One thing is sure: redeveloping Coco Palms from an eyesore to a new property will never go smoothly.
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34 thoughts on “State Stops Coco Palms Resort With Cease And Desist Order”
One thing is sure: redeveloping Coco Palms from an eyesore to a new property will never go smoothly.
I lived in Hawaii for 26 years, the historic and cultural significance is understood, but leaving an unsightly massive debris of a hotel is not acceptable. Let this company bring back what Kauai was so famously known for. Look at 5his way, what ever is done to that property i# better than what is there now….
I’d like to see a major Chinese Conglomerate build huge resorts where coco Palms is.
We recently visited Kapa’a. I would agree that Coco Palms should not be developed. There is too much traffic along that strip to allow guests to use the beach safely. Of course, more importantly, the cultural significance of that property should supersede any resort development.
Coco Palms Ventures no longer exists. That firm was a couple developers ago that planned to develop Coco Palms. However. the Revocable Permits for use of state land general lease of state land that is adjacent to the fee simple land owned by RP21 Coco Palms LLC are in that defunct Coco Palms Ventures name. RP21 Coco Palms LLC is the owner of the fee simple parcel(s) and now hoping to develop Coco Palms and attempting to obtain those revocable permits and general lease of state land. The Issue currently is they apparently have done some work involving the state land that does not have their name on the revocable permits or general lease, at least not yet.
I love the movie blue Hawaii and the coco palms look like a great place.l have a picture of my daughter there in 1994 she was 15 mouths old.l would like to take her to the new resort. Thankyou
I pray Coco Palms is rebuilt! I plan to book my stay there as soon as reservations can be placed.
It would be nice to see some sort of small museum on that spot, along with information for tourists on why this land is so historically and culturally important.
Everyone who wants to see it rebuilt is just reminiscing and feeling nostalgic. Get over it and do something innovative!
I find it interesting that the developer states that they are, “doing Kauai a favor” by clearing the vegetation and trees. This statement almost reeks of arrogance. I also find it very hard to believe other statements by the developer saying they respect the culture and history of the people of Kauai. When my wife & I made our first trip to Kauai in 1997, we were fortunate to have wonderful conversations with many locals. One gentleman used a phrase that we adopted regarding certain people that do not respect the culture and people. That term is, “mean landers”. This developer fits that description. I truly hope the project is halted and the site becomes a fitting cultural center that meets the wishes of the people of Kauai.
Hello,
I have family that live on Kauai for the last 10 years and have been visiting the island since 2007. The hotel or what’s left of it has been an eye sore ever since I first seen it. I totally understand the Locals concerns but maybe there is a middle ground we’re they could meet with the developer. It’s historical, sacred, and agricultural piece of land but it’s also a business venture.
It would nice to see something there that could represent all parties involved. Traffic in that area is very congested and not a lot room for major parking.
Hope it one day it can be a beautiful sight just like the rest of the island!
Thank you!