Travaasa Hana Wraps Up “Refreshment”

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“Refreshing.” It’s a word that can describe time spent experiencing Maui’s peaceful and authentic community of Hana.

“Refreshments.” Enjoy some uniquely-crafted cocktails and “Hawaiian pub grub” at Travaasa Hana, the hotel with a newly-named restaurant called The Preserve Kitchen + Bar. There’s also a fresh new menu, created by executive chef, Jason Johnson. See more about the food here.

“Refreshment.” That’s without the “s,” and it’s how Travaasa Hana is describing its $12-million property-wide restoration project. All 70 units are being updated with new furniture and soft goods, like sheets, curtains and towels. Local contractors like JD Pacific and East Maui Construction are handling the work, which is slated to be done around Christmas. Meaning, soon.

“Hunton Conrad, a Maui designer, came in to capture the authentic feel of Hana and transfer that into the rooms for our guests to experience,” explains Travaasa Hana general manager David MacIlwraith.

New lamp in a unit at Travaasa Hana. Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

Couch and table in an ocean bungalow at Travaasa Hana. Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

Lanai outside an ocean bungalow at Travaasa Hana. Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

Beds in an ocean bungalow at Travaasa Hana. Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

New cabinets at Travaasa Hana. Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

Ocean bungalows at Travaasa Hana. Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

View from Travaasa Hana’s ocean bungalows. Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

Lanai overlooking the ocean at Travaasa Hana. Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

New pop-up power and USB plugs installed at Travaasa Hana. Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

Maui Now’s Kiaora Bohlool interviews Travaasa General Manager David MacIlwraith.

Pool fountain at Travaasa Hana. Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

One of the pools at Travaasa Hana. Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

Tropicals at Travaasa Hana.
Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

Fountain outside The Preserve Kitchen + Bar at Travaasa Hana. Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

Local salad at The Preserve Kitchen + Bar, part of the new menu at Travaasa Hana. Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

The grounds at Travaasa Hana. Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

The historic Hotel Hana Maui opened in 1946, then expanded in 1988. Travaasa Experiential Resorts took over in 2011. The company also owns a hotel in Austin, Texas. Its brand focuses on adventure, culinary, culture, fitness and wellness, striving to “educate and inspire” by incorporating local and regional elements to create an authentic experience.

Travaasa Hana is offering a kamaʻaina special of 20% off hotel rooms and food for residents. Call (855) TO-TRAVAASA or click here for reservations or more details on the resort.