Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

Hotel Description

You know what strikes you first about the Grand Hyatt Kauai? It’s how they managed to build something this grand without making it feel like it’s trying too hard to impress you. I mean, sure, it’s definitely a resort – there’s no mistaking that when you pull up and see the sprawling grounds – but there’s something about the way it sits along Poipu Beach that feels… I don’t know, respectful? Like they actually thought about where they were building instead of just plopping down another generic hotel.

The location is honestly pretty perfect if you’re trying to balance that resort vibe with actually experiencing Kauai. You’re right there on one of the island’s best beaches (and I’ve been to most of them), but you can also easily hit up Spouting Horn just down the road, or drive over to Hanapepe for dinner without feeling like you’re stuck in tourist-land the whole time. The pool area – and there are several pools, which actually makes sense because it spreads people out – has this lagoon-like feel that my kids were obsessed with, though honestly, the beach right there is so good you might find yourself skipping the pools altogether. The sand is that soft Poipu sand, and the water stays pretty calm most of the year, which is rare for a lot of Hawaiian beaches.

What really got me was the attention to the little stuff that matters when you’re actually staying somewhere for more than a night. The rooms are spacious enough that you don’t feel like you’re living on top of each other (especially important if you’re traveling with family), and the lanais – well, most of them anyway – give you either ocean or garden views that are actually worth waking up early for. Check-in was surprisingly smooth for a place this size, though I’d definitely recommend getting there earlier in the day if you can swing it. The staff genuinely seems to know the island, not just the resort, which makes a huge difference when you’re asking for restaurant recommendations or directions to that hidden beach someone mentioned. One thing though – parking can get a bit tight during peak season, and the valet situation gets backed up around checkout time, so factor that in if you’re trying to catch a flight. But honestly, for a 4-star place with an 8.9 rating, it delivers on what you’d expect and then some. It’s the kind of place where you can do the full resort thing if that’s your speed, but you won’t feel trapped if you want to explore what makes Kauai special.

Rooms

• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Accessible Tub – Disability Access with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• King Room with Accessible Shower – Disability Access with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• King Room with Partial Ocean View – Disability Access with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Suite with Ocean View with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Standard Suite with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• King Room with Ocean View with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• King Room with Partial Ocean View with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• King Room with Resort View with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Partial Ocean View with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Resort View with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• Pool Suite with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Grand Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Royal Suite with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults
• Presidential Suite with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults
• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Accessible Shower – Disability Access with 2 large double beds for 4 adults
• Connecting Room with 1 extra-large double bed and 2 large double beds for 7 adults
• Alii Suite with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults
• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Garden View with 2 large double beds for 4 adults
• King Room with Garden View with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults

Reviews

• Michelle from Australia (9/10)

  The adult pool was brilliant and the food was of high standard.
  Shops were good variety and shuttle service in the evening was fantastic.

• Lottie from United States (9/10)

  Love the Hawaiian coffee

• Allison from Canada (9/10)

  Grounds were amazing !!

• Anthony from United States (9/10)

  Great staff and well organized. Plenty of pool chairs

• Dale from United States (9/10)

  Breakfast was excellent; spa couples offering was great; room was very nice; staff was very pleasant.

• Pam from United States (9/10)

• Aaron from United States (9/10)

  The overall property was luxurious.

• Drew from United States (9/10)

  The employees were extraordinary

• Christopher from United States (9/10)

  EVERYTHING!!

• Richard from United States (9/10)

  Beautiful with many amenities

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