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Waimea Plantation CottagesvsLumeria Maui Educational Retreat
Waimea Plantation Cottages and Lumeria Maui Retreat are both rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Waimea Plantation Cottages scores marginally better than Lumeria Maui Retreat. Waimea Plantation Cottages comes in at 80 with recommendations from 7 reviews including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and DK Eyewitness.
Waimea Plantation Cottages
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9400 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, Kauai, HI 96796
From $216/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Frommer's "That’s what you’ll find at this 30-acre oceanfront enclave of restored vintage cottages, spread among large lawns dotted with coconut palms, banyan trees, and tropical flowers." Full review
Gayot "Located about an hour from the Lihue Airport, this beachfront collection of vintage-themed cottages is a wonderful place to relax and renew your mind and soul."
DK Eyewitness "Step back into old Hawai‘i at these wonderful seaside plantation cottages, set in a coconut grove at the gateway to Waimea Canyon."
Fodor's "History buffs will adore these relocated and refurbished sugar-plantation cottages, which were originally built in the early 1900s." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Completely unlike any other hotel accommodation on Kauai, the upper-middle-range Waimea Plantation Cottages offers visitors a unique approach to the typical Hawaiian vacation." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A former oceanfront sugar plantation on the western side of Hawaii's "Garden Isle" is a perfect base-camp for travelers who want to explore Kauai's natural wonders." Full review
Fodor's "This casual eatery is located in the equally laid-back Waimea Plantation Cottages; it's a great place to sit with a cocktail and watch the sun set." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This sleepy, family owned idyll on Kauai’s remote west side is comprised of 61 relocated sugar plantation workers’ cottages dating from the late 19th to early 20th century." Full review
Frommer's "The charmingly rustic but airy cottages feature full kitchens, lanais, and modern perks such as Wi-Fi, A/C (window units), and flatscreen TVs." Full review
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Tip: Gardenview units have the lowest rates.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The 57 tin-roofed, clapboard, pastel-painted sweethearts with wide porches and rattan seating are scattered over a wide lawn." Full review
Lumeria Maui Educational Retreat
Jetsetter Gayot Fodor's Oyster
goop Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
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
OysterUpscale
"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 PlanetTop choice
"This spa for the soul starts working its magic the moment you pull into the hibiscus-lined drive." Full review
