Best Marriott property in Hawaii

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We stayed at the hapuna prince years ago and loved it. Such a phenomenal beach. I think it’s now a Westin so in the marriot family.

We’ve stayed multiple times at the marriot vacation club facility at poipu beach. I love poipu. Those are 2 bedroom suites with kitchens but it’s definitely a family type facility with lots of kids. But I think that’s going to be true most places with suites and lkitchens. The rooms are nice and there is a bar at the pools, and it’s right on the beach. Great snorkeling right off the beach and almost always a monk seal hanging out there. Sometimes turtles too.

Have heard great things about Mauna Kea but have not stayed there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Define a gazillion. 400k? 2 million?

same question. we have over 2 million points

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Anonymous wrote:Ritz Kapalua has full kitchen suites overlooking ocean. Expensive. Cole’s with nice lounge with good breakfasts and cocktails. Only downside is our unit could have used some upgrades

It is a dump.

Tired as most of the Ritz are now. Marriott does not renovate well either.

[Anonymous]

Consider redeeming for one of the timeshare properties. Multiple bedroom villas with ocean views and lots of planned activities. Not super upscale but still fairly luxurious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We stayed at the hapuna prince years ago and loved it. Such a phenomenal beach. I think it’s now a Westin so in the marriot family.

We’ve stayed multiple times at the marriot vacation club facility at poipu beach. I love poipu. Those are 2 bedroom suites with kitchens but it’s definitely a family type facility with lots of kids. But I think that’s going to be true most places with suites and lkitchens. The rooms are nice and there is a bar at the pools, and it’s right on the beach. Great snorkeling right off the beach and almost always a monk seal hanging out there. Sometimes turtles too.

Have heard great things about Mauna Kea but have not stayed there.

The Westin is showing its age, but the views are absolutely stunning. The staff were decent, though during our last visit, there was only one person at the front desk handling check-in, and they seemed preoccupied with counting cash, which was quite strange. I did not love our room, wasn't super clean and it was old looking.

On the other hand, the Mauna Kea has undergone some renovations and is passable. However, the pool area feels a bit worn and lacking charm. The beach at the Westin is definitely superior. Fortunately, it’s easy to stroll between the two locations.