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The Travaasa Hana: the Old Hotel Hana Maui is Reborn!
The 4-star Travaasa Hana is the new face of the 64-year old Hotel Hana Maui! The old Hotel Hana Maui was recently bought and fixed up by Green Tea LLC. The property's brand new "experiential hotel" concept was unveiled under the Travaasa brand on June 30, 2011. This 69 acre property is sure to be AMAZING!
Although the Travaasa Hana is not located directly ON a beach, they make up for this by offering off-site excursions to Maui's black sand beach at Waianapanapa State Park, as well as to the beautiful Hana Bay.
Not only is Hana Bay a fun spot for swimming, but it's also a very popular snorkeling spot! Don't have your snorkel gear with you? No problem! Resort guests can borrow snorkeling equipment from the concierge desk FREE of charge.
If you're in the mood to cool off in the water on the resort property, there is a choice of 3 pools. There is a heated Wellness Pool (with a hot tub!) on the Sea View Cottage side of the property, a Garden Pool on (you guessed it!) the Garden View Suites side of the property, and lastly, the Lava Rock Whirlpool at the Spa.
Amenities
The Travaasa Hana offers some great dining (see below), loads of activities, and an award-winning spa.
Some of the activities that are offered include:
learning to hula (I know I, for one, would NOT be able to pass this up!)
lei making
ukulele lessons
learn Hawaiian Throw Net fishing
cooking classes (learning to make some of the local Hawaiian dishes would be SO cool!)
spa treatments ranging from full body indulgences to facials
hiking
snorkeling
stand-up paddleboarding
If you'd like to explore the little town of Hana, you'll be just a short 5 minute stroll away from the town center, where you'll find some shops and the Hana Ranch Restaurant.
The ocean view Sea Ranch Cottages sound wonderful! They have vaulted ceilings for a spacious feel, sliding glass doors to their private lanais with breathtaking views of the Pacific, an indoor seating area, a wet bar with a small fridge, and can accommodate up to 4 people (age 16 and older only.)
The Garden View suites are for adults and children of all ages. They come with either 2 queen-sized beds, or 1 king-size bed with the option of a second bed in the form of a roll-away bed. They also have an indoor seating area, a wet bar with a small fridge, and a shared outdoor patio with a garden view.
Any other similarities or differences between the Sea Ranch Cottages and the Garden View Suites?
Both the Garden View Suites and the Sea Ranch Cottages are approximately the same size - most are 650 square feet. However, the vaulted ceilings in the Sea Ranch Cottages will definitely make for a more spacious feel.
The Sea Ranch Cottages are available with various packages including just breakfast and some of the resort's activities, all the way up to the most decadent package of all - the totally all-inclusive "Total Travaasa "package. (You can read more about that below under "Rates!") The Garden View Suites are the least expensive option, and are available with breakfast included, or with everything a la carte.
The old Hotel Hana Maui has an award-winning restaurant, Ka'uiki, right on-site - they are open for breakfast and dinner! There is also the casual Paniolo Lounge, which serves casual fare all day long. They also provide room service, which will deliver not only to your room, but poolside too! THIS, I love. On those relaxing beach days, it's fabulous to be able to laze about all day with meals and drinks brought to you at your lounger!
Getting There
The Travaasa Hana is located at 5031 Hana Highway, Hana, Maui. From Kahului, drive east on State Highway 360. It will soon become State Highway 330 (a.k.a. the "Road to Hana, Maui." The Travaasa Hotel Hana Maui is located just past Keawa Place. If you pass Hauoli Road, you went too far, so turn back!
Video of the Travaasa Hana
If you'd like to see more of the Travaasa Hotel Hana Maui, you'll love this video - it gives a great idea of what to expect! Enjoy!
Guests who are age 16 years and older will have the option of the all-inclusive Total Travaasa rate if staying in one of the 47 Sea Ranch Cottages. The Total Travaasa package includes 3 meals per day, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, plus a 60 minute spa treatment at their on-site spa. Guests with this all-inclusive package can also take part in all of the resort's activities for free! Double occupancy rates for this package start at $799.
If that's a bit more than you want to spend, the Sea Ranch Cottages are also available with the Sunrise and Spa package, starting at $675 per night (double occupancy). This rate includes breakfast, some of the resort's activities, and any 60 minute spa treatment.
Lastly, the Sea Ranch Cottages' Travaasa Hana Sunrise Package starts at $520 per night, double occupancy. It includes breakfast and some of the resort's activities.
For guests that prefer the a la carte payment option, that will still be available in the 23 Garden View Suites, starting at $399 per night, double occupancy.
Please note that although these rates were current at the time of this writing (early July 2011,) they may change. Please check with the Travaasa Hana at 855-TO-TRAVAASA for the most up-to-date rates available.
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