Post #63188 by dogbytes on Wed, Dec 3, 2003 5:18 PM

ChrisTiki:

we love "the hyatt touch" ~ everything about the Kauai Hyatt is wonderful: but to be real honest, we didnt spend enough time there! i think we spent a total of 3 hours poolside, didnt use the tennis, spa, wt room, golf or the other ammenities. we did get the breakfast buffet included in our room rate plus one night free ~ but i HIGHLY recommend going to a Sunday Hyatt Brunch (after 10 am) i have never seen so much food in my life... just make sure you dont have any activites planned afterwards, you'll be too full to move!

we decided next time to rent something cheaper, and make a point to GO to the hyatt and take in the free hawaiian music/dancing & live jazz at the bars. they have the most amazing Kalua Pork Nachos... a huge plate for 10 bucks. but its only served at the Seaview Terrace from 4-10 pm. dinner at Tidepools was very good too.

we did the cruise down Wailua river to the Fern Grotto 10 years ago, and didnt feel we needed to do it again (but i DO RECOMMEND you do it once!) if you're not too Luau'ed Out, the Smith Luau is pretty good.

we saw most of the sunsets from the hotel, so they werent spectacular.

i guess i should post our restaurant reviews, since we found a few gems on Kauai (and a few on oahu too)..