GH Kauai REVIEW - MASTER THREAD - mid-2011 Forward
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Mar 23, 16, 6:58 pm
#1216
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Texas
Programs: AA Platinum; Southwest A-List; Marriott Titanium; Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 36
Originally Posted by DaveH
I'm not finding any either. Would be nice if there were a scraper/tool to suss out such things.
Mar 28, 16, 3:39 pm
#1217
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Canada
Programs: A3*G, Fairmont Pl, Accor Pl, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum, Amex Platinum
Posts: 182
Originally Posted by frankhi
Is Access to Anara Spa facilities (lap pool, locker areas etc.,) still complimentary for Platinums? It was in the past, but is no longer listed under plat benefits. Thanks
Apr 4, 16, 6:52 am
#1219
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Sacramento
Programs: Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 858
Originally Posted by AndDee
This hotel seems fully booked out in june 
Does this sound correct
Was looking forward to staying here over the st regis as we have a child
Does this sound correct
Was looking forward to staying here over the st regis as we have a child
Did you only check the dates you wanted, or did you look at all of June? I see availability for a 7 night stay in the middle of the month. Check-in June 12th.
May 28, 16, 8:32 am
#1220
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 16
Staying at the GH Kauai near the end of August. Booked a standard room for 4 nights with points. I am Platinum... any suggestions on how to up my chances of scoring a sweet (and free) upgrade? 
It's our first time in Hawaii, so trying to ensure it will be the most awesome trip ever.
Thanks, all!
It's our first time in Hawaii, so trying to ensure it will be the most awesome trip ever.
Thanks, all!
May 28, 16, 10:45 am
#1221
Join Date: May 2008
Location: San Francisco Bay area
Posts: 26
Just returned from five night's stay, in Shipwreck wing, which has great access to pools, etc. Just a heads-up: there's a lot of exterior work going on at the ocean end of that wing. They had closed off many of the rooms at that end. Suspect that's why the hotel seems fully booked out in June. The food service at poolside is under reconstruction; also the small reservations desk where you would pick up towels, make cabana reservations, etc. When all is done, it'll be better than ever, I hope!
May 31, 16, 8:19 am
#1222
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: CMH
Programs: US. HH Diamond but chasing Hyatt
Posts: 108
Originally Posted by fsujmt
Staying at the GH Kauai near the end of August. Booked a standard room for 4 nights with points. I am Platinum... any suggestions on how to up my chances of scoring a sweet (and free) upgrade?
It's our first time in Hawaii, so trying to ensure it will be the most awesome trip ever.
Thanks, all!
It's our first time in Hawaii, so trying to ensure it will be the most awesome trip ever.
Thanks, all!
It will be the most awesome trip ever.
May 31, 16, 8:47 am
#1223
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Between AMS and BRU
Posts: 8,799
Originally Posted by CastAStone
Email the GM. Google for his name/email. Pending availability, you could do as well as a direct ocean view
May 31, 16, 11:46 am
#1224
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: whatever comes with CCs
Posts: 1,080
Great common areas, slightly dated rooms, not so great location
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
1571 Poipu Road Koloa, HI US 96756
RecommendedLiked: LocationServiceFoodAmenitiesRoom
Great common areas, slightly dated rooms, not so great location (6 Photos)
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Check In
very efficient. The person I checked in with was named coreen. We tipped $20.
Room
Garden suite 1007.
Suite has classic decor (not our style). Jet tub. Mostly well maintained but you can see some old switches and the sliding doors for bedroom are a bit squeaky.
The main problem is the distance. You have to walk thru a concrete maze. I'd much rather walk thru the landscaped areas but that's not really an option here.
Service
We didn't encounter any problems. Nothing that really surprised us (good or bad).
Dining
We had drinks at Hale Nalu and some nachos. Prices were high but the quality was good.
We had club access and we really enjoyed the club. The breakfast and dinner spread was very good. Even though the hotel was sold out, the club never felt crowded. Eating in the club was much more relaxing than any restaurants. It added to the calm and relaxing vacation that we were looking for!
Location
This I think is the main problem with this hotel. It's located on a beach that can is considered dangerous by the Kauai Lifeguard. The beach has a lot of rocks and isn't very good.
Also, the water color here is not that great compared to north shore which has beautiful turquoise color.
I have posted some pictures of the resort benefits/amenities here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/mintcilantro-albums-grand-hyatt-kauai.html
Overall
For folks who plan to spend most of their time in the resort, this is a good option. The common areas & pools are spectacular.
Cash and points is 12.k + $150 +$50 for tax and fees. The only reason we could justify this is the direct flight to Lihue from our home airport SJC. This is the best points option in kauai. The St Regis property has great view but the building is ugly and the common areas not as impressive. The sheraton is a tired old property (with a perfect location though). The new hilton garden inn is not exactly on a beach.
May 31, 16, 11:53 am
#1225
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: whatever comes with CCs
Posts: 1,080
There are very good quality pictures of this resort on oyster: https://www.oyster.com/kauai/hotels/...esort-and-spa/
I stayed on cash and points + DSU. The rate listed when I checked in was $280/night. Probably this is what hyatt reimburses the hotel. I really liked having the space in the garden suite but the walk to common areas was very long and tedious. I recommend spending a little bit more for an ocean view suite closer to lobby/pool area.
I stayed on cash and points + DSU. The rate listed when I checked in was $280/night. Probably this is what hyatt reimburses the hotel. I really liked having the space in the garden suite but the walk to common areas was very long and tedious. I recommend spending a little bit more for an ocean view suite closer to lobby/pool area.
May 31, 16, 2:21 pm
#1226
Join Date: May 2006
Location: TUS/PDX
Programs: WN CP/A-List, AS MVPG75K
Posts: 5,798
Just did a two day stay here on points--this was my second stay at the hotel. Got upgraded to this massive suite near the Poipu Garden. The Diamond amenities have been widely reported, so I won't dwell on them. But this hotel really does a good job.
Two minor issues: Our room was located somewhere between Lihue Airport and the mainland. It's a solid 10 minute walk to the parking lot.
If you leave food out, ants will find it. We learned this when we dumped some mango and papaya peels in the trash and found the trash can crawling with ants a few hours later.
In any event, I can't say enough good things about the club and hotel staff. I remember that about the last stay--they're absolutely wonderful to interact with. Great rooms too. It was hard to get a 2p checkout as a Diamond, but they were extremely accommodating for us. Ended up being a moot point since we didn't need it. Our room had one of those Toto Washlets with the heated seat. GF decided she can't live without a heated seat now. Thanks Hyatt.
Everything on the west end of the hotel has been renovated according to staff. The east side of the property is being done now (as has been mentioned up thread). Didn't notice any huge changes, but they probably just refreshed some stuff.
Do be careful in the ocean there. Lots of rip currents and big rocks floating around. Same up on the cliffs. Don't go cliff jumping with the locals unless you're a strong swimmer.
Two minor issues: Our room was located somewhere between Lihue Airport and the mainland. It's a solid 10 minute walk to the parking lot.
If you leave food out, ants will find it. We learned this when we dumped some mango and papaya peels in the trash and found the trash can crawling with ants a few hours later.
In any event, I can't say enough good things about the club and hotel staff. I remember that about the last stay--they're absolutely wonderful to interact with. Great rooms too. It was hard to get a 2p checkout as a Diamond, but they were extremely accommodating for us. Ended up being a moot point since we didn't need it. Our room had one of those Toto Washlets with the heated seat. GF decided she can't live without a heated seat now. Thanks Hyatt.
Everything on the west end of the hotel has been renovated according to staff. The east side of the property is being done now (as has been mentioned up thread). Didn't notice any huge changes, but they probably just refreshed some stuff.
Do be careful in the ocean there. Lots of rip currents and big rocks floating around. Same up on the cliffs. Don't go cliff jumping with the locals unless you're a strong swimmer.
Jun 1, 16, 12:52 am
#1227
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
Programs: AA Plat Pro; Bonvoy Titanium Lifetime Elite;Hyatt Globalist; HHonors Diamond; United Silver
Posts: 6,446
Are any Garden Suites better located than others? Tranquility/privacy is one of the considerations.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Jun 1, 16, 2:03 pm
#1228
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 16
Originally Posted by CastAStone
Email the GM. Google for his name/email. Pending availability, you could do as well as a direct ocean view, although in August that might be asking too much. You won't get a suite; there aren't enough to get through the Diamonds trying to use upgrade certificates in low season.
It will be the most awesome trip ever.
It will be the most awesome trip ever.
Jun 1, 16, 2:15 pm
#1229
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 16
Originally Posted by RTW1
For platinum status (that half the occupants will have) when there's high demand... very doubtful. Let's be realistic. Having unrealistic expectation is the one thing that ruins a trip quickly.
