Hotel Information: The Grand Hyatt Kauai is a self-contained resort arrayed on 50 naturally contoured, lavishly landscaped acres overlooking the blue Pacific. Located at an isolated end of South Kauai, the hotel is popular with celebrating couples and families.

Amenity highlights: Spiritual and physical rejuvenation can be found at the renowned ANARA Spa, with lava-rock showers; thatched-roof treatment huts; and yoga, meditation, and other classes. The resort's expansive water park includes a 1.5-acre saltwater lagoon with beach, a 150-foot water slide, and an artificial river meandering from the hotel through lush gardens and hidden grottos and under waterfalls to a freshwater lagoon pool.

Insider tip: The "Share the Stars" dining option allows guests to enjoy a secluded dinner with a private server at a linen-draped table near the beach.

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Rooms

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Grand Hyatt Kauai's 602 guestrooms feature furnished lanais with ocean, mountain, or tropical garden views. Bathrooms have double marble sinks, telephones, bathrobes, and Portico toiletries. Rooms have air conditioning and ceiling fans.

Both high-speed wired and wireless Internet access are available (surcharges). Other amenities include compact refrigerators, three phones (one cordless), MP3 players, coffeemakers, and in-room safes. A daily resort fee covers daily newspapers and local, 800, and 888 calls.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - wireless
• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• Pay movies
• Lanai
• Climate control
• Ceiling fan
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Free local calls
• Internet access - surcharge
• Refrigerator
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping

• Turndown service
• Designer toiletries
• Bathrobes
• Hair dryer
• Bathroom telephone
• Electronic check-out
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Television - Cable service
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Desk
• Clock radio
• Window opens
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

This oceanfront resort is adjacent to the 18-hole, par 72 Poipu Bay Golf Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. Three Plexipave tennis courts are on site, and the first hour of play is included in a daily resort fee. A water park features a 1.5-acre saltwater lagoon with beach, a 150-foot water slide, several spa tubs, and an artificial river that meanders through lush gardens and hidden grottos and under waterfalls to a freshwater lagoon pool.

The ANARA Spa includes a health club with a lap pool, free weights, strength-training and cardio equipment, and classes such as tai chi, yoga, Pilates, and "beach boot camp," consisting of beach and ocean aerobics. Camp Hyatt (surcharge) provides half-day, full-day, and evening sessions of Hawaiian-themed activities for children ages 3–13.

Shipwreck Beach, in front of the resort, is for strong swimmers, boogie boarders, and surfers only. For ocean swimming, Poipu Beach is two miles west. The S-shaped beach's lower loop is protected by an artificial reef. The upper loop offers surfing and boogie-boarding. In between, there's great snorkeling among lava rocks around a small sand islet.

Island activities include helicopter sightseeing tours along the spectacular Na Pali Coast, coastal and river-boat excursions, and deep-sea fishing. Horse riding is available both along the beach and in the countryside.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

• Golfing on site
• Golf - driving range on site
• Rowing or canoeing nearby
• Scuba diving nearby
• Water skiing nearby
• Personal watercraft nearby
• Swimming on site
• Windsurfing nearby
• Motor boating nearby
• Fishing nearby
• Sailing nearby
• Running track/path on site

• Tennis on site
• Volleyball nearby
• Aerobics on site
• Pilates classes/instruction on site
• Yoga classes/instruction on site
• Mountain biking nearby
• Snorkeling nearby
• Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
• Horse riding/rental nearby
• Parasailing nearby
• Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Playground on site

Property Amenities

This South Kauai resort is adjacent to the 18-hole Poipu Bay Golf Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. A tennis club provides three Plexipave courts, and the first hour of play is included in a daily resort fee. Family-friendly amenities include an expansive water park with 150-foot water slide and the Camp Hyatt kids' club (surcharge).

The 45,000-square-foot ANARA Spa offers treatments such as the Polynesian Noni Wrap, Four-Handed Lomi Lomi Massage, and the Royal Hawaiian Facial. The spa's health club includes a lap pool, fitness center, and classes such as yoga and Pilates.

Serving contemporary Hawaiian cuisine, Tidepools restaurant is housed in open-air thatched huts adjacent to a koi lagoon. Dondero's features classic Italian cuisine and elegant decor with marble floors and Franciscan murals. Other dining options include an Asian-fusion restaurant, a tropical café with nightly hula, and a club-like lounge with fine spirits and nightly jazz music.

Grand Hyatt's 65,000 square feet of meeting and event space includes a grand ballroom for 2,000 guests. An on-site business center provides computers with high-speed Internet access and other services (surcharge).

• 24-hour front desk
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Number of rooms: 602
• Number of floors: 4
• ATM/banking
• Audio-visual equipment
• Ballroom(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Business center
• Business services
• Clubhouse
• Coffee shop or café
• Concierge desk
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Dry cleaning service
• Event catering
• Exhibit space
• Express check- in
• Express check-out
• Fitness equipment
• Full-service health spa
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Hair salon
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge

• Internet access - wireless
• Laundry facilities
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Multilingual staff
• Parking (free)
• Parking (valet)
• Patio
• Picnic area
• Pool table
• Poolside bar
• Porter/bellhop
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (24 hours)
• Sauna
• Security guard
• Self parking
• Shoe shine
• Shopping on site
• Spa tub
• Steam room
• Supervised child care/activities
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Tour assistance
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

• Pets not allowed
• Resort fee charged at hotel/condo $18/room/night

• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Mandatory Hotel-imposed Fees

The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.  

• Hotel resort fee: $18 per room/night

Hotel resort fee inclusions

Hotel resort fee inclusions:

• Local and toll-free calls
• In-room bottled water and coffee
• Use of in-room safe
• Incoming faxes
• One-hour court time per day
• Access to 24-hour workout facility, fitness classes, and yoga classes (min. age 14 years)
• Local newspaper
• Self parking
• 10-percent-off selected items at ANARA Spa and the tennis center
• 10-percent-off business center Internet rates
• 10-percent-off rentals and selected items at Captain Andy’s Lagoon Side Hut
• 10-percent-off regular merchandise at Poipu Bay Golf Pro Shop

The above list may not be comprehensive.  Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

Know Before You Go

Reservations are required for use of the tennis garden. Usage may be limited due to demand. Equipment rental is available at the pro shop.

ANARA Spa: Minimum age requirement is 16 years.

Dining

Grand Hyatt Kauai Luau - Luau event featuring authentic cuisine, dance, crafts, and performances. Sunday and Thursday evenings fall–spring; Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings in summer.

Tidepools - Open-air thatched huts adjacent to koi lagoon and waterfalls. South Seas ambience. Contemporary Hawaiian cuisine. Tropical drinks, wine list, and children’s menu. Dinner served.

Dondero’s - Indoor and alfresco dining. Inlaid marble flooring, ornate tile decorations, and Franciscan murals. Classic Italian cuisine, extensive wine list. Dinner served.

Ilima Terrace - Open-air restaurant surrounded by koi ponds and waterfalls. Casual dining. Breakfast, lunch, and a lavish Sunday brunch served.

Yum Cha - Views of the famous Poipu Bay Golf Course. Clubhouse fare for breakfast and lunch; Asian-fusion cuisine for dinner.

Seaview Terrace - Open-air dining overlooking the resort's landscaped grounds and the ocean. Espresso and pastries in the morning; Hawaiian appetizers and tropical drinks in the evening. Nightly Hawaiian music and hula, a torch-lighting ceremony most nights, and a children’s hula show on Saturdays.

Poipu Bay Grill and Bar - Located in the golf-course clubhouse with views from floor-to-ceiling windows. Salads, sandwiches, local specialties, and cocktails. Breakfast and lunch served; bar open until early evening.

Kupono Café - Part of ANARA Spa. Smoothies, salads, sandwiches, and other healthy fare. Open from early morning to early afternoon.

The Dock - Overlooking the lagoon beach. Self-service, cafeteria-style dining. Burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Open from late morning to early evening.

Captain’s Bar - Views of Keoneloa Bay. Light fare and tropical drinks. Open from late morning to sunset.

Stevenson’s Library - Intimate seating areas and a 27-foot, handcrafted koa-wood bar. Nightly jazz entertainment. Pool table, backgammon, and chess. Single-malt Scotch whiskeys, rare ports, and cognacs. Sushi served Friday–Monday evenings. Open from early evening to late evening.

Shipwreck Bar - Adjacent to the saltwater lagoon. Open from late morning to early evening.

Awards And Affiliations

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa is listed in the 2007 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world’s best places to stay.

Address

1571 Poipu Road

Koloa, HI 96756

USA

Nearest major airport:

Lihue, HI (LIH)

Area:

Poipu, Hawaii, United States of America