Grand Hyatt Kauai Review: Why Booking With Points Is a Great Deal

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In a nutshell: Escape the crowds at this elegant, oceanfront hotel in Poipu. Consider booking with points, as Hyatt properties have a good point redemption value.

We feature how to book the Grand Hyatt Kauai with points in our free Hawaii Luxury Hotels with Points Guide. Download it below.

Overview of the Grand Hyatt, Kauai

The Grand Hyatt Kauai has an excellent, but not too close, location for those looking for a calmer, more upscale experience. It’s close to Poipu Beach, just 2 miles from the heart of Poipu, and steps from Shipwreck Beach.

Offering both rooms and suites, this hotel is also great for families with their expansive grounds and a lazy river pool that offers excitement for kids and relaxation for adults. Their luxury spa and spacious fitness center are also worth noting.

And it’s not just a great place for families, the Grand Hyatt made it onto our list of The 7 Best Kauai Hotels for Couples for its elegance, location, and amenities.

Video Tour of the Grand Hyatt Kauai

Click to watch our full video tour with details on booking the Grand Hyatt Kauai. I have a strong opinion why this is a good resort for booking with points, but isn’t worth the cash.

Grand Hyatt Kauai Key Facts

Hotel Location: 

The Grand Hyatt Kauai has a prime spot just steps away from Shipwreck Beach and the Poipu Bay Golf Course. It’s also in a calmer nook compared to other Poipu resorts and hotels as the last lodging before the Poipu Bay Golf Course.

Hotel Pool: 

The Grand Hyatt Kauai boasts a multi-level lazy river pool featuring waterfalls and a 150-foot water slide. There is also a large, 1.5-acre saltwater lagoon with several small islands.

Booking the Grand Hyatt Kauai with Points

The Grand Hyatt Kauai is a Category 8 property in the World of Hyatt program. If you’ve been reading our reward travel articles, then you know we find Hyatt to be the best points deal for Hawaii hotels.

We love Marriott, but Hyatt gives you a better deal. You can read all our reviews for Hyatt Hotels in Hawaii.

The Grand Hyatt Kauai charges 40,000 points per night for the standard period, 35,000 for off-peak, and 45,000 for peak. These point values are for a standard room.

If you paid in cash, you would pay about $820 USD (advanced, Hyatt member purchase price) during the standard period. This is their lowest rate for a standard room. You can expect to pay over $1,000 per night during the peak seasons of the summer and Christmas in Hawaii.

In the Grand Hyatt Kauai points calendar below from Hyatt, the same room above that is $814 per night, is worth 40,000 points (standard period).

You can see in the points calendar how you can find standard, off-peak, and peak room rates in the same month. May is considered the shoulder season in Hawaii.

Grand Hyatt Kauai Review: Why We Love It

• Hydroponic Garden: This Grand Hyatt grows some of the greens used at their restaurants, giving you a garden-to-table experience.
• Location: the famous Maha’ulepu Heritage Trail runs right along the Grand Hyatt Kauai and the hotel is directly adjacent to the Poipu Bay Golf Course.
• Beautifully kept grounds: We couldn’t help but to notice how pristinely cared for the grounds are.
• Quiet and family friendly: The location offers a slightly quieter vibe while the size of the grounds and amenities provide a family friendly experience. Their pool offers quiet areas for adults as well as fun areas for the kids to have a great time. Their lagoon offers an ocean alternative which is great for families with young children. 
• No parking fee: Unlike most lodging in Hawaii, there is no daily parking fee for guests.

Things to Know Before Booking the Grand Hyatt Kauai

• It’s on the rise: The Grand Hyatt, like every business, had some struggles due to the pandemic, but guests’ experiences have gotten better and better every day post-covid. All of the recent reviews are glowing, and most guests couldn’t be happier.
• Adjust your expectations for the restaurants: The displeased guests had one complaint in common: the restaurants can be hard to get into, and the food leaves a lot to be desired. If you do want to try out one of the restaurants that suggest or require reservations, make them well in advance. Keep in mind that more recent visitors have had nothing but good things to say about the food, but previous disappointments are worth noting.
• Resort and parking fees: Unfortunately, high resort fees are par for the course in Hawaii. Like many resorts, the Grand Hyatt Kauai charges a daily resort fee, which is not included in the room rate. This can be sticker shock if you’re not expecting it.

Want to explore more accommodation options on Kauai? Check out:

• Koloa Landing Resort: the best resort on Kauai (in our opinion)
• Poipu Kapili: prime vacation rentals, plantation style
• Waipouli Beach Resort: part resort, part vacation rental

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