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Hotel RenewvsHana-Maui Resort
Travaasa Hana, Maui and Hotel Renew are both praised by professionals. On balance, Hotel Renew is preferred by most writers compared to Travaasa Hana, Maui. Hotel Renew scores 84 with approval from 11 sources such as Gayot, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel Renew
Concierge
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
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."
OysterUpper-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 Telegraph7.0
"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
Hana-Maui Resort
Jetsetter
Frommer's Gayot
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Hideaway Report Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure The Telegraph Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
5031 Hana Hwy, PO Box 9, Hana, Maui, HI 96713
From $449/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "The mix of adventure, relaxation and truly experiencing a destination are hallmarks of Travaasa." Full review
Frommer's "This is luxury in its purest form." Full review
Gayot "This resort was built by Paul Fagan in the 1940s and is staffed by warm, smiling locals."
Fodor's "A destination in itself, the former Hotel Hana-Maui might have a new name, but this secluded and quietly luxurious property still delivers the tropical Hawaii of your dreams." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "You won’t find a radio, a TV, or a clock in the open-air cottages at this "breathtaking resort" with a perfect design score." Full review
Hideaway Report94.0
"Relaxing hotel on Maui’s rugged east coast." Full review
Travel + Leisure "It’s as calming, private, and exclusive an experience as you’ll find anywhere in Maui. By night, soak in the private, two-person hot tub and let your cares fade away." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Travaasa is Maui's original resort, having opened its doors in 1946 in the most peaceful corner of the island." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Travaasa Hana is situated in a cherished part of Maui the Hawaiians call ‘Heavenly Hana’." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Hana Maui Resort offers an off-the-grid escape where the only thing not to miss are the colorful sunrises." Full review
