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May 9, 2016, 4:45 pm
#3
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Join Date: Jun 2014
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Absolutely not. I just came back from 2 of them in Orlando. One at Sheraton Vistana and the other at Parc Soleil but if the property is top class, i'll do it simply because it might save me money considering that my reservation at Andaz is running me more than 2k for 4 nights. I need opinions. What would you do, stick with Andaz Maui or move over to the other...?
May 9, 2016, 5:53 pm
#4
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: TYO
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
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Absolutely not. I just came back from 2 of them in Orlando. One at Sheraton Vistana and the other at Parc Soleil but if the property is top class, i'll do it simply because it might save me money considering that my reservation at Andaz is running me more than 2k for 4 nights. I need opinions. What would you do, stick with Andaz Maui or move over to the other...?
May 9, 2016, 6:17 pm
#5
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold Elite, Marriott Gold Elite, Hyatt Discoverist, Best Western Diamond Select
Posts: 198
I got one too, but a low-rent version because I don't make 6 figures. $425 for 4 days/3 nights, Key West (Windward Pointe).
May 9, 2016, 6:56 pm
#6
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Chicago
Programs: Hyatt Glob; UA 1K; BonVoyage LTT (RIP SPG); HH Dia; JX Insighter
Posts: 1,642
Diamond breakfast seems pretty far down the list of factors here, given the options are "pay $2000" or "not".
May 9, 2016, 7:25 pm
#8
Join Date: Sep 2014
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We must be reading different offers then because I see at as 'pay $2000 or pay $1500 + taxes' which is nearly $2k. I would consider a very big factor it if for example you are needing to feed a family of 4, hence why I asked.
May 9, 2016, 7:37 pm
#9
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Chicago
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That's what I get for reading FT on my mobile. Oops!
May 9, 2016, 8:24 pm
#10
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No kids, just me and my GF. I don't need a 2 bedroom, but if they're offering, i'll take it. I'm already rented a car for the whole duration of our stay. Does the Kaanapali have more of a "family" vibe like all the other timeshare units i've been to? If so, i def don't want to be there with a bunch of children running and screaming around the pool.
May 9, 2016, 8:24 pm
#11
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May 9, 2016, 9:02 pm
#12
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No kids, just me and my GF. I don't need a 2 bedroom, but if they're offering, i'll take it. I'm already rented a car for the whole duration of our stay. Does the Kaanapali have more of a "family" vibe like all the other timeshare units i've been to? If so, i def don't want to be there with a bunch of children running and screaming around the pool.
May 9, 2016, 9:15 pm
#13
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Yes, you are more likely to find kids at the HR than Andaz. Andaz has adult only pool areas at least. Parking is also a consideration. HR offers self parking for $18, though I'm not sure if there are any 'free' options around. At the Andaz you can use the Kiheh option and pay nothing for parking. There's lots of restaurants etc within walking distance HR, Andaz not so much, but if you have a car you can drive. All things considered I would personally choose the Andaz for a more relaxed time, but it all depends on how much you value the extra night and 10k points, and how well you can handle aggressive timeshare pitches.
May 10, 2016, 10:37 am
#14
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Absolutely not. I just came back from 2 of them in Orlando. One at Sheraton Vistana and the other at Parc Soleil but if the property is top class, i'll do it simply because it might save me money considering that my reservation at Andaz is running me more than 2k for 4 nights. I need opinions. What would you do, stick with Andaz Maui or move over to the other...?
May 10, 2016, 10:59 am
#15
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: UK
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Posts: 123
The Hyatt Residence Club also has a very nice infinity adult only pool to the far left of the property when looking at it from the ocean.
It's warmer than the other pools at the resort or at least it was when I was there in Feb 2015.
We stayed at the Regency next door and had access to the the Residence Club (RC) facilities.
I looked at a 2 bed room suite (didn't stay for a timeshare pitch though) and it was very nice. Larger more comfortable but not as trendy as the Andaz.
It would be hard choice for me as I like both properties. The last 2 times we've been to Maui we've split our stay for that reason (but we were there for 10 to 12 nights total).
Things I'd consider
Whats the cost difference?
Are you diamond? Does the free breakfast factor in? Would you use the kitchen at the RC?
It's warmer than the other pools at the resort or at least it was when I was there in Feb 2015.
We stayed at the Regency next door and had access to the the Residence Club (RC) facilities.
I looked at a 2 bed room suite (didn't stay for a timeshare pitch though) and it was very nice. Larger more comfortable but not as trendy as the Andaz.
It would be hard choice for me as I like both properties. The last 2 times we've been to Maui we've split our stay for that reason (but we were there for 10 to 12 nights total).
Things I'd consider
Whats the cost difference?
Are you diamond? Does the free breakfast factor in? Would you use the kitchen at the RC?