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 location! Perfect place for a family to stay. Lots of space and amenities. Would highly recommend
Dan P.
June 2026
Would absolutely rent again! Great property!
taylor m.
June 2026
This was a very nice place to stay at. I would definitely return here. Easy to communicate with the hostess and she always worked to accommodate my requests and needs. I was very satisfied with everything and would recommend others to stay here in the future.
Marissa
June 2026
We enjoyed the close proximity to the wedding we were attending and the reasonable price. It is an older property but clean and well kept and very comfortable. There is a kitchenette area with dishes, microwave and hot plate but no sink (need to wash everything in the bathroom sink). Plenty of guest parking.
May 2026
Fabulous location
Julie M.
May 2026
Everything was excellent! We would rent there again.
Sandra A.
May 2026
Pros: great communication, wonderful location, large space for 3 people is perfect, view is amazing, comfortable bed Cons: not remodeled like ad says, quite outdated actually, handful items slightly broken, furniture very used and cleanliness is not excellent it was very mediocre. Built up grime on shower door and shower head, lots of dead nats on window frame, fridge was not wiped down, carpets need professional cleaning etc. All that said I want to be clear I still enjoyed my stay, but past reviews were misleading. I think the price was good, hosts were very kind, super responsive and they even let us check in early and late checkout since our flight was at night so I am grateful! However I wanted to be transparent on the cleanliness and the fact I do not think any part of condo was recently renovated.
Tierney M.
May 2026
Very nice location and property!
gina b.
May 2026
Great home. It has everything you need and the pool was wonderful. Close to the beach. Certainly better than expected for the cost!
Wasatch V.
May 2026
Very clean condo that was well stocked with everything you need, and a beautiful view to top it off. Heather was a great host and we loved our stay here.
Chase A.
May 2026
This place was perfect for our family of 7. Very clean and has all the amenities you need to stay. Beaches and stores are minutes away.
Rodel D.
May 2026
The unit is immaculately kept. Early in the trip, the smoke alarm started beeping so we called the owner who lives locally. He was there within the hour to change the battery. John was a lovely man, very personable. We'd stay there again and highly recommend both the property and the owner.
Julia C.
May 2026
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Everything was splendid in comparison to some of the other areas our friends stayed at on the same trip. We were fortunate to stay here.The only concerns were around the noise of the AC units and one of the beds had 0 support on one side. Bring ear plugs. Otherwise everything was great and I would stay here again.
Aaron S.
May 2026
Perfect location for easy walks to shops and restaurants if not wanting to drive. The suite was private and very peaceful. Thank you!
Ryan L.
May 2026
There was so much I liked about the property. It made for a great vacation for my daughter and I. The kitchen was ample as well as the room to spread out. It did not feel cramped at all. And they made for so many nice touches. We really really appreciate it our time there.
Bill B.
May 2026
Great location with beautiful views. The house had everything we needed. Very clean and comfortable.
Sarah G.
May 2026
The condo was well equipped and clean. The views were great. The owner/property manager was very responsive. Would definitely stay in this unit again.
Colleen W.
May 2026
Beautiful condo. Place was spacious and clean, walking distance to restaurants, shopping and beach. Kitchen was stacked and the beds were comfortable. Host was prompt with communication. Will definitely be returning again!
Denise H.
May 2026
Accommodating and very good communications throughout to process. Everything was as expected and a great location.
John B.
May 2026
Great place to stay! Would definitely stay again!
Becky T.
May 2026
My overall impression with the property was that it was very nice. There were things that could be better though. The fridge was having a hard time keeping things cold. The tv in the living room is outdated and was unable to use the Roku tv part. Additionally, the tv in the spare room would not work at all past the welcome screen.
Abbey T.
May 2026
We loved our stay at this condo! The host were very communicative. The location was perfect as a short walk to The Shops of Wailea and short drive to Kīhei. The condo was well stocked and very clean!
Jeffrey L.
May 2026
Amazing.
Desiree R.
May 2026
Stayed here with wife and two kids (3 years old and 4 months). It was perfect, highly recommend.
Trevor R.
May 2026
The hosts were impeccable with communication! The property was well described. Everything was in order. Great location and amenities. Would definitely recommend for a secure, hospitable place to stay in Wailea!
kevin s.
May 2026
Wonderful bed, slept very well. Large bathroom with plenty of counter space. A tiny tiny kitchenette. Had not realized that we’d have to stand on someone else’s balcony in front of their sliding glass doors, in order to do laundry, or that laundry could only be done in daylight hours. (It’s much preferable for us, while on vacation, to do laundry at night.) Well-stocked room. Would stay again.
Lisa Q.
May 2026
The property was great. The sofa bed could use a mattress foam or something to make it more comfortable, and grease to make it less squeaky. Would be nice if the unit had enough garbage bags and dishwasher pellets to accommodate the stay. Overall a great place!
Shauna M.
May 2026
We absolutely loved our stay here. Close to beaches, shopping, restaurants etc. 30 second walk to the pool. Security was pretty strict with the amount of noise at the pool, but was super nice about it. The unit was spotless. My only suggestion would be to upgrade the mattresses as they were fairly uncomfortable. This unit was probably the best stocked unit we have stayed in. The view from the lanai was beautiful. We will definitely be back!! Thanks for the wonderful hospitality.
Sarah F.
May 2026
Very lovely property, plenty of room for the four adults. Host was extremely responsive. Kitchen was well appointed with plenty of dishes, pots & pans as well as toaster and blender. Shops at Wailea were a walkable distance to restaurants and coffee. Host recommended a local restaurant as well as reservations and it was the best evening of our stay. Golf was very enjoyable, both Emerald and Gold courses.
Wendy S.
May 2026
Melissa and Ben are top notch. Their condo is spectacular. Extremely comfortable. Just minutes to some of the best beaches in the world. I'm not usually an emotional guy. But I teared up a little when we started to depart the comdo. Do yourselves a favor VRBO peeps, and book this place for your next trip to Maui!!!MahaloJamie and Monica
James T.
May 2026
The property was incredible. The pictures are a perfect representation. The air conditioning worked amazing. You can't get a better location for this price. You are 5 minutes away from the best coral, turtles and snorkeling on Maui. The host was exceptional too. Their communication was timely, but also very helpful. We hope to stay here again!
Devin S.
May 2026
Clean room, much larger than I was expecting and beautiful. The AC was hard to use and the parking space was far but otherwise no other complaints
Julius V.
May 2026
The unit is on the ground floor and looks directly at the golf course. Wonderful view and totally private. There is a small sliver of ocean you can also see. There are two pools on property that we used every day. The beach and the Shops at Wailea are about a 10-15 minute walk. There is also a closer place to eat and shop.We rented a car to explore the island. We ate breakfast and dinner in Kihei. We went to the aquarium, the butterfly farm and drove the Road to Hana.The unit had a laundry on the lanai which was very convenient. The third bedroom is tight. It’s basically a Murphy bed but we made it work.The unit had beach toys, coolers, etc.The hosts were very responsive.
Amy M.
May 2026
Great and beautiful property in Wailea. Close to golf, tennis courts and multiple shopping centers with restaurants, bars, beaches, etc. There were plenty of amenities provided and a full kitchen which was great. Nice view of the golf course and the coast from afar. Pool and jacuzzi were great additions as well.
Sam N.
May 2026
Amazing views overlooking the golf course with ocean view and sunsets. Kitchen was the best appointed kitchen based on 15 visits to Maui. Owner provided the little things that mattered such as enough dishwasher and laundry detergent for one load per day, TP and paper towels- saving a trip to the store to buy quantities that you’ll never consume during the visit. We’d stay here again.
Peter R.
May 2026
It was a great location and a reasonable price.
Sarah H.
May 2026
Amazing location
Monique B.
May 2026
The condo is spacious and well-equipped. The private lanai faces beautiful vegetation and birdsong.
Carolyn W.
May 2026
Melissa and Brian were great hosts. The place is in great location and has everything you need. We would love to stay here again on our next trip to Maui.
Geoff S.
May 2026
My husband and I have one word for this property… Paradise!
Ciara F.
May 2026
Kitchen clean and well stocked. Beds comfortable, carpet is a little warn and dirty along main paths. I just wore my shoes all the time. 2nd floor level, easy to find and get to. A nice location with stores and restaurants very close. My favorite breakfast place became Kehei Caffee, a short 10 min drive. Beautiful place. Host very responsive when I texted or messaged via the app. A 5 star stay.
Karen B.
April 2026
We enjoyed our stay at Heather’s place. Very well appointed kitchen and bathrooms. Chairs, umbrella and beach toys all provided. Within walking distance of Wailea shops and beach front walk. Close to the two pools in the complex. Would stay there again on future visits.
Christine C.
April 2026
The unit had everything we needed. We had great time.
JOHN H.
April 2026
The accommodation was lovely and comfortable and location was perfect. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Debra D.
April 2026
Lovely condo right in the heart of Wailea! We had other family members staying close by, and the location was perfect to access shops and restaurants in Kihei, and Wailea Beach to see the rest of our crew! The condo was super comfortable and had everything we needed for a week on the island! Great place and would definitely consider again for our next trip!
Kirsten S.
April 2026
Excellent stay with my in laws & kids. This is our 6th time at this condo complex and first at this unit. Super clean, beds are truly comfortable, and great layout for family time. TV was tough to figure out but everything else was smooth. Great unit walkable to restaurants and beach down the road. The corner location allows for kid play on the lawn and little creek too. Beach toys and pak n play, high char and stroller were available for our use. Thank you for the great stay.
Kate P.
April 2026
Great communication and perfect location for our needs. The extras provided in the room such as beach chairs and umbrella were an added bonus. The pool on the property provided a nice area to relax.
Terry G.
April 2026
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Clean place with what you need. There’s beach chairs, a cooler, and a beach umbrella that are very useful. There’s a property manager you can contact with issues. We stayed in April after heavy rains and there were gnats EVERYWHERE - not the property’s fault, but the manager came and swept them for us when asked.Only 2 toilet paper rolls and 1 paper towel roll provided for a week, or you have to buy more. Deck connects to the unit next door and you can hear whoever is next to you when inside, but our neighbors were mostly respectful and we didn’t mind them. Two ACs that work, and the bed was comfortable. Minimally furnished but that wasn’t unexpected. The Google tv in the living room was nice to stream from my phone.Some rust on the bathtub, the bathroom sink didn’t drain so we had to take it out and that was a struggle, and there was hair on the bathroom counter when we arrived. Bring your own shampoo, conditioner, and soaps. Overall a good stay for the price. Free parking spot right in front of where you stay, and a great location right in Wailea. We would stay here again!
Cameron C.
April 2026
Beautiful area and great location with walking distance to dining and shopping.
Teri S.
April 2026
As advertised. 2nd time staying in this unit - great both times. Excellent communication with owner too.
Berg
April 2026