Andaz Maui REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Nov 25, 2013, 4:46 pm
#421
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: East Rutherford, NJ
Posts: 153
Just got back from an amazing 4 night stay! Here's my review with TONS of pictures: http://boardingarea.com/justanotherp...aui-at-wailea/
Nov 26, 2013, 2:48 am
#423
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Maui HI
Programs: 1k MM, Hyatt Diamond,Marriott Gold, IHG Sphire, SPG Gold, Hilton Diamond, Carson Gold
Posts: 329
Aside from Costco, any suggestions on where to buy bottles of wine locally near the Andaz? Wife likes wine, but I don't like resort prices.
Also, anyone try out any excursions that are worthwhile? Like the Discover Molokini?
Thanks!
Wailea wine has a good selection its in the Wailea town center. Tamura on Dairy Rd by the airport has a great selection with prices slightly higher than Costco
Also, anyone try out any excursions that are worthwhile? Like the Discover Molokini?
Thanks!
Wailea wine has a good selection its in the Wailea town center. Tamura on Dairy Rd by the airport has a great selection with prices slightly higher than Costco
Nov 26, 2013, 4:31 am
#424
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Florida
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Club Carlson Gold, Choice Elite Platinum
Posts: 433
Just got back from an amazing 4 night stay! Here's my review with TONS of pictures: http://boardingarea.com/justanotherp...aui-at-wailea/
Nov 26, 2013, 5:10 am
#425
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Programs: AS MVPG, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 983
Just got back from an amazing 4 night stay! Here's my review with TONS of pictures: http://boardingarea.com/justanotherp...aui-at-wailea/
Nov 26, 2013, 10:29 am
#426
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: DFW
Programs: AA (EXP), HH (Diamond), SPG (Platinum), HGP (Diamond), National Car (Exec Elite)
Posts: 153
Just got back from an amazing 4 night stay! Here's my review with TONS of pictures: http://boardingarea.com/justanotherp...aui-at-wailea/
Nov 26, 2013, 5:00 pm
#427
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Texas
Programs: Hyatt Glob (Barely); Marriott Plat Life; AA Up and Down Now Plat; Hilton, UA, BA, HA Peasant
Posts: 2,667
Also, anyone try out any excursions that are worthwhile? Like the Discover Molokini?
(I presume, but have not checked, there are online boat service reviews somewhere).
If you just want to snorkel South Maui is almost a can't miss. By a guide book and pick a reef based on difficulty level. Try a different one tomorrow.
If you want to take a boat ride and snorkel, I recommend the day boat to Lanai. State park literally around the corner from the boat landing. Left side of beach.
Nov 26, 2013, 11:09 pm
#428
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA, UA, US Airways, Delta, Hyatt, Club Carlson, Marriott
Posts: 58
Maui Downhill
The tour company is actually called "Maui Downhill". I really did prefer the guided tour since I could ride on the road most of the time, and they would let us know when we needed to pull over to the bike lane (which is super narrow in some places). Felt safe so I could enjoy the ride.
Nov 29, 2013, 5:56 pm
#430
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: ROC
Programs: Anything CC gives me
Posts: 1,118
Just got back from 4-day stay using WAILEA code. Very pleasant stay and will post more later.
In the meantime, for those who have stayed there already, anyone had trouble figuring out how they came up with the "Eligible Spend" number on folio for points accrual? Did parking, dining at Bumbye and Lehua all suppose to count? My numbers don't add up.
Also, when requesting GP Concierge to adjust eligible nights from 2 to 4 from using WAILEA code, all 4 nights should then be eligible for promotions such as Discover New Possibilities and Diamond Trial bonuses?
Thanks.
In the meantime, for those who have stayed there already, anyone had trouble figuring out how they came up with the "Eligible Spend" number on folio for points accrual? Did parking, dining at Bumbye and Lehua all suppose to count? My numbers don't add up.
Also, when requesting GP Concierge to adjust eligible nights from 2 to 4 from using WAILEA code, all 4 nights should then be eligible for promotions such as Discover New Possibilities and Diamond Trial bonuses?
Thanks.
Nov 29, 2013, 7:14 pm
#432
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: East Rutherford, NJ
Posts: 153
Just got back from 4-day stay using WAILEA code. Very pleasant stay and will post more later.
In the meantime, for those who have stayed there already, anyone had trouble figuring out how they came up with the "Eligible Spend" number on folio for points accrual? Did parking, dining at Bumbye and Lehua all suppose to count? My numbers don't add up.
Also, when requesting GP Concierge to adjust eligible nights from 2 to 4 from using WAILEA code, all 4 nights should then be eligible for promotions such as Discover New Possibilities and Diamond Trial bonuses?
Thanks.
In the meantime, for those who have stayed there already, anyone had trouble figuring out how they came up with the "Eligible Spend" number on folio for points accrual? Did parking, dining at Bumbye and Lehua all suppose to count? My numbers don't add up.
Also, when requesting GP Concierge to adjust eligible nights from 2 to 4 from using WAILEA code, all 4 nights should then be eligible for promotions such as Discover New Possibilities and Diamond Trial bonuses?
Thanks.
Nov 29, 2013, 9:53 pm
#433
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Programs: AS MVPG, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 983
Just completed a 4 night stay using the Wailea offer, as part of my honeymoon. Used Diamond Cert to Upgrade to Partial Ocean View Suite.
In a nutshell it's been a great experience but the Hotel still has lots of room for improvement.
Good:
- Breakfast at Ka'ana Kitchen was great. Very attentive service and they were happy to fulfill special requests. Lunch at Bumbye Beach Bar was nice as well, go for the Lobster Sandwich or the Poke Bowl.
- Overall the resort didn't feel crowded at all, everybody was very friendly, although some staff tried a little too hard to make conversation.
- Room itself was very nice and modern, except for the awful balcony furniture. Didn't think the couch was that bad, but then again didn't spend a lot of time sitting on it.
Not so good:
- Room wasn't ready until 4:30pm.
- When they say partial ocean view, they mean partial. At best. We were given a Suite on the lowest floor.
It was facing a walkway and had a villa or maintenance building blocking the ocean view. You could only see the ocean if you leaned on the edge of the patio. Also zero privacy as people can see right into the bedroom / living room when walking by. We asked to move to a higher floor and that request was granted. Were given another partial ocean view suite on the 5th floor. Now we were looking mainly at the unfinished villas (i.e. construction site), but the ocean was partly visible from both the bedroom and the living room. However, the room was missing the ipad, and bathrobes and slippers. Everything was promptly provided upon request though.
- Upon check-in we were offered to make an appointment for a complimentary 30 - 45 min photo shoot. The front desk agent made it sound like you also get to take the pictures home free of charge. Sounded too good to be true and it was. Turned out the shoot was indeed complimentary, however after a 30 min sales presentation of the pictures they took, you can only take 1 picture (not just any, but one of their choice facing the resort) free of charge, for every other picture its $49 or you buy a package, $600 and up. Since we had arranged for our own photo shoot a couple days earlier it was a waste of our time, however if we hadn't we might have ended up buying the set.
- Upon check-in, I selected a fruit platter and a bottle of red wine as Diamond Amenity, to be delivered on the same day at 6PM. Never came. Had to inquire the next day, then it was delivered as promised. But with a bottle of white wine instead of red wine. Ah well, drank it anyway.
- Even though the front desk agent acknowledged the fact that is was our honeymoon, the hotel did nothing special. The agent informed us because it was our honeymoon we were upgraded to a partial ocean view suite, but then again I already knew that since I used the Diamond cert to upgrade to that category.
In a nutshell it's been a great experience but the Hotel still has lots of room for improvement.
Good:
- Breakfast at Ka'ana Kitchen was great. Very attentive service and they were happy to fulfill special requests. Lunch at Bumbye Beach Bar was nice as well, go for the Lobster Sandwich or the Poke Bowl.
- Overall the resort didn't feel crowded at all, everybody was very friendly, although some staff tried a little too hard to make conversation.
- Room itself was very nice and modern, except for the awful balcony furniture. Didn't think the couch was that bad, but then again didn't spend a lot of time sitting on it.
Not so good:
- Room wasn't ready until 4:30pm.
- When they say partial ocean view, they mean partial. At best. We were given a Suite on the lowest floor.
It was facing a walkway and had a villa or maintenance building blocking the ocean view. You could only see the ocean if you leaned on the edge of the patio. Also zero privacy as people can see right into the bedroom / living room when walking by. We asked to move to a higher floor and that request was granted. Were given another partial ocean view suite on the 5th floor. Now we were looking mainly at the unfinished villas (i.e. construction site), but the ocean was partly visible from both the bedroom and the living room. However, the room was missing the ipad, and bathrobes and slippers. Everything was promptly provided upon request though.
- Upon check-in we were offered to make an appointment for a complimentary 30 - 45 min photo shoot. The front desk agent made it sound like you also get to take the pictures home free of charge. Sounded too good to be true and it was. Turned out the shoot was indeed complimentary, however after a 30 min sales presentation of the pictures they took, you can only take 1 picture (not just any, but one of their choice facing the resort) free of charge, for every other picture its $49 or you buy a package, $600 and up. Since we had arranged for our own photo shoot a couple days earlier it was a waste of our time, however if we hadn't we might have ended up buying the set.
- Upon check-in, I selected a fruit platter and a bottle of red wine as Diamond Amenity, to be delivered on the same day at 6PM. Never came. Had to inquire the next day, then it was delivered as promised. But with a bottle of white wine instead of red wine. Ah well, drank it anyway.
- Even though the front desk agent acknowledged the fact that is was our honeymoon, the hotel did nothing special. The agent informed us because it was our honeymoon we were upgraded to a partial ocean view suite, but then again I already knew that since I used the Diamond cert to upgrade to that category.
Shark bite closed the beach today at around 2pm, pretty common lately evidently.
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Dec 1, 2013, 7:56 am
#434
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Programs: AS MVPG, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 983
The beach was closed again today. If you plan to snorkel, beware of tiger sharks biting. One fatal, A 20 year old German girl back in August. Supposedly, they are trying to track their location http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/1...n_4285213.html
Dec 1, 2013, 10:06 am
#435
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Fairmont Platinum, Aeroplan Diamond, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 18,686
The beach was closed again today. If you plan to snorkel, beware of tiger sharks biting. One fatal, A 20 year old German girl back in August. Supposedly, they are trying to track their location http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/1...n_4285213.html
Couple more articles..
http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/german-w...maui-1.1421361
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/08/22...-arm-to-shark/
Big Island attack soon after this incident as well..
http://www.theguardian.com/world/201...fer-arm-bitten