Originally Posted by josephstern
(Post 33273281)
Any updates on breakfast here? Is it back to the old DIY buffet with lots of options, or still the limited, served buffet?
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Originally Posted by kthpence
(Post 33273453)
Served buffet but isn’t that “limited” - probably 10-12 hot options + eggs made to order (must order w/ server), fresh juices (again ordered w/ server) & then many cold options as well. Not sure what the buffet was like prior, but I’d say it’s a very solid breakfast.
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Whatever... it's the free poke I miss :)
Cheap American sparkling wine and OJ... meh ;) JK... but I love poke, could eat it all day (with some rice at breakfast). |
Originally Posted by canyonleo
(Post 33274592)
Whatever... it's the free poke I miss :)
Cheap American sparkling wine and OJ... meh ;) JK... but I love poke, could eat it all day (with some rice at breakfast). I'm missing thinks like the kimchi soup, the great bread selection, the salad bar with more than three items, the juices, etc. |
Originally Posted by josephstern
(Post 33274721)
There was poke at breakfast?
I'm missing thinks like the kimchi soup, the great bread selection, the salad bar with more than three items, the juices, etc. |
Steak and slab bacon too! Yeah that didn't last long :P
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Looking for some guidance on a week long stay my family I have have scheduled here for August. I'm the type of person that goes stir crazy after a couple days anywhere. While the Andaz seems to have to a lot of activities to keep me engaged longer than normal, I'd like to get off property for for a few days to do something. This proves to be difficult given the rental car situation along w/ the lack of Uber/Lyft.
Does the Andaz provide bikes (either as part of resort fee or for rent)? Outside the mall, is there any other place one can bike or walk to... is Kihei bike-able? I'm specifically looking for a simple casual food fare to go out for a couple dinners for example. Does the Andaz or a local outfit offer a swimming w/ shark tour? I understand there are tiger sharks in the area, so am looking to do something more casual with sandbar sharks for example. Thank you |
In 2018, they provided Free bikes. Don’t know about post-COVID. Also, Kihei is close enough to bike. We did it, a family of 3.
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Originally Posted by Klxp2016
(Post 33290182)
In 2018, they provided Free bikes. Don’t know about post-COVID. Also, Kihei is close enough to bike. We did it, a family of 3.
The reef at the hotel is amazing, no need for tours or guides or any of that, just put on your gear and enjoy. If you are adventurous, there is another reef at the southern edge of Ulua Beach (the hotel sits on Mokapu Beach). |
Originally Posted by FT
(Post 33290120)
Does the Andaz provide bikes (either as part of resort fee or for rent)? Outside the mall, is there any other place one can bike or walk to... is Kihei bike-able? I'm specifically looking for a simple casual food fare to go out for a couple dinners for example. Thank you |
This is terrific. Thank you. I was unsure if the road to Kihei was bikeable as a family of 5 thinking it may be a major throughway/highway. Hope the bikes work out at the Andaz.
Poke inside of a gas station/liquor store is our fave ;) A bit different but my wife and I loved walking to Pono market and Java Kai in Kauai from when we last stayed there. Looking forward to the snorkeling at the reefs mentioned... but love shark diving if at all possible. I see a couple places do caged dives w/ scuba, but I'm preferring snorkeling minus the cages w/ sharks... in a location somewhat close by due to the transportation issues. Thank you again for the above recommendations. Super helpful. |
Just as an FYI, the courtesy shuttle to anywhere in the Wailea area is back, which is great for those who don't have cars. We didn't find out until day 7 of our 9 night stay, and it could've proved to be useful on a couple occasions.
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Originally Posted by platbrownguy
(Post 33290218)
Plenty of casual stuff that is 20-30 min by bike in Kihei. Our go-to for authentic poke is the poke stand inside Tamura's liquor store (this will be obvious if you're familiar; this will sound bizarre if you're not, but trust me). For casual Japanese (not sushi, but small plates etc) we always go to Izakaya Genbe. For shave ice, try Ululani's (get it with macadamia nut ice cream on the bottom and lilikoi on top).
Love Izakaya Genbe!, but isn't it only open for dinner? And, it's at the north end of Kihei, so not an easy bike ride from Andaz (I think Kihei is about 3 miles long, so it's at least 3.5 miles from hotel?). Nutcharee's next door is a good food option, too. |
Originally Posted by canyonleo
(Post 33290445)
IMO their poke is not as good as pre-Covid... certainly the selection is only about a third what it used to be. Pre-Covid, great call.
Love Izakaya Genbe!, but isn't it only open for dinner? And, it's at the north end of Kihei, so not an easy bike ride from Andaz (I think Kihei is about 3 miles long, so it's at least 3.5 miles from hotel?). Nutcharee's next door is a good food option, too. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...de785d7cf3.jpg And Izakaya Genbe is good about updating its Facebook page. Currently open 10am to 10pm. Bento boxes before 3, happy hour 3 to 5. I have enjoyed all their small plates and dishes like whole mackerel, etc. Good prices on drinks too. I agree that Nutcharee's is good for Thai, though it wasn't open for dine in when we were there a few months ago. So we went to Genbe twice. |
Awesome. Thank you. I think we'll bike although I'm sure we'll walk a couple times. Sounds like there are enough options off property if we want to get away.
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