Don’t get us wrong, we’re all for family vacations, but sometimes there’s something to be said about spending a little good old fashioned adult time on a tropical island somewhere. One of our favorite destinations for a quick grown-up retreat are the beautiful islands of Hawaii. If you’re traveling in child-free mode, you’ll definitely want to look into hotels with adults-only pools. Let’s face it, you know that’s where you’ll post up for most of the trip. Here are five of Hawaii’s best resorts with pools designated for the 18 and over crowds:
Andaz Maui at Wailea
A 15-acre beachfront resort, the Andaz Maui has four cascading outdoor infinity pools, with their adults-only venue located near the spa. The freshwater Tranquility pool is the perfect place to watch the sunset over the Pacific, and those who rent cabanas are treated to morning and afternoon food plates. For accommodations, the property has 300 guestrooms and ten luxury residential-style villas.
Four Seasons Hualalai
Located on the Big Island on the Kona-Kohala Coast, the Four Seasons Hualalai is home to 243 guestrooms, suites and villas. The adults-only Palm Grove Pool has an infinity edge that makes you feel like you’re actually in the ocean. There’s also a swim-up bar which serves nature-inspired cocktails and miniature Zen gardens resting on chaise lounge tables.
Grand Wailea
Grand Wailea’s 4,850-square-foot Hibiscus Pool is more than just a pool, it’s an aquatic sanctuary for adults. Inlaid on the bottom of the pool is a giant Hibiscus flower made from over 630,000 pieces of Mexican glass mosaic tile. Plus, over 2.2 million individual tiles make up the entire pool which is surrounded by cabanas, lounge chairs and two Jacuzzis.
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa's adults-only pool only offers five cabanas but is in a more secluded area to ensure privacy. Lounge chairs sit around the perimeter and you can typically count on a quiet, serene atmosphere. Many guests even turn their phones off to ensure the area stays tranquil.
Wailea Beach Marriott Resort and Spa
One of the best features of Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa's pool are its overwater cabanas at the 18+ Maluhia Serenity pool. The infinity-edge offers panoramic views of the Pacific and clients who rent the overwater cabanas enjoy free drinks. Setting the mood is mellow Hawaiian music and warm mood lighting in the evenings.
