There aren’t a lot of places to stay in Hana, at least not in our price range. We are not luxury travelers. I was thrilled to snag a room between Christmas and New Year. 2 nights was perfect. We had one full day in Hana to enjoy the area including the Kipahulu section of Haleakala National Park.
Do yourself a favor and don’t do a round trip to Hana and back in one day. Hana Highway is a beautiful drive, but wouldn’t be fun at night. It’s a workout for the driver. Stay at least one night in Hana, or 2 nights as we did.
The staff at check-in was friendly and helpful. Our room (#8 upstairs) was clean and comfortable. No air conditioning but didn’t need it because Hana doesn’t get too hot. The ceiling fan is just fine. Windows open with the lovely trade winds was perfect. The bed was comfy.
It’s a 15 minute walk to Red Beach which is spectacular. We walked rather than hassling with parking. There aren’t many dining options in Hana. There’s a parking lot with several food trucks, quite good. Bruddah Hutts a few minutes drive has Hawaiian BBQ...tasty local food. Drive a bit further south to Koki Beach for delicious Huli Huli Chicken. Eat it at shaded picnic tables by the stunning beach.
We enjoyed our stay and recommend Joe’s Place (aka Hana Inn).