9. This may seem like a minor point BUT sometimes it's raining on the north shore but sunny and clear in the south, so it's nice to always to have more of a choice with your vacation time, and 7) direct easy access to family friendly Lydgate beach park/picnic area where it's safe for the kids to swim and snorkel (there is a separate, bounded shallow area just for kids) and adults can enjoy sunrise/sunset strolls/jogging, 8) there is a poolside restaraunt which has food items 'to go' so it's easy to take to the beach park which is only a few quick paces away, 9) Nearby golfing, 10) hotel has tennis court, and 11) there is a 24/7 Safeway (the ONLY 24/7 store on the island!) only minutes away in nearby Kauai Village.