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Honored by over 600,000 readers as one of the best resorts in Hawaii. (Also ranked 2009-2018. Top Pacific Rim Resorts 1991, 1992, 1996 - 2000, 2002-2004. Best in The World 2000-2006. Top 100 Resorts 2007 - #1 on Kauai.)

The resort was recognized in: Best Luxury Resort, Best for Families, Best Spa, Best for a Wedding, Best Aloha Spirit, Best Staff,  Best Guest Services Program, Best for a Romantic Getaway and Long Vacation. 

Tidepools as the Best Resort Restaurant, Best Seafood and Most Romantic.

Poipu Bay was honored as one of the Best Golf Courses and Anara Spa as one of the best Spas on the island.

Twenty-eighth year the resort has received the award, recognizing high levels of hospitality, attentiveness to detail, upscale design in lodging, restaurants, and amenities.

Recognized for receiving glowing reviews from travelers.

The resort and Tidepools are in the Hall of Fame, ranked 2011-18.

Dondero’s (also ranked 2012-13), Stevenson’s, Seaview, Ilima, Poipu Bay Golf Course (also ranked 2016-18).

Hyatt Resorts in Hawaii were recognized by the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association for going above and beyond to implement sustainable practices in everyday operations.

Tidepools is one of 3 in Hawaii to make the list.

Ranked in Top 10% of luxury hotels, achieving Elite Gold status. (Also ranked in 2015-18).

Also on Top 15 Pool Hotels in US and Top 15 Spa Hotels in Hawaii 2019.

Chosen as the #1 Resort on Kauai and Anara Spa as #1 spa.

Chosen by readers for exceeding standards of excellence for service, amenities, ambiance, and meeting facility quality. (2004, 2007, 2010-2017)

Poipu Bay Golf Course was rated #6 among the best courses in Hawaii. (Also rated in 2006-2018)

Named one of the best places to honeymoon in Hawaii.

Readers rated Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa as one of the best resorts in the world and the top resort on Kauai. (Also ranked from 1997 - 2013)

For demonstrating an unwavering commitment to hospitality and service. (13 time winner).

Based on amenities offered and ratings. (Also honored in 2014)