Are there any plans in place to build a 5 star resort on Kauai?
Apr 26th, 2002, 07:11 AM
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We stayed at the PV resort last June. Fortunately, we were able to stay in one of their suites. If you are thinking about going and price isn't an issue for you, I'd definatley think about this option. We had a great room that had a perfect sunset view from both the living room and the whirlpool bathtub.
The common areas of the hotel are also very nice. We did walk past several of their standard rooms while the doors were open. The room seemed fine.
I'm not sure I'd put them in the same category as a Four Seasons though.
I've heard mixed reviews about the Hyatt. One couple we knew really enjoyed it. The other payed $500 a night for a suite and needed to switch rooms twice. Once because of bug infestation and the other because of plumbing problems.
The common areas of the hotel are also very nice. We did walk past several of their standard rooms while the doors were open. The room seemed fine.
I'm not sure I'd put them in the same category as a Four Seasons though.
I've heard mixed reviews about the Hyatt. One couple we knew really enjoyed it. The other payed $500 a night for a suite and needed to switch rooms twice. Once because of bug infestation and the other because of plumbing problems.
Apr 28th, 2002, 06:00 AM
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My wife and I have stayed at the Hyatt (for two days) and on the north shore in a private cottage, and are returning this summer to stay in another private cottage on the north shore. The Hyatt is wonderful, although I agree that the rooms aren't anything great. But, as far as I'm concerned, I don't go to Hawaii for nice hotel rooms. I do agree that the Hyatt is probably overpriced. I'm amazed that so many people insist on paying outrageous sums to stay at "resorts" when there are literally hundreds of easily findable private cottages, condos and homes that are either much cheaper, or much nicer, than the resorts. Do people choose resorts just because it is easy?
I sympathize with LeeAnne that it rained the entire time. That is no fun. One of the great allures of Kauai, though, is that it is a tropical rainforest. We much, much, much prefer the north coast and probably won't even visit the south this summer. The south is beautiful, but it is sort of like comparing the beauty of your high school prom date to Audrey Hepburn. All relative.
Anyway, I suggest to the hundreds of people that frequent the large resorts...get out and explore the island, or better yet, explore it via the internet before hand, and find the secluded cabins and the hole-in-the-wall restaurants.
I sympathize with LeeAnne that it rained the entire time. That is no fun. One of the great allures of Kauai, though, is that it is a tropical rainforest. We much, much, much prefer the north coast and probably won't even visit the south this summer. The south is beautiful, but it is sort of like comparing the beauty of your high school prom date to Audrey Hepburn. All relative.
Anyway, I suggest to the hundreds of people that frequent the large resorts...get out and explore the island, or better yet, explore it via the internet before hand, and find the secluded cabins and the hole-in-the-wall restaurants.
Apr 29th, 2002, 06:07 AM
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Thanks to all who made suggestions. I'm curious how you found out about these alternative properties. Are they truly luxurious or just very nice and cheaper than the Hyatt? I would like to give Kauai another chance. I personally don't like a condo type of property but perhaps it's just that I haven't found one that was really really nice.
Apr 29th, 2002, 06:57 AM
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I think it is best to have a stand-alone house for your condo. I don't like sharing my vacation with hundreds of guests. Go online for luxury. The best properties I have seen are on Oahu (Diamond Head, Kahala, Black point) and big island (Kona) but this is a search. Some prosperities on Kauai search. I have not been to Maui in a few years so I don’t know if luxury properties exist there at all.
Best thing about being in a condo is that you are not restricted to one room. I like feeling as though I am in a home with living room, dining room, and kitchen, wide-open Lanai not just a small space most hotels provide for 1-2 chairs.
Our house last year had more of a deck than a lanai room for table with four chais, 4 chais loungers, electric grill and we watched the stars every night. No lines to get our car from valet parking no long hauls walking to parking lot, extra hot shower outside. All of this adds up. Of course I want to buy the property when I am finished vacation.
As for hole in the wall restaurants that works sometimes but I see nothing wrong with frequenting a place that has an established rep on food. Just don't understand how people get comfortable in any hotels for two weeks at a time. I don't want to think every single night where will I eat only to wake the following day with the same idea for three meals every single day. I like having the conveniences of home right at my finger tips.
Best thing about being in a condo is that you are not restricted to one room. I like feeling as though I am in a home with living room, dining room, and kitchen, wide-open Lanai not just a small space most hotels provide for 1-2 chairs.
Our house last year had more of a deck than a lanai room for table with four chais, 4 chais loungers, electric grill and we watched the stars every night. No lines to get our car from valet parking no long hauls walking to parking lot, extra hot shower outside. All of this adds up. Of course I want to buy the property when I am finished vacation.
As for hole in the wall restaurants that works sometimes but I see nothing wrong with frequenting a place that has an established rep on food. Just don't understand how people get comfortable in any hotels for two weeks at a time. I don't want to think every single night where will I eat only to wake the following day with the same idea for three meals every single day. I like having the conveniences of home right at my finger tips.
Oct 31st, 2002, 05:10 PM
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I second the Secret Beach Hideaway suggestion! It was amazing. We stayed there for our honeymoon.... I will only stay there from now on. The comment about Secret Beach is confusing. I was there for my entire honeymoon, and it certainly didn't appear to be a nude beach to me.
The Princevill is also amazing... went to dinner there.
The Princevill is also amazing... went to dinner there.
Nov 1st, 2002, 07:45 AM
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A few comments:
Yes there is going to be a new resort on the westside but it isn't going to be eye poppingly fabulous. It is going to be low-rise and "green" (environmentally friendly). It will be spread out over many acres and the units will be individual cottages. Overall it is to be very low key and non-glitzy. There has been an ongoing controversy over this resort for years but it looks like they have finally gotten the green light.
The Marriott Waiohai at Poipu, phase one is almost done. Luxury oceanfront time share, already close to a sell out.
Yes, that Secret Beach cottage is fabulous! I toured it on a "parade of homes" charity thing and it was my favorite! And pretty much a bargain in comparison to just a room at the Hyatt of P-Ville. There are many houses for rent on Kauai. Very high end ($5K a week) oceanfront in Poipu and lots of in-betweens at Anini and Hanalei.
Yes, the Hyatt rooms need an update. They are beginning to completely renovate the interiors, one hallway at a time. My neighbor is in construction and will be working on the project, he says it will take several years to complete. Also they are getting a new roof, a little bit at a time.
I recently stayed in the Wailea area of Maui and in my opinion, no hotel on Kauai can compare with any of those upscale Maui properties. But there will never be a "Wailea" on Kauai. On Kauai it takes YEARS and YEARS to get approval for a upscale mega resort. The planning commission is more interesetd in the restoration of the existing (but condemned) Coco Palms and Popiu Beach Hotel that adding more new resort rooms. The residents of Kauai are very contentious when it comes to development!
Yes there is going to be a new resort on the westside but it isn't going to be eye poppingly fabulous. It is going to be low-rise and "green" (environmentally friendly). It will be spread out over many acres and the units will be individual cottages. Overall it is to be very low key and non-glitzy. There has been an ongoing controversy over this resort for years but it looks like they have finally gotten the green light.
The Marriott Waiohai at Poipu, phase one is almost done. Luxury oceanfront time share, already close to a sell out.
Yes, that Secret Beach cottage is fabulous! I toured it on a "parade of homes" charity thing and it was my favorite! And pretty much a bargain in comparison to just a room at the Hyatt of P-Ville. There are many houses for rent on Kauai. Very high end ($5K a week) oceanfront in Poipu and lots of in-betweens at Anini and Hanalei.
Yes, the Hyatt rooms need an update. They are beginning to completely renovate the interiors, one hallway at a time. My neighbor is in construction and will be working on the project, he says it will take several years to complete. Also they are getting a new roof, a little bit at a time.
I recently stayed in the Wailea area of Maui and in my opinion, no hotel on Kauai can compare with any of those upscale Maui properties. But there will never be a "Wailea" on Kauai. On Kauai it takes YEARS and YEARS to get approval for a upscale mega resort. The planning commission is more interesetd in the restoration of the existing (but condemned) Coco Palms and Popiu Beach Hotel that adding more new resort rooms. The residents of Kauai are very contentious when it comes to development!
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