Picolo recommends · Hotel in Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii
Grand Hyatt Kauai
A big resort on the sunny south shore, where you float in a saltwater lagoon while the Pacific crashes onto the beach a few steps away.
The surf at the beach below the hotel is often too strong for a swim, and that is the point of the place. Grand Hyatt Kauai built its own water instead: a saltwater lagoon with a sandy edge and a chain of pools linked by slides and channels.
It sits on the south shore, the drier and sunnier side of the island, with a golf course alongside and a coastal path heading east along the cliffs. Families fill the pools by day, and the spa is the quiet corner.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Grand Hyatt Kauai
We picked it as the easy family choice on Kauai. Children get calm water to play in, adults get a proper spa and a golf course, and the south shore gives you the best odds of sunshine on an island known for rain.
This is a large resort, and it feels like one in high season, with busy pools and queues at breakfast. If you want to hear the sea rather than other guests, a smaller hotel in Poipu will suit you better.
What you get
- Saltwater lagoon and pools with slides
- Spa
- Sunny south shore location
- Several restaurants on site
- Good for families with children
A day at Grand Hyatt Kauai
- Morning
- A walk along the coastal path before the sun gets strong.
- Midday
- Lunch by the lagoon with the children still in the water.
- Afternoon
- Treatments in the spa while the pools are at their busiest.
- Evening
- Sunset drinks overlooking the surf on the south shore.
Location
Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Open in MapsQuestions about Grand Hyatt Kauai
Can you swim at the beach at Grand Hyatt Kauai?
The ocean in front of the hotel often has strong waves and currents. Most guests swim in the hotel's saltwater lagoon and pools, and calmer beaches lie a short drive along the coast.
Is Grand Hyatt Kauai good for children?
Yes. The lagoon and the pools with slides keep children busy for days, and the resort is set up for families with plenty of space and restaurants on site.
Does Grand Hyatt Kauai have a golf course?
There is a golf course right next to the resort on the Poipu coast, so you can play without getting in the car.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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