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In December I was fortunate enough to spend roughly 24 hours in Maui. Clearly that is not anywhere remotely near enough time to really experience the island, but I made the most of the time that I had. In Part 1 of my review, I covered the room, Regency Club, and basics of the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa . In this post I am going to cover the on-site spa, the beautiful pools, the on-site Japengo restaurant, another nearby restaurant where I ate, and some snorkeling that is within walking distance of the hotel. This is a part of Maui that hosts many different resorts, and is a popular spot for miles and points junkies. Feel free to chime in the comments sections with your own impressions and recommendations for the Kaanapali Beach portion of Maui.
A highlight of the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa has to be the pools. They are all located just feet from the ocean, and they are breathtaking. In December I had no trouble getting a seat, and they were pretty proactive about clearing off seats that weren t were left with just a towel or something in them for a prolonged period of time. Apologies for the slight photo overload with the pools, but I just loved them.
While kids could go anywhere in the pool complex, there was a section that was intended for kids that had tons of fun things to do and a little water slide. The water features weren t on when I took these photos pretty early in the morning, but did get turned on later in the day.
I think the pool complex at the nearby Westin Maui Resort and Spa might be even a touch more amazing than the Hyatt pools, but this was still incredible. Be aware if you want to get away from kids at the Hyatt, that there is not an actual adult pool.
The night I got to the Hyatt I was a little hungry, but not hungry enough to warrant another full blown meal. Luckily the on-site restaurant Japengo had available tables and had sushi rolls that were the perfect amount of food. Japengo has a sushi bar, real tables, a cocktail bar, and then some casual small tables near the bar area that were available on a walk-up basis.
I sat at a small table near the bar and ordered a Honolulu Roll that was made up of tuna, avocado, cucumber, sweet chili sauce, and crunchies . It wasn t cheap as it came to $17 pre-tax and tip, but it did taste pretty good and the restaurant was an easy walk from my room. There was even a guitarist performing, so you got beautiful weather, entertainment, and the sounds of the ocean in the background.
If I had another night in Maui, I wouldn t have hesitated to eat a real meal here if I didn t want to venture far from the resort. As an added bonus, you can earn Hyatt Gold Passport points for the meal, so that s always an extra plus that makes everything online discounts for dollar rent a car taste that much better.
I planned my spa visit for after I had to check out of my room so that I could keep enjoying the pools, ocean, etc. and still have a place to take a shower before heading to the airport for my overnight online discounts for dollar rent a car flight online discounts for dollar rent a car home. I also scheduled an oceanside massage for right before I needed to get ready to head to the airport. It was the perfect online discounts for dollar rent a car way to end my short visit to Maui. Why in the world would I want a massage online discounts for dollar rent a car in a room when I can get it next to the ocean?! The cabana is located between the pool and the ocean and was semi-private due to having the cabana. They do suggest wearing your swimsuit for this massage, and they just untied the back while working on your back.
The massage therapist lived up to the artful description of the massage as it felt like she was dancing with my back via her hands and arms. Not sure if that makes sense, but it was absolutely different than your standard swedish massage. I highly recommend both the artful massage and the oceanside setting. It didn t cost any more to have the massage outdoors; it makes sense to take advantage of the location.
The hotel is about a 15-20 minute walk to Whaler s Village shopping area which is where Leilani s is located online discounts for dollar rent a car .  I did the very minimal amount of research on where to eat on Maui before the trip, and I ended up here to have some fish tacos after reading a few decent reviews.  This isn t the same quality as Mama s Fish House (which is in another part of Maui and I must visit there next time), but it was totally decent.  They have a dining room and a beachside seating area where I sat.  They also have Aloha Hour from 3-5 daily where they offer $4 drinks and sliders.
online discounts for dollar rent a car The fish tacos were $15 and came with chips and salsa.  Food in Hawaii is not cheap, but this was more than enough food for me.  I loved that the restaurant was casual and laid back the perfect spot if I would have had my kiddo with me.
My favorite thing I did in Maui was walk the 30 or so minutes to Black Rock to do some snorkeling.  This wasn t an organized class or tour it was just a situation where you rent a snorkel and fins and dive in.  The walk was pretty long if you have any mobility issues online discounts for dollar rent a car or have small children with you, but it was otherwise a very nice walk near the beach.  The last portion required you to either walk on the beach or through the Sheraton grounds.
It was $8 to rent a mask and fins at the Sheraton (where online discounts for dollar rent a car Black Rock is located).  I think the $8 was good for two hours, but I don t remember for sure.  I know it was more than enough time for me to snorkel.  It was really a neat feeling to just hop in and start seeing beautiful fish swimming all around you.  The waters were pretty calm near the rock, but if you started to get out toward the point it did get a bit rougher.  I was told it is better to go pretty early in the morning before it gets more crowded later on.  I went at around 9:30AM and there were maybe a dozen others snorkeling, so there was no issue with overcrowding.  The water was not too cold in December, but it did give a slight jolt right when you went under.  I highly recommend snorkeling at Black Rock and it really was the highlight of my trip .all for just $8.
The Hyatt Regency Maui is a Category 6 hotel which means it requires online discounts for dollar rent a car 22,000 Hyatt points per night.  You can transfer those in from the Ultimate Rewards program via cards like the  Chase Sapphire Preferred  Card or Ink Plus Business Card .  This is a hotel that would be worth using your two free nights that come with the Hyatt Credit Card (make a reservation on Hyatt.com and you may get an offer for a $100 statement credit on top of the two free nights).  Some other folks have had good luck booking via a Costco travel online discounts for dollar rent a car package.  Be aware that those packages may not technically be eligible for earning Hyatt points or stay credits.  You can also just look for a good rate like the one I found for $175 a night.  That is probably not as likely during peak times like summer, but always check the rate before deciding to just use points for the whole stay.
I very much liked the Hyatt Regency Maui and Kaanapali Beach.  I didn t get a chance to see the luau at the Hyatt, but I have heard that is a good time as well.  I think I would have been happy staying a few more days at this hotel, but for sure would have wanted to explore more of Maui and not just stay in that one portion.  Be aware that the beach right in front of the Hyatt is not ideal for playing as there isn t much sand, but if you head just a tad toward Black Rock you will get the large sandy beaches like the ones in the pictures above.  I saw many kids and young families everywhere, and they all seemed to be having online discounts for dollar rent a car a great time.  The pools at the Hyatt are great, and the Regency online discounts for dollar rent a car Club was also above average, so I do recommend this property just be aware you are a decent online discounts for dollar rent a car walk from anything else along the beach.
We weren t staying at the Hyatt, but my wife and I walked over from the Sheraton. We ate outside at Japengo. When I got the bill, I noticed the line to put on my Gold Passport number to earn points for dining. I asked the waitress if she could enter that information, and she had no idea what I was talking about. She sent me to the front desk, who also were clueless. Unfortunately, despite online discounts for dollar rent a car the fact that this points for dining program prints on restaurant receipts, I later confirmed with Gold Passport that this property is not up and running online discounts for dollar rent a car with the program. That was a little annoying
FYI-Construction will begin this year on a Hyatt time share building and facilities in the area between the Napili wing of the resort and the Marriott. online discounts for dollar rent a car Construction activity likely will affect views and peace from a number of rooms in that wing.
My wife and I have been talking about heading back to Maui this year, I swear every time I turn around there is something about Maui, either one TV, the internet, or a friend talking about it, this is just further proof. Thanks. I love Maui.
If you go back with the family I highly recommend staying in a condo in South Maui. I ve never thought hotels were worth it on Hawaii because you have to spend sooo much money dining out three times a day. Especially if you are dining at the hotel restaurants.
Hyatt has a small pool bar and restaurant that also serves excellent fish tacos. I ve often seen families go there with their kids since it s less busy in the evenings and has more child-friendly food. I think it s called Umalu.
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