One of the most beautiful hotels on Kauai. The road to get there is an amazing experience itself, and when you arrive, you are greeted with Aloha and you receive a fresh Lei, a flower necklace that is very common in Hawaii. If you come with a car, you can choose to either do valet parking for an extra cost, or free parking 100 meters away. Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa has 605 guest rooms with private balconies. They offer traditional Luau with entertainment.

Location: 

The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa is located on the southern coast of the island of Kauai in Hawaii, USA, the town is called Poipu. This is the sunny south side of Kauai. Poipu is where most of the resorts are located. At Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa you get the privacy you crave for. It is not far from Lihue airport, about a 30-minute drive. The hotel is located right at the beach. Over 50 acres of property with a view of the ocean, the resort is close to waterfalls, lagoons, and lush tropical gardens.

The rooms: 

This is a luxurious hotel, and that’s exactly the feeling you get when you step into your room. We had a king room with an ocean view. The bathroom and the view was the highlight of the room. They had complimentary reusable water bottles, which you can refill throughout the hotel. It was also sparkling clean. The balcony had a table and two chairs. 

All of the rooms and suites at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa feature luxurious amenities, such as a flat-screen TV, high-speed internet access, a coffee maker, and a mini-fridge. The decor is inspired by the natural beauty of Kauai, with rich colors and materials, such as bamboo and mahogany. Whether you're traveling with your family or enjoying a romantic getaway, you're sure to find a room or suite that meets your needs at this beautiful resort.

The swimming pools: 

The hotel has several swimming pools for guests to enjoy, which are open 24-hour. The pools are surrounded by waterfalls, waterslides, and the possibility to play volleyball. 

River Pool: This is their largest pool, and is designed to look like a meandering river. It features a water slide, a quiet lagoon for swimming, and several bridges that cross over the pool

Seawater Pool: This pool has seawater and is located next to the ocean, providing guests with stunning views of the Pacific. 

Adult pool: Reserved for guests ages 18 and up, which makes it very peaceful away from the noise and activity from the other pools. The pool is surrounded by lush gardens and features a hot tub. 

Keiki pool: Designed for children and features a shallow wading area and a fun water slide. The pool is supervised by lifeguards to ensure the safety of young guests. 

The restaurants: 

The dining options at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa range from informal poolside eateries to luxury restaurants offering exquisite dining experiences. Here's an overview of the eateries at the resort: 

Tidepools is an oceanfront, award-winning restaurant with Pacific Rim cuisine that provides a romantic and sophisticated dining experience. 

Dondero's is an Italian-themed eatery that serves traditional pasta dishes, seafood, and steaks. 

Ilima Terrace: A casual outdoor restaurant with spectacular views of the resort's gardens and pools that serves a buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

Stevenson's Library is a welcoming lounge and bar with a literary theme that serves a variety of wines, cocktails, and small plates. 

The Poipu Bay Clubhouse is a casual restaurant with views of the ocean and golf course that is part of the resort. It provides light fare for lunch and other meals. 

Nalu Pool Grill: A casual poolside eatery serving burgers, sandwiches, and salads, as well as tropical beverages and smoothies. 

Captain's Tavern is a beachfront pub and grill where you can get drinks, sandwiches, and light fare. 

The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa also offers a traditional Hawaiian Luau, which includes a buffet meal and a performance of Polynesian dance and music. 

Overall, the restaurants at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa provide a wide variety of dining options, ranging from formal fine dining to casual poolside nibbles.

Resort fee:

There is a daily resort fee of $45 (plus tax) per night includes self-parking, in-room coffee maker, a self-service washer/dryer, boarding pass printing, local and toll-free calls, in-room safe, a tote bag, and access to Anara Spa fitness center and classes + more

Parking: 

The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa offers parking for its guests and visitors. There are two options for parking at the resort: self-parking and valet parking.

Self-parking is available and is included in the resort fee.

Valet parking is also available for a fee, and it is the most convenient parking option. The valet parking service is available 24/7, and guests can have their vehicles parked and retrieved by the resort's staff. The daily fee for valet parking is around USD 30 per day.

The resort also offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport, which can be arranged by contacting the resort's concierge. If you are a guest at the resort, you may also consider exploring the island with a rental car, which can be arranged through the concierge as well, if you didn’t rent a car already. 

My honest review: 

I like this hotel, one of my favorites in Hawaii. The location is perfect, not far from hikes, the beach (actually located right on the beach) lookouts, waterfalls, restaurants, and shopping. The rooms are spacious and we chose the one with an ocean view, and it was great. The food was very expensive, but beyond delicious. Just walking around the hotel is an experience in itself. It is such a huge property and has so many things to do such as checking out all the different restaurants, the small local shops with arts and. For sunset, we went down to the beach to watch the local surfers doing some amazing tricks on the waves. At night we went to eat, listening to live music, a local performer.