Noisy dirty screaming children construction noise the very opposite of a luxury yoga retreat the yoga rooms are mildewed wet The hotel room walls are paper thin Hear other guests snoring Reduced housekeeping means no daily cleaning or towel change Too expensive to be this bad
While the physical property at Lumeria is stunning and beautifully maintained, and its peaceful, quiet and calm energy delightful (except for the occasional rooster) there are a lot of missing amenities at this place that cause me to question what exactly the high room rates and resort fees do cover. The rooms, while comfortable and fairly nice, are dated, ours with broken window treatments, and many in need of serious updating. A resort of this type should offer guest laundry facilities, or, at least a way to have dirty clothes sent out for laundering. ( I was met with a shrug from the reception area when I mentioned this.) The pool had missing and broken lounge chairs and no umbrellas so there was no place to escape the intense sun while at the pool. I cannot comment on the dinners, but the breakfasts were quite underwhelming and always the same bacon, eggs, oatmeal and a lot of bread-y items each day. Pancakes one day were the special. Surprising for a facility that bills itself as a "health and wellness" center. While other condos and airbnb's on the island provided all manner of beach items for our use - we were given two worn out towels. The yoga studio is positioned right next to the dining area so that it was impossible to concentrate or even hear the instructor with all of the noise from guests congregating and chatting outside of the doors. Again, for a facility that emphasizes wellness programs, there do not seem to be enough facilities to do so or the proper environment to hold classes in. There is one quonset hut and one yoga studio and a large grassy area which went mostly unused during our stay. Doubtful that we will return.…
This resort is the perfect “upcountry” experience, with charming rooms with high-ceilings and old Hawaii charm, including great river stone-floored showers and plenty of space. The views are lovely, the pool is well kept and the beautiful grounds have fruit trees. The historic lobby/original house is spectacular. The staff are warm and helpful and the breakfast is delicious and served on a veranda with surrounding garden. There are a daily variety of classes included. I have been here twice and plan to go again!
This is my happy place. We traveled around Maui but nothing connected to my heart quite like Lumeria in Makawao. Spacious rooms feel like your own beach hut. Free yoga and breathe work classes included and recommended! Free breakfast, amazing bacon and perfect coffee. You feel at peace, like you have the place to yourself, yet there are others around, including charming wild hen with ten baby chicks! This is not a touristy place. The rooms have real keys, more charm. The grounds are landscaped beautifully. Comfy beds, clean spacious bathrooms. It’s all a ten out of ten. <3
My husband and I stayed for 2 nights for his birthday and everything was perfect! The grounds are gorgeous in every way, the plants, the cool places to relax, the views. Our room was simply lovely-from a comfortable bed, lush towels and the best bath products. We did not want to leave for the day on Saturday, but loved hanging out by the pool. We joined an amazing yoga class in the morning and loved the food we had. We had breakfast both mornings and we had dinner Saturday night. My husband loved the steak and they had a delicious tempe main for me as I am vegetarian. We felt like we had gone to heaven for the weekend. I loved this place, it is nothing like the huge resorts on the south and west sides. This feels like the real Hawaii-we can not wait to come back!
I stayed here on a meditation retreat. Overall the experience as good. However, for the price there were a few things I was disappointed with. My bathroom shower had an ant problem for the duration of my stay and it was not addressed when my room was cleaned like requested. The pool area was cleaned due to our requests, not on a regular basis as needed. Items around the resort need updating, like outdoor cushions and some chairs. Breakfast daily was included in our stay, but it again did not meet expectations. It was the same food 6 days in a row. Overall, still a great stay, just didn't meet my expectations for the price I paid to stay there.
This place is special. The classes they offer are outstanding. The caliber of teachers was top notch. They explained their classes very well, they were suited from novice to advance. The grounds were beautiful and the building is a 1920s wooden building with a rich history. Each morning I would do the 8 am yoga class. Then my husband and I would head over to the dining area to order breakfast and enjoy alfresco dining. The food was good, eggs, bacon, steel cut oats, toast and fresh fruit. Also, the coffee was great. It was nice to sit in the jaccuzzi, or hammocks or in the beautiful lobby. This a great place to come to heal and be nurtured.
Loved our stay at Lumeria! Perfect blend of lush gardens, beautifully furnished rooms and very comfortable beds…great sleep. We especially enjoyed the garden facing wrap-around veranda, featuring comfortable day beds, an opportunity to plug in while surrounded by the breathtaking greenery. The daily breakfast was another great welcome, as was the excellent qi gong class taught by Courtney Alex, a highly knowledgeable instructor. Lumeria is a serene blend of beauty and calm. Highly recommend.
Lumeria, at first, looks like a beautiful property. The landscape around the property is lovely, lush, and well maintained. However, after staying at Lumeria for 4-days, this was my experience. The walls are paper-thin, and you can hear everything, so much so it sounds like your neighbors are in your room. Lumeria promotes itself as a wellness space, and the breakfast was everything but that. Each day, it was eggs and bacon, creamer for coffee, no substitutes, and nothing remotely healthy. The staff, while nice, did not appear to have a clue about any of the classes offered, massages and so on. The property has so much potential with its beautiful grounds and location, but everything else was 1 star. Especially how the property sells the experience of Lumeria.
In Makawao Maui, Lumeria is a hidden gem for travelers seeking a clean relaxing place to stay. Driving up a simple country road, my husband and I pulled up to large steel gates that opened dramatically into an sleek, blossoming estate with gorgeous blooming plants and fountains with running water. Everything and everyone there suddenly found themselves taking their stress levels down a few notches and gel with the powerful serenity that seemed to infuse all of us there. I loved the exquisite aesthetics fused with the natural surroundings. Simplistic yet exquisite objects were artfully placed around the property giving the guest the feeling that less was truly more. For years I have not slept as well as I have when I shut my eyes that night at Lumeria. In the morning, we woke up to a delicious breakfast of fresh fruits, wholesome oatmeal; also, yoga was included to rejuvenate and reinvigorate us. Coming to Lumeria was like discovering a priceless pearl in an unopened oyster shell found in the uncharted waters of the ocean. If I ever get the chance, I’d love to come here again.…
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