The following executive summary is based on a comprehensive and impartial AI analysis of guest reviews. Keep in mind that all units are individually owned, and review scores among units can vary considerably.
Grand Champions Villas delivers a relaxed, residential Wailea experience with a prime location and resort-like grounds. Guests consistently praise the quiet, well‑kept complex set along the Wailea Blue Golf Course, many units with sunset and partial‑ocean views from the lanai. It’s an easy walk to The Shops at Wailea, Akamai Coffee, restaurants, and the coastal beach path; most beaches are a short drive and walkable for some (expect 15–25 minutes and hills). Two pools (one designated quiet/adult) and hot tubs, lush landscaping, and generally smooth, code-based check‑ins add to the low‑stress vibe, and many travelers return year after year, citing strong value versus beachfront hotels.
Inside, most condos are spacious, comfortable, and well equipped for longer stays: full kitchens (often well stocked for simple cooking), in‑unit laundry, reliable Wi‑Fi, and handy beach gear (chairs, towels, umbrellas, coolers, boogie boards). Many units have been nicely updated with modern baths and comfortable beds; others are simpler but still clean and functional. Families, couples, and golfers especially appreciate the space, quiet setting, and easy access to Wailea’s courses, shops, and beaches.
As with any individually owned condo resort, quality varies by unit. Recurring themes to note: some condos feel dated (carpets, furniture, or older TVs), and a few guests reported housekeeping oversights or minor maintenance issues that were typically resolved quickly. Window/wall A/C is common, can be loud, and occasionally runs on a 4‑hour timer; not every room has A/C. The pools are smaller and can feel busy at times, and you may hear early landscaping, nearby pickleball/tennis, or upstairs footsteps. Views aren’t guaranteed, some units require stairs (no elevators), and a handful of reviews mentioned ants or roaches—generally isolated but worth keeping food sealed. Tip: choose a recently updated unit in the photos, confirm A/C setup, stairs, and bed configuration, expect a short drive to the beach, and bring or buy cooking condiments and extra toiletries.
This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews
Great place, very clean. Would stay again.
Cole S.
December 2025
Ron and Dana were such lovely hosts! This place truly has everything you need and made our stay so easy and lovely.
Sydney M.
December 2025
We absolutely loved this condo! It’s beautifully decorated, spotless, and has everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. The view is truly amazing — even better in person!The location is perfect as well, with the Shops at Wailea and the market just a short, easy walk away.Highly recommend this place — we can’t wait to come back!
Heather H.
November 2025
All was very nice. A few small issues in the condo. But nothing to make a big deal about.
Brenda R.
November 2025
Jane's Condo was everything we wanted and needed for a great three days in Wailea. We really appreciated her letting us into the Condo earlier than check in so we could get our food into the refrigerator and luggage out of the car. Additionally she communicated well and responded quickly when contacted. The unit was close to Ulua Beach which had excellent snorkeling...saw 7 turtles that first day! Nice also to have plenty of beach chairs and umbrellas in the porch closet. The unit had everything needed to make a delicious dinner and the BBQ wasn't far to use as well. We did have a little problem with the master toilet on arrival, but the response was immediate and we appreciated it being repaired quickly while we were out. Mahalo! We plan to use it again on our next trip back. Location was great for enjoying that part of Maui.
Kathleen K.
November 2025
Close to beach, shops and restaurants. Very peaceful atmosphere. Despite being a little older the unit was nice and clean and having a washer and dryer in unit is super nice.
Lindsay E.
November 2025
The Grand Champions resort is nestled in a quiet and beautiful location, close to the most spectacular beaches in world and fantastic dining and shopping. The condo itself was spacious and well-appointed. It had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay, from a cozy living area to a fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable beds. Our family (with kids) especially appreciated the provided beach equipment (boogie boards, beach chairs etc). The decor beautifully blended island charm with modern amenities, making it feel both inviting and functional. Our host, Kim, was attentive, ensuring that we had everything we needed for a perfect stay. If you're looking for a quiet getaway in a beautiful setting with a wonderfully helpful host, look no further than Kim’s condo at the Grand Champions in Wailea. We left feeling rejuvenated and are already planning our return visit!
Izabela R.
November 2025
Great stay
Cole S.
November 2025
Great communication and a gorgeous location. Wailea is incredibly relaxing and beautiful. You can walk to coffee and restaurants, Ulua Beach and Shops at Wailea.
Sue S.
November 2025
Host was more than welcoming. Older condo, definitely needs some repairs and upgrades.No access to golf course.
Dan D.
November 2025
Nice ammenities, clean and comfortable
Monty W.
November 2025
We had a great stay at Grand Champions. The apartment was perfect and communication with our host couldn't have been better.
Leah F.
November 2025
Very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay!
Mary G.
November 2025
Very clean and excellent location. Great space for the family. Would absolutely stay here again.
John B.
November 2025
Fantastic unit - better than advertised. Very responsive owner. Everything you needed they had. Super clean, comfy beds - tastefully decorated. We’ll be back for sure !!!
Berg
November 2025
Wonderful stay at an amazing condo! This place had everything we needed to experience the comforts of home away from home. We especially enjoyed the beach accessories - definitely made use of the snorkel gear, boogie boards, and the beach towels! The home was perfectly cleaned when we arrived, and there were spare supplies as needed (toilet paper). I also appreciated having shampoo/conditioner stocked - we failed to pack ours so that saved us! Location was PERFECT for all of the events and beach outings we had planned for our week...and we took full advantage of the pool and hot tub so closeby. Mahalo nui loa for an unforgettable stay!
Aimee C.
November 2025
Clean, nicely decorated, helpful management company, nice amenities, close to nice beaches, coffee shop, and shopping.
Kathy T.
November 2025
The host was very helpful in getting check into the place.
HINH P.
November 2025
Very nice, clean and spacious unit. Bed is very comfortable. The resort is clean and beautiful and has security timing and checking on the property. Great location. Thank you.
P C.
November 2025
Unit is well equipped, including nice beach chairs and umbrella. Perfect location on Hole #2 of the Wailea Blue course. Close to the beach and restaurants. We had an excellent stay.
Gerald K.
November 2025
The property was in walking distance to beaches and the mall.
Gary
November 2025
The area is very nice, situated on a golf course. It is not a very walkable area, but you can walk the main road to a shopping mall though. It is a bit of a walk to the pool area, and our parking stall was somewhat far from our condo. We usually hovered in front and unloaded our things and then one person went to park the car. The unit was spacious, clean and comfortable. It was pricey. We stayed the second half of our trip in Kaanapali and paid about $150 less per night.
I talked to some ladies who booked through Costco and they felt it was an ok deal. Its a fairly short drive to many beautiful beaches, calm water in fall/ winter season and good snorkeling.
Elijah
November 2025
We would book again
Gwen and Frank L.
November 2025
We’ve stayed in this Maui complex many times, and this condo was another fantastic experience. Everything was exactly as pictured and advertised—clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. We especially appreciated the beach supplies provided, which made our days by the ocean even easier and more enjoyable.It truly felt like a home away from home, and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. Highly recommend!
Amy W.
November 2025
Host was awesome! The place was great with excellent location and wonderful views! Would definitely stay again! It’s our favorite place on earth!
Robert G.
November 2025
Everything the listing provided was spot on. Took a location is excellent in the area. Very close to the shops grocery stores beaches. The condo manager was very quick in responding back to me when I needed help getting in. I highly recommend this location the views off the back patio are gorgeous.
Danny B.
November 2025
We had a great time staying there. Everything was nice, comfortable and it included everything we needed. The host was very responsive. Will stay here again. Thank you!
Cathy M.
November 2025
The unit has a nice view. The furnishings are dated and the place could for sure use a deep cleaning. There are stains on the walls and base boards. We had to wash the comforters and beach towels right away. The beach towels had a musty scent that attached itself to anything that came near them. The ice maker does not work and the trays were mostly broken. The headboard in the second room is not attached and bangs against the wall. The garbage disposal switch is hanging off of the wall. I hate to complain, but for what they are charging I've stayed in better units at this property.
John S.
November 2025
Exceptionally well appointed condo in close proximity to everything you’d want in Wailea! Bed is super comfortable and everything is just so well thought out and nice! More important great communication with owners and just nice people!
Justin L.
November 2025
Well appointed, including beach umbrella, snorkel gear, beach chair, and an induction cooking pad. Comfortable, and well located. It is a bit tricky to use the key on the front door, and plentiful "guest parking" isn't as close as one would like. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.
Durstin W.
November 2025
A 10 minute walk to the Shops at Wailea, 2 pools, hot tubs and 6 large community bbq’s. The condo is only a short 25 minute drive from the airport. You can even get a sunset view from the Lanai depending on time of the year. We would definitely book with Kim again.
Mark H.
November 2025
This is a beautiful condo. It has everything you need for a great vacation. The host are very attentive to your needs. The property is very well maintained and has nice amenities
Lynne C.
November 2025
Chris was very responsive to any questions. Place was clean and convenient for activities I was in Maui for.
Don K.
November 2025
Very quiet community and close to great beaches. Air conditioning is marginal in bedroom so sleeping was very warm
Jane H.
November 2025
Condo was well equipped and had comfortable furnishings
Craig H.
November 2025
The only issue we had was the hot water/cold water being backwards. Should probably let guests know about this at the time of checkin.
Mike V.
November 2025
Responsiveness, communication, location!
Whitney D.
November 2025
Location, location, location……hosts are very responsive and most helpful.
Alan & Kathy B.
November 2025
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We really enjoyed staying here. The birds were very fun to watch from the lanai.Staying here was an experiment in economy, going without a full kitchen. I would say that this is a PERFECT unit for an additional room for a larger party of people who have a full housekeeping unit or for a couple who are just needing a place to sleep and shower. There are beach chairs and beach umbrella and boogie boards-so great!This unit has dishes and flatware but is not conducive for more than warming leftovers and enjoying that on the lanai. We grilled down at the pool but did not choose to eat there as it felt too close to the others there. Also, no glass is allowed in the pool area. So, the carrying of food and fetching items forgotten is a consideration. There is a blender and a burner and pan (all nearing the end of useful life)- but doing dishes in the bathroom becomes quite an adventure with larger items.This is an older community and this unit has not been recently updated. I hesitated on giving a 5 for cleanliness- everything WAS clean, just tired looking. So, if newclean, this is not the place for you. Guest parking is scattered throughout the community and you sometimes need to walk up or down a sloped drive to get to the space that was available to you. Also, there are steps everywhere to get to where you are going. So you need to be fully mobile.the Host was lovely and responded quickly to inquiries and was eager to make our stay pleasant. Thank you!
Corey K.
November 2025
Location is great. Well maintained property
Brent T.
November 2025
Everything was in excellent shape and super clean. The beach bow was awesome.
Kyle T.
November 2025
We had a wonderful stay! The location is excellent. The condo is clean & so comfortable! Beautiful spot!!
Whitney Z.
November 2025
Great host and communication!
Brad D.
October 2025
Having stayed at Grand Champions Villas in 15 different units we found this one to be a superior location overlooking the golf course, convenient ground level access, and a thoughtfully stocked kitchen. Also the towels: bath and beach were fresh and did not have any smell, which was a common experience in other units.
Melinda M.
October 2025
Clean room and the host was very friendly and accommodating!
Ryan U.
October 2025
From check in to checkout our stay with Brian and Marie Christine went without a hitch. Location of the condo is great. Located on the second fairway of the Wailea Blue course offered an ocean / Molokai view from the lanai. We arrived at 3:00pm and the place was cleaned and ready for us. Beach chairs and a cooler were provided which we used every day. Just a 5 minute drive to my favorite Po’olenalena beach. Or take a15 minute drive, park on the side of the road in Kihei down by Ululani’s and sit on the beach all day. You can choose to stay any where but this place checked all of our boxes. Location, Amenities, Hospitality. Thank you Brian and Marie-Christine for a great stay. Mahalo,Geoff
Geoff I.
October 2025
Spacious. Quiet and beautiful neighborhood. Convenient to cook.
Khin Moe A.
October 2025
This is the second time we've stayed at this property. We like the location: golf course view and end unit with more privacy and windows. Well stocked kitchen. Very quiet.
Terry C.
October 2025
The condo was nice, comfortable and well equipped. It was conveniently located to many things around Wailea, Makena, beautiful beaches, awesome snorkeling and a short jaunt to Kihei and some wickedly awesome food trucks, cafes and sushi! The host was great and answered messages within 24 hours.
Peter G.
October 2025
Great place to stay! Location was perfect! Condo was exactly what we needed.
Jim S.
October 2025