Family Escape at the Makai Ocean Villa | Andaz Maui

If Maui is on your list, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is a much-loved oceanfront stays. Just a short walk from where we love to shoot sunrise and sunset sessions, Andaz captures the essence of Wailea in an effortlessly beautiful way.

We were recently invited to experience Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, including a peek inside their newly renovated Makai Ocean Villa, and fell in love with the balance the accommodation strikes between luxury and laid-back living.

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort: Oceanfront Serenity in the Heart of Wailea

Andaz Maui feels like its own private paradise while still being just a short walk or drive from Wailea’s best dining, shopping, and snorkeling spots. Our family had so much fun exploring the resort’s tiered infinity pools and drinking in the magic at sunset from our lanai.

Whether you’re checking in to an ocean-view room, poolside suite, or Makai Ocean Villa, every space is so thoughtfully designed. The grounds are lush, green and inviting… every step felt like paradise. I can’t believe we finally got to experience it for ourselves after so many of our clients enjoyed the same space!

The rooms are fresh, the staff genuinely kind, and the food – wow. Even room service felt like a FUN fine dining experience. Gimme those mochi waffles! Whether you’re traveling as a couple, on your babymoon, or with the whole family, Andaz creates space for everyone to unwind and connect.

Enjoyment from Sunrise to Sunset at Andaz Maui

As Maui photographers, our team spend our days capturing sunrise and sunset portraits, primarily in Wailea. Guests at the Andaz can walk straight from the resort down to Mokapu Beach.

This is one of our favorite places for sunrise photoshoots, snorkeling, or spending a morning perched under a beach umbrella! I took our two older kids out on an outrigger canoe while Adam napped the baby. The staff were calm, kind and encouraging to our kids as we took in the reef and coastline views!

Wailea Beach Photography by Love + Water

Our team at Love + Water Photography is based just minutes away, and most of our portrait sessions take place on beaches near the resort.

If you’re staying at Andaz, we’re right nearby to capture your sunrise, sunset, or family photo session in Waile, all within easy walking distance of your room!

Why We’ll Always Recommend Andaz Maui

Andaz Maui is the kind of place that stays with you long after you’ve left. It’s not just the views (though those are unforgettable). By night two, we were feeling that gut punch… all of us were super sad to leave but can’t wait to return for another family staycation!

We’re Maui photographers specializing in portraits, lifestyle imagery, and content creation. From sunrise beach sessions to brand storytelling, we capture the beauty of island life and the connections that make it unforgettable.

Whether you’re dreaming of a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or celebrating a babymoon on Maui, our team would love to capture your story from land and sea!