Poolside cabanas at Grand Wailea
Resort Hotel & Spa
As the Prince-ville Resort on Kauai moves toward rebranding as a
St. Regis, the property is closing for renovations Sept. 19 and
reopening April 19, 2009.
“Recent economic conditions have impacted our business levels,
prompting our decision,” said Princeville Resort general manager
Kelly Hoen. “This approach will not only complete the renovation
faster, but also get our associates back to work sooner.”
The multi-million-dollar project includes a redesign of all 252
guestrooms and meeting function space, renovated public areas from
the lobby to the swimming pool, new restaurant concepts, redesigned
exterior landscaping, the addition of an on-site luxury spa and the
incorporation of signature St. Regis butler service.
866-716-8110
www.princevillehotelhawaii.com
Hotel Renew guestroom
In Waikiki, Aqua Hotels and Resorts announced that Hotel Renew is
cutting rack rates by one-third for visits through April 30,
resulting in nightly rates from $199 at the boutique property.
“Completion of the lobby has been delayed, so we are offering
travelers an incentive for booking during this time,” said Aqua
sales and marketing vice president Elizabeth Churchill. “Work takes
place during the day so guest inconvenience is minimized.”
Rooms feature free Wi-Fi, high-speed Internet and 32-inch,
flat-screen televisions in high definition. Rates start at $300
once lobby work wraps up. In other news, the currently closed Aqua
Coconut Plaza plans to reopen on June 1 as the Coconut Waikiki
Hotel.
866-406-2782
www.aquaresorts.com
Grand Wailea
As it pitches its seventh-night-free promotion from now until June
18, the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel and Spa on Maui is making
progress on its $50 million renovation. The 780-room hotel has
already retiled its Hibiscus pool, remodeled its Napua Tower
guestrooms and redesigned the Cafe Kula, in addition to
refurnishing the lobby, Botero Bar and Spa Grande. Plans call for
renovations of remaining guestrooms and suites; upgrades to
Humuhumunukunukuapuaa restaurant, reception area and Grande Salon;
and creation of a new arrival and departure lounge.
Through June 5, agents can get reacquainted with the property by
booking the Grand Mahalo package, which is available through
Pleasant Holidays (www.pleasantagent.com, code TA16AN). Starting at $335
per person, the three-night deal includes roundtrip air from the
West Coast.
800-888-6100
www.grandwailea.com
Koloa Landing
Koloa Landing at Poipu Beach, under construction on Kauai’s south
shore, has picked Outrigger Enterprises Group as its management
firm. Opening its first phase in 2009, the 24-acre resort
condominium promises 323 air-conditioned two-, three- and
four-bedroom accommodations many with ocean views. The rooms boast
kitchens with top-of-the-line appliances and bathrooms with
two-person soaker tubs. Grounds will feature streams, waterfalls,
thatched-roof cabanas, hammocks, tiki-torch-lit paths, and four
lagoon-type pools with a swim-through grotto and a waterslide. The
first major seaside real-estate development in the area since 1990,
the $285 million project is Outrigger’s fourth resort condominium
on Kauai.
800-688-7444
wwwww.outriggercondos.com
Sheraton Waikiki
The lobby of the Sheraton Waikiki feels like Surf City these days
thanks to Discover Surf, a new interactive surf simulator providing
an unconventional way to hang ten. A 60-inch plasma television
displays a massive wave on screen, while a surfboard that’s
connected via wireless technology makes clients feel like they’re
maneuvering a 30-foot wave amid great white sharks.
“Discover Surf allows people who have never surfed before a
chance to feel the thrill of riding a wave,” said Sheraton Waikiki
general manager Kelly Sanders. Open daily, except Tuesday and
Saturday from 3-5 p.m., it’s free for Sheraton Waikiki guests.
866-716-8109
www.sheraton-waikiki.com
