Hana-Maui ResortvsKaimana Beach Hotel
Both Travaasa Hana, Maui and The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Travaasa Hana, Maui is the choice of most reviewers compared to The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel. Travaasa Hana, Maui comes in at 80 with recommendations from 9 publications like Jetsetter, Oyster and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
Kaimana Beach Hotel Show All Reviews
2863 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $116/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster
Mid-Range
"An upgrade from the cramped standard rooms is worth it at this 125-room beachfront hotel in a mellow area a half-mile outside of Waikiki." Full review
Lonely Planet
"For a little more privacy and seclusion, the New Otani offers well-kept, small rooms and its own beach about a half mile from the throbbing heart of Waikiki." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Although the rooms at this boutique hotel are small, the fabulous location on Sans Souci Beach... more than makes up for them."
Rough Guide
"Intimate, Japanese-toned beachfront hotel half a mile east of central Waikiki."
Star Service
"An unusual offshoot from this usually business-centric chain, Waikiki’s New Otani boasts a breezy tropical backdrop and one of the best beachfront locations in Waikiki." Full review
Gayot
"This hotel offers a pleasant oceanfront setting and a location that is just far enough from the bustle of Waikiki to keep those seeking peace and quiet happy."
BlackBook
"Just enough off the beaten path to be in the mix but still far away to avoid the busy beaches."
Frommer's
"This is one of Waikiki's best-kept secrets: a boutique hotel nestled right on a lovely stretch of beach at the foot of Diamond Head, with Kapiolani Park just across the street." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Waikiki's only boutique property located directly on the sand of Kaimana Beach...the hotel maintains its casual style and modern-boho aesthetic. "
Oahu Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Travel + Leisure
"The common spaces have become hangouts for both guests and Honolulu residents, with a colorful, living room-like lobby; the design scheme mixes vintage prints depicting surfers, the ocean"