Anonymous wrote:I’d skip Marriot Waikoloa on the Big Island. Suggest looking into the Westin Hapuna Beach or Fairmont Orchid.

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Anonymous wrote:The title pretty much says it all. We love the Grand Hyatt on Kauai, but I'm wondering if there's a similar gem on another island I am overlooking for our next Hawaiian vacation. I've looked at all the travel review websites of spectacular resorts in Hawaii and when I reflect on the pools available at the Grand Hyatt the others seem to pale in comparison. The closest I see is the Grand Wailea, but I would prefer to avoid Maui as it continues to recover from the wildfires. We're not Disney people and the Aluani doesn't speak to me and where we are as a family. At the end of the day, I'm just looking for a family-friendly resort with amazing pools/lazy river, beach access, and decent access to off-property food/activities.

Why?.They have said they need visitors for the local economy.

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OP here: John Oliver had a segment on Hawaii not too long ago and interviewed a Maui resident. This person said something to the effect of how can we (locals) be expected to pretend to be happy serving tourists when we are still mourning our loved ones. That sentiment resonated with me and I will choose to financially support Maui while keeping a respectful distance.

Serious question: Do you think that person would be happier without a job? Because that’s what would happen if tourism in Maui was at 2023 levels. Fortunately many people disagree with you. When you say financially support Maui, that’s not the same thing as giving money to the people of Maui so they can mourn their loved ones and not have to work for a while. That’s not where that financial support goes.

Anonymous wrote:Grand Hyatt has a beautiful property, but the food there is pretty terrible except for that sushi restaurant and that super expensive one where a steak is like $80-90 and just ok. The pools are nice, but so crowded and they don’t monitor the chair situation at all. If you get there at 830, hardly any seats are left because people just put books on there and leave for hours. Also, the rooms need a big refurbishment for the price. I think the Grand Wailea is much better if you want great pools with water slides etc. Four Seasons Hualalai is by far the best resort I’ve been to in Hawaii.

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Anonymous wrote:Grand Hyatt Kauai is most like a cruise ship so maybe try that?

Having done both I can unequivocally state this could not be further from the truth.

Which part? Overcrowded pools? Fighting for chairs? Subpar food?

Hotel is good, not great. Well maintained but needs a renovation. Too big, too many people, food choices meh. And now way way overpriced.

I don’t think we were at the same hotel. The hotel I was at had at least twice as many chairs as guests needing them and it was very easy to find an empty part of the pool. We ate breakfast club level and it was great. Lunches offsite usually and dinners were mixed (on and off site) but were very good. Yes it was expensive but it’s Hawai’i.

It definitely was the Grand Hyatt Kauai. Maybe we were there at a busier time of year, but we are in no hurry to rush back.

We've also been to Andaz Papagayo (much much prefer) and Park Hyatt St Kitts (also amazing) and would gladly go back to either of those in a heartbeat. If you thought GH Kauai was good, these are in another league above it (maybe several)

Andaz Papagayo doesn't have a beach. Park Hyatt St. Kitts gets pretty mediocre reviews among Hyatt loyalists but is about half the price of Grand Hyatt Kauai so maybe its worth checking out.

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Anonymous wrote:Grand Hyatt Kauai is most like a cruise ship so maybe try that?

Having done both I can unequivocally state this could not be further from the truth.

Which part? Overcrowded pools? Fighting for chairs? Subpar food?

Hotel is good, not great. Well maintained but needs a renovation. Too big, too many people, food choices meh. And now way way overpriced.

I don’t think we were at the same hotel. The hotel I was at had at least twice as many chairs as guests needing them and it was very easy to find an empty part of the pool. We ate breakfast club level and it was great. Lunches offsite usually and dinners were mixed (on and off site) but were very good. Yes it was expensive but it’s Hawai’i.

It definitely was the Grand Hyatt Kauai. Maybe we were there at a busier time of year, but we are in no hurry to rush back.

We've also been to Andaz Papagayo (much much prefer) and Park Hyatt St Kitts (also amazing) and would gladly go back to either of those in a heartbeat. If you thought GH Kauai was good, these are in another league above it (maybe several)

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Anonymous wrote:The title pretty much says it all. We love the Grand Hyatt on Kauai, but I'm wondering if there's a similar gem on another island I am overlooking for our next Hawaiian vacation. I've looked at all the travel review websites of spectacular resorts in Hawaii and when I reflect on the pools available at the Grand Hyatt the others seem to pale in comparison. The closest I see is the Grand Wailea, but I would prefer to avoid Maui as it continues to recover from the wildfires. We're not Disney people and the Aluani doesn't speak to me and where we are as a family. At the end of the day, I'm just looking for a family-friendly resort with amazing pools/lazy river, beach access, and decent access to off-property food/activities.

Why?.They have said they need visitors for the local economy.

+1.

OP here: John Oliver had a segment on Hawaii not too long ago and interviewed a Maui resident. This person said something to the effect of how can we (locals) be expected to pretend to be happy serving tourists when we are still mourning our loved ones. That sentiment resonated with me and I will choose to financially support Maui while keeping a respectful distance.

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Anonymous wrote:Grand Hyatt Kauai is most like a cruise ship so maybe try that?

Having done both I can unequivocally state this could not be further from the truth.

Which part? Overcrowded pools? Fighting for chairs? Subpar food?

Hotel is good, not great. Well maintained but needs a renovation. Too big, too many people, food choices meh. And now way way overpriced.

I don’t think we were at the same hotel. The hotel I was at had at least twice as many chairs as guests needing them and it was very easy to find an empty part of the pool. We ate breakfast club level and it was great. Lunches offsite usually and dinners were mixed (on and off site) but were very good. Yes it was expensive but it’s Hawai’i.