The 5 Best Resorts on Maui for Romance in 2025

Whether it’s your honeymoon or 50th anniversary, or any occasion in between, these reader-approved resorts on Maui offer unforgettable experiences for you and your sweetheart. Beyond stunning rooms, these world-class properties provide a variety of romantic amenities, including private cabanas, serene spas, sunset dinners and curated activities for two.

No matter the chapter of your love story, these are Maui’s most romantic resorts, as voted by HAWAIʻI Magazine readers in our 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.

1. Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

There are two chapels at the resort for tying the know, including Wailea Seaside Chapel.
Photo: Courtesy of Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

The Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is a picture-perfect setting for romance.

Those planning to propose can pop the question in a gazebo or along a five-mile stretch of golden sand. For couples tying the knot, two stunning venues await: the Wailea Seaside Chapel, set among a koi pond and tropical gardens, or the Molokini Bluff, where breathtaking ocean views set the scene.

More than just an event space, the Grand Wailea delivers a full-service wedding experience, with specialists ready to bring any vision to life. Packages range from the Nohie Celebration, covering essentials like venue booking and marriage license coordination, to the Pilialoha Bond of Romance, which includes everything from the officiant and photographer to the cake, flowers and accommodations.

Honeymooners, anniversary celebrants, and new couples alike can start the day lounging at the adults-only Hibiscus Pool, then unwind with a couple’s treatment at the Kiolani Spa—whether it’s a side-by-side massage or the indulgent Kiolani Couples’ Experience. Parents can even book in-room childcare for a date night at the Grand Lūʻau or one of the resort’s signature dinner spots: Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa for seafood and steak, Oliveine for Italian, or Nobu Grand Wailea, the newest addition, known for its world-famous Japanese Peruvian cuisine.

Book Now. 3850 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea; 808-875-1234; grandwailea.com

2. The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua

While sitting on The Banyan Tree’s enchanting patio, diners can experience exquisite dishes that highlight locally produced food and are perfectly paired with a cocktail, or two.
Photo: Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua

Recently redesigned guest rooms, suites, and residences at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, make an idyllic home base for couples exploring Maui’s West Side. Elevate a two-night stay with the Kapalua Romantic Retreat package, which includes a bottle of bubbly, a 60-minute couples’ massage and exclusive Club Lounge access.

Couples can enjoy the ocean views from a poolside cabana or share a romantic dinner at The Banyan Tree, which offers regular service or a weekly chef’s table with a fresh five-course menu every Friday. Stop in for daily happy hour from 5-6 p.m. and receive 20% off drinks, or on Thursdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. for live music and a 20% kamaʻāina discount for local lovers.

A premier wedding destination, this five-star resort also offers a range of indoor and outdoor venues, from the historic Maui Pineapple Chapel and the Beach House Lawn overlooking D.T. Fleming Beach to the elegant Plantation Ballroom. Marriott-certified wedding concierges help with everything from budgeting to pre-ceremony activities—like a round of golf on a championship course or revitalizing spa treatments. The resort can also provide full catering, refreshments and table setups for the celebration.

Book Now. 1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Lahaina; 808-669-6200; ritzcarlton.com

3. Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows

Suites and bungalows offer sweeping views of the Pacific or lush gardens.
Photo: Courtesy of Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows

Stay in the Kāʻanapali Riviera at the newly reimagined Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows. One of Maui’s first resorts thoughtfully renovated following the August 2023 wildfire, the Royal Lahaina continues to welcome guests with its signature Hawaiian hospitality.

Suites and bungalows offer sweeping views of the Pacific or lush gardens. Packages like The Royal Stay include a three-night visit, daily breakfast for two at Lahaina Noon—the on-property restaurant serving Hawaiian-inspired American fare—and two tickets to the Myths of Maui Lūʻau. Relax with a couples’ massage at Alana Spa, then spend the evening under the stars with cocktails, charcuterie, and live music from 6-9 p.m. at The Branches, an alfresco venue set beneath a 100-year-old tree.

Wedding parties receive discounted group rates and easy access to on-site venues. The Villas Lawn offers a gorgeous oceanfront setting for ceremonies, with five reception venues accommodating 40 to 200 guests. Available services include hair and makeup; photography and videography; curated island-inspired decor and tropical flowers; local entertainment; diverse culinary experiences; and fun extras like marquee letters, dance floors, or a photo booth.

2780 Kekaʻa Drive, Lahaina; 808-661-3611; royallahaina.com

4. Fairmont Kea Lani

The Fairmont Kea Lani Villas.
Photo: Courtesy of the Fairmont Kea Lani

The luxurious Fairmont Kea Lani resort exclusively offers spacious one-bedroom suites and two-story villas, creating a luxurious oceanfront oasis.

Active couples can challenge each other on one of three 18-hole championship golf courses or at an award-winning tennis club. Those seeking relaxation can book a couples’ treatment at the Fairmont Spa ranging from the heavenly, full-body Kuʻuipo Retreat to a tandem massage in poolside or oceanfront cabanas.

Happy couples can spoil themselves with the Hoku Lani experience: a private four-course meal with a backdrop of panoramic ocean views, complete with crystal chandeliers and floral arrangements. Capture the moment with a complimentary photo shoot by Pacific Dream Photography, with the option to purchase keepsake images.

For a more traditional dining experience, guests can stop by Pilina for sustainably sourced sushi, Kō Restaurant to taste island-fusion fare, or Ama Bar & Grill for a casual poolside meal.

Wedding packages include an elopement option or upgraded amenities in the White Ginger Ceremony, both featuring a wedding cake artfully crafted by the resortʻs in-house pastry team.

Book Now. 4100 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea; 808-875-4100; fairmont.com

5. Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, by Hyatt

At Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, by Hyatt, you can tuck yourselves away in a private cabana at the adults-only pool.
Photo: Courtesy of Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, by Hatt

Hawaiʻi’s first LEED-certified resort is committed to sustainability as well as creating meaningful experiences for couples—because the best relationships, like the planet, are worth investing in.

At Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, by Hyatt, you can tuck yourselves away in a private cabana at the adults-only pool or take advantage of direct access to Mōkapu Beach. In the evening, cozy up around the fire pit at Lehua Lounge and drink in craft cocktails, ocean views, and live music on select nights.

Find tranquility with a luscious couples’ treatment like a massage or body wrap at ‘Āwili Spa and Salon or opt for a haircut and styling before a romantic night out.

The resort’s signature restaurant, Kaʻana Kitchen, offers chef’s table dinners and an exhibition kitchen for a behind-the-scenes epicurean adventure. For oceanfront ambiance, book The Feast at Mōkapu Lūʻau for dinner and a cultural performance, or savor a romantic evening at Morimoto Maui—celebrity chef Masaharu Morimoto’s namesake restaurant, renowned for its Japanese fusion cuisine of “Iron Chef” fame.

Couples approaching wedded bliss can choose from six venues for 60 to 600 guests. Packages include six customizable ceremonies—from elopements and vow renewals to South Asian-style celebrations—with reception styles ranging from formal plated dinners or family-style feasts. Menus can include full bars, wedding cakes, late-night snacks to keep the party going, or a send-off brunch the next morning.

Book Now. 3550 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea; 808-573-1234; hyatt.com/andaz

See all of the winners of our 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards in our latest issue, which you can buy here. Better yet, subscribe and get HAWAIʻI Magazine delivered to right to your mailbox.