Hotel Wailea, Relais & Chateaux- Adults Only

Probably the best hotel experience in the world We travel a lot and we go to a lot of special hotels but this one we felt had to be one of the best stays of our lives. We honestly never thought any hotel or team could top some of the experiences we have had but this place took our travel experience to another level. When we arrived we were fussed over by the bell boys. There was no push for tips which obviously we do ensure we give but it was so classy and slick how they deal with you. Thanks to Kikea & Jordan for sorting us out. Just a perfect start. We then were greeted by Aric at the front desk. He, for me, brought so much personality to the hotel. His smile and laugh is infectious and you cannot help but love him. He brought it from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. The first night we had dinner at the hotel and it was such a perfect way to start our stay. Ian, Jeremiah and Stevie Ray made the whole experience for us just so unique. The knowledge of the phenomenal wines this hotel can boast about we thoroughly enjoyed. We went for Californian wines because we have so many good wines living in Europe that are local to us we wanted to try what the US has to offer and they smashed it with what they have stocked. Stevie Ray we wanted to say thank you to for our last night and we were so glad to return to the restaurant. He did something that we just felt we would never get to experience again and it was like a perfect bucket list moment that I will remember as long as I live. Also Jeremiah was away that evening but he even left a nod to us. It was just moments full of thought and just felt like it came from the heart. Conor, LJ, Nissa & Kainoa we were so grateful to meet. They were so brilliant too and just another group of amazing team members that make this hotel great. Breakfast in this hotel is like having Michelin star quality food as soon as you wake up. Shout out for the garlic rice. I'm flying back for that alone. Jessica was great at getting us settled in a table we'd enjoy. Danny looked after us every morning and he was just another phenomenal team member. I actually felt sad when we had our last breakfast. Really says something when you know you are going to really miss an experience so much. We loved the cocktail class they do. Got so lucky to get a spot at the bar and understandably it's popular because James will have you laughing all the way. I wish I spent more time at the bar with him as yet another great personality to add to the many you'll find in this hotel. We can keep going on forever about the team at this hotel but I need to add that the rooms here are just stunning. They were so perfect for relaxing and recuperating. It was exactly what we needed from this break. The pool area was amazing. The photos do not do it justice but you'll find that out for yourself. Special shout to Dana, Derrin, Chef Ryan, Shaiyan and Tyler also. Wanted to mention them also as they all added to our holiday. I honestly cannot stop gushing about this trip and the people we met as well as how stunning the complex is. We feel like this is a team that makes it a leading hotel and staying here is worth every penny without fail. You can have a beautiful complex and amazing food but if the personalities are not there it just does not work and the team here added the x factor. Need to go back as have so much left to enjoy and explore.