Marriott's Kaua'i Beach Club

We love this Marriott! We own a 2 bedroom timeshare here so all of our feelings are based on that fact. The property is consistently being updated and the pool is truly the best in all of Hawaii- it’s enormous. The views of Kalapaki beach are stunning. All of the servers at Kukui’s for breakfast are so kind and efficient! We love lounging in the outdoor space above the pool, walking around the koi ponds and our requests for amenities are always addressed immediately. We don’t love the bathrooms but they are all slowly being updated. Can’t wait for our next visit.

We come to this beautiful property every year and have never been disappointed. I understand some owners have complained about the partnership with the Royal Sonesta and I just don't get it! So you can't charge food and drinks to your room, WOW! On our most recent trip we stayed in the Kilohana tower and the room refresh was fantastic. The room was spotless and the new touches were great. The overall appearance of the property was excellent and you can definitely see the Sonesta has put in the finances to keep things looking fresh. The staff, both Marriott and Sonesta are always kind and welcoming and we always enjoy seeing the familiar faces. The ease of getting to and from the airport to the property makes it an even bigger bonus. We now use the shuttle back and forth and have a Turo rental in the parking lot when we arrive. The descriptions are extremely accurate for every room, just do your research and you won't be disappointed. Till next year!

The property is a confusing blend of two resorts on one site, with the Marriott appearing to be a tenant of The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort who operates most, if not all the facilities. As a result, the property isn’t the easiest to navigate, the Marriott’s check in is in an odd office further down from the Royal Sonesta’s grand lobby - a reasonable walk from both the car park and main entrance. Our perspective was the resort appears to be an entry level property for Marriott Vacation Clubs, a relatively average resort which places an emphasis on timeshare sales to act as a gateway to the grander Vacation Club properties on the island (and beyond). This was noticeable in the sales team on the site who were more present and engaging than other Vacation Club properties. Not necessarily a bad thing, but something to keep in mind. Pro’s: - Huge swimming pool, accommodates a significant number of guests - The poolside service was great with attentive staff - Convenient location for the airport (8 minutes) - The room and resort grounds were clean and tidy. Con’s: - Sub standard rooms. The rooms are small, more akin to an airport hotel than a resort. The bathrooms in the tactfully named ‘parlour’ rooms are tiny and are hard to use. While the wall beds are convenient and a clever use of a small amount of space, the beds themselves are not overly comfortable and are very small - As other reviews have mentioned, some ocean view rooms are some what obstructed (to varying degrees) by a view of the resort roof - The property is oddly laid out and awkward to navigate, expect long walks to the car park, Marriott lobby, and other facilities - The beach the resort faces is not the best for snorkelling or swimming. Rip tides are frequently present, and the other end of the beach has direct public access. There were several unhoused individuals camping/ washing/ socialising at the other end of the beach throughout our stay. Put candidly, the beach simply isn’t one of Kauai’s finest and doesn’t come close to the likes of Poipu Beach some 20 minutes north. Don’t book expecting the resort beach to reflect the amazing beaches the island has to offer. Overall, a distinctly average resort. The small rooms and lack of flexibility in room type, combined with a sub-par location, leads me to not recommend this property in what is a competitive resort scene on the island (even within the Vacation Club offerings). Consider a resort further away from the airport, in a less industrial area, with a wider array of more spacious room types.

This is a converted hotel but spectacular grounds. Rooms are spacious. The only drawback is no in room washer and dryers. All in all a great stay for our family.

The view from the front units was amazing, the staff were very friendly and welcoming, the food was delicious, and there are a lot of fun activities scheduled throughout the day for both children and adults!

A Murphy bed for 500.00/ night is absolutely ridiculous