| Construction Alerts at Hawaii Hotels |
| Description of Current Construction Projects | Completion Date
According to Hotel |
Aqua Bamboo & Spa Oahu
The Aqua Bamboo & Spa is currently under going renovations to select rooms and other various upgrade projects. | 2008-07-04 |
Aqua Coconut Plaza Oahu
The Aqua Coconut Plaza is currently closed for renovations. It will reopen in December, 2008. | 2008-12-31 |
Aqua Island Colony Oahu
The Aqua Island Colony announced they will be doing spalling work the the property. Beginning the week of March 24, 2008, contractors will work on floors 44 through 27. In the removal stage, the pool and jacuzzi will be closed from 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. They will be opened all day on the weekends and holidays. This project will take approximately three months. Some guest rooms lanais will be unavailable during the spalling project. | 2008-06-30 |
Castle Waikiki Shore Oahu
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts is remodeling the hotel next door to the Waikiki Shore - the Outrigger Reef. This construction may create noise during the day which could be disruptive to guests at the Waikiki Shore. | 2008-05-30 |
Embassy Suites Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk Oahu
The Trump Tower Waikiki is going up across the street from the Embassy Suites Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk with completion schedule for August 2009, so some noise can be expected during the day. During our most recent stay at the Embassy Suites Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk, however, we barely noticed the construction, especially since the rooms have full A/C, making the interiors very quiet. | 2009-08-31 |
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel Big Island
On May 1, the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel is scheduled to begin repair work on cosmetic damage caused by the October 2006 earthquake. The specific areas affected are the main lobby, 7th floor Reef Lounge and the 5th floor Ocean Terrace. No work will take place outside the hotel's central area. The areas of significant work will be completely blocked off and areas in which there is less intensive work will have a protective covering. Work will begin at 7am and finish at 3pm. Between 7am and 9am, all work will be of a quite nature. The anticipated completion date is July 31, 2008. As compensation to the guests, the hotel will be offering a $35 daily resort credit per room during all dates of repair work. In addition, they will present each room upon departure with a one night room certificate good for any future stay.
| 2008-08-01 |
Hilton Hawaiian Village Oahu
The Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon recently opened after an unprecedented, $15 million restoration project. This 5-acre lagoon features a state-of-the-art water circulation system that draws in about 15,000 gallons of water per minute from seven saltwater wells about 200 feet below the surface of the ocean. The project also includes an island with a two-tier waterfall, a board walk, park benches and landscaping that create a park-like setting. Guests can rent a variety of beach equipment, including aqua cycles, kayaks, stand-up paddle surfboards and rafts from the Hilton’s Waikiki Beach Activities desk. In addition, Hilton’s newest tower, The Grand Waikikian, located on the former site of the Waikikian Hotel, on the ‘diamond head’ side of The Ilikai, reached its ‘topping off’ stage, concluding the major exterior work of the project. It will include 331 units, a retail shopping arcade, beachside restaurant and super pool with waterfalls, slide and swim-through grotto. | 2009-01-31 |
Hilton Waikoloa Village Big Island
The Hilton Waikoloa Village will be undergoing various improvement projects throughout 2008. The Dolphin Quest Village is being rejuvenated but continues to be operational and to fully accommodate all guest needs. The Orchid Cafe is also being rejuvenated and is due to be completed in mid-April 2008. Construction at both projects is scheduled Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
| 2008-05-31 |
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa Maui
The Hyatt Regency Maui is currently renovating the Pavillion Restaurant. The area surrounding the pavillion will have a perimeter wall. The projected date for completion is mid-July, 2008. | 2008-07-14 |
Ilikai Hotel Oahu
The Renaissance Ililkai has closed its pool, Canoes Restaurant, ballroom, and part of the main courtyard for lounging as part of a series of renovations to last through 2008. | 2008-12-31 |
Kahala Hotel & Resort Oahu
The Kahala Resort is currently undergoing a three-year $50 million upgrade that will overhaul the resort by 2009. Upgrades and renovations will be gradual, encompassing almost all aspects of the resort. The main focus will be on the rooms, however other projects will include the pool, lobby and ballrooms. A 14,000-square-foot spa is in the works as well as expanded wireless internet access.
Rooms in the main tower on floors one to eight are completed. Work on the ninth and tenth floors is projected to be complete by March 16, 2008. The project will continue in the Dolphin Lagoon wing from March 30, 2008 to June 30, 2008 during which the entire wing will not be available. Rooms affected are in the Dolphin Lanai, Beach Front Lanai, and Beach Front Suite categories. | 2009-12-31 |
Kaluakoi Villas Molokai
The Kaluakoi Villas will undergo roofing construction from April 1 through August 31, 2008. | 2008-09-01 |
Kapalua Bay, a Renaissance Resort Maui
The Kapalua Bay, a Renaissance Resort has been demolished and will re-open as the Ritz-Carlton Club, Kapalua Bay (time-share residential property) in 2008. | 2008-12-31 |
King Kamehameha Big Island
King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel will be undergoing renovations between June 1, 2008 and November 1, 2009. The West Tower room renovation will occur between June 1, 2008 and March 15, 2009. The East Tower room renovation will be scheduled between March 16, 2009 and November 1, 2009. The Public Area renovation will be April 1, 2009 through November 1, 2009. During these renovations, the hotel will do it’s best to minimize any inconveniences to the guests | 2009-10-31 |
Mauna Kea Beach Prince Hotel Big Island
Mauna Kea Beach Prince Resort is closed indefinitely and will be undergoing extensive renovations. All room categories are closed for sale at this time. The Seaside Tennis Club, restaurants and beaches will remain open and available to customers as repairs are being made. The resort has also decided to renovate the Mauna Kea Golf Course. The course, clubhouse and 19th Hole Restaurant will be closed as of May 1, 2007 and is expected to re-open in December of 2008. | 2008-12-31 |
Miramar Waikiki Oahu
The Miramar at Waikiki will be closing their pool for retiling work from November 26 through December 7, 2007. They will also be installing new guest room carpets and changing the bedspreads, starting from October 1, 2007 through Mid-December. They will be closing an entire floor at a time to do these refurbishments. Beginning March 31, 2008, they will be painting the exterior of the building as well as performing repair work on some of the Lanais. This exterior work is expected to last about 6 months. | 2008-09-31 |
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort Oahu
The Moana Surfrider has been rebranded as a Westin Resort. The hotel has ongoing renovations to its 430 Surfrider Tower rooms, which will feature Westin Heavenly Beds and flat-screen televisions, while a 15,000 square-foot spa moves into the Tower Wing. June of 2008, will bring accommodation and restaurant upgrades in the historic Banyan Wing and the creation of a Westin Kids Club and Beach Club. | 2008-06-30 |
OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel Oahu
The hotel's Hibiscus Cafe closed recently, and work has begun on the Jimmy Buffett's At The Beachcomber the restaurant is scheduled to open in November 2008. Improvements to the hotel's lobby have begun, and additional upgrades to the porte cochere area will begin in late spring. | 2008-05-31 |
Outrigger Kanaloa at Kona Big Island
The Outrigger Kanaloa at Kona will be retiling one of their three swimming pools starting March 27, 2008 for a period of two months. Work will be done on the main pool and the property does not expect any guests to be inconvenienced since the ocean, and adult pools will remain open. To further accommodate guests the adult pool will be open to all guests when the main pool"s work begins. | 2008-05-31 |
Outrigger Reef on the Beach Oahu
The Outrigger Reef on the Beach has completed the first phase of a $100 million top-to-bottom transformation with the introduction of their new Ocean Tower guest rooms and brand new sit down front desk. Front entrance porte cochere and driveway renovation will run through Sept. 2008. All construction is due to be completed by May of 2009. | 2009-05-31 |
Outrigger Waikiki Shore Oahu
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts is remodeling the hotel next door to the Waikiki Shore - the Outrigger Reef. This construction may create noise during the day which could be disruptive to guests at the Waikiki Shore. Construction at the Outrigger Reef is due to complete at the end of 2008. | 2009-05-30 |
Princeville Resort Kauai
The Princeville Resort will be closed starting Sept 19, 2008 for extensive renovations. It will re-open as The St. Regis Resort, Princeville on about April 19, 2009. | 2009-04-19 |
Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort Maui
The owners of the Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort announced plans for the demolition of the property to make way for the building of an opulent condominium hotel under the Baccarat flag. The 345 room 7 story resort will be replaced with a lower-density cluster of 13 buildings ranging from 2 to 4 stories high, with a total of 193 units ranging in size from one-bedroom to four-bedrooms. The plan is to close the Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort in early September, 2007. The demolition would follow, with construction of the new Baccarat property to start by the end of the year. | 2008-12-31 |
ResortQuest at Papakea Resort Maui
The ResortQuest at Papakea Resort will be replacing their roof tiles from February 12 2007, to June 30, 2008. Work will take approximately one month per building (11 buildings on 13 acres) and will only affect the 4th floor units, which are closest to the roof. To minimize the impact to guests, work will only be done from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Saturday. The property will also try to accommodate guests only in the first, second and third floors of the building being re-tiled. | 2008-06-30 |
ResortQuest at the Waikiki Banyan Oahu
The ResortQuest at the Waikiki Banyan has begun work for an upgrade and refurbishment of the guest elevators. Elevator upgrades and refurbishments are expected to be completed by Fall of 2008. Work will consist of one elevator per tower to be put out of service 24-hours per day, with three out of four elevators being operational in each tower during the entire refurbishment. | 2008-09-30 |
ResortQuest Maui Kaanapali Villas Maui
The ResortQuest Maui Kaanapali Villas has completed their new ocean front pool featuring a new jet spa, kiddie pool, and a scenic bridge with cascading swim-through waterfalls. The new pool side deck features thatched roof umbrellas and tiki torches. To continue upgrades to the guest experience at the property they will start renovation of their back garden pool area from April 1 to July 1, 2008. The renovation will include: remodeling the Coconut Pool and installing new decking and in-pool seating; installing a new jet spa; adding tiki torches, thatched roof umbrellas, dramatic lighting and Hawaiian-inspired landscaping. Landscaping improvements will occur during the month of April. Work on the back pool will commence in May. Work will be done Monday through Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm. | 2008-05-31 |
ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Tower Oahu
The ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Tower is currently refurbishing all of their suites and according to ResortQuest the work is unnoticeable to guests. The project is scheduled to be complete in 2008. To minimize impact to guests this work will be done between the hours of 10am to 4pm. | 2008-12-31 |
Royal Garden at Waikiki Oahu
One of the Royal Garden's pools is closed and will remain closed indefinitely. The other pool on the hotel property is open for guest use. | 2008-12-31 |
Royal Hawaiian Oahu
The Royal Hawaiian Hotel will close on June 1, 2008 for a planned $110 million dollar renovation. The hotel will remain closed for 6 to 7 months. | 2008-11-30 |
Royal Lahaina Resort Maui
The Royal Lahaina Resort will complete renovations to the 330-room Lahaina Kai Tower by the end of February, 2007. Through 2010, Royal Lahaina will go through an additional $300 million in improvements, adding 125 villas, a freestanding spa, large swimming pool, children's center and new restaurant. | 2010-01-01 |
Sugar Beach Resort Maui
Sugar Beach Resort is currently renovating the exterior of the property. Work is being done from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday and intermitenly on Saturdays. Work is scheduled through August 2008. | 2008-08-31 |
Whaler on Kaanapali Beach Maui
The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach has been undergoing exploratory work on their underground garage, which impacts the driveway and courtyard. It was determined that emergency repair work was required on the garage part under the driveway. This work has begun and will continue through June 15, 2008. The property anticipates that garage repairs will continue and this work, in addition to the beautification of the courtyard, will commence as soon as the exploratory work is completed and will continue through July 31, 2009. The property will take appropriate action to minimize any inconvenience to guests. Work will be done Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm. Guests will not be assigned rooms on the first and second floors fronting the section of the Courtyard where work is being performed. A welcome complimentary sliced pineapple will be provided for all guest rooms. An "Aloha Basket" with island treats will be offered to every arrival. A complimentary Mai Tai Party will be held every other week. If guests find the enhancement work disruptive, the properties staff will make every effort to find alternate accommodations at other ResortQuest properties. | 2009-07-31 |
