Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is a large luxury resort situated on the Wailea coast of Maui, Hawaii. It is one of the best-known upscale properties in the Hawaiian Islands and operates as part of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, the luxury flag of Hilton Worldwide. The resort is primarily a destination-resort brand: it sells oceanfront rooms and suites, extensive pool and waterslide complexes, spa and wellness facilities, multiple restaurants, and large-scale meeting and wedding space, aimed at affluent leisure travelers, honeymooners, families, and group/event business. As a brand, Grand Wailea carries the Waldorf Astoria name, which signals Hilton's highest tier of luxury hospitality and gives the property access to Hilton Honors, the group's loyalty program, and to corporate and travel-trade distribution. The resort's identity is closely tied to its setting: tropical gardens, beachfront access, and a sprawling pool landscape that has made it a recognizable Maui landmark. Its positioning is that of a self-contained resort destination where guests can spend an entire stay on property. Ownership of the real estate has changed hands over the years through hotel investment transactions, while the brand affiliation and management sit within the Hilton/Waldorf Astoria system. The property has undergone periodic renovations to keep its product competitive in the luxury Hawaiian market, where it competes with other Wailea and Kaanapali resorts. Note: the supplied evidence does not contain information about this resort; the dossier is compiled from well-established public facts about the property and its brand affiliation. Details such as exact founding year, founders, current owner, and website are therefore left blank rather than guessed.

Grand Wailea was developed as part of the Wailea Resort master-planned destination on the leeward coast of Maui, an area that grew into one of Hawaii's principal luxury tourism districts. The property opened as a large-scale luxury resort and became known for its extensive pool complex, art collection, and beachfront setting, establishing itself as a flagship of Wailea hospitality. Over the decades the hotel passed through several ownership changes typical of large Hawaiian resort real estate, with institutional and hotel-focused investors acquiring the asset at different points. Brand affiliation also evolved: the resort became part of the Waldorf Astoria collection under Hilton Worldwide, adopting the name Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. That affiliation connected the property to Hilton's luxury distribution, reservations systems, and loyalty program. The resort has undergone major renovation programs to refresh guest rooms, public areas, pools, and food and beverage outlets, reflecting the competitive pressure of the Hawaiian luxury market. It has also been a significant employer and a venue for large conferences, weddings, and events on Maui. Because the supplied evidence does not cover this property, the history above is limited to well-established public facts; specific dates for opening, renovations, and ownership transactions are omitted rather than estimated.

Luxury destination resort within Hilton's Waldorf Astoria tier, targeting affluent leisure, family and group travelers in Hawaii.

• Oceanfront guest rooms and suites

• Resort pool and waterslide complex

• Spa and wellness center

• Multiple restaurants and bars

• Meeting, wedding and event venues

• 2026.08.19

  Reported2026.08.20

  Hilton appoints Jon Gersonde as Managing Director of Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort[1]希尔顿任命乔恩·格森德为格兰德威雷亚华尔道夫度假酒店董事总经理mauinow.com

  Hilton announced the appointment of Jon Gersonde as managing director of Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, where he will lead the resort's operations and strategic oversight.

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1. 1希尔顿任命乔恩·格森德为格兰德威雷亚华尔道夫度假酒店董事总经理mauinow.com