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Hotel Hana-Maui, Hawaii - About UsKnown since ancient times as a region of physical and spiritual healing, Hana retains a Hawaiian sense of place that has been all but lost in other and more populous locations of our island state. Hana is a lush tropical paradise. Its history, unmatched natural beauty, and genuine Hawaiian hospitality, become an indelible memory of each visitor's experience. This remote town is shrouded in legend and Hawaiian folklore. The fire goddess Pele traveled through Hana on her journeys back and forth to the island of Hawaii. It is said that her remains lie buried in a hillside a couple of miles from the hotel. Hana was a famous battle site between the chiefs of Hawaii and Maui as they struggled to gain and maintain control of this land for their respective islands. Ka'uiki, the hill in front of the hotel, is the birthplace of Ka'ahumanu, who became the favorite queen of King Kamehameha and was the most influential woman in Hawaii's history. She was one of the first converts to Christianity yet held strongly to her beliefs deeply rooted in the traditions of Hawaii. Always considered as a place of great abundance, Hana evolved into a plantation town. But sugar began to diminish as an area industry in the 1940's. Then, San Francisco industrialist Paul Fagan bought 14,000 acres and converted them into a cattle ranch. He also built the Hotel Hana-Maui in 1946 with ten rooms for high-end travelers. Today, on a pu'u rising above the town is a large cross, a memorial to Fagan. Fertile soil and ample water combine to ensure bountiful harvests of sweet potato, taro, and sugar. Lovingly restored in 2002, the intimate 70-room luxury Hotel Hana-Maui is known for its location that offers not only seclusion but also incomparable beauty. The lush, tropical east coast of Maui offers a true Hawaii spirit. There are spacious Jr. suites with patios, located in bungalow style guestrooms, and the romantic plantation style Sea Ranch cottages located on a seaside bluff with dramatic ocean and mountain views from decks, many have private spa tubs. The new interiors feature indigenous early century Kapa patterns from the Bishop Museum that provide a warm, comfortable feeling. There are no televisions or radios in the rooms. For shopping at the hotel there is range of unique shops, including Makana, Noe Noe, Hana Trading Company and Honua Spa Shop. Also, guests can visit the Hana Coast Art Gallery located just off the reception area. Here local artists from Hana and Hawaii are showcased. They feature original paintings, sculptures, fiber art, and the finest collection of traditional Hawaiian art from master crafters. Pua Melia is a full service salon offering a complete spectrum of hair, nail and facial services. In the Hana town center, located two blocks away, there is a bank, a post office, two gift shops, and the Hana Ranch Restaurant. Across from the town center is the Hana Ranch Store. Hana has long been associated with the Paniolo or Hawaiian cowboy. White-faced Herefords were brought to Hana in the mid 1940's to graze the former sugar lands. Many of Hana's men who were being laid off from the sugar plantations found work as cowboys. Today the Hana Ranch encompasses over 4,000 acres and is home to 2,000 head of cattle. Horseback riding is available through the hotel Concierge. |
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