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Hyatt Kaanapali

wilma said:
Is that true? I’ve stayed in both and the 1 bedroom patio seemed almost the same size as the 2 bedroom.
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I must be mistaken. We didn't stay in the 1BR but we toured it. If it's the same size, that's luxurious! Thanks for the correction!
 
It is essentially the same unit without the back bedroom & 2nd bathroom.
 
We stopped reserving 1 bedrooms with timeshare exchanges as last time we were put in the lowest mountainside floor over the valet. The view from the bedroom was of an air conditioner. Truly not the Hyatt experience. This time we had a 2 bedroom on the 9th floor. We booked a 1 bedroom ocean view with hotel points the day prior and they coordinated our stay so we were in the 2 bedroom the whole stay. No other timeshare would do that! We also were invited to the owner's social even though we were here on an internal Hyatt exchange and not Kaanapali owners yet.Maybe one day but we truly don't need 6 timeshare weeks.
 
Tucsonadventurer said:
We stopped reserving 1 bedrooms with timeshare exchanges as last time we were put in the lowest mountainside floor over the valet. The view from the bedroom was of an air conditioner. Truly not the Hyatt experience. This time we had a 2 bedroom on the 9th floor. We booked a 1 bedroom ocean view with hotel points the day prior and they coordinated our stay so we were in the 2 bedroom the whole stay. No other timeshare would do that! We also were invited to the owner's social even though we were here on an internal Hyatt exchange and not Kaanapali owners yet.Maybe one day but we truly don't need 6 timeshare weeks.
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Yes, we would only stay in the oceanview side.
 
claraj said:
Chase Reserve is definitely a partner with Hyatt hotels. I transfer Chase points to Hyatt all the time at 1:1.
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So happy to hear that. I just opened World of Hyatt account so I can book with points
 
Tucsonadventurer said:
We stopped reserving 1 bedrooms with timeshare exchanges as last time we were put in the lowest mountainside floor over the valet. The view from the bedroom was of an air conditioner. Truly not the Hyatt experience. This time we had a 2 bedroom on the 9th floor. We booked a 1 bedroom ocean view with hotel points the day prior and they coordinated our stay so we were in the 2 bedroom the whole stay. No other timeshare would do that! We also were invited to the owner's social even though we were here on an internal Hyatt exchange and not Kaanapali owners yet.Maybe one day but we truly don't need 6 timeshare weeks.
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That’s great they were able to do it for you. Wow.
Are you saying you got 2 bedroom through II exchange? Wow again:)
 
SteveinHNL said:
I must be mistaken. We didn't stay in the 1BR but we toured it. If it's the same size, that's luxurious! Thanks for the correction!
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I booked through Redweek and for view it was “varies” we got ocean view when checked in. What does “varies” means? On some rentals it say “mountain” which I understand but confused with other???
 
claraj said:
I booked Hacienda del Mar in Puerto Rico with Hyatt points for next year.
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Nice! I’m not experienced with points. To understand if I’m getting a good reasonable deal should I compare it to Redweek rentals prices?
 
travelove said:
Nice! I’m not experienced with points. To understand if I’m getting a good reasonable deal should I compare it to Redweek rentals prices?
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I would compare the Redweek prices with Hyatt's cash rate and Hyatt points to determine which makes more sense. I usually use Hyatt points if the cash rate will be more than 2 cents per point.
 
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claraj said:
I would compare the Redweek prices with Hyatt's cash rate and Hyatt points to determine which makes more sense. I usually use Hyatt points of the cash rate will be more than 2 cents per point.
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Thank you for information. Very helpful.
 
travelove said:
That’s great they were able to do it for you. Wow.
Are you saying you got 2 bedroom through II exchange? Wow again:)
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No Hyatt Kaanapali is never in II. We did an internal Hyatt exchange with our Hyatt Pinion Pointe week.
 
travelove said:
I see. I got excited for a sec :)
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travelove said:
Nice! I’m not experienced with points. To understand if I’m getting a good reasonable deal should I compare it to Redweek rentals prices?
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It's 35,000 hotel points pts for a 1 bedroom ocean view and 53,000 for a 2 bedroom
 
travelove said:
I booked through Redweek and for view it was “varies” we got ocean view when checked in. What does “varies” means? On some rentals it say “mountain” which I understand but confused with other???
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An owner will list “varies” if they reserved a unit using CUP points. The view will be disclosed upon check in. If it lists “ocean” or “mountain” that is what they own. You hit the jackpot by getting an ocean view unit.
 
mjm1 said:
An owner will list “varies” if they reserved a unit using CUP points. The view will be disclosed upon check in. If it lists “ocean” or “mountain” that is what they own. You hit the jackpot by getting an ocean view unit.
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Thank you so much for explanation. we truly hit the jackpot!
 
What if HKB implements a "resort fee" & "parking fee" for non-owner reservations? So imagine a scenario where you own a deeded week at another HVC resort and you successfully use your 2200 points to trade into HKB. Then as a non-owner at HKB you have to pay a resort fee and parking fee in addition to the Hawaii daily tax. That could amount to a total of an additional $110 or more per day.

If you are an HKB owner, in theory these fees would help to stem the increase of your annual MF dues. Also, not having to pay these extra junk fees would make HKB ownership more valuable. However, what stops every HVC resort from implementing the same policy? Isn't the draw of deeded ownership to trade and have flexibility? Is the entire portfolio going to go down this route of additional junk fees as a way to offset MF's?

I'm hearing HKB will be making some announcements in the near future along these lines. If true, this makes the entire program less attractive in my opinion. Imagine a time in the near future where you pay a reservation fee to book at a resort other than your home resort, pay a guest fee for a friend to stay there, pay a cancellation fee if your plans change, pay a daily resort fee to dip your toe in the pool, pay a daily parking fee and pay a local daily tax for short-term use. Maybe they should create another fee if you have to check out early. I'm sure as owners we could brainstorm ways to add additional fees to non-owners to keep our MF's from increasing so dramatically....(scarcasm)

Has this resort & parking fees idea been kicked around before? This really makes trading across properties much less attractive....
 
Scavanjer said:
What if HKB implements a "resort fee" & "parking fee" for non-owner reservations? So imagine a scenario where you own a deeded week at another HVC resort and you successfully use your 2200 points to trade into HKB. Then as a non-owner at HKB you have to pay a resort fee and parking fee in addition to the Hawaii daily tax. That could amount to a total of an additional $110 or more per day.

If you are an HKB owner, in theory these fees would help to stem the increase of your annual MF dues. Also, not having to pay these extra junk fees would make HKB ownership more valuable. However, what stops every HVC resort from implementing the same policy? Isn't the draw of deeded ownership to trade and have flexibility? Is the entire portfolio going to go down this route of additional junk fees as a way to offset MF's?

I'm hearing HKB will be making some announcements in the near future along these lines. If true, this makes the entire program less attractive in my opinion. Imagine a time in the near future where you pay a reservation fee to book at a resort other than your home resort, pay a guest fee for a friend to stay there, pay a cancellation fee if your plans change, pay a daily resort fee to dip your toe in the pool, pay a daily parking fee and pay a local daily tax for short-term use. Maybe they should create another fee if you have to check out early. I'm sure as owners we could brainstorm ways to add additional fees to non-owners to keep our MF's from increasing so dramatically....(scarcasm)

Has this resort & parking fees idea been kicked around before? This really makes trading across properties much less attractive....
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Have any HKB owners heard of this?
 
Scavanjer said:
What if HKB implements a "resort fee" & "parking fee" for non-owner reservations? So imagine a scenario where you own a deeded week at another HVC resort and you successfully use your 2200 points to trade into HKB. Then as a non-owner at HKB you have to pay a resort fee and parking fee in addition to the Hawaii daily tax. That could amount to a total of an additional $110 or more per day.

If you are an HKB owner, in theory these fees would help to stem the increase of your annual MF dues. Also, not having to pay these extra junk fees would make HKB ownership more valuable. However, what stops every HVC resort from implementing the same policy? Isn't the draw of deeded ownership to trade and have flexibility? Is the entire portfolio going to go down this route of additional junk fees as a way to offset MF's?

I'm hearing HKB will be making some announcements in the near future along these lines. If true, this makes the entire program less attractive in my opinion. Imagine a time in the near future where you pay a reservation fee to book at a resort other than your home resort, pay a guest fee for a friend to stay there, pay a cancellation fee if your plans change, pay a daily resort fee to dip your toe in the pool, pay a daily parking fee and pay a local daily tax for short-term use. Maybe they should create another fee if you have to check out early. I'm sure as owners we could brainstorm ways to add additional fees to non-owners to keep our MF's from increasing so dramatically....(scarcasm)

Has this resort & parking fees idea been kicked around before? This really makes trading across properties much less attractive....
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I would think they would implement something in line with how Marriott Vacations has implemented it for Marriott, Westin and Sheraton Vacation Clubs. Parking and resort fees would only apply to non timeshare based stays. Using your points to book a different resort would not result in these fees having to be paid. Those who book through cash channels would have to pay the applicable fees. Though don't they already pay parking fees? I know Marriott's Maui Ocean Club charges parking fees to guests who are paying cash (or Bonvoy points) rates through Marriott.com.
 
dioxide45 said:
I would think they would implement something in line with how Marriott Vacations has implemented it for Marriott, Westin and Sheraton Vacation Clubs. Parking and resort fees would only apply to non timeshare based stays. Using your points to book a different resort would not result in these fees having to be paid. Those who book through cash channels would have to pay the applicable fees. Though don't they already pay parking fees? I know Marriott's Maui Ocean Club charges parking fees to guests who are paying cash (or Bonvoy points) rates through Marriott.com.
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I believe OP is relaying info he has been told from an HKB owner that the association is supposedly going to implement. Is this something the association can do?
 
SteveinHNL said:
I believe OP is relaying info he has been told from an HKB owner that the association is supposedly going to implement. Is this something the association can do?
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I could see them doing something like Mountain Lodge - when using a guest certificate both a daily resort fee and separate daily parking fee are charged. We stayed Mountain Lodge in January, but were not charged either fee.
 
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