Yes, we definitely have to agree to disagree.
1. Definitely did not sense a lot of people at the beach directly in back of HKB. The Hyatt Hotel and Marriott guests tend to stay at their respective beaches. We rented a hut for a day, and only 2 or 3 people were on the beach in front of us the whole day.
2. Very upscale and exclusive feel. Guess it depends on what you're comparing it to. In terms of feel, reminded us of Beaver Creek.
3. Boardwalk directly in back of HKB was never crowded. We have stayed at WKORV and Nanea. There are approx. 1500 units between the 3 Westins; the boardwalk there is definitley more crowded, and it's not even close. THIS IS JUST NOT TRUE. THE BOARDWALK AT KA'ANAPALI NORTH IS A LOT LESS CROWDED THAN THE KA'ANAPALI BEACHWALK
4. Disagree. Hyatt Regency guests tend to stay near that resort.
5. True, that the 2 BR units at HKB overlook the pool, but we never had a problem with noise, and the view cannot be beat. AGAIN, TOTALLY DISAGREE. HYATT IS POSITIONED TOWARDS MALA PIER. THE VIEW OF MOLOKAI IS COMPLETELY CUT OFF. THIS EXCLUDES FULL VIEWS OF SUNSETS ALMOST ANY TIME OF YEAR. HOW CAN YOU BEAT THE FULL SUNSET VIEWS WITH LANAI AND MOLOKAI AT THE WESTIN AND MARRIOTT?
6. Retractable doors are great.
7. The lanai, along with furnishings, is probably one of the nicest (at TSs) in Maui.
8. Agree
9. Agree
10. While you may not spend a lot of time in the lobby, you spend a good amount of time walking through it. They really missed it with the lobby at Nanea. It is hideous.
11. No comparison. This part of the Kaanapali beach area is nicer handsdown. AGAIN TOTAL DISAGREEMENT. IT IS ALL LAVA ROCK IN FRONT OF THE HYATT.
12. The beach area is very nice, relatively wide, and fewer people, relative to the Westins. Perhaps, you ventured into the Hyatt Regency and Marriott beach areas. SEE RESPONSE TO 11 AND PREVIOUS POSTER'S POINT ABOUT THE BEACH IN FRONT OF NAPILI TOWER
ALSO, NO LOCK-OFFS AT HYATT. THIS IS HUGE!