Hana places to stay

Has anyone stayed at Ho%26#39;alawainui %26#39;Ohana in Hana ? Here is their website http://www.hoalawainui.com/. We (2 adults and 2 kids) are going to Hana for three nights in December and got reservations at the Wainapanapa State Park Cabins. After redaing the reveiws at this site, I am a little worried and am wondering if I change my booking to Ho%26#39;alawainui %26#39;Ohana instead.

Any opinions are welcome !

ms.frizzle

Hana places to stay

Ms Frizzle, did you end up staying at Hoalawainui? We are thinking of staying there in March 08. Any other suggestions? Thank you, Greg

Hana places to stay

Take a look at the offerings here:

http://www.hanamauitravel.com

We have rented Koali Ranch Cottage and Hale Hāna Bay. We liked Koali much better, but Hale Hāna Bay was right on Hāna Bay.

Gravan,

Yes we did stay at Ho%26#39;alawainui %26#39;Ohana in Hana. It was a spacious well equipped apartment. We had to call the host when we got there for bed sheets and linen because we couldn%26#39;t find it. The hostess was in the hospital having a baby but was able to round up assistance. They allowed us to use their washer dryer and even found somebody to bring us boogie boards.

The place is very centrally located, it%26#39;s about 1 mile from the caves and the blue pool.

Ms. Frizzle

The cabins are good esp. for the price, however they are rustic. The state park has been re-doing them so some are somewhat better than others. Good part is you are very near the ocean bluff, great star gazing and just the right volume of ocean surf at night. Within walking distance of the park area; picnic; black sand beach; Pailoa Bay.

I have stayed there by myself and with others many times. Think camping but indoors. You have one small bedroom with 2 twin beds; and one large %26#39;great%26#39; room with two twin beds that double as your sofas. Kitchen is a stove top; sink and full fridge. There are plastic lawn chairs and a long, portable table for dining; or picnic table out on the deck. Linens and towels are provided, but I always bring my own. Sheets look like garage sale pick ups, nubby and worn. There are no lamps, only very bright overheads; no TV; no phone. Bath room is small with shower only.

For 1-3 folks per cabin, not so bad. In Hana I just want to store my stuff; maybe cook a quick meal or two ... but be OUT most of the time. For $45 per cabin, this is a great value. However, not if you prefer a bit more pampering. Or have picky kids.

I loved Hana Oceanfront Cottages, but it%26#39;s gonna be pricier than the cabins. There is enough room there for a family of 4, if they have it available.

We stay in the cabins all the time. They are not luxury, moderate or budget. They each have a small deck with picnic table. #1-6 are closer to the bluffs over the ocean; you can really hear the waves.

# 7-8 are at the intersection so headlights of other visitors may disturb you. #9 and I think #10 are my favorite ones - they are back away from most of traffic and yet still close enough to bluffs to get an ocean view and some surf sounds. #11 and #12 sit back behind, further away from the bluffs but they are private.

Think of the cabins as one step above camping with bright overhead lights, hot water, a kitchen sink, big fridge, electric stovetop, and a shower / toilet.

The kids can easily stay in the bedroom of the cabin in the bunk beds. There are 2 twin beds on rollers in the main living area, which is one long room with 2 huge windows; the kitchen area and a long, portable, folding table. The chairs are plastic lawn chairs. There are no side tables, end tables, or lamps.

There is one large closet in the hall but usually no hangars.

The floors are old linoleum; and may be stained and cracked. The walls are rustic wood with beams across ceiling.

The bathroom is small with a shower stall, one small shelf, sink and toilet. The towels and linens they provide are often threadbare, bumpy or stained. All clean, just not in great shape.

There are no fans and no AC [which you would not find in luxury Hana lodging either] so in summer during day, inside the cabin can get steamy. But who is inside during the day on Maui?

We know what they are like; and don%26#39;t mind %26#39;luxury%26#39; camping, plus we love the location, the price [$45 per night; NOT per person], staying in the park, hiking along the bluffs, or cruising down to black sand beach after the tourists leave. We bring our own sets of twin sheets; a portable fan and a lamp or plug in night lights. We shop for supplies and groceries on the other side at Costco, KMart, Swap Meet, or Savers plus any yard sales that may be going on ... or the thrift stores. We spend 2-3 days in central Maui or upcountry exploring and preparing - then we head to east Maui for the rest of our time on Maui. We love it there !!!!