Marriott's Kauai Beach Club

In March 2011 we made our first visit to the resort. Remodeling was completed and everything was operational. Facilities and service were 5 star. We used the resort as a hub for visits to Poi Pu and Hanelei and many days of just relaxing at the resort. The only minor irritation was the beach had not yet been cleaned. Overall, we were very pleased with everything.

Have stayed at the Marriott Kauai Beach Club 3 times in the last four years. Found that I like it so much, I just purchased a one bedroom oceanfront unit. New 50 million dollar renovation just completed so I can't wait to see it in August 2011.

Superb property located directly on Kalapaki Bay.

We are owners here and were last at the resort for Spring Break 2008. My husband and I have 3 teenagers and this was their first trip to Kauai. They loved it. Here are some of the things we would recommend you do while at the Marriott Kauai:

1. Attend the Monday morning Island Activity Orientation. When we were there, the speaker was very entertaining, funny and informative. At the end, he raffled off free gift certificates and we won free surf lessons for two. He told us of the best luau, sightseeing tours, and other activities. We took him up on a few of them -- listed here!

2. Surf Lessons! Especially if 2 go for free. We bought our 3rd child the lessons and had a great time watching them all learn to surf. Titus Kinimaka's Hawaiian School of Surfing, on the north shore, in Hanalei. http://www.hawaiianschoolofsurfing.com/

3. Or Stand-up Paddle Surfing. We didn't try it, but we saw a lot of people doing it. I've heard it's becoming more and more popular.

4. Kauai's Only Oceanfront Luau at the Sheraton-Poipu Beach. Not sure if it still is the only oceanfront luau, but it sure was fun. Our teenagers even loved it! The food was great, the show was fun and the location by the ocean was spectacular. http://www.sheraton-kauai.com/pressroom/pressreleases/pr-luau

5. Shave Ice. Not shaved ice, SHAVE ice. Think snow-cone with syrup flavors. A very simple thing, but once we had our first helping we tried them everywhere we went. We tried different flavors each time. Simple fun.

6. Waimea Canyon. The Grand Canyon of Kauai. Breath-taking views of the canyon and rivers. Just gorgeous.

7. Spouting Horn. Waves send water through a blowhole that spits the water out 10+ feet in the air.

8. Duke's Canoe Club Restaurant. Right on the hotel grounds. Great food, cool t-shirts.

9. Wailua Falls. We never made it to the falls, but we heard from others that they are beautiful.

10. Sail the Na Pali Coast. Another trip we did not make, but wanted to. We'll just have to go back again.

We didn't get to a lot of the island activities because we were having fun on the property in the pool or on the beach. There is plenty to do without ever leaving the resort. Have fun!