Lumeria Maui Educational RetreatvsHyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort And Spa
Both Lumeria Maui Retreat and Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa scores slightly higher than Lumeria Maui Retreat. Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa comes in at #35 in Hawaii with praise from 9 publications such as Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler and DK Eyewitness.
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
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort And Spa
2424 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $229/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Some may love the location, but others will find this behemoth too big and impersonal." Full review
Fodor's
"An open-air atrium with three levels of shopping, a two-story waterfall, and free nightly live entertainment make this one of the liveliest lobbies anywhere." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"With a hopping pool deck offering beautiful ocean views, four restaurants, a solid spa, and a 60-store, on-site shopping mall, there's plenty for couples and families." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Stepping into the Hyatt Regency Waikiki, you might swear you're at a ritzy shopping centre." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The bathtub-temp turquoise water is ideal for swimming, and waves are usually gentle enough for children and beginning surfers." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"An elaborate atrium with cascading waterfall joins the two 40-story towers of this impressive resort in the center of Waikīkī."
Star Service
"Located on bustling Kalakau Avenue, across the road from the beach, this remains a front runner in the deluxe category, offering high-end, island-flavored accommodations." Full review
Gayot
"In November 2011, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa emerged with completely reinvigorated common areas, a refreshed poolside lounge and bar and an upgraded pool deck."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Steps from world-famous Waikiki Beach, the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa serves both as a refuge from the stress of city life and a convenient hub to explore Honolulu's buzzing downtown." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This centrally located hotel just steps from Waikiki Beach boasts 1,230 rooms, each with a private lanai"
Oahu Travel Guide
March 1, 2021