Hotel Hana Maui Info

Hotel Hana Maui

The famed Post Ranch Inn, a sister property to Maui’s secluded tropical getaway on Hana‘s fabled eastern shore, sent a special invitation to experience what Hana‘s all about. Since we’d never been to Hana and were anticipating an anniversary celebration, we seized the opportunity Hana is known most for clinging to its true Hawaiian sensibility--“Heavenly Hana” as it is oft-referenced. Resembling the mythical paradise on earth it’s easy to see how the name evolved. At the hotel Hana Maui the staff is downright angelic.
Since the Hotel Hana-Maui is one of the island's most intriguing luxury accommodations and was voted one of the Top Five resorts in the country for romance and seclusion, it seemed the ideal choice for celebrating our anniversary.
Following the infamous drive to Hana (about which I shall not immediately comment), we were greeted in the hotel’s lobby by a Tu-tu (auntie) draped in flowered leis bursting with inimitable Hawaiian hospitality--she actually kissed and serenaded us so unabashedly that we had to giggle.
We booked a secluded, private, ocean-view suite in a two-room cottage at the Sea Ranch. Situated along the sloping coastline, the buildings, styled from former plantation days, are exceedingly simple. Two ceiling fans and ocean breezes provide the only cool air. Covered lanais invite simple dallying before the stunning ocean views, especially from the discreetly positioned hot tub.
Unfortunately, it rained all weekend; sometimes it was torrential, sometimes a mere downpour. It was warm rain-muggy, sticky, humid rain. I stared at the ceiling fans for a few hours, whirling with all their might, still unable to efficiently circulate the heavy air to the point of providing comfort. They seemed as desperate as we were for relief.
Given that there is little to do in inclement weather in Hana, the low-tech accommodations (no TV, movies, radio, or air-conditioning) can be daunting in such conditions. The arrangement is intended for "soul searching" according to hotel literature, but we would have really enjoyed having a VCR so we could get our inspiration from a comedy. There are no shops, theaters, or other distractions in Hana. Out here it’s you, nature and your imagination.
Fortunately, other amenities helped prolong our resistance to that blasted soul searching. Handmade soaps, custom-fragranced bath salts, a deep-soaking tub, high-powered showers, and fluffy spa towels provided luxury. A spa across the way offered treatments. En-suite snacks, from Caramacs to Kona coffee and herbal teas to sodas, were provided gratis. Twenty-four hour room service, with a dinner menu identical to the main dining room, absolved us from going out into the rain one night and a bottle of wine staved off navel-gazing for a few more hours.
For visitors who want to experience Hawaii before Starbucks and Krispy Kreme dotted its landscape, Hana is essential. For those hoping to linger a while in its rustic ambiance and good-natured charm, a stay at the Hana-Maui Hotel will satisfy all your tropical dreams splashed with a touch of luxury. Just hope the rain lets up.

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