Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa

Hotel Description

You know what hit me first about the Hyatt Regency Maui? It’s not just another resort tower – this place actually feels like it belongs on the island. I mean, sure, it’s big and modern with that polished Hyatt vibe, but there’s something about how it sits right on Kaanapali Beach that makes it feel less corporate and more… well, Hawaiian.

The property stretches along this gorgeous stretch of sand where you can walk north toward Black Rock (that’s the little volcanic outcrop where people cliff jump – honestly, it’s pretty cool to watch). What I love is that you’re not stuck in some isolated resort bubble here. You can easily stroll down to Whaler’s Village if you want to grab dinner somewhere different, or just people-watch while the sun sets. The beach itself is actually swimmable year-round, which isn’t always a given on Maui – some of those postcard-perfect beaches have currents that’ll knock you around. Here, the water stays pretty calm, especially in the morning before the trade winds pick up.

Inside, the place has this open-air atrium thing going on with actual swans and flamingos wandering around (I know, it sounds cheesy, but somehow it works). The rooms are solid – nothing groundbreaking, but they’ve clearly been updated recently and most have those lanai views that make you want to skip whatever you had planned and just sit there with your coffee. Parking is valet only, which runs about $30 a day, but honestly that’s pretty standard for Kaanapali. The pool scene can get pretty busy during peak season – we’re talking December through March and summer months – but there are enough different areas that you can usually find a spot if you’re not picky about being right next to the swim-up bar.

What really sets this place apart is the staff actually knows the island. Like, when I asked about snorkeling spots, the concierge didn’t just hand me a generic brochure – she told me about this little cove past Napili that most tourists never find. That kind of local knowledge makes a difference when you’re trying to squeeze the most out of a Maui trip. The spa is legitimately good too (I’m usually skeptical of hotel spas), and they use ingredients that actually make sense for the location – kukui nut oil, Hawaiian sea salt, that sort of thing.

Look, it’s not perfect – the restaurants lean expensive even by Maui standards, and if you’re here during whale season, good luck getting a sunset dinner reservation anywhere decent without planning ahead. But with an 8.8 rating, they’re clearly doing something right. The location alone makes it worth considering, especially if you want that classic Maui beach resort experience without feeling like you’re completely cut off from the real island. Just book early if you’re coming between December and April – this place fills up fast when the humpbacks are in town.

Rooms

• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Mountain View with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• King Room with Mountain View with 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• King Room with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Partial Ocean View with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• King Room with Partial Ocean View with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• King Room with Ocean View with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds – Oceanfront with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• King Room – Oceanfront with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• 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 4 adults, 3 children
• Deluxe Ocean Suite with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Suite with Ocean View with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Suite – Oceanfront with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Partial Ocean View – Club Access with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• King Room with Partial Ocean View – Club Access with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds – Oceanfront/Club Access with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• King Room – Oceanfront/Club Access with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Corner King Room with Ocean View with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children

Reviews

• Noa from Israel (9/10)

  The kids pool area is excellent

• Venera from United States (9/10)

  Family oriented, the resort i nailed

• Merajur from United States (9/10)

  Everything was perfect. Beyond expectation. Was worried about construction, but it was almost done and not a distraction at all. No machine noise.
  
  The resort is beautiful with the landscape and different animals (many parrots) on display, penguin feeding, swans.
  
  Pool for adults, kids, and pool slide was great
  
  Breakfast at hotel was delicious with many options. The restaurant was located near a waterfall.
  
  Highly recommend.

• Ferdinanda from United States (9/10)

  Very easy to access all the amenities.

• Morven from Australia (9/10)

  Stunning location and grounds
  Beautiful pools
  Having a shop on site for grocery & pharmacy items is really really helpful
  Good fitness centre for a hotel/resort

• Bassam from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Every thing

• רביב from United States (9/10)

  They helped us a lot, the stuff was very kind,
  The Japanese restaurant in the hotel is wow! And
  The view from the room is unbelievable

• Marilynn from United States (8/10)

  Warm warm lovely ocean
  Beautiful lobby and view from room
  People who work there super nice and helpful
  Great service

• G from United States (9/10)

  The lobby, restaurants, beach and access to the vacation club were top notch. Vacation club pools were great and the beach was just gorgeous. Maybe the best sunset Ive ever seen.

• Eyal from Israel (9/10)

  Location

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