The Hawaiian island of Kauai is called the "Garden Isle", and the Grand Hyatt Kauai has one of its most lush and lavish resort settings.
Grand Hyatt Kauai: background
With 50 acres near Poipu, in the southeast of the island, this resort has over 600 rooms and suites spread out in low-rise units. Claim to fame comes from the lovely area of pools, ponds, lagoons.
The actual beach, meanwhile, is beautiful, but the surf is powerful; don't count on being able to swim. On Kauai, it's not unusual for a resort or hotel to not have a swim-able beach; families at the Grand Hyatt Kauai can swim in the pools and lagoon, and tots can play in the sand at one end of the lagoon. (Or take a walk to a swimmable beach - below.)
Also part of the scene, at the Grand Hyatt Kauai: ANARA Spa (big expansion in 2007); over a dozen restaurants and lounges; large atrium; and an adjacent golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
Grand Hyatt Kauai: Features for Families
- The complex of pools and lagoons is the #1 draw, with multiple pools, including lazy-river, adults-only, an island with jacuzzi; and the saltwater lagoon is huge
- kids will love the 150-foot waterslide. (-Minimum height 42", though)
- 2-person kayaks are for rent, for the lagoon
- Camp Hyatt kids' club has half-day and full-day sessions, for "keiki" age 3½ to 12
- luau: there's one right on-property
- whale-watching: in winter months, you may be able to see whales off-shore
- kids eighteen and younger stay free with adults
Nearby Poipu Beach Park has a mile of coast and a lifeguarded beach for swimming, and also offers (depending on conditions) boogie boarding, surfing, snorkeling.
Further afield, Kauai has wonderful outings: boat cruises to the stunning Napali coast; helicopter tours; zipline and canoeing adventures; surf lessons... See Top Things to do in Kauai, for Families.
Keep in mind about the Grand Hyatt Kaui:
-Teens may be at loose ends; plan activities and outings, if you're traveling with teens.
-Expect to do some walking to get to your guestroom; or request a room that's closer to the lobby, restaurants, shops, pools
-A daily resort fee is charged and includes access to the gym and classes (yoga, dance aerobics...)
Find out more about the Grand Hyatt Kauai:
- see photos of the Grand Hyatt Kauai
- the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa site has info and photos, area guide, promotions, etc.
- check recent visitor comments at a site like TripAdvisor
- Check prices
*photo © Teresa Plowright
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