Hana Highway - Road to Hana, Maui: Address, Phone Number, Hana Highway - Road to Hana Reviews: 4.5/5
Hana Highway - Road to Hana
Hana Highway - Road to Hana
4.5
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A scenic and often dangerous road popular with the more adventurous visitor.
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More than 3 hours
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The area
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
36 within 5 kms
Flatbread Company
2,466
0.4 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • American • Pizza
Mana Foods
901
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Speciality Food Market • Healthy • Vegetarian Friendly
Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice
110
0.3 km€ • Dessert • Hawaiian
Paia Gelato Company
405
0.3 km€ • Dessert • Cafe • Deli
Paia Bay Coffee Bar
352
0.3 km€ • Quick Bites • American • Cafe
Cafe des Amis
715
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Indian • Cafe • Mediterranean
Paia Fish Market
2,548
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Quick Bites • American • Seafood
Cafe Mambo
848
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • American • Bar • Cafe
Milagro's
836
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Mexican • Southwestern • Vegetarian Friendly
nyloS
103
0.4 km€€€€ • American • Vegetarian Friendly • Gluten Free Options
Attractions
41 within 10 kms
Lower Paia Park
8
0 mParks
Mantokuji Temple Mission of Paia
9
0.2 kmReligious Sites
Swap Meet at Paia Bay
6
0.2 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Maui Dharma Center
48
0.3 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Paia Peace Stupa
24
0.3 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Cesere Brothers Photography
5
0.4 kmArt Galleries
Art Project Paia
2
0.4 kmArt Galleries
Ke'anae Arboretum
60
0.6 kmNature & Wildlife Areas
Abode Maui Retreats
0.1 kmSports Camps & Clinics
HA Baldwin Beach Park
271
1.4 kmBeaches
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Popular mentions
4.5
9,773 reviews
Excellent
5,860
Very good
2,297
Average
1,003
Poor
390
Terrible
223
cpheller
Austin, Texas58 contributions
Jan 2022 • Friends
This was our second trip on the Road to Hana. The scenery is awesome and worth the experience. But, a huge drawback was the construction going on. Wow!! Three locations we had to stop and twice for over 30 minutes. Not much you can do.
Written 16 January 2022
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homchcic
4 contributions
Jan 2022 • Family
Definitely a must-do. Download GypsyGuide and enjoy! No need for a paid-guided tour bus if you enjoy driving and getting out there on your own. Felt completely safe and enjoyed all the sites I planned to see along the way.
Written 15 January 2022
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Stella K
Banning, CA16 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
Great interesting fun great food. Excellent driver was full of fun facts about the island, took very good care of us went the extra mile when I come back .
Written 14 January 2022
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WPLandry
Fairfax, VA481 contributions
Dec 2021
This is definitely a must do for your first time in Maui. Would we choose to do it again in the future? No. There are many things to see and do along the ride. There is a point where the road becomes unpaved, very curvy, and quite a pain to traverse. The paved portion is great though. Take advantage of all the stopping points. Even if a place you want to stop at is crowded, wait it out a bit. Things tend to clear up rather quickly as most people are just passing through.
Written 9 January 2022
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SkipperBill2
Belvidere, IL726 contributions
Oct 2021
Wonderful views and nice stops along the way. I wouldn't drive it myself if you were paying me. The waterfalls you could see from the road were worth the trip.
Written 9 January 2022
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Doctors Without Borders
Columbus, OH44 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
If you are looking for an adventure and good at driving , you should drive this road . Don’t rent a large car because this road is narrow and you will difficulty driving.
Written 6 January 2022
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robert-not-home
Boston, MA2,249 contributions
Jan 2022
This is the classic Maui drive and a must do. Lots to see many stops, hikes, etc. Long day drive on very challenging roads. As others have mentioned if you can break it up into two days and stay on the Hana side, slow the pace down you have time to see more.
I opt'ed to go with a tour so I could enjoy the view and not spend the time with my eyes glued to the road. If you choose to drive be careful, hairpin turns, one way bridges, blind corners, etc.
Let the locals pass you - meaning pull over when safe especially if you see a pickup truck behind you, they are going /coming from work and know the roads, let them go by and make it as easy as possible for them.
I opt'ed to go with a tour so I could enjoy the view and not spend the time with my eyes glued to the road. If you choose to drive be careful, hairpin turns, one way bridges, blind corners, etc.
Let the locals pass you - meaning pull over when safe especially if you see a pickup truck behind you, they are going /coming from work and know the roads, let them go by and make it as easy as possible for them.
Written 6 January 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Usman K
Chicago, IL7 contributions
Jan 2022 • Family
A Maui trip without a trip of road to Hana is incomplete. The scenery that you see here is unparalleled. This picturesque Road specially the back road around the southeastern part of Haleakala mountain is a treat to Maui visitors.
Written 31 December 2021
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Ankeny50021
2 contributions
Dec 2021
We enjoyed seeing waterfalls, walking along beautiful beaches, and exploring the lava tube. Start early, as you do NOT want to drive this road in the dark. Bring snacks and plenty of water. AWD and good tires suggested. Bring cash and a credit card. You will want to stop at a roadside stand for a delicious smoothie or perhaps enjoy lunch from one of the food trucks in Hana.
Written 30 December 2021
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bluesea182
Washington DC, DC226 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
To do this right, leave EARLY and plan to spend the day. The drive is very windy, but not all that bad if you go slow and obey the yield signs for the one-way bridges. The views are amazing, and the hike at the end (past Hana) is absolutely worth it. The black sand beach is really neat but quite small and was mobbed with tourists when we went. But it has great cliff views above and the sand is really beautiful. (You need to reserve a parking time slot in advance - $10 for a 3 hour slot. You can’t get in without it.) Overall a great trip - lots to stop at along the way - overlooks, waterfalls, beaches, fruit stands, etc.
Written 29 December 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Honcho
Friendswood, TX4 contributions
Wanting to see if the Kealakapi road is passable in a mini van from Hwy 31 to 37? Thanks
Honcho
Friendswood, TX4 contributions
Wanting to see if the Kealakapi road is passable in a mini van from Hwy 31 to 37? Thanks
travelgal1994
Franklin, TN795 contributions
We plan to take this drive in January and have seen contradictory comments about the red sand beaches. Open or private property?? Once on this road… one can turn around and back track? And wondering about the gardens… I didn’t see any comments about these.
TahoegpSA
San Antonio, TX363 contributions
There are many options for turnarounds along the Road to Hana. Not as true of the Road Beyond Hana. Some beaches require reservations; others do not. Best Bet is the Gypsy Guide or similar; however, be sure to check for local updates based on state and island regulations.
trooney86
Minneapolis, MN98 contributions
We are doing this trip tomorrow. Anyone know if the road is washed out or if the whole loop can be done right now (March 25,2021).
Emmmkk
Deer Park, TX13 contributions
I know this is 5 days old but none of the rental car companies cover the back road part that is required to do the entire loop. If you get stuck it’s very expensive to have a tow truck come out. Honestly, halfway to Hana was plenty for us. The drive is very strenuous.
Ashlyn F
New York City, NY3 contributions
Are roadside restaurants open along the road? I plan on traveling in February 2021. Thanks!
Trek112291
Johns Island, SC1 contribution
What is the best rental car type (compact, full, SUV) and company for the drive from Lahaina (arriving by cruise ship, Holland America) to Hana and back?
Sidney C
6 contributions
Don’t think you need anything special. The road is not that bad.
There are a few parts where you have one lane and some bad asphalt, but that is it. You may just need to go slower.
Maybe if it is raining for days you may have bad conditions.
Lorhop
New York City, NY67 contributions
Is it worth it or even safe to do if you're travelling alone and cannot hike due to a foot impairment?
ajknight
chittenango66 contributions
I hope i am not too late. I would say yes if you Can you get out of the car. most everything we did was take pics. we didn't hike except at 7 sacred pools . I am brave and outgoing . If that is how you are then go. If you get nervous I would say try something else
What’s the Hana shot?
Mom45
Hampton, VA188 contributions
It’s a little bottle of a mixture of ginger, pineapple, B vitamins, lemon and cayenne that helps with motion sickness. It’s widely available on Maui. I ordered some off of Amazon when I got home and it is officially marketed as “Hana Tonic Nausea Relief Shot”.
january
2 contributions
This is what I wanted to know. I can handle narrow and winding and one lane but not edge of a cliff. Is the whole road like this or just a few spots? I am terrified of roads with straight drop offs. That being said everyone talks about this road, how you can't miss traveling it....do you think if we went with a tourist company I would feel safer ( having someone else drive, someone who does it every day)
szobell
Bountiful, UT384 contributions
The roads are not bad at all. In the few places where there is a drop off, there is a guardrail keep you in safety. The only thing that gets sketchy are the blind corners. If you are patient and follow the speed limit, even those are not bad at all. Later in the day (after 4) the locals are driving the road. They know it well and cruise along rapidly.
