Following the traditional groundbreaking blessing of the grounds on April 30, the award-winning Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort announces today the grand opening of the 'Ilikai Villas, 19 brand new three-bedroom options at the resort. The newest luxury villa offering at the resort is located on the high point of property. 'Ilikai, the Hawaiian word for horizon, aptly captures the new villa experience, with expansive views of the ocean.

Each 1,900 sq. ft. villa offers a gourmet Bosch Kitchen, a variety of bedding options and a sprawling lanai to enjoy the unbeatable views. Ground floor units have private plunge pools for the ultimate relaxation. The most luxurious experience lies in the penthouse villa, which spans over 3,750 sq. ft. and includes a glass bottom cantilevered pool.

“We are thrilled to celebrate today's opening of the 'Ilikai Villas and look forward to welcoming guests with authentic aloha spirit,“ said Dena Roady, General Manager. “The island of Maui – its culture, people and natural surroundings – remain a vital part of our resort and we are honored to be able to celebrate together with this new opening.”

Designed by award-winning, Honolulu-based design firm WCIT Architecture, the 'Ilikai Villas celebrate key elements that characterize the history and area of Wailea, including the 'elepaio bird, 'uala (sweet potato) and mōkapu (rock forms inspiring, in part, the name of the beach fronting the resort).

“Every detail that went into the design was carefully selected to tell a story about this special place,” said Lisa-Maria Priester, Director of Interior Design at WCIT. “Soft, neutral tones and textures reminiscent of the 'elepaio's feathers, balanced with vibrant pops of color in locally-inspired artwork and fabric really speak to our inspiration and enhance the overall guest experience.”

In addition to the 11 villas available for overnight rental already on property, every booking with the 'Ilikai Villas puts guests in touch directly with the resort's VIP concierge team who will customize the experience by assisting with all elements of preplanning a visit to Maui. Rates for the new 'Ilikai Villas start at $2,229/ night. Villa rates are inclusive of:

• Complimentary valet parking for one vehicle
• Full daily breakfast at Ka'ana Kitchen for two people per bedroom
• Bonus resort credit of $150 / day

To book a reservation in a brand-new 'Ilikai Villa, please visit www.andazmaui.com or call 808-573-1234. For more information on Andaz Maui's enhanced cleanliness protocols and reimagined experiences, please visit hyatt.com/care-and-cleanliness.

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ABOUT ANDAZ MAUI AT WAILEA RESORT:         

Situated on Maui's premier southwestern coastline along Mokapu Beach, the 15-acre beachfront Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort features 320 guestrooms and suites including 30 luxurious two- to four-bedroom residential villas – of which three, three-bedroom ocean and partial view villas are recently added; cascading outdoor infinity pools; a 14,000 square foot full-service spa with a private adults-only pool, apothecary, retail and fitness facility; more than 15,000 square feet of meeting and event space; and two highly acclaimed full service restaurants including Ka'ana Kitchen and Morimoto Maui by acclaimed Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Designed by world-renowned architects, Rockwell Group, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort captures the spirit of today's Hawaii and is a certified LEED® Silver resort. For more information on Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, please call (808) 243-4739 or visit www.andazmaui.com