The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui

Property Description

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.

Awards

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"

Property Statistics

Year built

1991

Last year renovated

2001

Number of rooms

550

Sq. ft. of meeting space

23,000

Banquet capacity

750

Food & Beverage Outlets

Restaurants

Casual/3 meal

Family

Poolside

Amenities

Hotel Amenities

• 3 Outdoor Pools
• Fitness Facility
• Spas
• Holes of Golf

• Business Center
• Concierge services
• Data ports