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Summary of reviewsThe Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa is a beautiful and well-designed resort located on the south shore of Kauai with breathtaking views of the coast. The resort is conveniently located next to a walkable beach and is a short distance to restaurants and shops at Poipu Beach. The pool facilities are excellent and guests love the various pool options, including hot tubs, lazy rivers and water slides. The breakfast buffet is a treat you won't want to miss with guests raving about the quality, variety and taste of the food. The staff is amazing with numerous reviews praising their kindness, politeness and willingness to help. The hotel's rooms were considered clean and comfortable by most guests, although some found them outdated and in need of updating. While the hotel's beach may not be ideal for swimming, it offers many other enjoyable activities and a gorgeous setting. Overall, the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa is a great choice for a clean and comfortable stay with amazing pool facilities and excellent staff. Show more
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Luxury Resort
Situated on the sunny south shore, this resort features extensive pools, including a lazy river and saltwater lagoon. It offers multiple dining options, a championship golf course, and the large Anara Spa. Rooms and suites have private lanais with various views, and the resort provides a classic luxury experience.
Resort near Golf Courses
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa features a stunning 18-hole championship golf course which is set amidst dramatic hills and the seashore. With various tournaments having been hosted on its grounds, as well as being considered as one of the greatest course in America, the golf course of this wonderful hotel will leave every golf enthusiast absolutely satisfied.
Beachfront Resort
Located on Poipu Beach, this expansive resort offers extensive pools, lush gardens leading to the ocean, ocean view rooms, and a wide range of beachfront activities and dining.
What is between the hotel and the beach?
Nothing. The beach is directly accessible from the hotel
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Resort near The Beach
Located on Poipu Beach, this resort provides access to the beach. The resort's extensive amenities and beachfront location make it a desirable option.
Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
This resort has implemented numerous environmental initiatives including installing photovoltaic panels for clean energy, using low-flow fixtures, providing reusable water bottles, and growing their own lettuce to reduce transport emissions.
Certifications:
Green Key Global (greenkeyglobal.com)
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Resort for Honeymoon
Boasting luxurious suites, a plethora of amenities and a breathtaking beach location, this hotel is nothing short of ideal to visit for your most romantic honeymoon escape.
Resort with Spa
The resort features the 46,000-square-foot Anara Spa, which includes 11 treatment rooms, five couples massage huts in the garden, a sauna, steam room, whirlpools, lava rock outdoor showers, a 25-yard lap pool, and its own restaurant.
Family Friendly Resort
Features multiple pools including a saltwater lagoon and lazy river, a golf course, and a spa. It also provides diverse dining options with 6 restaurants and 9 bars, making it ideal for families seeking a comprehensive resort experience.
Resort with Swimming Pool
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa has an outdoor sea water pool and an outdoor adult only heated pool, open 24 hours, as well as an outdoor lap lane pool open 6am to 8pm.
Heated Pool Pool Water Slide Pool Lap Lanes Outdoor Pool
Number of pools3
Pool 1 information:
Location of the pool:Outdoor pool
Is it a pool of special type?
Sea / Salt water pool
Heated pool
Lap pool
Pool surface size:57400 ft2
Pool minimum depth:0 ft
Pool maximum depth:9 ft
When is the pool open?All year
Opening hours:24 hours
The pool also has:
Pool bar
Lifesaving equipment
Blow-up pool toys
islands
Pool activities available:
Water sports
Around the pool, there are also available:
Showers
WC
Towels
Sunbeds
Umbrellas
Cabanas
The water of the pool is sanitized using:
Chlorine
Are there written rules guests should follow before entering the pool?No
Is the pool accessible to persons with disabilities?Yes
Additional information about the pool:Saltwater Sand bottomed
Pool 2 information:
Location of the pool:Outdoor pool
Is it a pool of special type?
Heated pool
Pool surface size:22400 ft2
Pool minimum depth:3 ft
Pool maximum depth:4 ft
When is the pool open?All year
Opening hours:24 hours
The pool also has:
Pool bar
Lifesaving equipment
Jacuzzi / Hot tub / Bubbling whirlpool
Water slide
Waterfall
Pool activities available:
Water sports
Around the pool, there are also available:
Showers
WC
Towels
Sunbeds
Umbrellas
Cabanas
The water of the pool is sanitized using:
Chlorine
Are there written rules guests should follow before entering the pool?No
Is the pool accessible to persons with disabilities?Yes
Pool 3 information:
Location of the pool:Outdoor pool
Is it a pool of special type?
Heated pool
Pool surface size:64 ft2
Pool minimum depth:4 ft
Pool maximum depth:4 ft
When is the pool open?All year
Opening hours:06:00 - 20:00
The pool also has:
Lifesaving equipment
Lap lanes
Pool activities available:
Swimming lessons
Around the pool, there are also available:
Showers
Lockers
WC
Changing facilities
Towels
Sunbeds
Spa facilities
Sauna
The water of the pool is sanitized using:
Chlorine
Are there written rules guests should follow before entering the pool?No
Is the pool accessible to persons with disabilities?Yes
The hotel also has:
Lazy river
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This resort provides extensive business services, meeting facilities, and event spaces suitable for corporate gatherings. It features a full-service business center, complete audiovisual equipment, and innovative catering services. The Grand Boardroom offers stunning ocean views and can accommodate up to 12 guests.
Resort with Parking
This resort provides convenient on-site parking options, allowing guests easy access to their vehicles for exploring Kauai. The resort's size also suggests ample parking space, reducing potential congestion.
EV charging stations
Accessible Resort
The hotel provides accessible guest rooms with mobility features including doorways with 32-inch clear width. Accessible hotel areas include restaurants, the public entrance, swimming pool, public restrooms, concierge desk, and business center. Accessible transportation is available with advance notice.
Resort with Gym
This resort features Anara Spa Fitness, a state-of-the-art fitness facility with high-tech cardio and strength-training equipment, including treadmills, cross trainers, Peloton bikes, free weights, and more. It offers scheduled fitness classes, knowledgeable support staff, and personal training sessions. Access to the 24-hour StayFit gym is complimentary for hotel guests.
Resort for Yoga
The Grand Hyatt Kauai offers a comprehensive wellness experience with a large spa and fitness center, providing various yoga classes and wellness programs. The resort's extensive facilities and beautiful location make it ideal for a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga retreat.
Resort with EV Charging Stations
The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa offers EV charging stations as part of its amenities. The resort is also eco-friendly.
4-Star Resort
This resort is a luxury beachfront oasis with lush gardens and acres of pools. It offers ocean-view dining, rooms with private lanais, championship golf, and the Anara Spa. The resort also provides a variety of experiences such as luaus, hydroponic garden tours, and cultural classes.
Resort with Outdoor Pool
This resort offers an extensive multi-level pool area with freshwater pools connected by a lazy river, a 150-foot waterslide, and a 5-acre saltwater swimming lagoon. Guests can also enjoy a secluded adults-only pool and numerous tucked-away jacuzzis.
Resort with Pool Lap Lanes
The resort provides multiple pools, including one suitable for lap swimming, set amidst beautiful Hawaiian landscapes, ensuring a serene and invigorating experience.
Resort with Pool Water Slide
This resort offers a multi-level pool area, a saltwater lagoon, and a lazy river, all surrounded by lush tropical landscaping. The 150-foot waterslide provides a thrilling experience, making it a top choice for water park enthusiasts.
Resort with Heated Pool
The resort features an extensive heated pool complex, including a heated main pool, a lazy river with a 150-foot water slide, an adult-only pool, and a sand-bottomed oceanfront saltwater pool. Numerous jacuzzis are integrated into the meandering pool landscape, and the pools and hot tubs are open 24 hours.
Romantic Resort
Resort with Tennis Courts
Room Types
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Accessible Tub - Disability AccessADA features like a bath tub with accessible hand rails are featured in this room.
King Room with Accessible Shower - Disability AccessADA features like accessible hand rails in the shower are featured in this room.
King Room with Partial Ocean View - Disability AccessThis disability access room features resort views from the balcony. This ADA room includes features such as a bath tub with accessible hand rails. A cable TV is also provided in this room.
Suite with Ocean ViewBathrobes, air-conditioning and iPod docking station are featured in this suite.
Please note: This room offers a King-sized bed, best suited for two adults, but the room can comfortably fit one rollaway bed for two more guests at an additional charge. Please contact the property for details.
Standard SuiteThis suite has air conditioning, garden view and bathrobe.
Please note: This room offers a King-sized bed, best suited for two adults, but the room can comfortably fit one rollaway bed for two more guests at an additional charge. Please contact the property for details.
King Room with Ocean ViewOcean views from a private balcony is featured in this room.
King Room with Partial Ocean ViewPartial ocean views from a private balcony is featured.
King RoomA balcony, bathrobes and cable TV are provided in this room.
King Room with Resort ViewPool views are featured from the balcony in this room. Bathrobes and cable TV are provided.
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Partial Ocean ViewA seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a balcony and a private bathroom are featured in this spacious quadruple room. The unit offers 2 beds.
Standard Queen Room with Two Queen BedsA seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a balcony and a private bathroom are provided in this spacious quadruple room. The unit offers 2 beds.
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Resort ViewA seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a balcony and a private bathroom are offered in this spacious quadruple room. The unit has 2 beds.
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean ViewA seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a balcony and a private bathroom are featured in this spacious quadruple room. The unit offers 2 beds.
Pool SuiteA seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a balcony and a private bathroom are provided in this spacious suite.
Grand SuiteA seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a balcony and a private bathroom are featured in this spacious suite.
Royal SuiteA seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a balcony and a private bathroom are provided in this spacious suite. The unit offers 3 beds.
Presidential SuiteOffering air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box, this suite includes a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Accessible Shower - Disability AccessOffering air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.
Alii SuiteProviding air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box, this suite includes a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Garden ViewThis air-conditioned quadruple room has a private bathroom, a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit has 2 beds.
King Room with Garden ViewFeaturing air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box, this triple room includes a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.
About Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
License: TA-207-370-2400-01
Guest Reviews
8.9
Excellent
Location
The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa provides a perfect location on the south shore of Kauai with breathtaking views of the coast. The resort is conveniently located next to a walkable beach and is a short distance to restaurants and shops at Poipu Beach. Guests can enjoy quick access to Shipwreck Beach and a nearby hike to explore the island's caves. The pool is incredible with close proximity to the beach, making it a great place to relax with stunning ocean views. The resort is also nicely designed, clean and provides easy access to Kauai's attractions. Despite some reviews mentioning inconvenience getting around, the resort's location remains a highlight of the stay.
Breakfast
If you're a foodie, you won't be disappointed with the breakfast at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa. Guests rave about the quality, variety and taste of the breakfast spread, which is included in your room rate - a great addition. Some even went so far as to say it was the best breakfast they've ever had! With delicious, amazing options on offer, the buffet breakfast is definitely something to look forward to. However, some guests did mention that the variety of food choices could be improved and that the options for dining in general were limited. While a little pricey, it's definitely worth trying out the breakfast buffet at least once during your stay; just keep in mind that some guests found it a little repetitive. Overall, the breakfast at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa is a treat you won't want to miss.
Dinner
Although there were some complaints about the restaurants at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa being expensive and difficult to book, there were also positive reviews. The resort has three restaurants to choose from, although some reviewers found the options to be limited. Some guests wished for a poolside dining option, but unfortunately, food was not available after 10 pm anywhere on the property. While there were some complaints of the food being subpar and overpriced, there were also positive reviews of the restaurants. Tidepools received some criticism, but overall the guests enjoyed their dining experiences at the restaurants. However, one guest did mention lipstick on their glass at a restaurant.
Rooms
The rooms at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa had their ups and downs according to guest reviews. Some found the bathrooms to be in need of updating or deep cleaning, while others felt the rooms were mediocre or less than expected for the price. However, there were many positive notes, including spaciousness and comfort, fine attention to detail and gorgeous accommodations. Some rooms had a lovely ocean view or a large lanai. The hotel also provided Nespresso machines for quality coffee in the room. On the downside, some guests found their rooms outdated with old carpet and hardware and in need of fresh paint and furnishings. There were also complaints of cleanliness issues or damp smells. However, overall, the hotel's rooms were considered clean and comfortable by most guests. The storage space in the rooms could be better for longer stays, but the facilities, including the pool and grounds, were perfect for family trips.
Cleanliness
If you're looking for a clean and comfortable place to stay in Kauai, the Grand Hyatt is a great choice. While some guests did notice overused towels and shabby carpet in the lobby and corridors, overall everything was kept extremely clean. The staff are extremely kind and the rooms are clean with amazing views. The property is overall clean, beautiful and well-staffed, although some guests did experience cleanliness issues initially such as dirty spots and leaking fridges. Some guests also noticed dirty carpeting throughout the property. Nevertheless, the Grand Hyatt is a great option if you want a clean and comfortable stay.
Staff
The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa has a reputation for having an amazing staff that goes above and beyond to make every guest feel welcome. Numerous reviews praise the staff's kindness, politeness and willingness to help. The housekeeping staff is also noted for their excellent work. Guests rave about certain staff members, like Mala, who made their breakfast experience unforgettable. Special food requests were accommodated with ease by the friendly and helpful staff. The resort itself is clean and beautiful with well-staffed facilities. Despite a few negative reviews, the majority of guests found the staff to be exemplary and a highlight of their stay. The team at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa truly knows how to provide great service and their efforts are appreciated by every guest.
Pool
The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa boasts some of the most beautiful pools and pool areas that guests have ever seen. The pool facilities are excellent and guests love the various pool options, including hot tubs, lazy rivers and water slides. The pool area is the highlight of the property and guests enjoy the 24-hour access to the pools. The pools and lagoons are dreamy and there are plenty of options for both kids and adults. The winding pool streams open up into wider pool areas and there are even caves behind waterfalls and slides to other lower pool areas. The foliage and beach around the pool area are also beautiful. Overall, the pool and external areas of the hotel are a major draw for guests and many consider them to be the best part of their stay.
Beach
The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa is located on a beautiful beach front, though some guests noted that it is not the safest beach for swimming. However, there is a very nice beach, Shipwreck beach, just in front of the hotel where guests can safely splash around. The hotel is also conveniently located near many other beaches within a three-mile driving distance. Despite the limitations of the beach near the hotel, guests enjoyed the stunning views and proximity to the ocean. The pool and beachfront facilities were also highly praised with children loving the beach and cabanas. The short hike to the nearby caves added to the appeal of the location. Overall, while the hotel's beach may not be ideal for swimming, it offers many other enjoyable activities and a gorgeous setting.
Yes, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Pool Lap Lanes, Pool Water Slide, Outdoor Pool. For more information, read the answers to the Pool questionnaire
Yes, a spa is available at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa.
No, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa.