The hotel was built in 1972, and originally belonged to the Hilton Hotels. It is currently owned by Kuilima Resort Company and is managed and operated by Benchmark Hospitality International. A potential development deal with Starwood Hotels fell through in July 2007.[1]
The resort is close to surf spots, including Waimea Bay, the Banzai Pipeline, and Sunset Beach. The resort is in proximity to Hale'iwa, Brigham Young University Hawaii campus and the Polynesian Cultural Center.
Films and TV shows have been filmed on location at the Turtle Bay Resort. The hotel has been featured in, or the setting for episodes of Hawaii 5-0, Magnum P.I., Full House and the short-lived Fox TV series North Shore. The resort featured prominently as the setting for the 2008 film Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

Kona Village:
Grand Wailea: Grand Wailea kicks off the year 2010
with Maui's most playful and loyal visitors, the humpback whales! From
now until May, Maui serves as the breeding ground for thousands of
humpback whales, and our prime beachfront location is ideal for catching
these gentle giants as they show off their acrobatic skills in ocean and
air. Whether it's the humpback whales or simply escape from the winter
blues, Grand Wailea is offering several packages to make planning your
dream vacation in Maui as easy as a breeze.