Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi Resort & Spa (Poʻipū)
Kauaʻi's top-rated big resort, No. 4 in Hawaiʻi Magazine's 2026 readers' poll, on the sunny South Shore at Poʻipū with a huge saltwater lagoon, river pools and Anara Spa. Open after Hurricane Lowell; the lagoon and one pool were limited during repairs as of Oct. 22, 2026.
- Area: Poʻipū, South Shore; sunniest part of the island.
- From the airport: about 25 to 30 minutes by car.
- Price: luxury; expect a daily resort fee.
- Ratings: No. 4 Best Hotel, Hawaiʻi Magazine Readers' Choice 2026; No. 19 Hawaiʻi resort, Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice 2025.
- Status: open; saltwater lagoon and one pool limited during storm repairs (Oct. 22, 2026).
- Highlights: saltwater lagoon, river pool and slide, Anara Spa, Poʻipū Bay golf, Tidepools restaurant.
- Website: hyatt.com
- Rates change by season and demand; check the hotel's own site for current prices and any resort fee.
Sources: Hawaiʻi Magazine: 2026 Readers' Choice Awards, all islands · Aloha State Daily: Hawaiʻi hotels in Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers' Choice · Kauai.guide: hotel status after Hurricane Lowell (verified Oct. 22, 2026)
Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.