Hotel RenewvsLumeria Maui Educational Retreat
Lumeria Maui Retreat and Hotel Renew are both praised by professional travelers. Overall, Hotel Renew scores slightly better than Lumeria Maui Retreat. Hotel Renew ranks #24 in Hawaii with approval from 11 reviews including The Telegraph, Oyster and Afar Magazine.
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129 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"The 72-room Hotel Renew, Waikiki's only "design hotel," is a favorite among fashion and film industry types from New York and California."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"A top pick for those who want more than a budget hotel but less than a mega resort, this affordable, 72-room boutique a block from the beach is high on style, but short on amenities." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Just a half-block from the beach, this ecoconscious, gay-friendly boutique hotel satisfies sophisticated urbanites nursing romantic island dreams with stylish, design-savvy rooms."
Travel + Leisure
"Steps from Waikiki Beach, this 72-room boutique hotel has an elegant Zen-like quality, thanks to acclaimed San Francisco–based furnishings designer Jiun Ho." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"With only 72 guest rooms, Renew provides an intimate atmosphere in keeping with its spirit of wellness and tranquility."
Star Service
"Superior to anything in Aqua's arsenal, guests here find high-quality modern fashions in both the common areas and the accommodations." Full review
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Avoid lower floors, as noise from adjacent properties and from the street can be an issue.
Gayot
"Talk about making a silk purse out of a sow's ear --- with new ownership, this property has gone from shabby and claustrophobic to hip, trendy and fashionable."
Zagat
"Half a block from Waikiki Beach, this chic retreat sports serene decor created by San Francisco designer Jiun Ho."
Afar Magazine
"With its shiny black surfaces and gray-on-gray color scheme, this sleek little hotel set back on a busy Waikiki corner would be at home in any major city." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"With dark interiors, bubbling fountains and custom-made guestroom scents selected from the 'aroma bar' at check-in, brooding boutique Hotel Renew offers a peaceful respite from the sunny chaos of Waikiki’s beaches." Full review
Lumeria Maui Educational Retreat
1813 Baldwin Ave, Makawao, Maui, HI 96768
From $247/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Jetsetter
"Blissed out educational retreat set on a restored 1909 estate overlooking Maui's North Shore with a saltwater pool and organic gardens." Full review
Gayot
"More of a retreat than a resort, Lumeria offers converted plantation-style accommodations catering to those who want to immerse themselves in the local cultures."
Fodor's
"Peace, tranquillity, and a healthful experience are what you will find at this beautifully restored historic property." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The wildly pretty, four-pearl Lumeria calls itself an “educational retreat” and a “sanctuary for authentic transformational travel.”" Full review
goop
"Chill out surrounded by lush, tropical gardens at this historic Maui compound and learn to live Aloha for a while." Full review
Frommer's
"Halfway between Paia and Makawao on Maui’s scenic North Shore, a historic women’s college has been lovingly restored as a boutique resort." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This wellness retreat feels like a remote farmhouse—if said farmhouse had a restaurant, spa rooms, and outdoor yoga." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This spa for the soul starts working its magic the moment you pull into the hibiscus-lined drive." Full review