Exclusive Maui deals for island family fun
By Mimi Slawoff
Fairmont Kea Lani (Courtesy Fairmont)
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While a trip to Hawaii can be costly, these five resorts in Maui are offering amazing dining and spa deals as well as upgrades to make your next dream Hawaiian family vacation come true at an affordable price.
Kids Eat Free Plus Other MiniTime Exclusives at the Fairmont Kea Lani
What: Families looking for spacious digs, a Kids’ Eat Free program, dining discounts and family fun will feel at home at the Fairmont Kea Lani in sunny Wailea.
What’s Included: Comprised solely of suites and villas, the Fairmont Kea Lani is offering exclusive amenities that include a full breakfast buffet for two daily at the Kea Lani Restaurant. When booking villas, breakfast will be extended to two guests per bedroom (no credit or cash back if not used). The deal includes a $100 Spa Credit towards a massage or facial treatment once during the stay (not transferable, no credit or cash back if not used). In addition, the following amenities are subject to availability at the time of check in/departure: upgrade one suite category only (not applicable to specialty suites and villas), early check-in and late check-out.
More: The kid’s club offers fun activities, such as building erupting volcanoes, painting coconuts and exploring tide pools. The entire family can enjoy two swimming pools and a winding waterslide. Polo Beach, just steps away, is ideal for snorkeling and family fun.
Resort Credit and Exclusive Offers at the Grand Wailea Resort & Spa
Grand Wailea Resort (Courtesy Grand Wailea)
What: The oceanfront Grand Wailea Resort & Spa pampers families with dining discounts, room upgrades, resort credit and numerous amenities in a laidback luxury setting. Amazing pools, spa services, recreational activities and kid-friendly restaurants make the upscale Grand Wailea Resort & Spa a top family vacation destination.
What’s Included: Exclusive amenities include a full buffet breakfast for two daily at the Grand Dining Room and a $50 Resort Credit per room, per stay. The following amenities are subject to availability at the time of check-in/departure: one category upgrade to Deluxe Ocean, early check-in and late check-out.
More: Grand Wailea’s palatial pool is a water wonderland with slides, rapids, caves, rope swings and a water elevator. The 20,000-square-foot recreation area – called the Rock – provides a mind-bending mix of family-friendly options, from video games to hula classes. At Spa Grande, kids and teens can try treatments on their own or with their parents. Youngsters will be pleased to find children’s menus at every hotel restaurant, and chocolate-covered gummy worms among the unique in-room amenities.
Exclusive Dining and Entertainment Package with Hyatt Regency Maui
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa (Courtesy Hyatt)
What: Popular for its elaborate swimming pools, fun-filled children’s programs, cultural activities and award-winning luau, the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa also offers a sweet dining and entertainment package.
What’s Included: The Hyatt Regency Maui offers exclusive amenities, such as buffet breakfast for two daily (excludes gratuity and alcoholic beverages) and a two-for-one ticket to Drums of the Pacific Luau. The following amenities are subject to availability at the time of check-in/departure: upgrade (not available for Regency Club or suite bookings), early check-in and late check-out.
More: This family oasis caters to youngsters, starting with a welcome travel kit at check-in. After settling in, head out to the 3,000-square-foot children’s pool with a 25-foot-long water slide. Kids also love Camp Hyatt, which leads nonstop island-style activities, such as lei making and sandcastle building. Youngsters can also indulge in kid-friendly manicures and pedicures in Spa Moana. More family fun includes the resort’s wildlife tours, rooftop astronomy program and luau.
Meal Package and Spa Discounts at Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas
Dining at Westin Kaanapali (Courtesy Westin)
What: Nestled on 26 acres of pristine beach, the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas offers super savings for meals and spa treatments, upgrades and boatloads of family fun.
What’s Included: Kids will love the beach and parents will appreciate the exclusive amenities, which include full breakfast for two daily, 10 percent off any spa treatment (spa merchandise not included) and $50 dining credit once during the family vacation. In addition, the following amenities are subject to availability at the time of check-in/departure: early check-in and late check-out.
Meal Package and Spa Discounts at Westin Maui Resort Villas
Westin Maui Resort Villas (Courtesy Westin)
What: The Westin Maui Resort is offering deals on dining and spa treatments, making this an attractive option for a family vacation.
What’s Included: Full buffet breakfast for two daily, $50 dining credit per room, per stay, and 10 percent off any spa treatment (excluding spa treatments) are the exclusive amenities offered at the Westin Maui Resort. The following amenities are subject to availability at the time of check-in: early check-in and late check-out.
More: Families may have a hard time choosing between these two sister properties. Westin Kaanapali’s grounds have lagoons, a slide and pirate ship, and resort units have kitchens (handy when traveling with kids). Meanwhile, Westin Maui boasts an 87,000-square-foot aquatic playground and a mouthwatering evening luau. Both offer kid’s club activities for a range of ages.
Mimi Slawoff of WriteMimi.com contributed this to MiniTime. She is a Los Angeles-based journalist.
