Hana-Maui ResortvsLotus Honolulu at Diamond Head
Both hotels are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head scores slightly higher than Travaasa Hana, Maui. Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head is ranked #34 in Hawaii with approval from 10 reviews such as BlackBook, Gayot and Lonely Planet.
Hana-Maui Resort 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 Report
94.0
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head
2885 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $179/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter
"Oahu roughly translates as “gathering place,” and with more residents and visitors than any other island in Hawaii, it makes good on that promise." Full review
i
Go to the beach early in the day and bring your mask and flippers for superb snorkeling.
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Formerly the W Waikiki, this scenic and stylish 50-room boutique hotel is about a block from the beach and a half-mile from Waikiki's crowds." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The former 'W' hotel has toned down its hip, cutting-edge design and ended up transformed into a classy, boutique-style destination hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This small luxury hotel at the foot of Diamond Head has light, airy rooms with Balinese furnishings."
Star Service
"Anchoring the south end of Waikiki (a five-minute stroll from the action), adjacent to tony Sans Souci Beach, this establishment is next to the more conservative but superior New Otani." Full review
i
Filtered views of the beach are the best you can ask for here, but it’s the Diamondhead vistas that get people’s attention.
BlackBook
"Formerly a W Hotel, little has changed in the Lotus takeover. Killer hotel with killer bars and restaurants to boot."
Gayot
"Formerly the W Honolulu, this chic hotel is a fusion of Asian-inspired decor and warm Hawaiian hospitality."
Travel + Leisure
"The Aqua Lotus at Diamond Head, formerly the W Waikiki, is a 50-room boutique hotel at the foot of Diamond Head and about a half-mile from the beach in Oahu’s Kapiolani Park." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Close enough for a quick stroll to all of the restaurants, cafes, and shops, the Lotus Honolulu is perfect for those who love to be in the thick of the action as well as peace and serenity. " Full review
Frommer's
"With dark hardwood floors, platform beds, granite-tiled bathrooms...little touches like morning yoga classes in the park make for a welcoming boutique experience." Full review