Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort vs Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort scores 93/100 on FamilyFactor to Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort's 90/100 — a 3-point gap. Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort scores higher on kid amenities. Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort scores higher on value for a family of four. Both sit in the same $$$$ price band.
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FamilyFactor, side by side
| Scored on | Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort | Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Kid amenitieskids club, water park, pool, playground | 96 | 86 |
| Room fit for familiessuites, connecting rooms, cribs, kitchenettes | 90 | 90 |
| Locationproximity to family attractions and walkability | 92 | 96 |
| Value for a family of fourrates, free-kid policies, what is included | 60 | 76 |
| Safetypool gates, balcony safety, gated property | 96 | 94 |
| Parent downtimeadult amenities, quiet zones, babysitting | 94 | 94 |
| FamilyFactor overall | 93 | 90 |
Every number here is the property's own FamilyFactor score from the WhichFamilyVacation catalog. Bold marks a lead of 5 points or more — anything closer is a tie in practice.
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Wailea, HI · FamilyFactor 93/100 · $$$$
Nine pools connected by waterslides, a water elevator, and a private cove on Wailea Beach. The closest thing to a Hawaiian water park that still feels like a 5-star resort.
Pick Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort when
- Kid amenities matters most to you — Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort scores 96 to Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort's 86 (kids club, water park, pool, playground).
- You want hibiscus pool complex with 9 pools and 4 slides, only water elevator in hawaii, and lazy river with rope swing and tarzan ropes — listed for Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, not for Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort.
- You need a terrace (640 sqft) and ocean view king — in Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort's room list, not Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort's.
- You are travelling with toddlers — Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is scored for that group, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is not.
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Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort
Wailea, HI · FamilyFactor 90/100 · $$$$
Design-forward Hyatt resort on Mokapu Beach in Wailea, four-tier infinity pool, Hawaiian cultural programming, refined adult-friendly aesthetic, and lower price point than Grand Wailea or Fairmont Kea Lani.
Pick Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort when
- Value for a family of four matters most to you — Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort scores 76 to Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort's 60 (rates, free-kid policies, what is included).
- You want four-tier infinity pool with cascading waterfalls, direct access to mokapu beach (calmest swim section of wailea), and andaz pono kids program (ages 5-12) with hawaiian cultural focus — listed for Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, not for Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort.
- You need a resort view room and ocean view family suite (sleeps 4-5) — in Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort's room list, not Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort's.
- You are travelling with teens — Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is scored for that group, Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is not.
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Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort vs Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort FAQ
Which is better for families, Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort or Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort?
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort scores 93/100 on FamilyFactor to Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort's 90/100 — a 3-point gap. Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort scores higher on kid amenities. Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort scores higher on value for a family of four. Both sit in the same $$$$ price band.
How do Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort and Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort compare on price?
Both are in the $$$$ price band for Wailea. On the FamilyFactor value dimension — which weighs what a family of four actually pays — Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort scores 60 and Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort scores 76. Rates move constantly, so check live prices for your dates.
Which has more for kids to do, Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort or Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort?
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort scores 96/100 on kid amenities and Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort scores 86/100. That dimension covers kids club, water park, pool, and playground provision.
Which works better for a large family or a multi-generational trip?
Room fit is the dimension to read: Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort scores 90/100 and Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort scores 90/100, covering suites, connecting rooms, cribs, and kitchenettes. Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort lists terrace (640 sqft), ocean view king, napua tower club rooms (adults preferred but kid-ok), and one- and two-bedroom suites. Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort lists resort view room, ocean view family suite (sleeps 4-5), and andaz suite (1 or 2 bedroom).
Do parents get any downtime at either?
On parent downtime — adult amenities, quiet zones, babysitting — Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort scores 94/100 and Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort scores 94/100. Worth checking before you book if it matters to you.
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