Marriott Vacation Club Collection is recognized around the world for its commitment to excellence that is reflected in each of the resorts within the Resort Collection. Marriott Vacation Club members also enjoy another benefit of ownership with Marriott’s partnership with one of the largest and most popular timeshare exchange companies, Interval International.

Let’s explore two of Marriott’s Vacation Club resorts located on Kauai’s Garden Isle.

Kauai Marriott Beach Club

You’ll find the Marriott Kauai Beach Club nestled on 51 tropical acres on the south shore of Kauai on beautiful Kalapaki Beach. Owners enjoy spacious one- and two-bedroom villas and the additional amenities of the Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club, a full-service luxury hotel and spa.

Services on site and nearby:

Guests are invited to enjoy a wide variety of services and activities designed for the whole family, including oceanfront water sports, tennis courts, a fitness center with an aerobics room, and a daily activities program designed for all ages. There is a sparkling 26,000 square foot heated pool, waterfalls, and five outdoor whirlpool spas.

While the golfer in the family enjoys a round of golf at one of two nearby Jack Nicklaus designed golf courses at Kauai Lagoons Golf Club, the shopper in the family is sure to enjoy the retail shopping arcade.

Villa Descriptions:

Villas are a combination of one and two bedrooms with different configurations available and offer ocean or garden views, fully furnished private balconies and patios, and complimentary Internet access in all villas.

The One Bedroom One Bath Studio Villa is approximately 400 square feet, sleeps 2, and has a kitchenette with a dishwasher and small refrigerator. The one-bedroom, two-bathroom villas are approximately 800 square feet, sleep up to 4 people, and have a separate living room with a pull-out bed, separate dining room, and full kitchen.

The two-bedroom, two-bathroom villas are approximately 1,200 square feet, sleep six, and offer a lock-out option that allows you to create two separate units. The master bedroom has a king size bed and full bathroom, tub and shower.

Dining options:

When it’s time to dine, choose your favorite meal with a Hawaiian twist from the resort’s restaurants featuring fresh seafood, international, American, Japanese and Italian.

Kukui’s on Kalapaki Beach, open for breakfast and dinner, offers creative Pacific Coast and island-inspired international cuisine.

Kalapaki Grill is open for lunch and offers classic American burgers, pizza and grilled snacks by the pool.

Duke’s is the place to be for seafood and ocean views! They are open for lunch and dinner and specialize in local island dishes, fresh fish and steaks.

Toro Tei – The Japanese sushi bar is open for dinner and offers great views of the beach along with signature specialty rolls.

Café Portofino’s Northern Italian Dinner Menu is where you’ll enjoy a romantic dinner al fresco while overlooking Kalapaki Bay.

Marriott Waiohai Beach Club

Marriott Waiohai Beach Club is located on the golden sands of Poipu Beach, widely considered one of America’s best beaches and voted America’s Best Beach in 2008 by the Travel Channel.

Mod cons:

On-site, guests can stay active with a fitness center that is equipped with cardiovascular equipment and free weights. There is a “quiet” heated adult pool, a heated pool and an outdoor children’s pool. A games room and daily activity program are sure to keep everyone in the family entertained, regardless of age and the ‘keiki playground’ with a play structure is always a hit with the little ones.

Located nearby, golfers in the family can enjoy a challenging round of golf at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Kauai Lagoons Golf Club, where the player’s game is sure to be enhanced by some of the island’s most spectacular scenery with lagoons of fresh water, exotic foliage and spectacular ocean cliffs.

Description of the villa:

Two Bedroom Two Bath Ocean or Island View Villas are approximately 1200 square feet and sleeps 8 with an open living room with queen sofa sleeper, dining area, fully equipped kitchen, in-villa washer and dryer, TVs throughout and a DVD. player in the living room. The master suite has a king size bed and an oversized tub and shower. All villas have fully furnished private balconies or patios and complimentary Internet access.

On-Site Dining Options:

Honu Pool Bar & Grill overlooking Poipu Beach is open for lunch with Hawaiian-inspired food.

The MarketPlace is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is the perfect place to enjoy deli items, Starbucks coffee, espresso drinks and ice cream.

Kauai is a diverse island that offers a wide variety of activities to enjoy, from whale watching (in season) to romantic sunset walks on the beach, a catamaran cruise along the spectacular Na Pali Coast, or for a closer look. Kauai’s unique landscape. they invite you to travel on horseback through the fertile valleys or along the coast.