488 thoughts on “Infamous Coco Palms Kauai | Why It Just Won’t End”
Erin
Hi. We’ve been driving by almost every day the past week and haven’t seen any action at the site so today (Oct 23,2017) we parked the car so I could get a better look. No chance to see the “river” from the road – Mother Nature has been very busy. There was a securuty guard on site who very kindly let me stand next to him (but well outside the inner fence area) so I could get a few photos. He explained that I could not enter because they were about to start construction. So sad to see such a unique and historic place falling apart. Not much to see except mostly a skeleton of the original structures, but a wee bit of yellow is sticking out from the greenery, that I’m fairly certain is the boat. Here’s to hoping Hyatt keeps the feel of the original CP.
my wife and I enjoyed our 1st wedding anniversary at coco palms we have been following any and all developments of the resort we look forward to the opening in 2018 and hopes to be there in 2018 when it opens back up.
Thank you so much for all useful information, always interested in the airfares. Was happy to see your update on Coco Palms. My husband and I had many favorite moments there. We stayed there many times from the late 1980’s through 2,000. Kauai was out favorite island to visit. Would love to return once it opens as the Hyatt Coco Palms. Thanks again.
Thank you. You should be in good shape with many new routes to open in the next year or so. Not sure about the hotel opening date, but there should be more on that upcoming.
I support the Hawaiians but the fact that now, after 60 years, they take a long lost interest in the property is a bit questionable. Why did they wait until Hyatt purchased it? Perhaps because it now has value? Why weren’t they concerned back when hurricane Iniki hit the resort on September 11, 1992. Unfortunalely the “entitlement” mentality, is also alive and well in the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. As in the mainland, there are people who use their culture to benefit themselves, even though it’s only a facade to get what they want especially when the possibility of financial gain exists. They need to remember that they are holding up progress, which is also holding up all the new jobs that the opening of this resort will bring to their family and friends that want to work. I’m sure this is only a handful of people that are really not representative of the majority of Hawaiian people. It hurts my heart to think this exists in the amazing state of Hawaii. When many of us mainlanders visit, we go with the unrealistic belief that we’re escaping this type of behavior because we’re some how in a “magical” place where politics and entitlement doesn’t exist. Reality check ….. it exists everywhere. Sad! ☹️
That being said, I hope Hyatt is soon able to resolve this issue. I would love to visit the refurbished resort when complete.
Thank you for the update. My family was just on Kaua’i 2 weeks ago, and was told the expected date to open was 2020 now, by a local tour guide. It’ll be great and all to have the property cleaned up, because it’s been such an eye sore for the last 25 years, but my question is, are they going to address the traffic problem that is the Kapa’a to Lihu’e stretch of highway 56? Adding another large resort right in the middle of the busiest stretch of road on the island, when it’s often already completely jammed with cars, sure doesn’t seem like a great idea.
Xlnt point. The state plans to widen Kuhio Highway from Kuamoo Road to the Kapaa Bypass Road. Funding hasn’t occurred yet for that as far as we know, so it may come after the resort is completed. Ugg.
@cocopalmskauai is their Instagram. They were updating this story quite a bit for a while but it’s been silent for awhile now. There is a great old werewolf movie called Death Moon filmed entirely on the grounds in 1978. It’s historically interesting as I imagine that to be the pinnacle era of the original resort. It pleased me to see the renovation in progress and I hope they retain some of the old aloha instead of going for a more modern look. I love what Aqua did for the old Kauai Sands hotel. Thanks for the story.
Hi, You should check with Ron Agor, the architect working on the project for the past 6 years. He would be able to tell you more specific info rather than “suspecting” what is happening.
I’m glad that Hyatt is maintaining the outer structure of the hotel. Nobody can bring back the past, but I have fond memories of that wonderful entryway, and the lovely bungalows. I hope that they are cognizant of the value of nostalgia to the baby-boomers who are now retired and reasonable well-off enough to enjoy a stay at a resort.
I hope the ownership claim is quickly resolved. I support the Hawaiians, but this does seem to be an opportunistic act. The family has not spoken for over sixty years, and now suddenly they “discover” that they had been granted the land?
Please, don’t stand in the way of restoring this icon of Kauai.
Hi. We’ve been driving by almost every day the past week and haven’t seen any action at the site so today (Oct 23,2017) we parked the car so I could get a better look. No chance to see the “river” from the road – Mother Nature has been very busy. There was a securuty guard on site who very kindly let me stand next to him (but well outside the inner fence area) so I could get a few photos. He explained that I could not enter because they were about to start construction. So sad to see such a unique and historic place falling apart. Not much to see except mostly a skeleton of the original structures, but a wee bit of yellow is sticking out from the greenery, that I’m fairly certain is the boat. Here’s to hoping Hyatt keeps the feel of the original CP.
my wife and I enjoyed our 1st wedding anniversary at coco palms we have been following any and all developments of the resort we look forward to the opening in 2018 and hopes to be there in 2018 when it opens back up.
Thank you so much for all useful information, always interested in the airfares. Was happy to see your update on Coco Palms. My husband and I had many favorite moments there. We stayed there many times from the late 1980’s through 2,000. Kauai was out favorite island to visit. Would love to return once it opens as the Hyatt Coco Palms. Thanks again.
Hi Linda.
Thank you. You should be in good shape with many new routes to open in the next year or so. Not sure about the hotel opening date, but there should be more on that upcoming.
Aloha.
I support the Hawaiians but the fact that now, after 60 years, they take a long lost interest in the property is a bit questionable. Why did they wait until Hyatt purchased it? Perhaps because it now has value? Why weren’t they concerned back when hurricane Iniki hit the resort on September 11, 1992. Unfortunalely the “entitlement” mentality, is also alive and well in the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. As in the mainland, there are people who use their culture to benefit themselves, even though it’s only a facade to get what they want especially when the possibility of financial gain exists. They need to remember that they are holding up progress, which is also holding up all the new jobs that the opening of this resort will bring to their family and friends that want to work. I’m sure this is only a handful of people that are really not representative of the majority of Hawaiian people. It hurts my heart to think this exists in the amazing state of Hawaii. When many of us mainlanders visit, we go with the unrealistic belief that we’re escaping this type of behavior because we’re some how in a “magical” place where politics and entitlement doesn’t exist. Reality check ….. it exists everywhere. Sad! ☹️
That being said, I hope Hyatt is soon able to resolve this issue. I would love to visit the refurbished resort when complete.
Thank you for the update. My family was just on Kaua’i 2 weeks ago, and was told the expected date to open was 2020 now, by a local tour guide. It’ll be great and all to have the property cleaned up, because it’s been such an eye sore for the last 25 years, but my question is, are they going to address the traffic problem that is the Kapa’a to Lihu’e stretch of highway 56? Adding another large resort right in the middle of the busiest stretch of road on the island, when it’s often already completely jammed with cars, sure doesn’t seem like a great idea.
Hi Brad.
Xlnt point. The state plans to widen Kuhio Highway from Kuamoo Road to the Kapaa Bypass Road. Funding hasn’t occurred yet for that as far as we know, so it may come after the resort is completed. Ugg.
Aloha.
@cocopalmskauai is their Instagram. They were updating this story quite a bit for a while but it’s been silent for awhile now. There is a great old werewolf movie called Death Moon filmed entirely on the grounds in 1978. It’s historically interesting as I imagine that to be the pinnacle era of the original resort. It pleased me to see the renovation in progress and I hope they retain some of the old aloha instead of going for a more modern look. I love what Aqua did for the old Kauai Sands hotel. Thanks for the story.
Hi, You should check with Ron Agor, the architect working on the project for the past 6 years. He would be able to tell you more specific info rather than “suspecting” what is happening.
Hello, I’m looking into taking a trip in October this year but not sure where in Hawaii I want to stay. Can someone help me, plz.
Hi Letty.
How about this: https://beatofhawaii.com/which-is-the-best-hawaii-island-to-visit/.
Aloha.
Thank you for all the useful information posted on your site. I always look forward to your emails.
Mahalo Nellie!
I’m glad that Hyatt is maintaining the outer structure of the hotel. Nobody can bring back the past, but I have fond memories of that wonderful entryway, and the lovely bungalows. I hope that they are cognizant of the value of nostalgia to the baby-boomers who are now retired and reasonable well-off enough to enjoy a stay at a resort.
I hope the ownership claim is quickly resolved. I support the Hawaiians, but this does seem to be an opportunistic act. The family has not spoken for over sixty years, and now suddenly they “discover” that they had been granted the land?
Please, don’t stand in the way of restoring this icon of Kauai.