The Hyatt-branded Andaz Maui resort has confirmed an opening date of 15 August.

The resort and spa, which is situated on the Mokapu Beach in Wailea, will offer 297 guestrooms and suites in addition to seven luxury two to four bedroom villas.

The resort, designed by architects Rockwell Group, will feature a 15,00sq ft (1,394sq m) spa facility.

The spa houses 10 treatment rooms and offers a range of body massages, body, facials and face treatments.

Facilities will include four infinity pools, a swimming pool and shop stocked with spa products.

The restaurant, Morimoto Maui led by celebrity chef, Masaharu Morimoto, is expected to open later in the third quarter of 2013.

More than 15,000sq ft (1,394m) of meeting and event space will be available in addition to a fitness centre.

The resort will also include three bars, a family game room, a media room and an arrivals/departures lounge.