Napua Tower could make sense if you spend a lot on alcoholic beverages. Of course, you’ll also have amazing views from your room.
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If you decide on the Napua Tower, you’ll have access to two private lounges that offer free continental breakfast, light snacks and a full bar.
Instead, even though I had booked a Terrace View room, I was upgraded to a Garden View room, a perk of my Diamond Elite status from my Hilton Honors Aspire Card from American Express. Although it was tempting, I didn’t think it was worth the $175 extra per night.
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So, resigned to the fact I’d be spending $200 on parking during the stay, I handed my keys to the valet - but more on that later.Īs we walked inside, we were presented with leis and then directed to the check-in area.Īt check-in, I was offered the option to upgrade to the Napua Tower. In fact, I’d been told by a friend who’d recently stayed at the resort that she had no luck finding free parking nearby. Valet service is a whopping $40 per night, and having done some internet sleuthing before our arrival, it didn’t seem like there was any way around that cost. When you arrive at the Grand Wailea, there’s no doubt you’ll be impressed by its grandeur - from the beautifully manicured grounds to the large waterfall you pass just before reaching the valet. The hotel is about a 30-minute drive south from the Kahului Airport (OGG), with the closest town being Kihei, which is halfway between the property and the airport. The Grand Wailea is located near many of the island’s other upscale resorts, like the Andaz Maui, Fairmont Kea Lani and Four Seasons Maui Resort. Rates can easily surpass $800 per night, depending on the time of your visit, so using your points for a stay can certainly offer a good value. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.ĭuring my stay, the cash price of a Garden View room was $600+ per night, so I got a solid 0.7 cents per point for my redemption - slightly above TPG’s latest valuation of 0.6 cents per point for Hilton points. The information for the Hilton Aspire Amex card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. I booked the least expensive Terrace View room but was upgraded to a Garden View room. I applied for the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card with this particular trip in mind. In addition, I didn’t have to pay the $40 nightly resort fee because it was an award stay, so my points covered more than just the nightly rate.Ĭancellations are allowed without penalty up to 14 days prior to arrival, so you can reserve a room when you find availability even if you aren’t sure the dates will suit your schedule. I used the 5th-Night Free benefit, so I spent a total of 380,000 points for our five-night stay. Award nights can be had for as little as 95,000 Hilton Honors points per night but can be difficult to find at the Grand Wailea, especially if you’re booking a stay longer than three nights. I booked the room at the Grand Wailea through Hilton’s website, which made the process simple.
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