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Grand Wailea Maui - A WALDORF ASTORIA RESORT
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'Tis the Season of Aloha

Embrace the magic of the holidays at Grand Wailea for a season filled with joyful celebrations including our cherished Tree Lighting Ceremony, Santa’s arrival by outrigger canoe, festive menus across our signature dining venues, curated Kilolani Spa treatments, and more. 

Details, Dates & Times of all activities to be confirmed.

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Holiday Marketplace & Tree Lighting Ceremony

Get in the holiday spirit and kick-off Festive Season with our Holiday Marketplace for last-minute Made-on-Maui gifts by over 40 local vendors in the heart of paradise in our Main Lobby.  Then, join us and watch our front drive come to life for a magical Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring live entertainment and opening remarks that will commence the countdown of the official lighting.

CORN ON GRILL

Backyard BBQ

CHAPEL LAWN

Celebrate the holiday with backyard bbq favorites picnic-style including smoked brisket, pulled pork sandwiches, wagyu hot dogs, and more.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase day of the event.

This event is open to the public.

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

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DECEMBER 24 

Christmas Eve Breakfast

HUMUHUMUNUKUNUKUĀPUA'A

Join us for a special Christmas Eve breakfast that combines the traditions of the season with the laid-back charm of the islands.

No reservations required.

DECEMBER 24 

Santa's Arrival on Outrigger

WAILEA BEACH

Join us at Wailea Beach on Christmas Eve as Santa leaves his sleigh at home in the North Pole and makes a special only-on-Maui entrance aboard an outrigger canoe! 

This event is open to the public.

DECEMBER 25

Christmas Day Services

CHAPEL

Join Kahu Kalani Wong as he delivers non-denominational services on Christmas Day for two special services in our Chapel.

This event is open to the public.

DECEMBER 25

Christmas Day Brunch

The special chef-inspired menu features island-inspired holiday favorites, a raw seafood bar, festive entrées and sides, decadent desserts, a hot cocoa & cider bar, and more.

Kilolani Spa Vitality Pool

Festive Season at Kilolani Spa

Experience the magic of the holidays at Kilolani Spa with festive events and indulgent offerings, from our “12 Days of Wellness” series—featuring a Wellness Marketplace and traditional ʻAwa Ceremony—to a limited-time Festive Spa Menu, curated Kilolani at Home gift sets, and more.

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Luxury Trunk Show

LOBBY

Enjoy a curated lineup of innovative designers and iconic brands including Camilla, Melin, Reunited Luxury, Arlie Glass, and more, plus featured local artisans at our exclusive Luxury Trunk Show.

This event is open to the public.

New Year's Eve & New Year's Day

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DECEMBER 31

NYE Backyard BBQ

CHAPEL LAWN

Celebrate New Year's Eve for a family-friendly backyard bbq on Chapel Lawn including picnic favorites such as smoked brisket and wings, pulled pork sandwiches, roasted corn on the cob, and more.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase day of the event.

This event is open to the public.

DECEMBER 31

NYE Movie Night & Fireworks

CHAPEL LAWN

Celebrate New Yearʻs Eve with a family-friendly evening movie followed by a midnight countdown and fireworks displayed from Wailea Beach.

The evening movie is available to our in-house guests only.

DECEMBER 31

NYE Humu After Hours Party

HUMUHUMUNUKUNUKUĀPUAʻA

Join us for a special evening of music and dancing featuring a DJ and a glass of bubbles to ring in the New Year, plus spectacular front-row views of the iconic NYE fireworks off Wailea Beach.

This event is for ages 21+ and open to the public.

JANUARY 1

E Ala E

WAILEA BEACH

Ring in 2027 with an invigorating E Ala E (which translates to “awaken” or “arise”) session. This rejuvenating and inspiring wellness experience will take place on Wailea Beach on the first morning of the New Year, with participants wading into the ocean to release the negativity and stress of the past before emerging from the water with a rousing Hawaiian oli (chant).

JANUARY 1

New Year's Day Breakfast

7AM - 10AM  |  HUMUHUMUNUKUNUKUĀPUAʻA

Join us for an enhanced holiday breakfast menu featuring a bloody mary bar and an array of locally sourced cuisines.

No reservations required.

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