Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort {US-HI}
Feb 26, 2023, 1:59 pm
#1188
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 25
I Google mapped hyatt regency Maui which is in Lahaina. That’s distant to GW. Plus with a toddler or even a child 13 and under, I wouldn’t want to deal with waiting for rideshare. It bites and Hawaii is expensive and travel is expensive. I would just pay that $260 parking and let it be part of that $1000/night room. If you’re only using points then big kudos on saving $1000/night. You really don’t want to deal with walking around with a car seat or bubble bum for your toddler as you await ride share and then enter restaurants etc with it.
Feb 27, 2023, 7:14 am
#1189
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 736
Just wrapped up a one-week points/certs stay here and had an amazing time. Was upgraded as a Diamond to a Napua Ocean View King in the Chapel wing (or at least a room renovated exactly like the Napua ones, because otherwise didn't receive any other indication it was anything different than a nicer room), which was a nicely renovated room with a great view. In the app in advance I had been upgraded to "Ocean View" and I believe my further upgrade occurred at check-in. The $50 daily credit was enough to either get us acai bowls/sandwiches at Loulu (Grab n Go) for breakfast or cover most of our lunch for 2 adults and a toddler by the pool. Aspire credits covered the valet parking.
Feb 27, 2023, 7:24 am
#1190
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Washington DC Metro
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 166
Just wrapped up a one-week points/certs stay here and had an amazing time. Was upgraded as a Diamond to a Napua Ocean View King in the Chapel wing (or at least a room renovated exactly like the Napua ones, because otherwise didn't receive any other indication it was anything different than a nicer room), which was a nicely renovated room with a great view. In the app in advance I had been upgraded to "Ocean View" and I believe my further upgrade occurred at check-in. The $50 daily credit was enough to either get us acai bowls/sandwiches at Loulu (Grab n Go) for breakfast or cover most of our lunch for 2 adults and a toddler by the pool. Aspire credits covered the valet parking.
Feb 27, 2023, 7:31 am
#1191
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: DAY
Programs: Rapid Rewards, Skymiles, Hilton HHonors, SPG/Marriott Rewards
Posts: 4,949
Walk is probably about five minutes. It's not exactly close, but it's not that bad assuming you don't have any mobility issues.
Feb 27, 2023, 9:32 am
#1192
Join Date: Feb 2023
Posts: 1
I'm sure this has been asked before, but if I rent with Enterprise on-site at GW can I park the rental for free in the GW/Enterprise lot? I don't want to necessarily rent on a day by day basis, as their opening/closing hours are a bit restrictive.
Feb 27, 2023, 10:25 am
#1193
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Washington DC Metro
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 166
Can anyone explain what types of rooms are offered in the Lagoon wing besides Garden View? I understand the Lagoon wing is 3-4 floors. Are the units on the upper floors (3 & 4) considered Ocean View?
Last edited by comeflywme; Feb 27, 2023 at 12:16 pm
Feb 27, 2023, 8:14 pm
#1194
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2008
Location: San Francisco
Programs: GM on VX, UA, AA, HA, AS, SY; Budget Fastbreak
Posts: 27,612
yes in the past. I’m sure it’s allowed as a on-site benefit.
Feb 28, 2023, 6:34 am
#1195
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 25
Just wrapped up a one-week points/certs stay here and had an amazing time. Was upgraded as a Diamond to a Napua Ocean View King in the Chapel wing (or at least a room renovated exactly like the Napua ones, because otherwise didn't receive any other indication it was anything different than a nicer room), which was a nicely renovated room with a great view. In the app in advance I had been upgraded to "Ocean View" and I believe my further upgrade occurred at check-in. The $50 daily credit was enough to either get us acai bowls/sandwiches at Loulu (Grab n Go) for breakfast or cover most of our lunch for 2 adults and a toddler by the pool. Aspire credits covered the valet parking.
Feb 28, 2023, 6:38 am
#1196
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,700
Mar 6, 2023, 8:23 am
#1200
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Washington DC Metro
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 166
Wrapping up a 4-night stay.
FYI - the $50 F&B credit does not roll; however, you have the option to use it the day of check-in or the following morning. The system doesn’t automatically credit if you do both. And this applies to each additional day/night you stay. If needed, any adjustments can be made at the front desk. For example, if you receive < $50 CR on one day and the difference isn’t applied the following day.
I took the advice of many and opted for a Lagoon Wing - Garden View (should tech be called “Pool View”) on the ground floor (#006X) for easy access to pools, boardwalk, beach, etc. Def comes in handy for bathroom runs, etc!
Water btl refills at the fitness center (1st floor, Lagoon Wing).
Luolu was our breakfast spot. It also became our lunch/dinner spot on certain days when we were too lazy to hunt. $1 refills for mango iced tea & Kona coffee.
Poolside cocktails: Pina Colada (mehhhhh), Frozen Mango Mojito (fantastic), Lava Flow (highly recommended)
FYI - the $50 F&B credit does not roll; however, you have the option to use it the day of check-in or the following morning. The system doesn’t automatically credit if you do both. And this applies to each additional day/night you stay. If needed, any adjustments can be made at the front desk. For example, if you receive < $50 CR on one day and the difference isn’t applied the following day.
I took the advice of many and opted for a Lagoon Wing - Garden View (should tech be called “Pool View”) on the ground floor (#006X) for easy access to pools, boardwalk, beach, etc. Def comes in handy for bathroom runs, etc!
Water btl refills at the fitness center (1st floor, Lagoon Wing).
Luolu was our breakfast spot. It also became our lunch/dinner spot on certain days when we were too lazy to hunt. $1 refills for mango iced tea & Kona coffee.
Poolside cocktails: Pina Colada (mehhhhh), Frozen Mango Mojito (fantastic), Lava Flow (highly recommended)