First of all, relax. You'll be on Maui on your honeymoon and no matter what place you choose, it'll be glorious. When you asked the question, I assumed that neither would be stretching your budget too tightly. I'd never recommend someone spending more than they could reasonably afford for a hotel room. And at the end of the day, it is just a room. Your life (and marriage) are what you make of them, not where you stay.

To put it into perspective, the first time we traveled to Maui for our 15th wedding anniversary, we went all out on the oceanfront room in Wailea. Paid more than I'd ever paid for a hotel. It was very nice, but now that we've gotten our heads back on straight, we stay at a nice but more affordable place, and direct the bulk of our travel dollars on activities.

And don't forget activities in your budget! There's a myriad of things to do in Maui, things that will make your honeymoon much more memorable than what room you're staying in! Here are a few to consider:

I've already mentioned sunset cruises, which I think are incredibly romantic. As an added bonus, in April there will still be a few whales but they won't be hopping around like they are in Jan/Feb, so absolutely book a cruise of some sort so that you can get closer to them. They are magnificent. I recommend either a catamaran or a sailboat. Like I said, check with the Hyatt (whether you stay there or not) to see if they still offer their sunset catamaran cruises. They were the best operation in town when we sailed with them.

Another activity that I highly recommend is Warren & Annabelle's magic show. Don't dismiss it if you're not a fan of magic shows, because that doesn't begin to explain it. I wouldn't opt for the food & drink package because you won't have long to eat/drink in the lounge before the show. Instead, enjoy the show then head to Kimo's, a block or so down, afterward for a great evening out.

I also highly recommend Trilogy's all-day trip to Lahaina. You board in the morning and take a beautiful sail over to Lahaina (a neighboring island). On the way, they stop so that you can snorkel a bit. Once on Lahaina, they shuttle you to the beautiful beach shared by the Four Seasons, where you can hike, snorkel, play volleyball, body surf, or just sun yourself. Afterward, they serve lunch, which is amazingly good. Then you ride back to Maui where they serve ice cream. Loved this trip, but it's expensive. And since it's whale season, you'll have another opportunity to see the whales.

Then there's Ziplining. Loved it! It may be too late to book this, but this was the favorite thing we did last summer. Pack a lunch, book an early trip and then spend the rest of the day exploring Haleakala.

I could go on and on, but I'm offering this up so that you can try and figure out where you want to direct your dollars. On the one hand, if you envision yourself spending most of the time at the resort, then I'd lean towards the more expensive Hyatt*. If your budget cannot pull off a great resort and great activities, then I'd lean towards the Marriott.

*Be sure to check Costco to see if you can get a better price on a roomo at the Hyatt. If you don't have a card, ask around and see if someone who has one can call and ask their prices. It may be worth the $50 membership to get their rate.