The Grand Hyatt Kaua’i Resort & Spa has a lot going on for families. The 602-room resort has a beach, a water playground featuring a 150-foot slide, and a saltwater lagoon that you can navigate form a floating chair or kayak. Kids 3 to 12 who attend Camp Hyatt can learn about Hawaiian culture, create a shell bracelet, or build a volcano. There are also twice-a-week luaus, lei-making and ukelele classes, and the chance to participate in the resort’s Sustain program, an initiative to let guests pitch in with local animal and nature conservation efforts. Still, with rates normally starting at $359 a night, a stay here doesn't come cheap. Breakfast for a family of four normally runs about $112 and the kids' club charges $30 to $50 for a half-day session.
Good news for framilies: the Grand Hyatt Kaua’i Resort & Spa is offering two packages that can be combined for excellent savings. The Three for Free and Family Plan combo package starts at $440 a night and includes:
- 5th night free (normal room rate starts at $359/night)
- 50% off second adjoining room (worth from $180/night x 5 nights = $900)
- room-view upgrade (worth at least $40/night)
- one in-room movie (starts at $11)
- free breakfast buffet for two adults and two kids ($112/day)
- refillable cup for kids—usable at restaurants and poolside (let's say worth $25/day x 2 kids x 5 days = $250)
Deal or no deal? If you like the idea of getting a second room, then make it a combo! While you might not have opted to book some of the package elements on your own, it's hard to argue with the room discounts. Without the package, a family of four booking two rooms for five nights would normally spend at least $3,590 on accommodations. Now here come the savings: This combo deal would save a family $359 on the free fifth night + $900 in discounts on the second room. The deal also includes $448 in free breakfasts + $250 in free kids' beverages, for a grand total of $1,957 saved.
Then there's the view upgrade (worth $40/night x 2 rooms x 5 nights), which adds another $400 in value, plus the free movie (normally from $11). These "nice to have" elements won't bring down your price, but they do add value.
Note: This deal is not available online. Call 800/447-3334 and be sure to mention booking code FAMSUM. The offer is good for travel from June 1 through December 19, with a minimum five-night stay.
