Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & SpavsThe Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa is preferred by most professionals compared to The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas. Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa ranks #4 in Hawaii with praise from 12 sources like Condé Nast Traveler, Oyster and Jetsetter.
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa Show All Reviews
1571 Poipu Rd, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756
From $559/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Sprawling across 50 acres of a former sugar plantation, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa is a luxurious escape in sunny Poipu on Kauai's south shore, just half an hour from Lihue Airport." Full review
Frommer's
"Its 602 luxurious rooms boast not only a fresh gold-and-green palette and pillow-top beds, but also eco-friendly elements such as low-flow toilets." Full review
Gayot
"Overlooking Keoneloa Bay and the Mahaulepu Heritage Trail, this mega-resort is quite possibly one of the best on the island."
Jetsetter
"Family-friendly yet luxe getaway set in landscaped grounds close to Poipu Bay Golf Club and Brennecke Beach." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Grand is the key word at this elegant and luxurious large oceanfront resort."
Zagat
4.5
"Interconnecting blue pools wind through tropical gardens on the "beautifully landscaped" grounds of this 602-room beachside "mega-resort.""
Fodor's
"Dramatically handsome, this classic Hawaiian low-rise is built into the cliffs overlooking an unspoiled coastline." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Situated in a "beautiful location" fronting the beach and surrounded by gardens and lagoons, this low-rise Keoneloa Bay resort has an open-air design reminiscent of Hawaii in the 1920s and ’30s." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Grand Hyatt has four pools, the island’s largest waterslide, half-a-dozen domesticated macaws, a sprawling spa set amid jungle waterfalls and seven restaurants." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa isn’t intimate—it holds 602 rooms—but travelers can still find some Zen calm here." Full review
The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
3838 Wyllie Road, Princeville, Kauai, HI 96722
From $327/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Gayot
"This property is popular with the timeshare crowd for its spacious units and spectacular views."
Zagat
4.7
"These timeshare villas perched "atop beachside cliffs"... are enveloped in "lush" grounds, with "spacious", "modern" rooms."
Fodor's
"The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas marries the comforts of condominium living with the top-notch service and amenities of a luxurious hotel resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"First off, one of the pools at this resort has a pirate ship in the middle—which all by itself is enough to drive many kids wild." Full review
Frommer's
"Superb “vacation ownership” property that nonetheless offers nightly rentals, this 18 1/2-acre bluffside resort is a winner with families and couples seeking condo-style units with resort furnishings." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This sprawling, family-friendly retreat is found atop a cliff on the northernmost reaches of verdant Kauai." Full review
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There may not be easy beach access, but there are four pools to choose from.
Frommer's
"In contrast to the hotel-style Westin (see below), this elegant condo complex is so enormous it has two separate lobbies." Full review
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Tip: Ask for some leeway with the 4pm check-in and 10am checkout times.
Frommer's
"A superb “vacation ownership” property that nonetheless offers nightly rentals, this 18 1/2-acre bluffside resort is a winner with families and couples seeking condo-style units with resort furnishings and amenities" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Each condo-like ‘villa’ boasts a full kitchen and washer-dryer, while studio units have kitchenettes; all share a multi-level, kid-friendly pool complex. The views are expansive." Full review