar and Grille - With windows opening to the Pacific Ocean, this restaurant specializes in contemporary island cuisine. Menu emphasizes fresh and local ingredients. Open for dinner nightly and Sunday champagne brunch.
Hakone - Featuring a sake lounge and sushi bar. Also serves traditional Japanese cuisine with island flavors. Open for dinner Wednesday-Saturday. Japanese buffet on Saturday.
Café Kiowai - Serving buffet and à la carte breakfast daily--including signature Eggs Benedict--on a glass-sheltered terrace with garden views.
