Waileais acensus-designated place(CDP) inMaui County,Hawaiʻi,United States. Itis a 1,500-acre (6.1km2), master-planned resort located on Maui's sunny, southern leeward coast. Itwas named one of the country's 99 Best Recreational & Residential Private Communities in America. Many of Wailea's single-family and condominium complexes offer gated entryways for enhanced security and privacy. Nearby are Wailea's many amenities, including restaurants, championship golf courses, tennis facilities, shopping, and beaches.