The Hyatt is the hotel furthest to the South along the "Beach Walk". The beach walk literally dead ends after the Hyatt. I am not much of a fan of the big hotel chains...but this one is worth visiting for a couple reasons. First, when you find yourself up at 4 am because you and/or your children are still on your old time...go ahead and grab a cup of coffee and the stroller (if you need it) and get walking. The air is heavy and balmy in the morning because the trade winds die down once the sun sets. The walk is beautiful along the water and you will be surprised by how many other people are out doing the same thing. :) If you have little kids they will love the warm water penguins, the coy fish and all the parrots.
From the Beach Walk, once you pass the pool, there is a little casual restaurant called Umalu. Head up toward the lobby, climbing the stairs and you'll see the penguins....wander over to their coffee bar and you'll see the coy and further into the lobby are the birds.
NOW, pay attention. THIS IS MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT (well, one of them)! Up at the top of the stairs you'll see the newest restaurant. JAPENGO. If you like Japanese fushion...this place will wow you. Not only is the view amazing...every single dish I've ever tried here was amazing. Side note: if you have toddlers, leave them with a sitter. I brought my girls here and nearly had several heart attacks when they got down and ran around, as the restaurant sits on a cliff above the pool and falling over the edge (there are no gaurds or fences- it would ruin the view) would cause serious injury or death. Also, in the entrance/bar area they have live music (not sure if its every night- call). There is also a separate sushi room if you want strictly sushi. I know I say a lot of my restaurants are my favorite, but based strictly on food, this is it. The others are a combination of food/vibe/view...this place rules them all. There is another place that I love strictly for the food and that's because there is no view...Star Noodle. I'll do another blog on that place. Here are some pics:
From the Beach Walk, once you pass the pool, there is a little casual restaurant called Umalu. Head up toward the lobby, climbing the stairs and you'll see the penguins....wander over to their coffee bar and you'll see the coy and further into the lobby are the birds.
NOW, pay attention. THIS IS MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT (well, one of them)! Up at the top of the stairs you'll see the newest restaurant. JAPENGO. If you like Japanese fushion...this place will wow you. Not only is the view amazing...every single dish I've ever tried here was amazing. Side note: if you have toddlers, leave them with a sitter. I brought my girls here and nearly had several heart attacks when they got down and ran around, as the restaurant sits on a cliff above the pool and falling over the edge (there are no gaurds or fences- it would ruin the view) would cause serious injury or death. Also, in the entrance/bar area they have live music (not sure if its every night- call). There is also a separate sushi room if you want strictly sushi. I know I say a lot of my restaurants are my favorite, but based strictly on food, this is it. The others are a combination of food/vibe/view...this place rules them all. There is another place that I love strictly for the food and that's because there is no view...Star Noodle. I'll do another blog on that place. Here are some pics:
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RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
