The Point at Poipu

The Point at Poipu

Koloa, Hawaii

The Point at Poipu

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  • By rebeccaa55 Dec 29, 2007
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  • I stayed with husband and 6 yr old daughter for a week in November. This is our 4th time to this resort and I must say that it has gone...

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    I stayed with husband and 6 yr old daughter for a week in November. This is our 4th time to this resort and I must say that it has gone downhill in many ways.

    The Concierge was untrained and useless, they never had any info to offer and what activities they had were always cancelled at the last minute with no notice. The landscape was reduced by about 50% since our last visit and never replanted. There was no longer an internet Kiosk at the front either. Lei making classes never happened because they said they could not get flowers. What? I thought this was the garden isle? No longer offer swim aerobics class. Only 2 jets in the hot tub worked and the pool was in need of algae treatment.

    The units were still very nice but overall the place was really showing signs of wear. This was a magnificent resort in the past and I do hope the new management will fix the place up. We had considered buying here but that is now out of the question with the new and very disappointing management.

    The location is great and we hope they get things under control and restore the place to its earlier grandeur.

    Until then, we will have to give it a thumbs down.

    By graceber Dec 9, 2007
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  • This resort is ideal for little kids. We had a wonderful time with our kids, never leaving the resort. We are coming back for sure, no...

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    This resort is ideal for little kids. We had a wonderful time with our kids, never leaving the resort. We are coming back for sure, no later than a year...

    By kevinp82 Nov 24, 2007
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  • The units and grounds with this resort are beautiful. I like the sandy bottom entry pool, with it being around 3-4 feet deep we can play...

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    The units and grounds with this resort are beautiful. I like the sandy bottom entry pool, with it being around 3-4 feet deep we can play volleyball and other games easily. The resort has activities that can keep you busy every day. The poolside service and large umbrellas make it just as enjoyable at the pool as at the beach. There are unlimited walking possibilities with shipwreck beach and the hilton just next door, as well as walking around the local neighborhood. The guest services are great. It's a beautiful setting.

    By rm93 Aug 17, 2007
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  • Stayed for a week April 06. Views are varied with oceanfront for owners. we stayed in 3207 2 BR that actually was a walkout to a patio...

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    Stayed for a week April 06. Views are varied with oceanfront for owners. we stayed in 3207 2 BR that actually was a walkout to a patio with a tiny view of the ocean. The grounds are well maintained. alot of walking to get around grounds. Really enjoyed bingo using Hawaiian language and made our own leis for our wedding vow renewal. On a cliff up from the water, no walking or swimming on beach here. But, beaches only a few minutes drive away. Koloa (10mins) for groceries and stores. Loved the area and would definately go back.

    By miriamc Jun 1, 2006
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  • We stayed at the Embassy Suites Resort from the Saturday after Thanksgiving '05 to 12/3/05 and had a great time. We are a family of four...

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    We stayed at the Embassy Suites Resort from the Saturday after Thanksgiving '05 to 12/3/05 and had a great time. We are a family of four and we spent a lot of time at the sandy bottom pool, and at the nearby beaches and restaurants.

    We saved a lot of money by buying some groceries and having breakfast and some lunches in the suite since we had a full kitchen in our unit.

    Embassy has several BBQs for your use by the pool so we had Steaks sent to us directly from Ohama Steaks that we BBQ'd one night. They were awesome!

    We had 10 minutes of rain on only one day of our entire stay. That was it! The weather was fantastic! 75 to 79 degrees everyday.

    Excellent grounds keeping, very clean, and all of the service staff were top notch.

    You have to check this place out for yourself!

    By frankxa Updated Feb 12, 2006
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  • We love this resort! We've been to Kauai 3 times and this is our favorite place to stay. Insist on an oceanview room and you'll be...

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    We love this resort! We've been to Kauai 3 times and this is our favorite place to stay. Insist on an oceanview room and you'll be rewarded with beautiful views of the sunrise, dolphins, and whales. Don't forget to visit the turtles that can be spotted feeding in front of the resort every day! The lagoon pool is excellent for children, not too deep and very beach like. Lots of activities daily!

    By tonyam19 Updated Dec 19, 2005
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  • Exceptional property, well maintained and operated. It exceeded our expectations as soon as we walked in the door. Staff is excellent,...

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    Exceptional property, well maintained and operated. It exceeded our expectations as soon as we walked in the door. Staff is excellent, views spectacular, and grounds beautiful. We are very pleased with our decision as Poipu is our favorite worldwide destination.

    By ken242 Updated Oct 12, 2005
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  • Had the best Time at this resort. The place is great right on the Ocean and the Grounds were very well maintained.

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    Had the best Time at this resort. The place is great right on the Ocean and the Grounds were very well maintained.

    By christopher399 Apr 25, 2005
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  • By dan485 Oct 20, 2004
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  • The unit was beautiful with great ocean views. All activities at your finger tips. The grounds are gorgeous as well. The only...

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    The unit was beautiful with great ocean views. All activities at your finger tips. The grounds are gorgeous as well. The only disappointing part was the pool, it is only 4' deep which is great for children but not for adults who want to swim laps.

    By rananael Aug 29, 2004
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  • By judimurray Jun 13, 2004
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  • This is a fantastic resort in every aspect. You will not regret choosing this resort for your visit to the most beautiful of the Hawaiian...

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    This is a fantastic resort in every aspect. You will not regret choosing this resort for your visit to the most beautiful of the Hawaiian islands.

    Two bedroom units have a full kitchen (well equiped) with a washer and dryer in the unit, a spacious living room, two full bathrooms (master bath has a tub and shower), and lanai or porch. Choose your unit carefully depending on your preference for ocean view or garden view as well as level.

    If you are into sunrises and sunsets, you can enjoy both for your very own unit (not many places in U.S. that you can do this!) and you have your choice of watching the waves crashing onto lava rocks or onto a beautiful beach. It's just a short walk to one of the nicest beaches in Kauai, fronting the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Poipu.

    The grounds and swimming pool area are fantastic. One side of the swimming pool is sand. There is a vast array of waterfalls and streams that lead down to the pond filled with Koi fish.

    ENJOY YOUR VISIT TO EMBASSY VACATION RESORT AT POIPU POINT!

    By gary11 Updated Apr 21, 2004
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  • Wonderful resort. Beautiful grounds with lagoon, beach, golf, and other activities. Great location to see island or relax at resort.

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    Wonderful resort. Beautiful grounds with lagoon, beach, golf, and other activities.

    Great location to see island or relax at resort.

    By greg169 Mar 12, 2004
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  • By max38 Mar 1, 2004
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  • Beautiful setting on a beautiful island. Condos are well equipt and staff is very friendly and helpful. We will go there again often. The...

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    Beautiful setting on a beautiful island. Condos are well equipt and staff is very friendly and helpful. We will go there again often.

    The lagoon pool was beautiful and we enjoyed playing water volley ball. The gym needs updating but did give us a work out. The grills were convient and since the restaurants are so expensive on Kauai, cooking and eating in was fun. (Lose 4lbs.)

    Will go back as often as possible.

    By mkonu Updated Jan 27, 2004
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  • We visited the property in Jan of 2004. We exchanged through RCI, got a garden view unit already assigned and waiting for us when we...

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    We visited the property in Jan of 2004. We exchanged through RCI, got a garden view unit already assigned and waiting for us when we arrived. We asked for an upgrade to an oceanview and the staff was very accommodating. She even went as far as showing us pictures of views from 2 different types of oceanview units to help us select a unit.

    The resort has nice grounds and pleasant staff. The lagoon pool is definitely the highlight of the resort - our 3-year old absolutely loved it! However, I didn't give the resort a 5-star for several reasons. My husband and I are spoiled and we missed having a nice gym and spa. The gym at Embassy is barely adequate and it did not look appealing enough for me to even use it. There's no general store or nice restaurant on site - we had to drive out to get milk for our 3- year old.

    The room itself is well sized but showing signs of aging everywhere. The resort recently finished updating all the kitchen appliances, therefore they were in good working condition. However, the living room feels dated, and the bathroom tiles could use new grouts. We were told that the resort is in the process of updating the living room furniture, so I'm sure it will look better soon. The second bedroom is small and did not come with a phone or TV. The air-condition units are extremely loud; we couldn't leave them on while sleeping.

    Overall, it was a nice stay, but I agree with the last reviewer completely: given a choice, I will definitely stay with Marriott.

    By ellenyching Jan 26, 2004
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  • We stayed in a 2-bedroom unit in June 2003. The place is pretty spacious and is right next to the ocean. However, if you want to swim or...

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    We stayed in a 2-bedroom unit in June 2003. The place is pretty spacious and is right next to the ocean. However, if you want to swim or snorkel, you need to walk 5-10 min to Hyatt or some other place. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They rent snorkeling gear, boogie boards and even golf clubs at a very reasonable price.

    One drawback is that the units are pretty old and show signs of age. In our unit, the dish washer broke and flooded the kitchen. Air conditioners are noisy. There is no restaurant on site other than the poolside bar, so you need to walk to Hyatt or drive to other places. There isn't much night life in Kauai. But you won't be bored looking at the stars. I have never seen so many stars so bright and clear.

    If I have a choice between Embassy and Marriott, I'd choose the Marriott. They tend to have better location and better amenities.

    By cmoon Updated Dec 19, 2003
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  • We stayed here in July 2002 for one week. We had a great time. It is a great starting point for visiting different sites on the island....

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    We stayed here in July 2002 for one week. We had a great time. It is a great starting point for visiting different sites on the island. It is nice to be able to walk next door to the Hyatt for dinner or to use the beach, since all beachs in Hawaii are public. Purchase kitchen supplies at Walmart or Longs Drug Store. Both have much cheaper prices than the local convenience store, especially for milk. The resort will loan you snorkling gear which our friends used alot.

    By sdneufer Sep 10, 2003
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  • By badhairday53 Jun 25, 2003
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  • By jpwebbdc Jan 29, 2003
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  • We were there for two weeks in Jan. 2003 and have been there twice before. It's a lovely resort with exceptional staff. The suites are...

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    We were there for two weeks in Jan. 2003 and have been there twice before. It's a lovely resort with exceptional staff. The suites are spacious and well maintained, and when something had to be fixed, it was taken care of immediately. The daily manager's reception is a sociable event that now includes excellent entertainment on two nights provided by staff. The resort has a convenient location, the climate is reliably sunny, and it is an easy walk to the upscale Hyatt next door. We saw lots of whales offshore, and turtles are always right out in front in the rocky coves.

    By rosier Jan 25, 2003
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  • I have been to 9 timeshares and this was my favorite. I really liked the staff and location.

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    I have been to 9 timeshares and this was my favorite. I really liked the staff and location.

    By trhunter Dec 7, 2002
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  • By shhs Nov 4, 2002
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  • We purchased an oceanfront two bedroom unit back in 2004. We actually gave it away in 2021! The resort has not been kept up, much paint...

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    We purchased an oceanfront two bedroom unit back in 2004. We actually gave it away in 2021! The resort has not been kept up, much paint peeling, old furnishings, and very sad upkeep overall. We were not even able to get $500 for this oceanfront unit. It is a very difficult property to walk around due to numerous steps. Definitely not for someone needing to use a wheelchair! The beach area is not usable at all

    By bevh48 Aug 10, 2022
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