Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, KauaiGrand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa in Kauai, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 14 of 27 hotels we score in Kauai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction.Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa is a large luxury resort in Poipu on the sunny south shore of Kauai. It occupies 50 acres of gardens on the site of a former sugar plantation and sits right on the beach. Facilities include several swimming pools, a full-service spa, an on-site golf course, seven restaurants, a fitness centre, and meeting rooms, with air-conditioned rooms offering ocean or beach views. The resort suits families as well as couples wanting a full-service beach stay, and guests rate it highly at 8.8. One point to weigh: some visitors have reported unfriendly staff, so service may vary.What stands out

Beachfront setting on 50 acres of gardens

Large pool complex plus full-service spa

Seven restaurants and on-site golf

Family-friendly with kids welcome

Watch out for

Some guests report unfriendly staff

Large resort, not a boutique experience

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