Aug 20, 2018, 3:29 am
Last edit by: FlyinHawaiian
SHOPPING 1. Safeway
a. Multiple locations (2)
b. Significantly more polynesian/asian offerings in regards to food, Made in Hawaii, Grown in Hawaii goods
2. Longs Drugs
a. CVS-owned; all CVS coupons and rewards are accepted.
b. Many locations, including Lihue and Poipu https://longs.staradvertiser.com/loc...p?island=kauai
c. Stores have a more significant focus on local items and goods than Mainland CVS stores.
d. Reliable source of distilled water for CPAP users.
2. ABC Stores
a. Significant number (3) of locations, accessible.
b. They carry almost nothing but local items, and also beer
3. Costco (2.6mi from LIH):
KAUAI TOURS/SELF-GUIDED ADVENTURES
Swimming/Snorkeling
1. Poipu Beach - Massive reef offshore, with a reef onshore separating two beaches. With the closure of Tunnels/Ke'e/Lumahai beach due to landslides on Kuhio highway, Poipu beach has one of the top snorkeling spots on the island currently, and is just 5 minute drive from the hotel. Turtles and monk seal are spotted here regularly
2. Lydgate Beach - protected snorkeling spot perfect for beginners. Located on East side of the island. This looks close, but traffic in Kapaa can make this a 45 minute drive.
3. Anini Beach - Northeast on island, 1 hour to reach. Reef with significant amounts of sea life.
4. Tunnels Beach/Ke'e Beach - currently closed. 1 hour 30 minutes away. Snorkel right next to the beginning of the Na Pali coast, with significant amounts of turtles. Before Kauai restores access to the beach via Kuhio Highway, residents are strongly considering limiting access to the beach (no vehicles, only shuttles, or limited number of vehicle permits sold per day). Parking fills up fast here, and these beaches are the end of the road on island.
GUIDED TOURS
1. Wailua River + Secret Falls Hike. 30-45 minute drive from hotel. Cost $40/pp. 4 hour+ trip. 1 mile of kayaking followed by a short hike to a large waterfall. Some tours offer pineapple as a snack at the waterfall. Some offer just chips or granola bars like what you might buy from Costco.
2. Kauai Sugarloaf Pineapple. See the Huber families sugarloaf pineapple farm. Hole in the mountain farms is situated on 38 acres of land, where you will be given the rare opportunity to taste sugarloaf pineapple. An extremely low acidic pineapple that has a core that is edible, and not stringy. $65/pp w/ free pineapple and smoothie. The ARV of the pineapple you receive will be around $8-15. Sugarloaf pineapple sells for $3-4 a pound, with an average pineapple being 5-6 pounds in size. This is a once in a lifetime experience. 1 hour from GH Kauai http://kauaisugarloaf.com BOOK TOURS IN ADVANCE. We booked two weeks in advance, and at the farmers market on a Wednesday we overheard them say they were booked out for 2 weeks (so almost September). They only do tours on Thursdays.
3. Chocolate Tour. Lydgate Farms has a chocolate tour. $95/pp
4. Captain Andy's Tours. Captain Andy is currently leaving out of the south shore in Port Allen. He offers all 3 kinds of boat tours. 55ft catamaran w/ restroom, warm water rinse, cooked lunch, snorkeling, napali coast, alcoholic drinks included (up to $179 pp). They have smaller boats that do not have restrooms/rinse/cooked lunch, but will go in the sea caves. And then they have raft boats that require you to wear gloves, and are very much a thrill ride. They do beach landings in those, and basically anything. The choices are listed from most comfortable to least comfortable. 55ft catamaran is the preferred way for most
HIKING/SIGHTS
1. Kalepa Ridge Trail. 1 hour from GHK. Free. 2 hour round trip. 1.7 mile hike. Classified as hard by alltrails.com. For the time and distance you walk, this trail beats the Awaawapuhi Trail
2. Awaawapuhi Trail. 55 minute from GHK. Free. Half day. 6.7 mile hike. Classified as moderate by alltrails.com. It is a longer hike, but once you get to the end, the views are IMO better than the Kalepa Ridge Trail
3. Canyon Trail to Waipoo Falls. 50 minute from GHK. Free. 3 hours. Hike to a the top of a waterfall on the Waimae Canyon.
4. Heritage Trail. Literally on the beach at the GHK. Free. Not necessarily a crazy cool hike
5. Wailua Falls: do some research if you plan on doing a hike down to the waterfall
6. Spouting Horn. 7 minute drive from GHK. Underwhelming, but worth it to say you've seen it. 2-3 minute drive from Spouting Horn is the Kukui'ula Village Shopping Center, which has a Bubbas Burger/Tortilla Republic/The Lanai/Merriman Fish House/Eating House 1849, Dolphin, Ruth's Chris and other restaurants. To see the spouting horn, you will walk past a 150-200ft of street vendors selling crafts, everyday of the week.
7. Queen's Bath-dangerous, slippery and muddy on way day, rocky and if you are inside you may get washed out by the waves. But go at sunset and you'll see why.
FARMERS MARKETS
1. Kukui'ula Village Shopping Center - Wednesday Evening, 3:30PM - 6PM. Kauai Sugarloaf Farms attends this, and will let you try their pineapple and buy tours here. There is supposedly a beer garden, but I didn't find it. There is also food from restaurants there, as well as a booth by the "Pie Lady" (The Right Slice).
RESORT FEE INCLUDES
1. Free self-parking (for all, not just Globalist)
2. Free laundry in each guestroom with free laundry pods
3. Towel at Valet for excursions (and after 7pm for pool)
4. Free bike use
5. Sunscreen at pool
6. Hospitality lounge for early arrival & late departing flights
7. Refrigerator in all rooms
a. Multiple locations (2)
b. Significantly more polynesian/asian offerings in regards to food, Made in Hawaii, Grown in Hawaii goods
2. Longs Drugs
a. CVS-owned; all CVS coupons and rewards are accepted.
b. Many locations, including Lihue and Poipu https://longs.staradvertiser.com/loc...p?island=kauai
c. Stores have a more significant focus on local items and goods than Mainland CVS stores.
d. Reliable source of distilled water for CPAP users.
2. ABC Stores
a. Significant number (3) of locations, accessible.
b. They carry almost nothing but local items, and also beer
3. Costco (2.6mi from LIH):
a. Gas up before dropping rental car off. It was at least $0.80/gal cheaper than anywhere else (8/20/18)
b. Kauai/Kona coffee, other gifts (e.g., macadamia nuts in multiple preparations)
c. Gift cards for local vendors are often available
d. Food court (many of the same items as continental US with same prices)
4. Walmart (1.3mi from LIH). Exceptionally busy. Busy store inside/outside/around it.b. Kauai/Kona coffee, other gifts (e.g., macadamia nuts in multiple preparations)
c. Gift cards for local vendors are often available
d. Food court (many of the same items as continental US with same prices)
a. Beach/pool toys
b. Snacks (if you don’t have a huge family staying a long time to eat Costco bulk item)
c. Souvenirs (they have a section in the front for this)
b. Snacks (if you don’t have a huge family staying a long time to eat Costco bulk item)
c. Souvenirs (they have a section in the front for this)
KAUAI TOURS/SELF-GUIDED ADVENTURES
Swimming/Snorkeling
1. Poipu Beach - Massive reef offshore, with a reef onshore separating two beaches. With the closure of Tunnels/Ke'e/Lumahai beach due to landslides on Kuhio highway, Poipu beach has one of the top snorkeling spots on the island currently, and is just 5 minute drive from the hotel. Turtles and monk seal are spotted here regularly
2. Lydgate Beach - protected snorkeling spot perfect for beginners. Located on East side of the island. This looks close, but traffic in Kapaa can make this a 45 minute drive.
3. Anini Beach - Northeast on island, 1 hour to reach. Reef with significant amounts of sea life.
4. Tunnels Beach/Ke'e Beach - currently closed. 1 hour 30 minutes away. Snorkel right next to the beginning of the Na Pali coast, with significant amounts of turtles. Before Kauai restores access to the beach via Kuhio Highway, residents are strongly considering limiting access to the beach (no vehicles, only shuttles, or limited number of vehicle permits sold per day). Parking fills up fast here, and these beaches are the end of the road on island.
GUIDED TOURS
1. Wailua River + Secret Falls Hike. 30-45 minute drive from hotel. Cost $40/pp. 4 hour+ trip. 1 mile of kayaking followed by a short hike to a large waterfall. Some tours offer pineapple as a snack at the waterfall. Some offer just chips or granola bars like what you might buy from Costco.
2. Kauai Sugarloaf Pineapple. See the Huber families sugarloaf pineapple farm. Hole in the mountain farms is situated on 38 acres of land, where you will be given the rare opportunity to taste sugarloaf pineapple. An extremely low acidic pineapple that has a core that is edible, and not stringy. $65/pp w/ free pineapple and smoothie. The ARV of the pineapple you receive will be around $8-15. Sugarloaf pineapple sells for $3-4 a pound, with an average pineapple being 5-6 pounds in size. This is a once in a lifetime experience. 1 hour from GH Kauai http://kauaisugarloaf.com BOOK TOURS IN ADVANCE. We booked two weeks in advance, and at the farmers market on a Wednesday we overheard them say they were booked out for 2 weeks (so almost September). They only do tours on Thursdays.
3. Chocolate Tour. Lydgate Farms has a chocolate tour. $95/pp
4. Captain Andy's Tours. Captain Andy is currently leaving out of the south shore in Port Allen. He offers all 3 kinds of boat tours. 55ft catamaran w/ restroom, warm water rinse, cooked lunch, snorkeling, napali coast, alcoholic drinks included (up to $179 pp). They have smaller boats that do not have restrooms/rinse/cooked lunch, but will go in the sea caves. And then they have raft boats that require you to wear gloves, and are very much a thrill ride. They do beach landings in those, and basically anything. The choices are listed from most comfortable to least comfortable. 55ft catamaran is the preferred way for most
HIKING/SIGHTS
1. Kalepa Ridge Trail. 1 hour from GHK. Free. 2 hour round trip. 1.7 mile hike. Classified as hard by alltrails.com. For the time and distance you walk, this trail beats the Awaawapuhi Trail
2. Awaawapuhi Trail. 55 minute from GHK. Free. Half day. 6.7 mile hike. Classified as moderate by alltrails.com. It is a longer hike, but once you get to the end, the views are IMO better than the Kalepa Ridge Trail
3. Canyon Trail to Waipoo Falls. 50 minute from GHK. Free. 3 hours. Hike to a the top of a waterfall on the Waimae Canyon.
4. Heritage Trail. Literally on the beach at the GHK. Free. Not necessarily a crazy cool hike
5. Wailua Falls: do some research if you plan on doing a hike down to the waterfall
6. Spouting Horn. 7 minute drive from GHK. Underwhelming, but worth it to say you've seen it. 2-3 minute drive from Spouting Horn is the Kukui'ula Village Shopping Center, which has a Bubbas Burger/Tortilla Republic/The Lanai/Merriman Fish House/Eating House 1849, Dolphin, Ruth's Chris and other restaurants. To see the spouting horn, you will walk past a 150-200ft of street vendors selling crafts, everyday of the week.
7. Queen's Bath-dangerous, slippery and muddy on way day, rocky and if you are inside you may get washed out by the waves. But go at sunset and you'll see why.
FARMERS MARKETS
1. Kukui'ula Village Shopping Center - Wednesday Evening, 3:30PM - 6PM. Kauai Sugarloaf Farms attends this, and will let you try their pineapple and buy tours here. There is supposedly a beer garden, but I didn't find it. There is also food from restaurants there, as well as a booth by the "Pie Lady" (The Right Slice).
RESORT FEE INCLUDES
1. Free self-parking (for all, not just Globalist)
2. Free laundry in each guestroom with free laundry pods
3. Towel at Valet for excursions (and after 7pm for pool)
4. Free bike use
5. Sunscreen at pool
6. Hospitality lounge for early arrival & late departing flights
7. Refrigerator in all rooms
- Self-parking
- Two complimentary refillable water bottles
- Purified water stations
- Poipu Bay Golf Course and Clubhouse shuttle service
- Coffee maker in room with Hawaiian coffee and tea
- Complimentary self-service washer, dryer and detergent
- Reusable logo tote bag located in closet
- Access to 24 hour Anara Spa fitness center
- Fitness and yoga classes at Anara Spa
- See daily activities schedule, 14 years and older
- Hospitality lounge for early arrival & late departing flights
- Welcome lei greeting
- Guided sunrise walk Monday - Saturday
- Hawaiian crafters daily in lobby
- Wildlife Walk twice weekly
- Hydroponic Garden tours twice weekly
- Entertainment and hula at Seaview Terrace
- Torch lighting ceremony three times per week
- Ukulele, lei-making and hula lessons
- Koi fish feeding and parrot talk
- Sunscreen samples at pool recreation desk
- Mountain Bike use - based on availability
- One hour tennis court time daily
- Reservations required, equipment rental available
- Complimentary boarding pass and incoming fax printing
- Unlimited local and toll-free calls
- In-room safe
Grand Hyatt Kauai REVIEW- MASTER THREAD - mid-2011 Forward
Jan 25, 2024, 6:40 pm
#2762
Join Date: Jan 2023
Posts: 15
You can do that yourself by searching availability on a single-night at a time basis. I'm guessing some night the hotel is sold out.
UPDATED: OK, I was curious, couldn't stand myself, and checked. I did not find an obvious answer. Seems to be room availability all nights (although a curious anomaly regarding what seems to be the lowest sub-category of king rooms, and I didn't notice any suites).
My only other idea is to amen JonIND's suggestion just above. Being, that you have nothing to lose by contacting the hotel rooms manager and asking for further assistance. (When we were checking in last August, the front desk told us club capacity was running right at the edge of fire code. They blamed the surge on all the new Globalists; just minted by cross-promotions with airlines and others). Everybody was an elite; so then in a way nobody was.
If you do not mind sharing it, some information about your planned stay might be helpful to the board in understanding your situation or offering advice. (Like, are you first-time, repeat, or been going there forever guests, what room type and sub-type you booked, and if you are on a cash rate or points). The dynamics at this hotel were noticeably "different" last year. The board is trying to figure out if that was a temporary quirk, or things have changed.
UPDATED: OK, I was curious, couldn't stand myself, and checked. I did not find an obvious answer. Seems to be room availability all nights (although a curious anomaly regarding what seems to be the lowest sub-category of king rooms, and I didn't notice any suites).
My only other idea is to amen JonIND's suggestion just above. Being, that you have nothing to lose by contacting the hotel rooms manager and asking for further assistance. (When we were checking in last August, the front desk told us club capacity was running right at the edge of fire code. They blamed the surge on all the new Globalists; just minted by cross-promotions with airlines and others). Everybody was an elite; so then in a way nobody was.
If you do not mind sharing it, some information about your planned stay might be helpful to the board in understanding your situation or offering advice. (Like, are you first-time, repeat, or been going there forever guests, what room type and sub-type you booked, and if you are on a cash rate or points). The dynamics at this hotel were noticeably "different" last year. The board is trying to figure out if that was a temporary quirk, or things have changed.
In the meantime, I did find the email specifically for the GHK and emailed them with the circumstances and if they were able to apply the award to my reservations and more details on a day-by-day basis if not.
Jan 25, 2024, 7:38 pm
#2763
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: 2,669
Hope It Works Out For You and You Get the Club Upgrade
Thanks for checking it out! The rep on the phone told me specifically that standard room availability does not mean club access is available, which makes sense. March 5 - 10, 3 adults (so need the double queen room). It's a full points booking on standard availability, booked almost 7 months out. As for now, I have been re-checking every day, but I can never see the full stay open up for standard room availability for the two queens at all. I did not have the club access award then, otherwise would've just applied it then. First time going to the GHK, let alone Hawaii in general. No WOH status.
In the meantime, I did find the email specifically for the GHK and emailed them with the circumstances and if they were able to apply the award to my reservations and more details on a day-by-day basis if not.
In the meantime, I did find the email specifically for the GHK and emailed them with the circumstances and if they were able to apply the award to my reservations and more details on a day-by-day basis if not.
If you have not already done so, grab a Kauai guidebook and have things you might like to do in mind well before you get there. (A beach or two requires parking reservations. Parking can be tight other places, so early may be a good idea).
Kauai is not the best of the islands for water entry, as compared to Maui and Big Island. Be careful where you get in and ask questions. The beach nearest the hotel is spectacular to look at, but only safe for experienced surfers.
Feel free to message me if you have specific questions.
Jan 25, 2024, 7:44 pm
#2764
Join Date: Jan 2023
Posts: 15
I think you will love the place, especially if it turns out to be an off-season crowd. It is on a large footprint and does involve a bit of walking. As I recall the club upgrade certificate also gets you access to the spa/fitness center. (Even if you are not there for the workout facilities, you gain access to a small lap pool, two small often private hot tubs, and changing rooms with the resort's semi-famous, semi-outdoor "rock showers"). Whatever other use you make of the area, with three people in one room the extra changing and shower space can be quite helpful. Access to the club offers more relaxed dining when you are not in the mood for fine dining, or a mass-calorie buffet. It does add to the experience.
If you have not already done so, grab a Kauai guidebook and have things you might like to do in mind well before you get there. (A beach or two requires parking reservations. Parking can be tight other places, so early may be a good idea).
Kauai is not the best of the islands for water entry, as compared to Maui and Big Island. Be careful where you get in and ask questions. The beach nearest the hotel is spectacular to look at, but only safe for experienced surfers.
Feel free to message me if you have specific questions.
If you have not already done so, grab a Kauai guidebook and have things you might like to do in mind well before you get there. (A beach or two requires parking reservations. Parking can be tight other places, so early may be a good idea).
Kauai is not the best of the islands for water entry, as compared to Maui and Big Island. Be careful where you get in and ask questions. The beach nearest the hotel is spectacular to look at, but only safe for experienced surfers.
Feel free to message me if you have specific questions.
I was planning a bit of the stay so far (Heritage trail, Waimea Canyon, North Shore beaches(tunnels or haena?), Wailua falls), but always open to suggestions! We have so much left that is unplanned. Beach shouldn't be the biggest deal as we aren't the most beachy and prefer the pool anyway. Since we're from the East Coast as it's a longggg way, we're doing 7 nights at the Grand Wailea before on 2 FNC + Points, so all our beachy needs should be met there. Send all the suggestions you have! We're open to everything except hard hikes.
Jan 26, 2024, 10:34 am
#2765
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Depends on the day!
Programs: Marriott/Lifetime Titanium Hyatt/Explorist, Hilton/Silver, IHG Spire,UA Gold
Posts: 17,832
The club access award gives access to the spa/fitness area as well?! I really, really hope I can get this club access award applied now haha (the rock showers seem amazing)! Is March the off-season for Kauai? I'm not sure if it's on-season or off.
I was planning a bit of the stay so far (Heritage trail, Waimea Canyon, North Shore beaches(tunnels or haena?), Wailua falls), but always open to suggestions! We have so much left that is unplanned. Beach shouldn't be the biggest deal as we aren't the most beachy and prefer the pool anyway. Since we're from the East Coast as it's a longggg way, we're doing 7 nights at the Grand Wailea before on 2 FNC + Points, so all our beachy needs should be met there. Send all the suggestions you have! We're open to everything except hard hikes.
I was planning a bit of the stay so far (Heritage trail, Waimea Canyon, North Shore beaches(tunnels or haena?), Wailua falls), but always open to suggestions! We have so much left that is unplanned. Beach shouldn't be the biggest deal as we aren't the most beachy and prefer the pool anyway. Since we're from the East Coast as it's a longggg way, we're doing 7 nights at the Grand Wailea before on 2 FNC + Points, so all our beachy needs should be met there. Send all the suggestions you have! We're open to everything except hard hikes.
Jan 26, 2024, 12:10 pm
#2766
Join Date: Jan 2023
Posts: 15
Not to hijack this thread, but I hope you're going to Grand Wailea first. It's a completely different vibe than GHK, and might be ok with kids, but we went for drinks when staying at the Andaz and it felt like a cheap version of trying to do Disney. Hope your experience is better than ours was.
Jan 26, 2024, 8:36 pm
#2767
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: PHX and LIH
Programs: AA: 2 MM
Posts: 85,575
The club access award gives access to the spa/fitness area as well?! I really, really hope I can get this club access award applied now haha (the rock showers seem amazing)! Is March the off-season for Kauai? I'm not sure if it's on-season or off.
I was planning a bit of the stay so far (Heritage trail, Waimea Canyon, North Shore beaches(tunnels or haena?), Wailua falls), but always open to suggestions! We have so much left that is unplanned. Beach shouldn't be the biggest deal as we aren't the most beachy and prefer the pool anyway. Since we're from the East Coast as it's a longggg way, we're doing 7 nights at the Grand Wailea before on 2 FNC + Points, so all our beachy needs should be met there. Send all the suggestions you have! We're open to everything except hard hikes.
I was planning a bit of the stay so far (Heritage trail, Waimea Canyon, North Shore beaches(tunnels or haena?), Wailua falls), but always open to suggestions! We have so much left that is unplanned. Beach shouldn't be the biggest deal as we aren't the most beachy and prefer the pool anyway. Since we're from the East Coast as it's a longggg way, we're doing 7 nights at the Grand Wailea before on 2 FNC + Points, so all our beachy needs should be met there. Send all the suggestions you have! We're open to everything except hard hikes.
Go to Waimea Canyon in the morning and drive all the way to the end of the road first and see the sight pictured below, hopefully before the clouds roll in usually after noon. Then see the actual canyon on the way down. BTW, there are two roads to take from the highway up toward the canyon. Take one up, the other down.
Jan 27, 2024, 10:04 am
#2768
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: JFK / LGA.. EWR is not part of NYC!
Programs: Brand loyalty is for suckers
Posts: 1,048
Not to hijack this thread, but I hope you're going to Grand Wailea first. It's a completely different vibe than GHK, and might be ok with kids, but we went for drinks when staying at the Andaz and it felt like a cheap version of trying to do Disney. Hope your experience is better than ours was.
Jan 30, 2024, 10:51 pm
#2769
Join Date: Nov 2023
Posts: 8
I tried calling the resort earlier today to ask about upgrade options and the front desk just immediately transferred me to central reservations. I tried asking the concierge for options about my reservation for things to do and was just transferred to the front desk.
Are the staff here just not friendly? Not a great first impression :-/
Are the staff here just not friendly? Not a great first impression :-/
Jan 31, 2024, 1:41 am
#2770
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Sacramento
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Amtrak Select
Posts: 1,341
GHKs pool is by comparison calm and elegant... not as rowdy, even with kids there.
Jan 31, 2024, 1:44 am
#2771
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Sacramento
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Amtrak Select
Posts: 1,341
I tried calling the resort earlier today to ask about upgrade options and the front desk just immediately transferred me to central reservations. I tried asking the concierge for options about my reservation for things to do and was just transferred to the front desk.
Are the staff here just not friendly? Not a great first impression :-/
Are the staff here just not friendly? Not a great first impression :-/
Feb 4, 2024, 12:03 pm
#2772
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: Delta DM, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Rewards Platinum Elite, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,046
The Grand Hyatt Kauai has just launched a 5th night free through Hyatt Privé for stays through August 31st of 2024. The offer must be booked by March 31st. This is combinable with all Hyatt Privé benefits.
Feb 7, 2024, 7:54 am
#2774
Join Date: Jun 2004
Programs: UA-1K, AA-Gold, H GP-LIfeTime Diamond
Posts: 819
Cash rate as in booking for just 2 people and trying to sneak 5 in? Or award booking for 4? Length of stay? 5 growth adults or kids under 18 or 12? Are you staying at the same time? In either case, I would definitely discourage any of these activities. If caught and your own booking is linked to theirs (added club access upgrade for them), who knows what type of notes will get added to your profile to impact your future stays.
Feb 7, 2024, 10:23 am
#2775
Join Date: Jan 2024
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Plat Pro, Frontier 100K
Posts: 11
Cash rate as in booking for just 2 people and trying to sneak 5 in? Or award booking for 4? Length of stay? 5 growth adults or kids under 18 or 12? Are you staying at the same time? In either case, I would definitely discourage any of these activities. If caught and your own booking is linked to theirs (added club access upgrade for them), who knows what type of notes will get added to your profile to impact your future stays.