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The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua vs Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa and The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua are both praised by experts. On balance, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa is preferred by most professionals compared to The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa is ranked #4 in Hawaii with accolades from 12 reviewers including Gayot, Travel + Leisure and Forbes Travel Guide.

The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua
The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua
8 / 10
1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Kapalua, Maui, HI 96761
From $499 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Luxe hilltop resort overlooking a dreamy beach, offering true Hawaiian cultural and eco experiences." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This elegant hillside property features luxurious service, upscale accommodations, a spa, restaurants, and pool, along with an education center and an enhanced Hawaiian sense of place." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This Ritz is set apart by its Hawaiian cultural program, including hands-on activities, entertainment, special events, seminars, and exhibits."
Zagat Zagat
4.7
""Putting on the Ritz meets hula" at this "beautiful", "secluded" Maui resort... whose "exquisite" rooms feature "spectacular" views and a "friendly" staff that's "professional" yet "fun.""
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
""Unsurpassed in authentic Hawaiian beauty," this "near-perfect resort" welcomes guests with a lobby of native artwork, koa wood panels, and a lava stone bar." Full review
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Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
8 / 10
1571 Poipu Rd, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756
From $559 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Sprawling across 50 acres of a former sugar plantation, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa is a luxurious escape in sunny Poipu on Kauai's south shore, just half an hour from Lihue Airport." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Its 602 luxurious rooms boast not only a fresh gold-and-green palette and pillow-top beds, but also eco-friendly elements such as low-flow toilets." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Overlooking Keoneloa Bay and the Mahaulepu Heritage Trail, this mega-resort is quite possibly one of the best on the island."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Family-friendly yet luxe getaway set in landscaped grounds close to Poipu Bay Golf Club and Brennecke Beach." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Grand is the key word at this elegant and luxurious large oceanfront resort."
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