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RESORT COMPARISON · KAUAI

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa vs Sheraton Kauai Resort

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What the badges mean:FPFamily Preferred — solid family choiceFFFamily First — built around kids & teens
KIDDOMETER RECOMMENDATION

Best for most families: Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

FFFamily First

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa offers extensive family amenities like multiple pools, a waterslide, lazy river, and a saltwater lagoon, with options for babysitting services.

WHY GRAND HYATT KAUAI RESORT & SPA STANDS OUT
✓ Kids Club✓ Waterslide✓ Adult Pool✓ Spa
✓ OUR PICK
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
FFFamily First

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

$$$$ Per night, avg.

The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa provides a tropical setting with extensive pool areas, a kids' club, and a variety of activities for children. Families can access the ocean directly from the property, complemented by diverse dining options and spacious accommodations.

Sheraton Kauai Resort
FBFamily Balanced

Sheraton Kauai Resort

$$$$ Per night, avg.

This oceanfront resort on Kauai offers a family-friendly atmosphere with two outdoor pools and direct beach access, providing a relaxed Hawaiian experience. Rooms and suites feature amenities like minifridges, making it convenient for families to store snacks and drinks.

AT A GLANCE

Quick Facts

FEATURE
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
Sheraton Kauai Resort
Kids Club
✓ Yes
Not included
Waterslide
✓ Yes
Not included
Adult Pool
✓ Yes
Not included
Spa
✓ Yes
Not included
Grocery Nearby
Not included
✓ Yes
Price
$$$$
$$$$
Best For
Families with toddlers, elementary-age, and pre-teen children looking for a resort experience with varied activities and direct beach access.
Best for families with elementary and pre-teen children seeking a resort with beach access and on-site dining.
WHAT THEY BOTH SHARE
✓ Beachfront✓ Family Rooms
AROUND THE RESORT

Nearby Highlights

GRAND HYATT KAUAI RESORT & SPA
→Shipwreck Beach (Keoneloa Bay) — Directly on
→Poipu Beach Park — 5 min drive
→Spouting Horn Blowhole — 10 min drive
→Kilohana Plantation — 25-30 min drive
→Waimea Canyon — 50-60 min drive
SHERATON KAUAI RESORT
→Kiahuna Beach — Directly on
→Poipu Beach Park — 5 min walk
→Spouting Horn — 10 min drive
→Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail — 5-7 min drive
→Allerton Garden & McBryde Garden (National Tropical Botanical Gardens) — 4 min drive
THE UPSIDE

Things Families Love

GRAND HYATT KAUAI RESORT & SPA
✓Expansive multi-level pool complex with a lazy river and 150-foot waterslide
✓Large 1.5-acre saltwater swimming lagoon perfect for all ages
✓Several dining options offer dedicated keiki (kids') menus
✓On-site luau with cultural demonstrations and fire dancers
✓Hawaiian cultural activities like lei making and hula lessons
✓Spacious rooms, including options with two queen beds, ideal for families
SHERATON KAUAI RESORT
✓Direct beach access to Poipu Beach — perfect for swimming and sun
✓Two outdoor pools, including a newly renovated Ocean Pool with premium bungalows
✓Kids 10 and under eat free from children's menus at select restaurants with a paying adult
✓Spacious deluxe oceanfront suites with sleeper sofas and dining tables for families
✓Villas with kitchenettes, washer/dryers, and separate living areas for a home-like stay
✓Cultural arts, crafts, and resort activities like seasonal movies under the stars
BEFORE YOU BOOK

Things to Know

GRAND HYATT KAUAI RESORT & SPA
!The resort's official FAQ states there is no Camp Hyatt kids club, but babysitting can be arranged
!Shipwreck Beach directly in front of the resort has rough waves, not ideal for swimming
!Resort is large, plan for walking to navigate between areas
!Expect potential crowds, especially around the popular pool areas
!Resort fee includes self-parking and self-service laundry facilities
SHERATON KAUAI RESORT
!A daily resort fee covers some amenities like Wi-Fi and self-parking
!No dedicated kids' club, but offers cultural activities and some resort programming
!Some rooms are converting to timeshare units, potentially reducing hotel room availability
!Dining options on-site are limited, but Old Town Koloa and Poipu Beach have more choices
!In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge in some accommodations
RATES & PHOTOS

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