Marriott Maui or Hyatt?
 

I am planning to travel to the island of Maui in August of 2001 although I am starting to find places to stay. I have narrowed it down to the Hyatt Maui, Marriott Maui or even the Kea Lani. I beleive the Marriott will have completed a renovation by then although I am not sure if it will have the pool or facilities that the Hyatt next door does or Kea Lani. <BR> <BR>Which one would you choose out of those choices? <BR> <BR>Thanks!

Aloha, <BR> <BR>When the Marriott gets down it will be <BR>by far the best resort on the Kaanapali <BR>strip. Outdoing the pools of both the <BR>Hyatt and the Westin and having the only true bechfornt restaurant in Kaanapali. I have seen the architect mock up and they are really something. <BR>So my choice would be the Marriott. <BR> <BR>JDP <BR>

Too little info to answer your question in a useful manner. <BR>Are you going with someone? Age(s)? Like lots of activity vs. peace/quiet? Is a large pool a goal vs. average size? Romantic trip vs. standard getaway? <BR>Kaanapali is a good fit for younger crowd seeking more activity, esp a night. Kea Lani is a better hotel in terms of room quality. Is quieter. Lot of honeymooners but families too due to the spaciousness of the rooms.

I should have included this with my first message. I am planning to travel with family whos ages are: 20,18,16. I am not looking for a place that will have little kids all over which is why I thought those properties might be able to do that for us. We would like to have a good size pool although not looking for lots of crowds of people around it. <BR> <BR>Thank you all for your time! <BR> <BR> <BR>

Dale, <BR> <BR>In August, you will have quite a number of kids whereever you go, but your best bet of these three would be Kea Lani, I think, pool-wise. I'm almost sure they have an all-adult pool. <BR> <BR>BUT with teens, they might prefer to swim at the Marriott with more kids, and have the lively nightlife scene in Kaanapali-Lahaina. It's quieter in the resort area - Wailea - where Kea Lani is. The Marriott is supposed to have an incredible pool set up after renovations. Good luck.

Given the ages of your party, I think you'll all be happier in the Kaanapali-Lahaina area(Marriott,Westin,or Hyatt). But I agree with the earlier post that if you are going to a major hotel there will be kids(of all ages). But check out the Kihei-Wailea area when you are there(Especially Makena Beach). Enjoy