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The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki vs Lumeria Maui Educational Retreat

Lumeria Maui Retreat and The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort are both endorsed by expert writers. On balance, The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort scores significantly better than Lumeria Maui Retreat. The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort is ranked #5 in Hawaii with approval from 16 sources such as Fodor's, Gayot and The Telegraph.

The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
8 / 10
2259 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $254 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"After a multimillion-dollar renovation, completed in 2009, fans of the iconic pink palace can breathe a sigh of relief: The Royal Hawaiian Hotel is more glorious than ever before."
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Which room to book: Be sure you're in the historic wing, in a Beachview room.
Fodor's Fodor's
"There's nothing like the legendary Pink Palace of the Pacific, and an $85 million face-lift in 2009, the iconic hotel set on 14 acres of prime Waikiki Beach is a unique blend of luxury and tradition." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"Of the three luxury hotels in Waikiki -- the Moana Surfrider and the Halekulani are the others -- the 528-room Royal Hawaiian provides the most stunning design." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"With its Moorish-style turrets and archways, the aristocratic, oh-so-pink Royal Hawaiian was Waikiki's first true luxury hotel."
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For old-school ambience, ask for the historic building; for ocean views, the modern tower.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Iconic, surfer-filled Waikiki—so famous that its image has even been printed on tens of thousands "aloha shirts"—is almost always full of tourists and happy beachgoers." Full review
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Lumeria Maui Educational Retreat
Lumeria Maui Educational Retreat
7 / 10
1813 Baldwin Ave, Makawao, Maui, HI 96768
From $247 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Blissed out educational retreat set on a restored 1909 estate overlooking Maui's North Shore with a saltwater pool and organic gardens." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"More of a retreat than a resort, Lumeria offers converted plantation-style accommodations catering to those who want to immerse themselves in the local cultures."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Peace, tranquillity, and a healthful experience are what you will find at this beautifully restored historic property." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The wildly pretty, four-pearl Lumeria calls itself an “educational retreat” and a “sanctuary for authentic transformational travel.”" Full review
goop goop
"Chill out surrounded by lush, tropical gardens at this historic Maui compound and learn to live Aloha for a while." Full review
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