Beach resorts in focus

Wailea Beach Resort completed a property‑wide renovation and debuted new Signature Oceanfront Villas while earning multiple national hospitality honors after the work. (mauinow.com)) The Wailea property occupies about 22 acres on Maui’s southern coastline and advertises a family water attraction, the NALU Adventure Pool, which features four slides including a 325‑foot slide the resort bills as the island’s longest. (modernluxury.com)) Fota Island Resort sits on its own private island in Cork Harbour, offering roughly 131 bedrooms across an estate described as some 800 acres of woodland and golf facilities. (fotaisland.ie)) The Fota spa lists 18 treatment rooms plus a hydrotherapy suite and markets dedicated spa‑break packages and seasonal offers on its website. (fotaisland.ie)) Smiths Beach Resort in Yallingup promotes multi‑level ocean‑view villas — including two‑ and three‑bedroom layouts with floor‑to‑ceiling glazing, entertainers’ balconies and two‑storey living plans on its room pages. (smithsbeachresort.com.au)) The resort advertises eight accommodation styles, an infinity pool and on‑site dining at Lamont’s, and ranks highly on travel platforms for location and views in the Margaret River region. (australiassouthwest.com)) Current direct promotions tied to each property include Marriott’s “Premium Rooms & Suites” two‑night savings at Wailea, Fota’s packaged spa breaks on its offers page, and Smiths Beach Resort’s “Luxury Romantic Getaway” listed among its special offers. (marriott.com)) Regulatory news affecting the Smiths Beach area: Western Australia’s EPA recommended approval in February 2026 for a $280 million Coastal Tourism Village proposed by developer Adrian Fini that would add a hotel and 61 holiday homes — a proposal that has prompted local concern about scale and access. (abc.net.au))