Andaz Maui REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
#661
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: UA/HH/Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,467
Here now--the water bottles are supposed to arrive tomorrow.
Someone had asked about the complimentary outrigger tours up thread. They still do these, at 7 and 7:30am (so a half hour trip), but not all mornings. This week's schedule shows them as S, M, T, Th, Sa. Apparently they were getting cancelled last week due to weather. We went this morning and really enjoyed it, even in the rain.
For those asking about water temps, the pools and the ocean are quite warm now, we'd guess in the 70s.
Confirming there are suites in the middle of the wings, and in the middle tower--that's what we have.
Just had to stop posting to run out to the balcony and watch whales--so cool.
Lastly, if you are a coffee snob and doing the full "breakfast experience", get the pourover coffee from the juice bar rather than the house coffee your server will bring. So ono. ^
Someone had asked about the complimentary outrigger tours up thread. They still do these, at 7 and 7:30am (so a half hour trip), but not all mornings. This week's schedule shows them as S, M, T, Th, Sa. Apparently they were getting cancelled last week due to weather. We went this morning and really enjoyed it, even in the rain.
For those asking about water temps, the pools and the ocean are quite warm now, we'd guess in the 70s.
Confirming there are suites in the middle of the wings, and in the middle tower--that's what we have.
Just had to stop posting to run out to the balcony and watch whales--so cool.
Lastly, if you are a coffee snob and doing the full "breakfast experience", get the pourover coffee from the juice bar rather than the house coffee your server will bring. So ono. ^
Last edited by Calcifer; Jan 27, 2014 at 1:21 pm
#662
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,171
Here now--the water bottles are supposed to arrive tomorrow.
Someone had asked about the complimentary outrigger tours up thread. They still do these, at 7 and 7:30am (so a half hour trip), but not all mornings. This week's schedule shows them as S, M, T, Th, Sa. Apparently they were getting cancelled last week due to weather. We went this morning and really enjoyed it, even in the rain.
For those asking about water temps, the pools and the ocean are quite warm now, we'd guess in the 70s.
Confirming there are suites in the middle of the wings, and in the middle tower--that's what we have.
Just had to stop posting to run out to the balcony and watch whales--so cool.
Lastly, if you are a coffee snob and doing the full "breakfast experience", get the pourover coffee from the juice bar rather than the house coffee your server will bring. So ono. ^
Someone had asked about the complimentary outrigger tours up thread. They still do these, at 7 and 7:30am (so a half hour trip), but not all mornings. This week's schedule shows them as S, M, T, Th, Sa. Apparently they were getting cancelled last week due to weather. We went this morning and really enjoyed it, even in the rain.
For those asking about water temps, the pools and the ocean are quite warm now, we'd guess in the 70s.
Confirming there are suites in the middle of the wings, and in the middle tower--that's what we have.
Just had to stop posting to run out to the balcony and watch whales--so cool.
Lastly, if you are a coffee snob and doing the full "breakfast experience", get the pourover coffee from the juice bar rather than the house coffee your server will bring. So ono. ^
I heard it's a work out, so maybe she won't be able to join?
did you book a suite or was upgraded to one? Gonna head there this Sat.
#663
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: UA/HH/Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,467
Thanks for update. I was thinking about taking my 4yo daughter on the canoe trip, could she join and just sit near me or is she too young?
I heard it's a work out, so maybe she won't be able to join?
did you book a suite or was upgraded to one? Gonna head there this Sat.
I heard it's a work out, so maybe she won't be able to join?
did you book a suite or was upgraded to one? Gonna head there this Sat.
We used a Diamond suite upgrade, so it's not a comp.
#666
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: UA/HH/Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,467
#667
Join Date: May 2010
Location: SoCal
Programs: SPG PLAT, AA Plat (2MM), BA, UA/CO
Posts: 442
Thank goodness...I was about to cancel my stay for this weekend.
But on a serious note, I'm using 2 Free Suite Nights (plus on night on cash/points and an upgrade) that I received for getting the Chase card in my good ol' Diamond Days, which means that breakfast will not be on the house. So my question for all of you is this: is the breakfast great for a free breakfast or is it great enough to actually pay for? Thanks.
xlax
But on a serious note, I'm using 2 Free Suite Nights (plus on night on cash/points and an upgrade) that I received for getting the Chase card in my good ol' Diamond Days, which means that breakfast will not be on the house. So my question for all of you is this: is the breakfast great for a free breakfast or is it great enough to actually pay for? Thanks.
xlax
#668
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,171
Thank goodness...I was about to cancel my stay for this weekend.
But on a serious note, I'm using 2 Free Suite Nights (plus on night on cash/points and an upgrade) that I received for getting the Chase card in my good ol' Diamond Days, which means that breakfast will not be on the house. So my question for all of you is this: is the breakfast great for a free breakfast or is it great enough to actually pay for? Thanks.
xlax
But on a serious note, I'm using 2 Free Suite Nights (plus on night on cash/points and an upgrade) that I received for getting the Chase card in my good ol' Diamond Days, which means that breakfast will not be on the house. So my question for all of you is this: is the breakfast great for a free breakfast or is it great enough to actually pay for? Thanks.
xlax
#670
Join Date: Jun 2010
Programs: Hyatt&Hilton&BW Diamond,GHA Black,Marriott Plat,SPG Gold,AB Platinum,TK Elite,AZ Alata Plus,EY Gold
Posts: 224
At least the first villas should be ready now.
For those of you actually there: what kind of coffee do they have in restaurants and in suites?
#672
Join Date: Feb 2007
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#673
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA & DL / SPG & HGP
Posts: 1,723
I'm a huge coffee snob, so while I can give great detail regarding what they offer outside one's room, I can't comment on what's in the rooms (other than categorize it as "swill").
At breakfast you can get pour over of really excellent but not the freshest local 100% (not a blend) beans. The beans will have been roasted within the last week or two (thus not the freshest), probably ground the night before.
In the restaurants (or at breakfast but not the pour over) I was told it's a blend containing some local (Maui or other island?), same freshness as noted.
#675
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Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: Fulltime travel/mostly Europe
Programs: UA 1.7 MM;; Accor & Marriott Pt; Hyatt Globalist
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There are two different suites. There is the suite in the middle area and there is the suite on the end. I've now had both. The suites on the end have a considerably larger living room. They are furnished pretty much the same except that there is also a bench sofa against the wall across from the dining table. I don't see any real benefit to having the larger suite. I'd make requests based on view.
A villa was just featured on the finale of Top Chef (filmed here last fall). The second part of the finale airs Wed so you may see more then, or perhaps you can find a weblink to this past Wednesday's show. I know at least two of the villas are sold to the same buyer.
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