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Waimea Plantation CottagesvsHyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
Both Waimea Plantation Cottages and Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa is preferred by most writers compared to Waimea Plantation Cottages. Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa comes in at 84 with accolades from 10 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Gayot and Frommer's.
Waimea Plantation Cottages
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9400 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, Kauai, HI 96796
From $216/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Frommer's "That’s what you’ll find at this 30-acre oceanfront enclave of restored vintage cottages, spread among large lawns dotted with coconut palms, banyan trees, and tropical flowers." Full review
Gayot "Located about an hour from the Lihue Airport, this beachfront collection of vintage-themed cottages is a wonderful place to relax and renew your mind and soul."
DK Eyewitness "Step back into old Hawai‘i at these wonderful seaside plantation cottages, set in a coconut grove at the gateway to Waimea Canyon."
Fodor's "History buffs will adore these relocated and refurbished sugar-plantation cottages, which were originally built in the early 1900s." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Completely unlike any other hotel accommodation on Kauai, the upper-middle-range Waimea Plantation Cottages offers visitors a unique approach to the typical Hawaiian vacation." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A former oceanfront sugar plantation on the western side of Hawaii's "Garden Isle" is a perfect base-camp for travelers who want to explore Kauai's natural wonders." Full review
Fodor's "This casual eatery is located in the equally laid-back Waimea Plantation Cottages; it's a great place to sit with a cocktail and watch the sun set." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This sleepy, family owned idyll on Kauai’s remote west side is comprised of 61 relocated sugar plantation workers’ cottages dating from the late 19th to early 20th century." Full review
Frommer's "The charmingly rustic but airy cottages feature full kitchens, lanais, and modern perks such as Wi-Fi, A/C (window units), and flatscreen TVs." Full review
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Tip: Gardenview units have the lowest rates.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The 57 tin-roofed, clapboard, pastel-painted sweethearts with wide porches and rattan seating are scattered over a wide lawn." Full review
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa Gayot DK Eyewitness
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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."
Zagat4.3
""You'll enjoy all aspects of aloha" at this beachfront resort on 40 acres of "stunning" grounds that include an "expansive" pool."
Condé Nast Traveler87.6
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
