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
Wow, what a perfect place to stay. My family was staying at a resort nearby but my family wanted a little more space and a kitchen. The pool here is amazing and the family one is RIGHT by the condo which we loved. The AC works great and cools down the rooms fast. The kitchen was well stocked, the bed was SUPER comfortable. Pull out couch worked great too, my husband used it one night since he had an early golf tee time and didn't want to wake my daughter and I. There are great amenities in the condo- towels, snorkel gear, a cooler, beach gear. The washer and dryer being right in unit was great also. It's walkable to a lot of nearby areas. Mark was very easy to communicate with and left us awesome check in info as well as other great info about nearby stuff, the property, and the unit. We are super impressed and happy with our stay and would love to come back if we wanted to explore the area again! Couldn't recommend more.
Rachel K.
July 2026
Great location, great view, very quiet. Ron communicates well, and the entry and exit were very smooth. We’ll be back!
July 2026
Great location to everything in the island of Maui. The villa was clean and spacious. Would definitely book this location again.
Isom M.
June 2026
Found this to be a somewhat mediocre experience. The condo's listing was not especially clear with the unit number and host did not provide a map for check in so almost ended up at the wrong room when arriving late at night. The air conditioning units were incredibly loud so we all had difficulty sleeping. The AC units also back up onto the lanai so it was also incredibly loud when trying to sit outside and enjoy the evenings. We were missing laundry detergent during the visit. The host company ended up delivering some but only after significant back and forth confirming there was none at the unit. The pool code provided was also inaccurate so it took us a while to gain access to the pool. The pool itself was small without a lot of seating space for people to use. Overall felt like this place was fine for what it was, but nothing too special.
Emily C.
June 2026
Very nice condo, with a nice view. Minor issue was the vacuum cleaner came on, but didn’t really work.
Tracy C.
June 2026
Great property!
Sheila D.
June 2026
Great location, good size for a family of four, we appreciated the owners providing beach towels, chairs & a cooler to use. We will stay here again next time we visit Maui!
Michael V.
June 2026
The overall experience was great. Layout and usability were great. Furniture drawers were dirty and not used. Lighting was poor in the master bathroom. Pool umbrella was broken and two of the bed pillows were stained and disgusting. Location was awesome and the pool was great. AC was great and kept the entire until comfortable.
Scott V.
June 2026
My family and I really enjoyed our stay here. The host was responsive to questions/needs and regularly checked-in on us to see if we needed anything. The unit was clean and well stocked with essentials and more. The view from the lanai was beautiful. My daughter enjoyed sitting on the chaise reading in the mornings and evenings on the lanai. We will definitely be back.
Katrina V.
June 2026
We loved this place. The location is great! It had everything we needed from toiletries to beach chairs and towels and coolers to use while here. It had plenty of room for our family of 5 (3 teenagers). We were able to get a late check out which was so nice since we had an evening flight. The view was great. The porch furniture can use an update but it worked and we had the best time here. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Amy W.
June 2026
This is a great rental. Check-in is super easy, and when we ran into a small issue with the slider curtain, the owner was quick to respond and the issue was fixed in less than a day. Location was amazing. Super close to several top tier beaches. Great shopping close by and there are tons of amazing restaurants with a 10 minute drive. The pics don’t do justice to how large the main living room is. The entire condo complex is a tropical oasis and the pool area was deemed very popular by my family.Keep in mind that the property only has AC in the main bedroom. It can get a little hot and sticky in the rest of the unit if there isn’t a good breeze going. It wasn’t a huge deal for my family, but it is something I could see someone considering when choosing a rental. All in all, this property easily earns a 5 star rating.
Robert L.
June 2026
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Our three day stay at Grand Champion was very enjoyable. The villa was very spacious and clean. All of the bed rooms were good size with the master bed room especially spacious. The lanai had comfortable chairs and all of the appliances worked well, except for the dishwasher, which we were told in advance was being replaced the following week. The location is excellent - just a relatively short walk or drive to the Wailea Shops, restaurants, food stores and beaches. The parking arrangements were easy to set up with passes available for both cars we had. The pools, which were close by, were clean and the water temperature at a reasonably nice temperature, The trash and recycling bins were close by the parking lot as well, so easy to dispose of. The washer and dryer (a little noisy) were located on the lanai. There is one concern to mention. The unit is ground level next to a golf course. As a golfer, I know that occasionally a wayward shot can be hit. During our visit, on two occasions we experienced having two balls hit by golfers which came close to our unit. The golfers seemed oblivious to the fact that there are residences along the course, or we were sitting in the lanai. Additionally, on one occasion, a wayward golf ball came within inches of hitting a young girl who was sitting on the edge of the pool, which is located behind trees and should be safe place. This isn't the fault of the owners but something to be aware of. Overall, we would be pleased to return.
Kenneth E.
June 2026
The unit is beautiful and FULLY equipped for a beach vacation. Location and view ideal. One beef, the code to the pool was changed but we weren’t notified until hours after we had tried to enter.
James C.
June 2026
Had a great time. The place was clean and the host was very helpful. Thanks again
Cy K.
June 2026
Norm and Sonia are wonderful hosts. Lovely condo with great views. I will definitely stay here on my next trip to Maui. Very comfortable beds. What you see in the pictures is exactly what you get. Don’t pass up this condo..
dan s.
June 2026
I was in Maui for a wedding. Everyone stayed in different locations but the bridal events were happening at the Marriott. All the hotels were about 15 minute walk, super convenient location, and worked great for my needs. The room was perfect for me. I had a safe clean place to sleep, and super convenient to where my events were happening at. On my last day, I had a medical emergency and the host was able to accommodate a late check out. I loved my stay, and would def book again.
Megan W.
June 2026
Everything was wonderful, great. The property is beautiful so clean. The view is gorgeous and the host is the most. Anytime I need to reach out to amanda.She immediately reached right back out to me. Very, very helpful with things that I didn't know about that I could go and see in maui. She had a book in the condo that gave you all this information on the best restaurants, things to do. When I go back, I am gonna rent her condo again. If I could give her ten stars, I would.
Beth M.
June 2026
Loved our time here!
Lynn H.
June 2026
The view from the property was outstanding.
eugene p.
June 2026
Great property! It is very clean, nice & spacious. The location is fantastic. Walking distance to so many things. We appreciated how communicative Karissa was. We would totally stay here again.
Mark H.
June 2026
Very good
Mong-Kai W.
June 2026
The condo location was fine business is very small. The furniture is very outdated and way to big for a studio condo. There's way to much stuff inside. The pictures were misleading. The kitchen isn't really a kitchen it's very small. The back lani you have a view if a dry creek and trees. It's hard to find the right condo and putting a paper on your car window is a must. The book to tell you that is hard to find with so much stuff everywhere. The bathroom was old outdated and water didn't get very hot. But everything worked. Alot of people dont give reviews and either did I because. I want the owner todo well and be successful. Ive been to maui many times. I expected more for the price and from the photos. It could be a nice studio condo. Just needs some updating and less furniture and a real kitchen.
Dale W.
June 2026
Great little efficiency!
Douglas P.
June 2026
Room is cleanPool is beautiful
Soonkwon C.
June 2026
Wonderful home and property. It was quiet and had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend staying here. Close walk to a couple coffee shops and The Shops of Wailea. Approximately a 20 minute walk to the beach but there are multiple beaches that are a very short drive away.
Brooke S.
June 2026
It was everything as advertised. The owner is so nice and a great communicator. This is our second stay here and we would come back for a third!
Daysha M.
June 2026
Great location with everything you need. Chris was very good with providing all the details ahead of our trip. We loved having a pool we could use on days we didn't want to spend time in the ocean.
Marady L.
June 2026
Faye was a great host. She helped us find our way around the island and find activities that matched our interests.
Terry M.
June 2026
Great accommodations. The listing is extremely accurate! Perfect location to enjoy the views or head off exploring. Jackie was great to communicate with. Everything you’d need as far as restaurants, shopping, beaches, etc. is close by. The condo has beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, towels for your use.
Richard S.
June 2026
Great location. Condo was equipped with everything we needed.
Alina B.
June 2026
Well equipped condo with beautiful view. The hall bathroom was a little run down with some tiles falling off behind the toilet area and the bath/shower was stained and didn’t look or feel clean because of it. Upon arrival the front bedroom sheets had to be washed because there was a lot of hair on them. Front bedroom also had a mildew smell. For the price I would have hoped these issues would have been taken care of. Putting all that aside I did like the property - I just feel some attention is needed to those areas
Susan W.
June 2026
We had a wonderful stay at this VRBO. The property was exactly as described—clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. What really stood out was the excellent communication from the host. They were responsive, helpful, and made the entire process seamless from booking through check-out. Any questions we had were answered quickly, and we felt well taken care of throughout our stay. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this property to others.
Tracy W.
June 2026
On the second floor so all bags will go upstairs. Two double beds in the second bedroom with adequate room for adults. There are restaurants, coffee shops and stores within a short walk. The beach is also nearby.
Kenneth B.
June 2026
Well-appointed, quiet vacation condo. The king size bed was very comfortable for our stay. Convenient to Wailea shopping. We would definitely stay again
David S.
June 2026
Fantastic location near the exclusive resorts that cost 4 times as much. We loved quiet mornings with breakfast in our PJs overlooking the course and the ocean. No waiting for a table or a cup of coffee. Grocery store is a 5-10 minute walk. Several wonderful restaurants are a 5 minute stroll away. We found it easier to get an Uber or Lyft to our activities than to rent a car. Never waited more than 3 minutes. Two bathrooms on vacation is a marriage saving bonus . Kitchen was fully equipped. Hosts made it easy and relaxing for check-in and out. Only negative was the bed was kind of uncomfortable for us (but we’re used to a really high end mattress). We’d stay here again without hesitation.
Ron & Lydia B.
June 2026
Can’t go wrong with Grand champion villas when it comes to price and location on this side of the island.
Aaron G.
June 2026
The condo was very clean and comfortable. It was within walking distance of several shops and restaurants and close driving distance to beautiful beaches. The area was very quiet and beautiful.
Michelle S.
June 2026
The unit was clean and comfortable. We stay at the grand champions often and this was a very nice unit.
Danielle M.
June 2026
Overall stay was lovely. Great location with golf course view and a little bit of the ocean. Close to beaches, shops, and restaurants. The condo has beach chairs and towels, an umbrella (missing a part) and boards. Bring your own coffee. Safe did not work. Beds were very comfortable and condo was nicely appointed.
Dale H.
June 2026
Clean, comfortable and well stocked. This condo has everything you need for a great stay. The owner was very responsive and friendly and we enjoyed our visit, we will be back!
June 2026
Our family of 5 had an excellent experience. Plenty of room and amenities, perfect location for multiple excursions, and great access to the best beaches on the island. Our hosts were very responsive to questions and super helpful with restaurant and activity recommendations. We highly recommend this property for fun loving adventurous families.
Jerry C.
June 2026
Amazing property! I would absolutely stay here again. Great location, very clean, with all the amenities one needs and wonderful hosts.
Jenny L.
June 2026
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We loved our stay at Wailea Grand Champions.The location was perfect for us, the complex is quiet and relaxed and within walking distance of several shopping plazas and restaurants. We really enjoyed late afternoon swims in the quiet pool and chatting with other guests who were using the community BBQs.The unit itself was comfortable and well-appointed and the owners were very easy to communicate with and were eager to do whatever they could to ensure we had everything we needed for a great stay. We really appreciated the provided beach chairs, cooler and umbrella which we used several times for snorkelling trips. We didn't do a lot of cooking but the kitchen had everything you need, there were even ice packs in the freezer for the cooler which was really thoughtful. Catching sunsets on the balcony was one of our favourite parts of staying here. The check in and check out process was great and has been well-planned to ensure it's as easy and smooth as possible. We wouldn't hesitate to book this unit again for our next Maui holiday and recommend if you're looking for a relaxed spot with excellent amenities.
Laura G.
June 2026
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Overall a really great stay, the home was a wonderful place to stay. The master bed mattress is quite firm while the queen bed room is soft. There were a lot of bugs in the master bathroom when we arrived but it was after dark and they had left all the lights on for us. Thankfully, there was a vacuum cleaner and we were able to vacuum the bugs. I contacted the host and they responded immediately and sent maintenance out the next day to check the screens. We had no more issues with bugs. Our only issues were before check in- we did not receive the check-in details and it was 24 hours until our arrival. After contacting them I was told we had to sign some rental agreement?? We never received the agreement and it took a bit of back and forth before it was resolved. I had no idea there was something else to sign because we were never informed of this during the entire process. I wish they had proactively let us know instead of me having to uncover the problem at the last minute. The only other issue, as others have mentioned, is that the parking spot assigned is not in the signed area. (Spot 170 is not actually in spots marked 168-180) It makes sense once you find it but it is impossible to know where it actually is based on their instructions. Drive past the 170 parking area and go down two more parking areas and it is in the right hand corner.Those were minor issues and I would definitely stay here again.
Elizabeth P.
June 2026
The rental was exceptional. Very well maintained and had everything we needed and more. It was close to the shops, the beach, and activities. Our family really enjoyed our stay and would choose this rental again.
Kathy G.
June 2026
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