Marriott's Kauai Beach Club vs Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
Marriott's Kauai Beach Club scores 83/100 on FamilyFactor to Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas' 79/100 — a 4-point gap. Marriott's Kauai Beach Club scores higher on kid amenities, value for a family of four, and safety. Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas scores higher on location. Both sit in the same $$$ price band.
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FamilyFactor, side by side
| Scored on | Marriott's Kauai Beach Club | Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas |
|---|---|---|
| Kid amenitieskids club, water park, pool, playground | 78 | 68 |
| Room fit for familiessuites, connecting rooms, cribs, kitchenettes | 95 | 92 |
| Locationproximity to family attractions and walkability | 76 | 85 |
| Value for a family of fourrates, free-kid policies, what is included | 80 | 65 |
| Safetypool gates, balcony safety, gated property | 92 | 85 |
| Parent downtimeadult amenities, quiet zones, babysitting | 80 | 78 |
| FamilyFactor overall | 83 | 79 |
Every number here is the property's own FamilyFactor score from the WhichFamilyVacation catalog. Bold marks a lead of 5 points or more — anything closer is a tie in practice.
Marriott's Kauai Beach Club
Lihue, HI · FamilyFactor 83/100 · $$$
A Marriott Vacation Club property on Kauai's east side with villa-style accommodations — full kitchens, separate bedrooms, and washer/dryer units that make week-long family stays far more livable than a standard hotel room — at rates that undercut the Poipu luxury resorts.
Pick Marriott's Kauai Beach Club when
- Kid amenities matters most to you — Marriott's Kauai Beach Club scores 78 to Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas' 68 (kids club, water park, pool, playground).
- Value for a family of four matters most to you — Marriott's Kauai Beach Club scores 80 to Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas' 65 (rates, free-kid policies, what is included).
- Safety matters most to you — Marriott's Kauai Beach Club scores 92 to Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas' 85 (pool gates, balcony safety, gated property).
- You want two outdoor pools (one with waterslide), direct beach access on nukoli'i beach, and full kitchens in villa units (range, dishwasher, refrigerator) — listed for Marriott's Kauai Beach Club, not for Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas.
- You need a studio villa (sleeps 2–4, kitchenette) and 1-bedroom villa (sleeps 2–4, full kitchen) — in Marriott's Kauai Beach Club's room list, not Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas'.
- You are travelling with toddlers — Marriott's Kauai Beach Club is scored for that group, Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas is not.
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Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
Princeville, HI · FamilyFactor 79/100 · $$$
Villa-style accommodations with full kitchens on a dramatic cliffside above the Pacific, on Kauai's North Shore near Hanalei Bay — the family value here is space and self-catering, not a structured kids' club.
Pick Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas when
- Location matters most to you — Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas scores 85 to Marriott's Kauai Beach Club's 76 (proximity to family attractions and walkability).
- You want full kitchens and separate living areas in every villa (studio to 3-bedroom), multiple outdoor pools, including an adults-only option, and cliffside oceanfront setting overlooking the pacific — listed for Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas, not for Marriott's Kauai Beach Club.
- You need a studio villa and 1-bedroom villa — in Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas' room list, not Marriott's Kauai Beach Club's.
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Marriott's Kauai Beach Club vs Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas FAQ
Which is better for families, Marriott's Kauai Beach Club or Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas?
Marriott's Kauai Beach Club scores 83/100 on FamilyFactor to Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas' 79/100 — a 4-point gap. Marriott's Kauai Beach Club scores higher on kid amenities, value for a family of four, and safety. Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas scores higher on location. Both sit in the same $$$ price band.
How do Marriott's Kauai Beach Club and Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas compare on price?
Both are in the $$$ price band for Lihue. On the FamilyFactor value dimension — which weighs what a family of four actually pays — Marriott's Kauai Beach Club scores 80 and Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas scores 65. Rates move constantly, so check live prices for your dates.
Which has more for kids to do, Marriott's Kauai Beach Club or Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas?
Marriott's Kauai Beach Club scores 78/100 on kid amenities and Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas scores 68/100. That dimension covers kids club, water park, pool, and playground provision.
Which works better for a large family or a multi-generational trip?
Room fit is the dimension to read: Marriott's Kauai Beach Club scores 95/100 and Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas scores 92/100, covering suites, connecting rooms, cribs, and kitchenettes. Marriott's Kauai Beach Club lists studio villa (sleeps 2–4, kitchenette), 1-bedroom villa (sleeps 2–4, full kitchen), 2-bedroom villa (sleeps 4–8, full kitchen, 2 baths), and 2-bedroom lockoff (flexible configuration). Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas lists studio villa, 1-bedroom villa, 2-bedroom villa, and 3-bedroom villa.
Do parents get any downtime at either?
On parent downtime — adult amenities, quiet zones, babysitting — Marriott's Kauai Beach Club scores 80/100 and Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas scores 78/100. Worth checking before you book if it matters to you.
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