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
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
Everything was great. Nice place to stay. Just walking distance to shops.
April 2026
Everything we needed was available in excellent conditions.
David S.
April 2026
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I really can't describe how wonderful this property is. Incredible! It took me hours of decision-making, looking for the right and perfect condo, before I finally found and selected this unit. I had booked 2 others prior to deciding on this condo and cancelled each because they just didn't feel like a good match. My research and instincts paid off in a big way with this condo. The condo is in a great location, walking distance from restaurants and shops. The unit was wonderfully furnished and extremely comfortable. The owners paid a lot of attention to detail with their design elements. And that kitchen! It had every imginable appliance, gizmo and gadget a person could dream of to be able to cook or prepare whatever they wanted during their stay. Spices too. They even have refillable water bottles to borrow during your stay if you don't want to travel with your favorite water bottle. The bathrooms were also very well equipped. Beach chairs, towels and blankets also available during your stay. Large smart TV in the living room and bedroom. Fanstasic views of the golf course, ocean and islands from the lanai. It was magical. Folks staying at one of the local resorts couldn't be half as happy as my husband and I were. I will definitely select this condo again when I return to Maui!
Gibran B.
April 2026
The unit is peaceful and well maintained. Quiet pool was a nice option.
Nicole C.
April 2026
Amazing location and walking distance from anything you would ever need. Host was accommodating to our needs and we would be happy to return if we are ever back in the area!
Connor M.
April 2026
Really nice condo development in walking distance of several good restaurants and many Wailea hotels. Other reviews mentioned the comfortable bed, and it did not disappoint! The host was responsive to any concerns. My only complaint was that the only soap offered to wash our hair and body was inexpensive liquid hand soap. When I mentioned it, the host offered an unusually long response defending himself, but did offer to reimburse us if we wanted to buy some. It’s minor, but I like to feel spoiled when I’m on vacation. Otherwise, a great place.
Suzanne L.
April 2026
Great location, quite complex that is maintained very well. Very clean. Close to all beaches and dining. Unit itself on the older side, pool a bit small but suited us well. Air conditioning works well but is noisy and if they are on it’s hard to sit on lanai as it is blowing hot air. Good value for wailea and large unit. Even can see a glimpse of the ocean from lanai Would stay again despite the minor downsides!
Tara C.
April 2026
We very much enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property. The unit itself was spotless, everything that the owner said it contained was 100% on the money.Our family (6 of us) all had our own places to sleep. There was a full kitchen that had all the amenities we could ask for. We cooked several meals in the kitchen as a money saver. The master bedroom and on suite were huge (loved the rainforest shower).The pool and whirlpool were right outside our door and were used many times.The location in Wailea is only a few miles from some of the best beaches in Maui and a short 1/2-hour drive from the airport. The unit had a storage shed with a washer and dryer and with beach chairs for us to use. We were also only a few minute drive from the Marriott Hotel where we enjoyed a luau one evening.
George E.
April 2026
What a lovely condo. We really enjoyed sipping our coffee and watching the birds from the lanai in the early morning. The furniture was comfortable, and there was plenty of space for our family of four (two boys ages 11 and 15) to spread out. We would love to come back to this condo in the future.
Reagan T.
April 2026
Love this place - so much better than a hotel! (I hope the Maui campaign against short-term rentals does not remove condos like this from our options.) The only suggestion I have for improvement is to change out the loud window unit ACs for European style quiet wall units. Otherwise, it would be hard to find a better condo to spend a few days enjoying Maui.
Jeff L.
April 2026
We loved our stay! Hosts were great with communication. Well stocked condo that had everything we needed!
Ashtyn S.
April 2026
The condo was wonderful. It was a nice and quiet community. The place was clean and had a nice homey feel where me and my friends could relax and hang out. It was also incredibly well-located. We could walk over to the mall, which has a lot of really great shops, including matcha, acai bowls, and a very cute shop called Maui Hands. There's also a really nice beach-side path next to the mall. The property managers were really responsive and friendly. The only downsides were:- During our stay, the laundry (washer and dryer) were not usable.- The hot tub was not directly next to the apartment. It was probably somewhere in the community, but since it was further out, we did not look for it,Overall, it's a really excellent stay. Next time we come to Maui, this is definitely going to be the very first place that I look at.
Emily Y.
April 2026
Everything about this Condo was exceptional. The host was responsive and helpful. The location was great; walking distance to the Shops at Wailea, the coastal trail and many other shops and restaurants. The complex was quiet and well maintained. The home was spotless, nicely decorated and stocked with everything that we needed. We enjoyed just hanging out on the Lanai looking out at the Oceanview while entertained by the occasional golfer. We would happily return to this rental in the future. Highly recommended. Mahalo
Melody F.
April 2026
This is a very nice Condo, exactly as listed, Its super clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Beautiful location close to restaurants, shopping and walking trails. Gorgeous sunsets from the balcony.Our host Brian was very kind and quick to answer any questions we had.
luanne b.
April 2026
As advertised - good location in complex and great ocean views from lanai. Had everything you needed.
Berg
April 2026
An amazing stay! Exactly as described. Close to beach, shops, and restaurants. We loved having access to beach chairs.
Courtney H.
April 2026
Awesome place! Great view, will stay again!
Brian W.
April 2026
The condo property was beautiful and in a great location. We had to book last minute due to storms affecting our initial booking and host was very responsive.
Kathryn R.
April 2026
The owners Jackie and Brandon were very very quick, efficient, and friendly in helping me with any needs or question that I had regarding their property. The house was outstanding. Beautiful view of ocean golf course to watch every sunset! I’ve used VRBO for booking our annual Hawaii trip the last 6 years and I must add that Brandon and Jackie so far are the best hosts I’ve had to deal with. Thank you and Mahalo.
Ted T.
April 2026
Really enjoyed our stay. The place was exactly as described, and the property manager was extremely responsive. We did not check out the pool or the amenities.
Maria S.
April 2026
The location was exactly as advertised and fully lived up to its strong rating and excellent value. It offered convenient access to restaurants, golf, public beaches, and nearby resort areas.Due to heavy rains and a travel delay at the end of our trip, the owners were gracious and accommodating, working with us to extend our stay by an extra day. That level of flexibility really reflects their character and genuine care for both their guests and the property.
Mark K.
April 2026
Location location location! Just 1 block from the shops and Wailea beach…can’t beat that!
david k.
April 2026