Travel
Wailea, Maui
Location
If you know us, you know we don't do anything halfway — and Wailea is exactly that kind of place. It's the part of Maui that feels like it was designed for people who appreciate the details: pristine beaches with calm, swimmable water, and world-class golf courses with views that make it genuinely hard to focus on your swing. We fell in love with Maui because it strikes that rare balance of feeling luxurious without trying too hard. If you're looking to spend your mornings on the Wailea Beach Path watching the sunrise over Molokini, or maybe squeezing in a round at Wailea Golf Club, or lingering over dinner at Gather as the sun drops into the Pacific — this place has a way of slowing you down in the best possible way. We hope you soak up every second of it!
EAT & DRINK
Wailea is home to some of Maui's most celebrated dining, from the oceanfront elegance of Gather’s with its sweeping views of Molokini and Kaho'olawe, to the fresh island fare at Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman in nearby Kihei (with award winning Mai Tai’s). Indulge in the farm-to-table cuisine at Spago Maui inside the Four Seasons, or settle in for a sunset cocktail at Humble Market Kitchen — either way, you won't go hungry in one of Maui's most refined resort corridors.
PLAY
Wailea's calm, crystal-clear waters make it one of the best snorkeling spots on the island — Ulua Beach and Polo Beach are local favorites teeming with sea turtles and tropical fish. The world-renowned Wailea Golf Club offers three championship courses with dramatic ocean and mountain views, making it an easy choice for those who want to get a round in before the big celebration. If golf isn't your thing, the Wailea Beach Path offers a beautiful 1.5-mile coastal walk connecting five pristine beaches.
EXPLORE
A short drive from Wailea sits the charming town of Makena, where the iconic La Pérouse Bay offers some of the island's most striking lava fields and snorkeling coves. Venture into Kihei for local boutiques, farmers markets, and a more laid-back side of Maui life. For a truly unforgettable experience, book an early morning boat tour to Molokini Crater — a partially submerged volcanic caldera teeming with marine life that sits just offshore and is visible from Wailea's beaches.
Where to Stay
Hotel Block & Accommodation
We have rooms blocked off for wedding guests at AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea.
Mention the Walsh’s in Wailea Wedding or follow the link below to book to receive the hotel block discount. Please book by February 10, 2027 to secure your room.
RESORT
88 Wailea Ike Place
Wailea, Hawaii 96753
AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea
Activities on Maui
“Best damn sunrise I’ve ever seen.”
— Brian
Mount Haleakalā
Haleakala National Park is home to Maui's highest peak. Rising 10,023 (3,005 m) feet above sea level, Haleakala means "house of the sun". We highly recommend this!
(Make sure you book in advance.)