Andaz Maui REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Nov 7, 2013, 10:23 am
#331
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Baileys Harbor, Wi.
Programs: AA platinum Ex, Starwood Platinum, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 149
We are at this wonderful property now and while we have a car, the free car service is so convenient we have come to rely on it. Fast, friendly, and so much more relaxing than driving after a few drinks.
Nov 10, 2013, 7:27 pm
#332
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: SPG Platinum, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 13
shuttle and parking
where can the free shuttle take you?
also, does anyone know what the parking situation is and if there a free parking option in/around the property? I hate paying for parking and it appears that the only option on their website is $30/night for valet.
also, does anyone know what the parking situation is and if there a free parking option in/around the property? I hate paying for parking and it appears that the only option on their website is $30/night for valet.
Nov 10, 2013, 7:52 pm
#333
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Programs: AS MVPG, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 983
Kidding aside, you have to choose valet, or find alternate parking.
Nov 10, 2013, 7:54 pm
#334
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Programs: AS MVPG, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 983
Nov 11, 2013, 12:43 pm
#335
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Fairmont Platinum, Aeroplan Diamond, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 18,686
Only other word of advice is to transfer down from the airport to the hotel and forgo the rental car. We did this on Oahu and saved on the rental vehicle and parking expenses for 5 nights. A $400+ savings.
Perhaps if you want to rent a vehicle to tour during your stay, you can rent out from one of the nearby kiosks.
http://www.alltravels.com/united-sta...-rental-176635
Perhaps if you want to rent a vehicle to tour during your stay, you can rent out from one of the nearby kiosks.
http://www.alltravels.com/united-sta...-rental-176635
Nov 11, 2013, 7:44 pm
#338
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Florida
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Club Carlson Gold, Choice Elite Platinum
Posts: 433
Nov 11, 2013, 11:12 pm
#341
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA & DL / SPG & HGP
Posts: 1,723
Nov 12, 2013, 3:03 am
#342
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP (OWE), VA PLAT, EY GLD, SPG PLAT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton DIA, Hertz PC
Posts: 8,527
It includes an organic cola, ice tea and some juices.
Alcohol is available in small bottles (not mini bar size but the size you can in a store when you don't want a full bottle) and tends to be expensive.
Their is an ABC store at Wailea shops which we bought Grey Goose from.
Alcohol is available in small bottles (not mini bar size but the size you can in a store when you don't want a full bottle) and tends to be expensive.
Their is an ABC store at Wailea shops which we bought Grey Goose from.
Nov 12, 2013, 9:43 am
#343
Join Date: Oct 2010
Programs: SPG Gold, Hyatt GP Platinum
Posts: 468
Staying here in Jan. Burning my GP points. Any suggestions on local restaurants? I don't mind driving... but I want local cuisine not catered to tourist.
Also, any suggestions for authentic sushi?
Thanks.
Also, any suggestions for authentic sushi?
Thanks.
Nov 12, 2013, 1:28 pm
#344
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 754
"Local" - Hawaiian specialties - try Da Kitchen, Kihei Cafe, Eskimo Candy, Aloha Mixed Plate, Foodland poke
"local" - as in ingredients sourced locally - try the hotel's Ka'ana Kitchen, or Monkeypod Kitchen (walkable from Andaz, incredible cocktails).
I've never bothered with sushi in Hawaii because poke. I would eat at Morimotos at the hotel if I could afford it though.
Nov 12, 2013, 5:29 pm
#345
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA & DL / SPG & HGP
Posts: 1,723
To add to local and lower-cost options in South Maui:
Maui BBQ - Korean plate lunch fare, Mrs. Han runs it and is a sweetheart.
Foodland or Safeway - poke rice bowls
Gogi food truck - Korean tacos
Monkeypod of course!
In Kaanapali, be sure to go to the Shark Pit food truck, the chef uses only organic grass-fed beef and the chicken meatball (made with unagi in the chicken mix) sub is great. Ono Tacos (a little street-side taco stand) has the best tacos IMO, and right down the street (on the other side) is the Fish Market, a great plate lunch place (Japanese name) in the same strip mall, and next to that mall is the health food grocery that makes a KILLER acai bowl smothered with fresh sliced fruit on top.
Maui BBQ - Korean plate lunch fare, Mrs. Han runs it and is a sweetheart.
Foodland or Safeway - poke rice bowls
Gogi food truck - Korean tacos
Monkeypod of course!
In Kaanapali, be sure to go to the Shark Pit food truck, the chef uses only organic grass-fed beef and the chicken meatball (made with unagi in the chicken mix) sub is great. Ono Tacos (a little street-side taco stand) has the best tacos IMO, and right down the street (on the other side) is the Fish Market, a great plate lunch place (Japanese name) in the same strip mall, and next to that mall is the health food grocery that makes a KILLER acai bowl smothered with fresh sliced fruit on top.