Maui Hotels

Bride2005 Posted: Mar 26, 2005 06:31 PM

Maui Hotels

It's between the Hyatt Maui and the Ritz Carlton Maui? ANyone stayed at either hotel or heard anything about them? I think we might go with the Ritz.. just not sure

We are also doing the Hyatt Kauai

Thanks!

Jax430 Posted: Mar 26, 2005 06:36 PM

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We stayed at the Hyatt on Maui and it was absolutely gorgeous. The pool area is huge and wonderful. I wish I was going back!

We also stayed at the one in Kauai..wonderful as well!

CJBS Posted: Mar 26, 2005 06:38 PM

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My friend stayed at both Hyatts and loved them. Nothing but great things to say. We chose the Four Seasons in Maui and the Hyatt in Kauai to switch it up instead of staying at two Hyatts. I have heard that the Hyatt in Kauai is nicer than the one in Maui. But either way they are both great hotels so I don't think you will go wrong.

Sonicstef Posted: Mar 26, 2005 06:50 PM

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Ive stayed at both the Hyatt and the Ritz in Maui.

The Ritz is a more upscale hotel...so if you are looking for something a little more secluded and top notch service, thats the one for you. They also have an excellent breakfast buffet with fabulous coffee and waffles (and of course impecable waitstaff). That said the hotel is older than the Hyatt..or seems so. Also, its location is more out of hte way so its a little more driving time no matter where you are going.

The Hyatt is a more 'fun' hotel. The pool has a great slide. They have penguins and other animals on the grounds. The Hyatt is located not too far from a small mall area ... and is closer to the town center. That said, you will deal with a lot more kids and the hotel staff (while perfectly fine) are not anywhere near as good as the ritz staff.

Hope that helps. Either way, you'll have a great stay.

Edited to add: I thought the rooms in both the Hyatt and the Ritz were nothing special. Just regular rooms..with that sort of typical tropical decor. The beds in both places were very nice and comfortable. The Ritz had a nicer bathroom with terry bathrobes, etc.

shawl Posted: Mar 26, 2005 07:00 PM

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We recently stayed at the Ritz, and I agree with Sonicstef's comments. We actually stayed on the club level, which was great b/c it essentially included breakfast and lunch, as well as snacks...

(We did not go to the Hyatt, so I can't comment on that hotel).

wood2be Posted: Mar 27, 2005 12:45 AM

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Posted by Jax430

We stayed at the Hyatt on Maui and it was absolutely gorgeous. The pool area is huge and wonderful. I wish I was going back!

We also stayed at the one in Kauai..wonderful as well!

I agree! Both Hyatts were amazing!

lishbone Posted: Mar 27, 2005 08:23 AM

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im staying at grand wailea in maui...it has a water park at the hotel...soooooo beautiful too..got a great deal on it...we saw it on the travel channel and had to stay there!!

Bride2005 Posted: Mar 27, 2005 09:36 AM

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thanks girls...we are between the two--- hopefully we'll decide soon!

We are looking for the better beach and atmosphere... we don't want to be too far from anything either....

micmar Posted: Mar 27, 2005 10:19 AM

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We're booked at the Hyatt Regency in Maui. It's supposed to be gorgeous...

LovelyL Posted: Mar 27, 2005 10:20 AM

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Posted by micmar

We're booked at the Hyatt Regency in Maui. It's supposed to be gorgeous...

Same here!

micmar Posted: Mar 27, 2005 10:22 AM

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Posted by LovelyL

Posted by micmar

We're booked at the Hyatt Regency in Maui. It's supposed to be gorgeous...

Same here!

LovelyL - and we're both Timber Point brides!!

jnorfie Posted: Mar 27, 2005 10:46 AM

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We looked at the Ritz and the Hyatt - our travel recomended the Hyatt over the Ritz.

Sonicstef Posted: Mar 27, 2005 11:28 AM

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Another thing - the beaches at both Hyatt and Ritz have problems.

The beach at the Hyatt is right next to the pool so its very convienent...but its also not a great swimming beach IMO. (but the pool more than makes up for it)

The beach at the Ritz is a little bit of a walk away from the pool but its a nicer beach for swimming IMO.

MandM07-03-05 Posted: Mar 27, 2005 11:30 AM

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Posted by micmar

We're booked at the Hyatt Regency in Maui. It's supposed to be gorgeous...
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Same here!
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us too!