This Hawaiian Resort Offers Relaxed Elegance and Island Vibes on Poipu Beach

Getting to and around the Grand Hyatt Kaua’i Resort and Spa

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The Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi is located about 30 minutes from Līhuʻe Airport, a scenic drive that passes through small towns and coastal stretches before arriving in the resort enclave of Kōloa–Poʻipū. While renting a car is recommended for exploring the island, taxis and rideshare services are readily available from the airport.
For guests staying on property, the resort offers complimentary shuttle service from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily within a 3-mile radius of the Kōloa–Poʻipū area, making it easy to dine or shop off-site without driving.

The property features more than 600 rooms and suites, each designed to reflect the island’s relaxed elegance. Accommodations range from 500-square-foot standard rooms with private lanais to lavish 2,200-square-foot presidential suites offering separate bedrooms, spacious sitting areas, full kitchens, and dedicated dining spaces—ideal for extended stays or multigenerational travel.

Seasonal pricing reflects Kauaʻi’s demand. During the low season (mid-March to June and September to mid-December), standard rooms typically begin at around $700 per night, plus approximately $193 in nightly taxes and resort fees. In the high season (mid-December to mid-April and mid-June through August), nightly rates generally start at about $835, with roughly $211 in taxes and resort fees added.

The resort fee includes self-parking, reusable water bottles, access to the Anara Spa and fitness center, nightly cultural entertainment, and the use of bicycles, beach loungers, and select cultural activities, adding significant value to the overall stay. Guests enrolled in the World of Hyatt loyalty program can access discounted member rates, and those redeeming points should note that the Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi is a Category 8 property, the program’s highest award tier.

Inside the rooms, amenities include individual climate control, Nespresso machines, 65-inch flat-screen TVs, in-room safes, marble bathrooms, plush robes, and full-size hair dryers. The design palette favors understated tropical hues, natural materials, and subtle island references, creating a calm, residential feel that complements Kauaʻi’s surroundings.

Island dining across the resort

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Dining at the Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi spans five restaurants and lounges, with 24-hour room service available throughout the stay. Options range from quick morning stops at Honolulu Coffee Company, known for its banana bread and cold brew, to the resort’s signature restaurant, Tidepools, where seafood and prime cuts are served in a romantic, lagoon-side setting beneath thatched-roof bungalows.

Stevenson’s Library offers sushi and inventive cocktails such as Gin Eyre, War and Peach, and Grape Gatsby, while emphasizing sustainably sourced seafood. Guests are encouraged to look for menu items featuring Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi Garden Greens, grown at the resort’s on-site hydroponic farm near the tennis courts.

Breakfast is served buffet-style at Ilima Terrace for $52 per person, featuring made-to-order omelets, waffles, fresh fruit, breads, breakfast meats, and the local dish loco moco, prepared with rice, hamburger patties, brown gravy, fried eggs, and green onions.

For sunset views, Seaview Terrace is a popular gathering spot for cocktails and light fare, including shrimp cocktail, oysters, and poke. Eligible World of Hyatt elite members also enjoy complimentary daily breakfast, snacks, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts in the Club Lounge.

Finding restoration and rejuvenation at the Anara Spa

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The Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi’s Anara Spa offers a generous selection of treatments that goes well beyond standard spa offerings. In addition to pineapple pedicures and Hawaiian Aliʻi facials, guests can book innovative services such as float therapy (floating in a saturated Epsom salt solution; $95 for 30 minutes), CBD Lokahi Garden Massage ($295 for 60 minutes), craniosacral therapy ($375 for 90 minutes), and Reiki, an ancient Japanese energy-healing practice ($250 for 60 minutes).

Adjacent to the spa is a fully equipped fitness facility with high-tech cardio machines, Peloton bikes, yoga mats, and strength-training equipment. Complimentary daily fitness classes include Vinyasa yoga, aqua aerobics, Outdoor Pilates Yoga Fusion, Rise and Shine Scenic Walks, Outdoor Mindful Warrior Workout, and Kauaʻi Shred.
Frequently ranked among the world’s most impressive resort pool complexes, the Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi’s expansive design remains one of the most memorable hotel pool experiences I’ve personally experienced. A network of tiered freshwater pools, a saltwater lagoon, a 150-foot waterslide, lazy river, hidden hot tubs, waterfall caves, adults-only pools, and private cabanas creates a sense of discovery rarely found at large resorts.
While inner tubes are available for purchase on-site, many guests opt to bring their own or use those left behind by departing visitors. Complimentary pool towels are provided for guests wearing resort wristbands.

Activities and adventures at the Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi Resort and Spa

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One of the Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi’s most meaningful offerings is its voluntourism program, designed to enrich your vacation while supporting the local community. Guests can participate in activities such as beach cleanups with the Surfrider Foundation, planting and preservation projects with the National Tropical Botanical Garden, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, or even borrowing a friendly dog from the local humane society for a walk or hike.

The resort also offers hula lessons, garden tours, beginner ukulele classes, painting workshops, and lei-making, providing opportunities to connect with Hawaiian culture. The concierge desk can arrange off-site adventures, including Nā Pali Coast sailing and snorkeling, hiking and kayaking excursions, and eco-adventure helicopter tours.

The Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi leaves a lasting impression as a tropical paradise retreat. If you can pull yourself away from the resort, you’ll discover some of the world’s most iconic scenery—from pristine beaches and lush rainforests to the Nā Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Hanalei Bay. With near-perfect weather year-round, there’s truly no bad time to visit Kauaʻi.

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