Marriott's Kauai Lagoons - Kalanipu'u

Very quiet and relaxing ! perfect place to have real down time away from hectic crowds. The pool is lovely and the staff most helpful. While there is no restaurant there are plenty of grills, and the kitchen was supplied well- if you are missing something from the store they have the basics for purchase. My husband walks with a cane - so navigating the resort was a bit tricky, particularly because he wanted to go to the gym, which was pretty far away from the room .Other than that - I would stay there again. Some mentioned the airplane noise since it’s close to the airport -but we did not notice that it had a negative impact on the peacefulness of the area.

What a beautiful resort. It is quiet and the gardens are lovely. The beach is a short drive, the pool is not huge but never crowded. The rooms are fabulous, how many resorts have a subzero refrigerator? Large rooms and beautiful views. No restaurant on site but close by there is restaurants and shopping. Thoroughly enjoyed the peaceful environment.

I read about some complaints and it seems some people have no clue on what is going on. 1. The pool size is perfect for the number of rooms at this location. 2. The Lanai are the largest of any resort in the MVC network. 3. Construction is only bringing more value to the Lagoons MVC. 4. Chances are you rented a car to get to the resort. Hence, use the car to drive to the restaurants. 5. No Bar at the pool. Well you are saving money by bringing your own cocktails down to the pool and it is only feet away from the pool. 6. The view is one of the best on the island with the blue ocean to the left, the green mountain and Lihue harbor entrance to the right. You can also use the beach in front of the Beach Club for free! The resort is peaceful and very quite. Finally, there is a restaurant and bar at the Timber Resort open to the public.....the walk is shorter. The Timber Resort area was the old Ritz-Carlton homes. The Marriott brothers stood at the Lagoons and said, the Lagoons land should of been the Ritz Carlton homes with the beautiful view. Finally, you can run into construction anywhere. At least, this construction is not on the Lagoons property. You go to Kaui to relax and not get up tight with your underwear in a bundle. Been going to the Lagoons since 2010 minus Covid years.

The Marriott Vacation Club at Kauai lagoons is not all it seems to be. While the time share is beautiful, it is virtually isolated. The pool is very small. There is no access to a bar on the property. The same is with food - - no access on the property. Also, the property does not have a beach. Lastly, there is no access to the nearby hotel (and restaurants) from the property other than a personal car, as walking is long and tedious, especially if one has any difficulty walking. There was, at one time, access via a cart furnished by the property (Marriott). There is none now. While I expressed my concerns to the management, I was advised that all my complaints (see the foregoing) have been made many times before and nothing will be done about them. So, if one does not have a car and has difficulty walking, one is virtually stranded at the Lagoons. On all of our previous visits we at least had a golf cart furnished by Marriott to get us to the restaurants at the hotel on the property. The Marriott Vacation Club website does not mention any of the foregoing. Potential visitors should be made aware of the property shortcomings. Clearly, Marriott has the financial ability to fix the aforementioned issues, but they refuse to do so. Bottom Line: this is the LAST time I will visit this property.

We were really looking forward to our stay at Kauai Lagoons, first time we have visited this property. We knew it didn’t offer many amenities (no onsite bar/dining) but were surprised that there isn’t even a place (ideally Starbucks like other Marriott properties) to get a coffee. The rooms are beautiful and we had a lovely, large lanai. The people who work here are wonderful and try to help their guests in any way possible. The big disappointment for us was the construction activity. In addition to being an eyesore, the noise from the construction work really impacted our stay and our enjoyment of this property. (Picture with view from our lanai attached). Had we known we wouldn’t have stayed here. I’ve looked at Marriott’s website and see the construction is noted but it certainly doesn’t convey how much it will impact a stay here.

We are MVC owners and usually take a yearly trip to Ko Olina on Oahu with our daughter and her family. We decided to try something different this year and booked a 3 bedroom unit at Kauai Lagoons. We were a little apprehensive about the lack of on-site restaurants and no beach access, but as we finish up our week here, everyone agrees that it is one of our favorite vacations ever! Our grandchildren (ages 10, 11 and 11) loved the pool, even though it is small. It was never crowded (over Spring Break!) and we were always able to find shaded lounge chairs. There is a fun little slide. It was like having our own private pool much of the time. There were fun kids’ activities and an activity room next to a very good gym, with a pool table and ping pong. We had a ground floor unit with sliding glass doors that opened completely, so the kids could spill out onto the lawn and play. There were lounge chairs and a table on the generous lanai and BBQ grills just across from our unit. Nice walking trails with lots of wildlife and beautiful tropical plantings. The 3 bedroom unit is extremely spacious, with a gourmet kitchen, 3 bedrooms with king beds, 3 bathrooms, comfortable seating and even a separate laundry room. Tasteful tropical furnishings and artwork. The staff was very welcoming and responded to our every need. We were able to park our car right outside the unit, which we found way more convenient than waiting for a valet to retrieve our car. The resort is only minutes from the airport and shopping. We spent one day at the Kauai Beach Club, just down the drive, on day passes, so we could use their huge pool and spend some time at the beach. The beach is public, so if you don’t care about lounge chairs and umbrellas, there is lots of shade on the grass under he trees. All in all, this was one of the nicest MVC properties we have stayed at, and we plan to make this resort a “regular” on future vacations to Hawaii! We absolutely loved it!

We were lucky enough to be invited to share this beautiful vacation club with some good friends. We had a beautiful spacious suite with a laundry room, large living dining room area, nice kitchen with everything we needed, spacious master bedroom with attached bath, nice sized 2nd bedroom also with an attached bathroom with a very nice walk in shower and a nice sized balcony off the living room. The grounds were gorgeous with tropical plants, flowers, a stream, pool area, outdoor fire pit and seating areas. The lobby had a small convenience store. There was yoga on the grounds and one evening they offered free marshmallow s'mores that we roasted ourselves. We had an awesome time here watching the roosters wander, the beautiful Brazilian Cardinal and the view of the ocean. We actually visited in May of 2018.

We checked in for a night at the Marriott Kauai Lagoons Kalanipu'u and were welcomed by beauty all around us. The two-bedroom suite was amazing and fully-stocked. We were on the 3rd floor in the "A" Building and had panoramic views of the ocean and golf course. Yes, there is still some construction going on, but the "A" Building is located towards the end of the complex so it wasn't an issue. The rooms are beautifully designed and furnished. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the dishes and cookware that you probably will need for a vacation. The lanai doors fold up the length of the lanai to really create a great flow into the lanai and to take in those views! The sofa bed was comfortable enough for the kids and the suite had plenty of room for all of us to not feel cramped. There's the convenience of a washer and dryer also if needed. The pool was great and spacious that it didn't feel overcrowded. There's a lot of shallow areas for the little ones and even a little slide to enjoy. The hot tub is a little small but nice to relax in for a bit. We had an awesome staycation at Kalanipu'u and would love to come back again!

Stayed here many times and things are starting to slip. Unit looked worn, horrible pillows and threadbare towels. Staff mentioned that units may be redone soon, but will be taking away high end appliances and replacing with cheap GE models. Sad to hear this as this is one one the nicest units of MVC. Activities offered were mostly crafts, no physical/wellness offerings. The staff are fabulous, friendly and helpful. Location is central for exploring Kauai. Hope the reno and proximity to The Timbers doesn’t spoil this place. More suited for adults than families with children.