Hana Palms Retreat - Botanical Paradise in Heavenly Hana

• Gorgeous Property, Average Accomodation

  Gorgeous Property, Average Accomodation

  • Guest Koko
  • Date of stay 07/24/12
  • Review Submitted 08/09/12
  Hana and East Coast of Maui were a wonderful vacation destination. The 5 acres of this property were amazing, the plams, flowers and fruits everywhere. Definatly the highlight. We enjoyed our stay on the Gardenland property, the property owner and caretakers were helpful. The units in the Garden house we stayed in were as other reviewers have stated: dated but serviceable. Decor is older(as in well used), but clean enough and we did find the laundry area and trash collection area after asking. This would not be suitable for people needing or expecting hotel service/amenities. It is appropriate for adventerous families, and couples. Please note, the house does not have AC (not a problem at all for us), but many people expect it these days. Dont miss Hamoa Beach, and take the drive up to Kipahulu and Lindbergh's grave for more excellent scenery.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children.

  Owner response: Happy that our guests enjoyed their visit to Hana Gardenland botanical gardens. The accommodations are particularly suitable and economical for families and groups. As the reviewer has correctly noted, those couples and families on vacation who would like the full suite of hotel services and amenities can enjoy the lovely Travassa Hotel Hana Maui at $500-$1500 per night. Hana is a mild warm and moist climate, and our houses are set up with ceiling fans and window screens to allow the natural breezes through the rooms. Thanks for your review, Robert.

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• OK

  OK

  • Guest Texsan
  • Date of stay 07/17/11
  • Review Submitted 05/17/12
  It was rainy while we were there, so perhaps that colored our perception. We stayed in the Garden House Lower Residence, and it was dingy and musty. Because of that, we didn't really want to spend time at the house, but that was ok because there was plenty to do in Hana. We loved the banana bread and smoothies at the nearby food stand, and we enjoyed being based in Hana for a couple of days. It was a bit harrowing to walk to the Red Sand beach, but we're glad we did it. And we loved seeing the lava tube.

  Owner response: Sorry to hear your vacation days in Hana were rainy. It can happen like that in Hana, and in a tropical rainforest setting during a rainy spell, the rooms can get musty until a few days of sunshine clears them out. Glad that you enjoyed activities in Hana. Robert

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• Awesome JUNGLE experience!

  Awesome JUNGLE experience!

  • Guest L
  • Date of stay 06/09/11
  • Review Submitted 02/07/12
  Stayed 2 nights June 2011. We are accustomed to staying at Hyatts, Hiltons & Westins, of which this is not: Thankfully! Owner was great: extremely fair price/value. Wife, self, son 16, daughter 13 found this place to be the highlight of our Hawaii vacation. Very rustic, basic, humble, stark Palm House...in the JUNGLE! ...kinda querky & bizzarre & if you are used to luxury this WILL be the least luxurious bed & place you'll ever stay...but you'll treasure it in memmories. Think of it as a campground cabin...a jungle outpost. Place is surrounded by tons of palms & exotic plants...with trails leading throughout property. Apparently 10-20 years ago place was a resort/tree nursary...but maybe went out of business in the 90's, thus succession has taken over, jungle has reclaimed part of half-dozen out buildings which makes it that much more adventurous to explore! (Housing accommodations have been kept up & maintained, though). Exotic flowers & fruit trees grow wild here. Make sure you buy groceries/water @ Costco by Maui airport before you come to Hana as food @ General Store is 10x more. Definitely see the Lava tube, the 40-story waterfall @ state park, red-sand beach, and buy Fresh-catch fish from fisherman @ shore to grill, fruit from roadstands, eat breakfast & lunch @ Hana roadstands: AWESOME experience!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

  Owner response: So happy you enjoyed our beautiful botanical gardens!!! Actually there are just three buildings on the 5 acre botanical estate - Palms House, Garden House and the Gardenland farm shop building. There are no other out buildings covered with jungle - perhaps the reviewer wandered onto an adjacent property. At Hana Gardenland there are wide easy grassy lawns, pathways and trails winding around the gardens, orchards and woods. Thanks.

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• Heavenly Hana

  Heavenly Hana

  • Guest Bex
  • Date of stay 07/04/11
  • Review Submitted 07/09/11
  Owner was responsive and helpful to any questions as was local contact. The listing description and pictures was mostly accurate. The current condition of the upper house is average...the house has great ventilation and potential but is in need of updating. Entry had a musty smell which was covered up by heavy incense smell. Everything worked in the home but the bathroom was dark, towels smelled a bit musty, and it just seemed as if everything had been in place for too many years without painting, cleaning, and changing out dated lamps, furniture, etc. Would recommend adding laundry facilities. Hana was as described....a beautiful step back in time. Be prepared to make meals since the only restaurants in town were marginal. I would not recommend this property to friends or relatives in its current condition.

  Owner response: Good to hear that the house has great ventilation and everything worked. Ventilation is so important in a humid tropical rainforest environment because there are usually traces of that natural musty smell that visitors from arid regions may be unfamiliar with, but locals are well accustomed to. The high ceilings help ventilation, and the new bamboo floors, cable tv and internet wifi are up-to-date for today's visitor. The furniture and decor are like old Hana, a step back in time, and most visitors appreciate the charm of Hawaiian cottage living where everything is not so modern and sterile looking. By the way, there is complete laundry facility with washer/dryer and linen closet with extra towels and supplies in another building on the 5 acre botanical garden estate. Just have to ask if you don't know where it is. Living in a botanical garden in a rainforest is a new and unique experience for many people.

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Garden House Upper Residence .. $210/night
Garden House Lower Residence .. $150/night
Palms House ................... $230/night
Two (2) Night Minimum Stay.
Weekly Rates 20% discount
Rates do not include 11.42% Hawaiian State Tax.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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