The Fairmont Kea Lani rests on Maui's famed Polo Beach and was designed by architect Jose Luis Esquerra, who designed the Las Hadas resort in Mexico. Charles M. Sweeney of Landmark Hotels developed the 22-acre ocean-front property in 1991, then bought it back from Japanese lenders in 1998 with partners Jon Miho and George Ruff of Honolulu-based Trinity Investment Trust LLC, Goldman Sachs and the Apollo Group.
Opened in December of 1991 in a setting lavish with tropical greenery, flowers, and 22,000 square feet of water features, The Fairmont Kea Lani is Hawaii's only all-suite luxury resort. A gleaming white exterior makes a spectacular sight against the clear blue skies of Wailea, known for its exceptionally sunny climate. The words "Kea Lani" mean "heavenly white" and The Fairmont Kea Lani is nothing short of heaven on earth! Since its inception, The Fairmont Kea Lani has welcomed business and leisure travelers for whom only the most exquisite accommodations and facilities will do.
In February 2001, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts acquired a majority interest in the resort, which recently added a spa and last year received $5 million in improvements.
1998 Best of the Best - Conde Nast Traveler
Leisure and Travel 1998
1999 Ilima Award for "Best New Restaurant"
2000 Hale 'Aina Winner for "Best Restaurant on Maui"
Address | 4100 Wailea Alanui Dr, Maui, HI 96753 |
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Property Type | Resort |
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