1 Hotel Hanalei BayvsHana-Maui Resort
St. Regis Princeville Resort and Travaasa Hana, Maui are both endorsed by writers. On balance, St. Regis Princeville Resort scores significantly better than Travaasa Hana, Maui. St. Regis Princeville Resort is ranked #8 in Hawaii with endorsements from 12 publications such as Frommer's, Zagat and Jetsetter.
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay Show All Reviews
5520 Kahaku Road, Princeville, Kauai, HI 96722
From $585/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Sprawling across 23 acres of Kauai’s North Shore, the opulent St. Regis Princeville Resort sits on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches." Full review
Frommer's
"Hawaii’s first and only St. Regis—a brand renowned for its opulence and service—opened in late 2009, following a multimillion-dollar transformation of the Princeville Hotel." Full review
Gayot
"This is one of Kauai's top resorts and is located about an hour from the Lihue Airport on the cooler, greener and wetter North Shore of the island."
Jetsetter
"Originally built as a tropical escape for an English prince, the resort was completely redone last year to echo the natural beauty of Kauai’s North Shore." Full review
Zagat
4.7
"Reviewers "love, love, love" this "exclusive" bluff-top North Shore resort, one of the "finest properties in the Hawaiian Islands.""
Fodor's
"Built into the cliffs above Hanalei Bay, this swanky Starwood resort offers expansive views of the sea and mountains..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The "great interior ambience" reflects the "magnificent setting" on the 9,000-acre grounds." Full review
goop
"Tucked away in a secluded beach cove a few miles from Hanalei, the St. Regis at Princeville is Kauai’s preeminent luxury resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure
" The 251 rooms—some of the largest on Kauai—are all gleamingly new and done up in pale blue and warm wood tones." Full review
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Appealing 251-room wellness resort in a glorious setting on a promontory overlooking Hanalei Bay." Full review
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