Hotel Features. Ilima Terrace presents breakfast buffets and al fresco dining amid waterfalls and koi filled ponds, while Dondero's boasts classic Italian offerings and an expansive wine list. Hawaiian cuisine is highlighted at Tidepools, while healthy dishes are served at Anara Spa. Live music and performances are an integral part of the Grand Hyatt Kauai experience. The Grand Hyatt Kauai Luau, offered on select days, features a buffet, hula dancing, an open bar and craft demonstrations. Live jazz accompanies the cocktails served at Stevenson's Library, while the Seaview Terrace starts each evening with a torch lighting ceremony and entertainment.

The 18 hole Poipu Bay Golf Course is adjacent to the property. Three Plexipave tennis courts and two freshwater outdoor pools are available, as is a water park with a 150 foot waterslide. Ancient healing remedies are the focus of ANARA Spa, with treatments including the Kauai Clay Ritual and Detox Oil Therapy. A lap pool, lava rock showers, fitness equipment and wellness classes are also available.

Guestrooms. Guestrooms feature floor to ceiling windows and furnished lanais with tables and chairs. Garden and ocean views are available. Décor includes tropical hues of red and gold with Hawaiian style furnishings. All accommodations include cable television, high speed wired and wireless Internet access and MP3 players. Mini fridges are provided. Marble bathrooms contain dual basin vanities, make up mirrors, Portico toiletries and bathrobes.

Expert Tip. At the Grand Hyatt Kauai, keep an eye out for the Hawaiian monk seal, a critically endangered species with a population of less than 20. The Hawaiian monk seals routinely hang out on the hotel's property.

The Grand Hyatt Kauai is listed in the 2009 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world’s best places to stay. The hotel is also listed in the Travel + Leisure 500 World's Best Hotels 2009.