Months before my wife and I were married, we asked around for the best places to stay on Kauai. We knew we wanted to go to Kauai but had no idea where to stay. EVERYONE said to stay at the Hyatt, and everyone was right on. We walked into the lobby and both our jaws were on the floor. We couldn't believe how breath-taking the lobby was and couldn't wait to see the rest of the resort. The room was nice, although it didn't wow us. The bathroom was really nice, but the rest of the room reminded me of a standard hotel room--no frills.

As for the resort, the grounds are absolutely, positively amazing. It has everything: a lagoon to swim in, monk seals sleeping on the beach, water slides, and more lounge chairs than I've ever seen. To top it all off, we were able to enjoy a private concert by the Counting Crows, truly amazing. I know it was just dumb luck, but it definitely made the experience worth it.

Overall, I would recommend this resort. With all the things to do around the resort, the room isn't all that important.

Best Things Nearby:
Poipu Beach, Waimea Canyon, Poipu Bay Golf Course

Best Things About the Resort:
AMAZING pool and water features - excellent food, beautiful gardens and grounds, friendly staff, open-air lobby

Resort Experience:
The Hyatt Regency Kauai is widely considered to be one of the top two choices on Kauai (sharing that same status with the Princeville Resort). Though they both price out simiilarly, they could not be more different. The Hyatt Regency Kauai is a plantation-style, low-rise hotel with beautiful gardens, a series of riverpools with a waterslide, a large saltwater lagoon, and excellent dining.

This is truly the paradise mega-resort that one envisions when they think of a Hawaiian paradise - amazing colors, fruity drinks, coconut trees, and sunshine. It's a great place for honeymooners and families alike, with a mix of activities that would suit both nicely.

For a special treat, hike out to the rock bluff on the beach behind the hotel and watch the sunset.

• Unit Type: Studio
• Activities: Excellent
• Amenities: Excellent
• Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
• Family Friendliness: Excellent
• Service: Excellent

This resort is at the "end of the road". The next thing past it is a gorgeous golf course and access to a quiet, yet populated beach. There is a restaurant/snack/shopping area within walking distance that has many choices and great places.

The common areas are absolutely stunning! The lobby/entry area is completely open air and allows you to see from the front door area all the way to the ocean. There are lush plants and authentic Hawaiian decorations as well as comfortable furniture to lounge. There are wonderful rooms, most with an amazing view. The spa is superb and full of wonderful choices for treatments or workouts.

This is what I would want my house to be like, if I lived in the tropics. The grounds are impeccably maintained and full of things to see and do. There is a waterslide for the kids, a free-form pool with grass deck and bridges and koi ponds all over the place. You can sit at lunch and watch the fish play in the water below you. The view down the coast is wonderful.

The rooms were nicely furnished and maintained. There is a bathtub/shower combo and a separate toilet area with a door. There is also a big mirror with shelving on either side for stuff.

We had a problem with extra towels not being delivered quickly and the manager sent up a huge fruit basket the next day apologizing for it. It was truly a full-service thing to do. Go. . . you won't be disappointed.

After about a half hour drive from the airport in our rental, we drove to the entrance of the Hyatt Regency Kauai. Our bags were taken from our vehicle and right after we checked in, the bags were escorted to our room. We had a deluxe ocean view room that had a king-size bed, mini bar, balcony overlooking the pool and ocean, and a bathroom with two sinks, one bath/shower, and a private toilet. When we checked in, we noticed there was a palm tree in our view of the ocean, so we went down to the front desk and discussed our problem with a Hyatt manager. They gave us keys to a room that was the last room on the floor we were on (our room was the first off the elevator). But we decided to hike and stayed with the room we had. My wife and I went out for the remainder of the day and, to our surprise, they had trimmed the palm tree so we could now have a clear view of the ocean. Now if that isn't service, I don't know what is!!!

The pool area is a winding pool with waterfalls, slides, and caves. At the bottom of the pool area is an in-water volleyball net and basketball rim. In addition to the pools, there is a saltwater lagoon where you can rent a kayak, take a leisurely swim, or relax on their own beach. There are eight places where you can eat, including their own luau (not included with hotel stay). There’s plenty of shopping on site with an art gallery. A showing of tropical birds in the lobby area is also a pleasant sight. Not only is this place great for a honeymoon or romantic retreat, there is plenty for families to do. This is a resort that I would go back to every time I visit Kauai.

All I can say is Pampered Luxurious Stay. The moment you walk in this place you immediately know that this is going to be unforgettable. This place brings everything of what you need to have a romantic Hawaiian vacation or a tropical family getaway. With beautiful pool lagoons, amazing lava rock waterfalls, slides, romantic trail (at night there are no words to describe it), onsite luau. You won't need to go anywhere but to a private, clear water beach called Shipwreck's. While it doesn't look like a ship wrecked, you will feel like a castaway not wanting to be saved. This beach is beautiful and for the Hyatt Regency guests to enjoy.