Garden of Eden

Beautiful scenery! Plus, you get to see a rock that was in Jurassic Park! You can walk around the entire garden within 20 – 30 minutes, depending on how fast you walk and/​or how many photos you take. But may be a little overpriced at $ 15/​person.

I had a lot of trouble deciding on what I felt was an appropriate rating.
The garden is very well kept, the plants are beautiful and the layout and design are wonderfully put together. We saw similar plants throughout Maui, but none were this healthy. We enjoyed our walk and everything we saw. We loved seeing the peacocks and the ducks!
The views are also very great to see. It was also a plus that all of the paths were paved, we were traveling with my 70-​year-​old father in-​law, and felt that other stops along the road to Hana would not be quite his speed.
With all of that being said, however, it took us 15 – 20 mins, walking at a 70-​year old’s speed to cover everything. I kept looking at the map and expecting the trials to be longer then they were. I know they say that the park is 2 miles but not all of that is on the trials.
It costs $ 15 per person to enter and I would keep that in mind. I imagine that the $ 15 goes towards maintaining the plants and the paved paths but it felt a little steep for what we were getting.
Overall, great stop, if you don’t care how much you spend go here hands down, but if you do I think it’s a bit over priced.

I am going to rate 3 stars only because I loved Maui and because the garden is beautiful but it needs a lot more to be a Garden of Eden.
I totally fell for the sign that announces a waterfall so I assumed it was part of the property and that it was a waterfall you can go into and enjoy, at that moment I had not gone to Twin Falls so I didn’t know what to expect and I was enjoying myself so i thought: $ 15 bucks is pricey but wtf Lucky we live Hawai’i! so I paid and got a «deal» because I have Hawai’i driver’s license.
As soon as i got in I realized I fell on a tourist trap because it was a simple garden, I parked and started to walk and very soon I found myself in the fence that indicated the end of the Garden looking at a fall from far away!,
C’monnnnn I was expecting to get INTO the fall or at least able to get the respective selfie by the fall or get my feet wet in the water.
The place is enjoyable and well maintained, it has a very lovely view, I can’t say I hated it because I enjoyed it, it is Maui for God’s sake!, all Maui is a Garden of Eden in my opinion, I give the whole credit to God for creating so much beauty, BUT if I had seen pictures and the place before I would have continued my way to Hana and spent the money in something else.
I don’t want to harm this business because I know it depends on tourism, but I travel on a budget and I felt misinformed by the Waterfall and I imagined the place bigger and with more to offer.

Thanks for the reply, Alan. (Although I wrote that review 4 months ago) We would have left happy if we had known that receiving a refund was an option. If you truly cared about your customer I’d advise you to put up a sign saying you offer refunds to those who were dissatisfied. We contemplated talking to the gate attendant regarding a refund but considering how she was the only one taking care of multiple cars –we decided not to waste our time trying to ask for a refund we may have not even received in the end-​and rushed out.

I would give this place zero stars! Over priced $ 15 per person to walk into a small garden area. It was not enjoyable. We were getting attacked by mosquitoes. We literally stayed for 15 mins! The tacky signs for each plants/​direction wasn’t necessary. Plus they had a duck feeding area on the way in and out of the park. Waste of time and money. Would not recommend. Stay on the road to Hana.
In response to your comment:
1. Still over priced.
2. Read the other horrible reviews
3. You probably sell over priced bug spray.
4. Tourist trap.
Future travelers, keep on the road! Do not get robbed for the same views of Hana when you can see it for FREE.

I have to say stopping here for $ 15 a person was well worth it. Was able to walk around, use bathrooms and get a view of so many things. After the visit and getting back on the road.
You really couldn’t get that good of a view and pictures from the road. So many cars and tour busses stopping left and right. Support the family here and their beautiful garden and check it out.

This place is a gem! I was a little skeptical at first because being surrounded by so much beauty on the road to Hana why would you pay $ 15 dollars per person to come in here? It seemed pretty steep to me too to see a bunch what I could see looking out the window for free.
But after I went in and we started walking around inside I started noticing the meticulous detail that was put into this place. Realizing that this place is family run I am amazed. It is clear and obvious that this place was born from a labor of love. The signs are helpful and thought out. There are patio benches for you to eat lunch while you’re enjoying the views. It’s not huge but strolling it at a leisurely pace you could stay here for a decent amount of time.
I think this place is best seen as the Road to Hana, lite version. If you want to see the nature but don’t want to drive for an entire day, this is a good place to stop to visit. It’s well maintained, beautiful and better for kids and seniors who may not make it the whole day on the real trip. I don’t want to discourage doing the real thing but I deeply respect the dedication to run a place like this and will gladly pay for that!
One major con though… I am delicious to mosquitoes and got eaten alive while in the garden. Evidently there’s room for mosquitoes in paradise too. It’s a tropical botanical garden. I won’t fault them but learn from my experience. Wear bug spray and/​or protective clothing. YOU’VE BEEN WARNED!

Great place to rest on the way to Hana. The owners have a nice setup going with a responsible and admirable theme to preserve and grow plants for the public to enjoy. There’s also the rock from the opening scene of Jurassic Park you can check out (not anything amazing though).
Nice educational time but don’t expect entertainment.
One last note — whoever carves on these trees especially when the owner has specifically put up a sign not to carve on them — there’s a special place in hell for you. Seriously… who in their right mind in this day and age carves on a tree? Are we still living in the 80’s and rockin’ a Bön Jovi haircut and listening to Guns ‘N Roses while carving on trees?

There is nothing special compare to the rest of the road to Hana. All the plants and flowers are similar to the ones through the road. The only new things are peacocks! 15 $ per person was not worth it at all.

The Road to Hana is a must when visiting Maui, but — make no mistake — it is a proceed-​with-​caution adventure. One-​lane bridges and winding roads galore, and even cliff-​side, unpaved roads with no guard rails once you reach the dry side of island after passing through Hana. Hana itself is a remote, simplistic town with few restaurants and even fewer tourist attractions.
So if you want to experience the magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean and the waterfalls and lush greenery of the road without the full commitment of making the entire trek, you should plan on stopping at the Garden of Eden. It’s a little less than half way into the trip and is only $ 15 per person to visit and enjoy what is truly a once-​in-​a-​lifetime experience. Download Maui Revealed on iTunes (tracks your journey even without cell service) and make sure to pinpoint this beautiful location.
This is a large, very well kept garden that features a range of cliff-​side ocean views with a picnic area for lunch and clean restrooms. My wife and I did the entire Road to Hana and this was easily our most memorable stop. From the Bamboo walkway to the 100-​year-​old Mango tree to flowers, fruits and trees of all shapes and sizes, this is something you don’t want to miss. There are barely any Mosquitos and it gives you a chance for perfect honeymoon or family photo ops overlooking the gardens or ocean. You can also see waterfalls and the road in the distance. There is a driving route, but I encourage the walking route. It’s a manageable, safe, family-​friendly hike that is a relaxing break from the long drive.

This is our 3^rd time to stop here. 15 a person. nice botanical garden, ocean vista that was in Jurasic park movie. Flush bathrooms and shaded picnic table with cardinal and peacocks running around. nice waterfall all with very little walking and parking. If this is your only drive to Hana this is a definite must stop.

If you like to see plants and flowers this is the place for you! Well kept grounds, plants are named. Beautiful variety of plants. Expensive entrance fee. $ 15 for adults and$ 10 for kids. You decide if it’s worth it.

This place was extreme boring, I expected more. The drive got my wife and Mother in Law sick. Once we arrived the attendant was informative and pleasant. $ 45 for three people was not worth it.
This place does have a nice view of one waterfall.

this is sooo a 5 star place. I have read other reviews complaining about the $ 15 per person charge being too much. 45 acres of meticulously groomed gardens with 2 miles of maintained walking paths. The plants and trees are labeled with where they are from and their names. We eat lunch in the garden and used the flush toilets inside the porta potty housings. looks like they have a nice modern bathroom facility under construction. This was one of my favorite stops on the drive to Hana. When I think of the Mai Tia I paid $ 11 for and enjoyed in just a few minutes It is clear to me that $ 15 for 1 or 2 hours of amazing fun is really a bargain and worth the price if you enjoy plants and flowers and trees and birds ! Its a must see

Another forgotten Maui review – better late than never! This was our first major stop on The Road to Hana and it was very pleasant. It wasn’t overly huge but there were lots of great tropical plants/​flowers on display and some amazing ocean views. I forget how much it was for us to go in – like $ 10? I see on some newer reviews $ 15 so maybe it’s gone up. It’s kind of a mom & pop affair so things aren’t super-​slick but my friend and I had a nice time looking at everything anyway. It was still pretty early in the morning so we didn’t encounter a lot of insects but perhaps that gets worse as the day goes on?
STEPH JUDGEMENT: Pleasant detour for plant lovers on the Road to Hana.

I was thoroughly disappointed by the quality and size of the garden and the unjustified $ 15/​person entrance fee. I thought this would be a good opportunity on my way back from Hana to see some interesting plants, birds, and snap a few good scenic photos. None of the above happened. Everything was just so underwhelming. After 15 minutes, I was desperate to find something, anything to wash that I-​just-​got-​gypped taste out of my mouth, but disappointment met me at every step. And steps there weren’t very many.

Surprised by the low reviews. The biggest problem is that they don’t charge by the car, but by the person inside the car. I would have hidden in the trunk if I knew this in advance. No joke.
Still, you can feed insane ducks here. Weird looking ducks at that and those suckers will bite the crap out of you if you get them upset. They even sound like hungry dogs which is pretty weird.
Still, this place is beautiful beyond the mere scope of words. It’s like a magical hike. It’s a great place to visit and I would go again. Only this time, I’m hiding in the trunk.

The views here were very pretty. Plenty of different trees/​plants. Cost was kinda steep for what it is $ 15 per person. They have a couple views you can get without having to park on the slim road. It seemed like any botanical gardens that are out there so nothing new besides the views. I would recommend if you haven’t ever been to a botanical garden and if you are worried about missing some of the sites you would have to park for.

So gorgeous! We came a bit late, but stayed until almost closing (which is 4pm). We drove in, paid $ 40 for 4 people, got a sweet map (which we didn’t end up using, we just walked around), and parked just passed the Art Gallery where the restrooms are. My family and I had packed and brought food so we picnic’d. I don’t think they had a trash can so good thing we brought bags to wrap our garbage in.
After we stowed everything away we just picked a random trail nearby and walked around. We saw the 100yr old mango tree, the banana patch, a waterfall outlook, tons of different fruit plants and flowers –so beautiful!!!
Overall my family and I had a blast and took a ton of pictures. Heck yeah for photo ops ;P my parents had a fun time talking about the different fruit plants and diving into their past while talking about them.
This was our last stop on our Road to Hana adventure since we didn’t want to drive around those cliffs in the dark, but it was well worth the ride and the money we paid for it. Definitely stop by and just soak up the nature, I promise there weren’t thereby spiders! Just a lot of annoying ducks and peacocks that don’t want you’ve out of the road.

I love visiting botanical gardens! This was our fist stop on the Hana Highway where we chose to have our picnic of Fukushima hot dogs. When you are finished please be sure you take any trash with you because they don’t have a trash pick up service.
There is a place to wash your hands and go to the restroom when you are done. My heart sank at first because I thought the bathrooms were port a pottys which I despise ! Luckily the outside just has the porter potty cover with real toilets inside.
The garden was beautiful it also had some breath taking views! It was nice to walk around and learn about the different plants. It gets really hot so please be sure you bring plenty of cold water, sun screen and bug spray! On the property they also have a small food truck that makes refreshing smoothies if you want to cool off.
We also saw peacocks which can get pretty loud. I had no idea they can make that much noise! Garden of Eden also has a bird food dispenser if you want to feed the birds. I didn’t feed them but my husband did. Some of them are pretty bossy! lol
This is a wonderful stop to stretch your legs and have a picnic !