Best Pool Hotels in Maui

The resort's "Aquatic Playground" is its pool complex with a wealth of features, including waterfalls, a waterslide and a shallow sandy beach area that's ideal for kids.

The Four Seasons Resort Maui has three outdoor, saltwater pools: an adults-only (ages 21 and older) serenity pool with an underwater music system and a swim-up bar; the "waterfall," a lagoon-style pool divided into two parts and linked by a kid-friendly slide; and the "fountain" pool, which is in the resort’s centerpiece. The renovations included new poolside cabanas and chaise loungers as well as new landscaping to increase privacy.

The resort boasts three pools for both adults and kids to enjoy. The adult pool is quieter and is located near restaurants, but doesn't have a bar. The large lagoon pool has basketball nets, a whirlpool and a 140-foot-long twisting waterslide. The upper pool includes poolside service with a swim-up bar.

There are four pools at the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. The Maluhia pool is for guests ages 18 and older. The NALU pool features four water slides

The Westin Maui offers 87,000 square feet of pool decks, surrounded by five separate but interconnecting lagoon-style pools with a swim-through grotto and hidden whirlpool. The largest pool features a huge 128-foot super slide and the keiki pool (childrens pool) has a small waterslide. The nearby beach shack sells lotion, books and pool toys.

The Sunset Pool at the Montage Kapalua Bay meanders around tropical landscaping, under walkways and cascades down three levels of sun-drenched pool decks. Cabanas can be rented for a luxurious hideaway and kids can splash and play with plenty of space. The Hana Hou Bar serves drinks and snacks to pool-goers throughout the day. The Kapalua Bay Beach is a short stroll away from the pool where guests can rent watercraft and snorkeling gear from the Kapalua Beach Crew stand.

The Grand Wailea’s pools are most certainly its calling card. The Hibiscus Pool is an adults-only spot named for the giant hibiscus inlaid in the bottom of the pool. The pool is constructed out of 2.2 million individual tiles and two Jacuzzis are located within this pool. The Wailea Canyon activity pool is a child’s dream, complete with slides, waterfalls, caves, a Tarzan pool with rope swing, four jungle pools and three Jacuzzis.

The pool complex at the Hyatt Regency Maui rivals commercial water parks with two free-form swimming pools and an interactive children's pool, waterfalls with a swim-up bar nestled underneath, and a tube slide and rope bridge. Hydro-fit classes are held at the Lahaina Pool, while the Napili Pool is dedicated to family fun with the water slide and swinging rope bridge. The children's pool, Keiki Lagoon, features a sandy beach play area and a 25-foot waterslide.

The 142-yard freshwater swimming lagoon at the Sheraton Maui makes its way through vibrant gardens and underneath wooden bridges, interconnected by lava rock waterways, a lazy river and a waterslide. An outdoor Jacuzzi is situated beneath lava rock formations and trickling waterfalls, and while the Keiki (kids) pool area is shallow, other sections of the lagoon reach depths of up to 8 feet. Lounge chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and complimentary towels are provided by the pool attendants.

The resort has a three-level, 10,000-square-foot pool, in addition to a kids pool and whirlpools. The poolside deck leaves guests with a view of the Kapalua coast. A variety of cabanas are available for rent.

While it's not as large as those found at some other Hawaii resorts, the outdoor pool at the Hotel Wailea has a stylish, secluded feel with a large sundeck that includes several loungers, umbrellas and cabanas with couches, along with a hot tub. The Cabanas poolside lounge offers cocktails crafted with fresh juices as well as light lunches, plus there's an outdoor fire pit.

The Westin welcomes guests to unwind at six outdoor pools, a children’s pirate ship pool and four outdoor whirlpools. Water sports, including stand-up paddleboards and a full-service PADI-certified scuba center, round out the comprehensive beach and pool activity offerings.

Andaz has five outdoor pools – three ocean-facing pools, a lagoon pool and an adults-only pool. There is also a poolside cocktail lounge.

The oceanfront pools include a children’s pool, two freshwater swimming pools with a waterfall and two whirlpools. Poolside service is also offered.

The hotel offers two pools, including an infinity pool surrounded by palm trees, which overlooks Hana Bay.