Andaz Maui REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Feb 26, 2014, 8:07 pm
#751
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I can comment on two things (noting that I stayed at Andaz last year and GW over eight years ago). IMO...
First, with regard to beach and reef (I saw the pools twice in my two week stay - I'm in the ocean the whole day not on the property) they are fairly equal. I think Ulua+Mokapu is a little better than Wailea, but in general it's pretty equal.
Second, with regard to the properties, Andaz is much smaller and more intimate than Grand Wailea (which is quite grand). I think this is a big point of differentiation - one is a small boutique type property and one is a larger resort type property.
First, with regard to beach and reef (I saw the pools twice in my two week stay - I'm in the ocean the whole day not on the property) they are fairly equal. I think Ulua+Mokapu is a little better than Wailea, but in general it's pretty equal.
Second, with regard to the properties, Andaz is much smaller and more intimate than Grand Wailea (which is quite grand). I think this is a big point of differentiation - one is a small boutique type property and one is a larger resort type property.
Feb 28, 2014, 6:58 pm
#754
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Feb 28, 2014, 9:11 pm
#756
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We asked at check-in and they made reservations for us. There's only room for six paddlers; walk-ups are not likely.
Mar 1, 2014, 1:09 am
#758
Join Date: Oct 2013
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Staying there for 4 nights next month, also Diamond upgrade. This is my first Diamond stay at a Hyatt.
How do you choose the Diamond welcome amenity? Is it upon check-in or do you choose it ahead of time? Also, I want to make sure I don't run into surprises. I've read that the hotel provides free local transportation via an SUV shuttle to certain destinations and also a free canoe excursion? Just ask the concierge?
Finally, I was expecting the bottomless mimosas and custom juices at breakfast, but the above post has me a little discouraged. Any other thoughts on this?
How do you choose the Diamond welcome amenity? Is it upon check-in or do you choose it ahead of time? Also, I want to make sure I don't run into surprises. I've read that the hotel provides free local transportation via an SUV shuttle to certain destinations and also a free canoe excursion? Just ask the concierge?
Finally, I was expecting the bottomless mimosas and custom juices at breakfast, but the above post has me a little discouraged. Any other thoughts on this?
Mar 1, 2014, 9:47 am
#759
Join Date: Oct 2012
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planning a 4 nights stay in july. i am waiting on my certificates after i meet my spent on my hyatt card. With platinum status, what should one expect from this property?
what is best way to go about reserving two night certificate and two nights on points? should i call reservation to combine the two?
thanks !
what is best way to go about reserving two night certificate and two nights on points? should i call reservation to combine the two?
thanks !
Mar 2, 2014, 7:54 am
#762
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With the departure suite available checkout time was not a huge issue.
Mar 2, 2014, 9:15 am
#763
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planning a 4 nights stay in july. i am waiting on my certificates after i meet my spent on my hyatt card. With platinum was, what should one expect from this property?
what is best way to go about reserving two night certificate and two nights on points? should i call reservation to combine the two?
thanks !
what is best way to go about reserving two night certificate and two nights on points? should i call reservation to combine the two?
thanks !
4PM isn't guaranteed for resorts but they may grant it if not busy / no new guest blocked into your room that night. Different property but at GHK, I was given a 2pm in a partial ocean view since there were people coming in but last Sept was given 4pm on a deluxe ocean suite since no one was scheduled to come in.
Mar 2, 2014, 9:21 am
#764
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I sure can use a late checkout tail end of our stay in late August. I hope the hotel can accommodate us at the very least a 2 pm checkout. Makes the transition between Andaz and GW smoother.
Mar 2, 2014, 11:25 am
#765
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You can go at 7 am or 7.30am. Note the early start tends to mean than the turtles aren't very active yet (especially in winter).
There's a $20 per person charge if you're a no show or forget to cancel more than 24 hours ahead (or maybe it was 48 hours?).