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Hyatt Ka'anapali Beach was amazing!

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Good for you that you managed to get ocean view in the 1 BR condo. :cool:

Please, post a picture of the palm trees directly in front of you and to the right where you have a clear view of the beach and ocean in this thread or later when you are home. TIA.

All ninth floor views in the 1, 2 and 3 BR condos have spectacular ocean views! What unit number are you staying at?

Post later if you feel more secure with that. Have a great vacation in Maui. :) Our turn is far away yet but always looking forward to it all year long.
We just got a call from the front desk and they are letting us stay in the 1 bedroom ocean frnt 4th floor room for our last week They truly do try to take good care of you in Hyatt. I will try and review how to download pictures to post the view. If I cant figure it out I'll ask the kids when I get home.
 

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We just got a call from the front desk and they are letting us stay in the 1 bedroom ocean frnt 4th floor room for our last week They truly do try to take good care of you in Hyatt. I will try and review how to download pictures to post the view. If I cant figure it out I'll ask the kids when I get home.
Thank you. Yes, the front desk is really accommodating to do that for you! Everyone treats us like that and like we are family. That’s how we feel when we are there. I wished we were there right now. :)
 

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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!
 

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We just checked in today for a week in a 2BR after a couple days at the Westin Nanea in a 1BR. HRC put us on the 10th floor with 2 kings, as we requested. I'm not sure what I can add to what's already been said. The property is very nice. I did run into the grill-by-reservation right off the bat. Ended up in the kitchen instead.

We're going to end the trip after a week here with a couple nights at the Andaz.

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To add to comparing Westin Kaanapali to Hyatt , smaller details: There is music every evening in Westin as opposed to 2 nights at Hyatt, coffee cups are tiny at Westin maybe it is just the studio? The coffee maker not as nice also. Better views for exchangers at Hyatt. Discount cards at Westin are nice.It is much easier to get in at Westin. Conclusion so far .glad we have access to both.I will add to this as we spend more time here
 

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To add to comparing Westin Kaanapali to Hyatt , smaller details: There is music every evening in Westin as opposed to 2 nights at Hyatt, coffee cups are tiny at Westin maybe it is just the studio? The coffee maker not as nice also. Better views for exchangers at Hyatt. Discount cards at Westin are nice.It is much easier to get in at Westin. Conclusion so far .glad we have access to both.I will add to this as we spend more time here

I own at Westin and stayed a week last year at Hyatt. They are both very nice but since I can nit pick, I would just say "why don't the chairs have cushions like at the WKORV-North", I heard this several times from my group. lol....
 

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I own at Westin and stayed a week last year at Hyatt. They are both very nice but since I can nit pick, I would just say "why don't the chairs have cushions like at the WKORV-North", I heard this several times from my group. lol....
ha ha , nice we get the opportunity to compare. You are right about the cushions! While in many ways I prefer Hyatt .The view, being a dessert gal who needs her ocean fix ,is most important. Westin however is very fun. I think we stay out of the room more since our view is less than desirable .They do have a better happy hr. 11 to 12 at Hyatt is usually not when I feel like a drink but early evening while listening to music at north is optimal. Westin also has drink of the day and more grills. They are usually open.We also got 2 welcome gifts for celebrations at Westin, maybe because we were disappointed in our room.Hyatt hotels do that but not the resorts. I am extremely grateful I own at both due to TUG!
 
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