Serenity and boundless beauty...

Guest: Terry (Oakland, Ca.)
Date of Stay: 11/29/11 Review Submitted: 12/12/11

Saiadhi met us when we drove up to the beautiful, tranquil property from the country road that took us there. We stayed only two days and we wished we had booked more! Incredible peace and serenity on 4 acres of lovely manicured and decorated land. The ponds with the lotus blossoms were particularly pretty although there isn't anywhere to look be it in the distance or on the property that isn't just plain specatacular. We saw the volcanoes on the Big Island from our lanai.The quiet is just incredible. I slept 10 hours one night which just blows my mind. I haven't slept even 8 hours for decades so that was a highlight of my visit. We left the property wanting to stay more. Going back to 'the world' was a let down. Next time we will book this property for a week and leave the rest of the island to the tourists. Do yourself a big favor and book this property now.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway.

More than met expectation

Guest: Wavelady (Pacific Northwest)
Date of Stay: 01/11/11 Review Submitted: 05/27/11

Our stay at Ala Aina was spectacular! This was our first time to Maui and we stayed 4 nights here at the beginning of our trip... Sam and Mercury were FABULOUS hostesses - the fresh fruit, the flowers, the beautiful gardens, outdoor shower/tub, the vistas, a tropical playground and so very relaxing! We happened to be there in the "rainy" season and experienced terrific thunder/lightening/rain storms - but so enjoyed the outdoor kitchen and deck area - just enough cover to make it all work! And the warm breezes all night - the entire stay was a dream. We were so grateful for Sam and Mercury's unobtrusive attention to all the details and their warm hospitality that made our stay so special.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Slice of Heaven

Guest: Char & Huu (Seattle)
Date of Stay: 02/22/11 Review Submitted: 05/09/11

If you are looking for peace and quiet and beauty on the Hana coast, look no further. Beautiful site, lovely accommodation, and gracious hostesses. You are off the grid and that's a good thing. Loved waking up to the chirping birds, light wind rustling through the trees and fantastic ocean views out two huge windows, all without leaving the bed. Recommend without reservation (room reservations are required, though) and would return in a heartbeat.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Tropical paradise that allows you to "get away from it all"

Guest: Pete (Bloomsburg, PA)
Date of Stay: 01/04/11 Review Submitted: 01/23/11

The bed and breakfast was comfortable with an outdoor kitchen on a deck from which both sunrise and sunset could be observed. The only noise that one could hear was the ocean and the only light that could be seen at night were the moon and stars. It was a great place to relax after a day of hiking, snorkeling or just lying on the nearby beaches. The outdoor kitchen was very easy to use with a small refrigerator and a propane stove. We cooked our breakfast and dinner everyday while enjoying the sunrise and sunset. The 4 acre + property was well maintained with fruit trees and coconuts; we were able to pick fresh passion fruit every day. It had both and indoor and outdoor shower that worked extremely well. The proprietors give you all the space you want, but if you have questions they were very friendly and helpful. You would hardly notice that they were there. If you want a place to get away from it all, this is the place. We recommend you get groceries before you leave for Hana because the two small general stores in Hana are very expensive. You can get fresh fruits and vegetables from local stands along the road very easily.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Hawaiian Style Tropical Paridise

Guest: Jim (Monterey Bay Area - California)
Date of Stay: 09/19/10 Review Submitted: 10/03/10

My wife and I loved our stay at "Ala"aina Ocean Vista - the room was beautiful, very airy with hardwood floors, lots of wood with some Koa trim. Real Hawaiian style. We were greeted by the owner and a beautiful rainbow. We especially liked the large bed next to the windows with great view of the gardens and ocean. Lot's of trees, flowers and fruit on the property. The place is well kept, clean and very quiet. The kitchen is on the open deck, It was fun cooking and eating on the deck with an ocean view on two sides. The room had a huge shower - we also enjoyed the outdoor tub. This is by far the best place we have stayed in Hana, we will definitely be back.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Excellent start to our honeymoon

Guest: row22-8 (Ottawa, Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/06/10 Review Submitted: 07/25/10

We stayed here for 2 nights to kick-off our honeymoon. The room was very nice with huge windows and great ocean breezes. The best part is the outdoor cooking and eating area on the deck, with stunning ocean views -- the deck is partially covered by a roof, just in case a tropical shower blows though during dinner. There was a two-burner stove, perfect for making meals for two -- just make sure to pick up groceries in Kahului before you hit the highway -- don't worry too much about fruit though, they provided us with an amazing fruit basket when we arrived. Sam and Mercury took great care of us and provided super-helpful info when we checked-in about activities in the area, including the Wailuku Falls, Seven Sacred Pools, and Alelele Falls. And though they were always nearby, we always felt like we had our privacy. The location is ideal for exploring the Kipahulu area, right off the main road, about 30 minutes past Hana, and about 10 minutes past the Seven Sacred Pools. The road itself is breathtaking, the scenery does not stop at Hana. In terms of value, the price is a bit steep, but overall still a pretty good deal, especially when you factor in making our own meals and drinking your own wine and beer on the deck. Finally, in terms of sleep quality, the bed isn't really the greatest. But if you leave the windows open at night (they have screens), the nightly rainstorms made for great sleeping... as long as you aren't afraid of a gecko or two ;) Overall, we loved our stay, we'd stay again, and we'd highly recommend Ala'AIna, especially for couples that just want to enjoy being together in a very beautiful and peaceful setting.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

Heaven & Paradise in 1 place

Guest: Peggy & Wade (San Clemente, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/02/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/10

We were only able to stay 2 nights as we were meeting friends in Kaanapali. There is so much to see & do here. Relaxation & peace hits you immediately when you arrive. Sitting on the lanai sipping a cold drink while taking in the beauty around you is wonderful. The grounds are beautiful along with all the birds chirping the ocean vistas in sight. Sam & Mercury are wonderful hosts. We have already recommended the B&B to our friends, showing them all the pictures of the property & surroundings areas. We will be back.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

Guest: N/A (-)
Date of Stay: 07/31/09 Review Submitted: 07/31/09

The Mother-Daughter team do a great job at hospitality in their "Piece of Paradise". We enjoyed two of our dinners on the lanai watching the sunset. One dinner we ate off of the bamboo tray on our bed because of the rainfall. As the evenings progressed, we would sit at the table and read, eat tropical fruit from the property then crawl into the king size bed and watch the geckos crawl up the outside of the windows. The croaking frogs and light rainfall lulled us to sleep several nights. We enjoyed coconut milk, mangoes and bananas from the beautifully manicured grounds (a former banana plantation). Once we were greeted and shown around, we were given complete privacy, unless we sought them out with a question. I bought a nice costume jewelry necklace from Mercury's collection of handmade jewelry. We appreciated all of the plumerias and other exotic flowers used to decorate our room. We would recommend Ala Aina Ocean Vista, especially for honeymooners; lots of privacy and beautiful scenery. The only sounds we heard were the mooing of nearby cows occasionally, birds trilling, the wind in the mango trees and the frogs at night. Ahhhhh, lovely! This is the exact opposite of Kaanapali's hustle and bustle. it's remote, quiet & relaxing. If you want to rejuvenate and enjoy nature, this is the place to stay!

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Guest: N/A (-)
Date of Stay: 09/04/08 Review Submitted: 09/04/08

I was encouraged by friends from New York, who now live in Maui, and are "in the know", that if I went to Hana, the only place to stay was at The Ala'aina, if I wanted an authentic experience of "Old Hawaii". If I really wanted to get away from "it all", this was the address. I found this spot to be completely charming, comfortable, secluded, and magical, all that they had enthusiastically promised me. I felt genuinely welcomed by both of my hostesses, who offered friendly advice to my inquiries, and showed true concern regarding my comfort, and satisfaction. I was particularly fond of my fully equipped outdoor kitchen, and table, a cupboard filled with Maui Organic coffee, and a fridge filled with croissant and sliced mangoes--yum! Although the indoor bathroom was well appointed with an oversized glass cubed shower, I most enjoyed showering out of doors, in the solar heated shower, or bathing in the wonderful outdoor tub, amidst a sweet garden, and watering the flowers with my used bath water, by pulling the plug at bathtimes end. I believe that most energy was garnered through solar power, so I can truly say that I lived "Off the Grid", in luxury for a few special days. The ocean views were magnificent, and the proximity of my sweet-sweet cottage to other sites of interest in Hana, were extra bonuses.

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Guest: N/A (-)
Date of Stay: 08/05/08 Review Submitted: 08/05/08

I really needed to get away from it all. A pal of mine had just returned from Maui and told me about Hana located on the far remote side of the island. It is a 2 1/2 hour leisurely drive from the airport side. I did some web browsing and located Ala-aina. The photographs and tone of the website just appealed to me. I emailed for open dates and followed up with a telephone reservation, as I like to speak with a person before committing to a reservation. It was an easy process. The hotel, it is more of a bed and breakfast, is located with great vistas. Sam, the owner and host is easy going and is there if you need her, but other-wise allows you all the privacy you want. The meals served are fresh and simple and filling. What I loved about this location is that it allowed me get away from it all. No phones, e-mails, car congestion or urban annoyances. This is how the non tourist people live and enjoy the island. I whiled my time by reading, walking and swimming. It was just what I wanted and needed. It allowed me to get balanced again. This is a place I shall definitely return to truly get away from it all.

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