Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and SpavsThe Kahala Hotel & Resort
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Kahala Hotel & Resort is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa. The Kahala Hotel & Resort ranks #6 in Hawaii with positive reviews from 14 reviewers like Concierge, The Telegraph and Hideaway Report.
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa Show All Reviews
200 Nohea Kai Drive, Kaanapali Beach Resort, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761-1985
From $389/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Gayot
"This 40-acre combination resort was described as Disneyland, Maui-style, when it opened back in 1980."
DK Eyewitness
"The impressive beachfront grounds feature works of art, tropical flowers and plants, exotic birds, a meandering pool with waterfalls, a swinging rope bridge, and an underwater grotto bar."
Zagat
4.3
""You'll enjoy all aspects of aloha" at this beachfront resort on 40 acres of "stunning" grounds that include an "expansive" pool."
Condé Nast Traveler
87.6
"Situated on 40 acres along Ka'anapali Beach, this Four Diamond–rated resort is within easy reach of the famous snorkeling around Black Rock." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This 40-acre seaside property has some of Kaanapali’s best facilities and amenities." Full review
Fodor's
"Fantasy landscaping with splashing waterfalls, swim-through grottoes, a lagoonlike swimming pool, and a 150-foot waterslide "wow" guests of all ages at this bustling Kaanapali resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"At the southern tip of Ka'anapali Resort and only two miles from Lahaina, the Hyatt Maui is an exceptional property—and exceptionally difficult to leave." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The completely reimagined hotel is set on 40 acres on Ka'anapali Beach, offering 831 guestrooms including 31 suites, eight dining and beverage venues, six pools, and an oceanfront full-service spa and salon"
Maui Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Frommer's
"You can’t help but feel like royalty when walking into this palatial resort with exotic parrots and South African penguins in the lobby." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Exotic birds and extravagant artwork fill the airy lobby atrium while gardens and swan ponds catch the eye across the grounds." Full review
The Kahala Hotel & Resort Show All Reviews
5000 Kahala Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96816
From $312/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge
"Set on a sheltered beach just a ten-minute drive from Waikiki... You really never need to leave the property."
Jetsetter
"The Kahala Hotel & Resort sits just 10 minutes from the bustle of Waikiki but feels like a serene self-contained oasis." Full review
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Or you can choose to just laze in a cabana off by the calm water.
Fodor's
"Hidden away in the upscale residential neighborhood of Kahala... one of Hawaii's very first luxury resorts." Full review
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If you're a golf fan visiting the second week of January, ask for a room overlooking the course for a bird's-eye view of the PGA Sony Open from your lanai.
DK Eyewitness
"On a great swimming beach and close to plenty of golf, this resort is perhaps best known for its lagoon, where guests can mix with bottlenose dolphins through the Dolphin Encounters program."
Star Service
"Service is equally commendable, yet the creatively fashioned digs here are among the loveliest in the islands, competing even with the units at Four Seasons' sibs on Lanai and the Big Island. " Full review
Gayot
"This hotel stands apart from the pack of finer hotels on Oahu for a number of reasons, beginning with its location."
BlackBook
"Serene, secluded and gloriously luxurious, the Kahala is where the see and be seen go for leave-me-be time."
Zagat
4.5
"The staff at this "serene" Honolulu "oasis" delivers "first-class treatment from arrival to departure" in a "beautiful" beachside setting overlooking a "lagoon with dolphins"."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Besides powdery beaches and beautiful views, the classic Kahala Hotel and Resort... offers a 26,000-square-foot lagoon occupied by Atlantic bottlenose dolphins." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
84.8
"Opened in 1964 by Conrad Hilton, this ten-story property is in a residential area at the foot of Diamond Head." Full review