I know Maui props are now higher category, but my stay at the Sheraton Maui a year earlier put the Kauai property to shame. I would gladly stay at Sheraton Maui again. Not so for Sheraton Kauai. Of course, it also depends what island you really want to go to...[/QUOTE]
I think if you would have stayed in an ocean front room, you would have a totally different impression.
BTW to those asking about upgrades, I talked to someone in reservations there last month and they said using your points plus $60 will get you ocean front.