You’re worried about Marriott Kauai and we hear you. What this means for hotel guests and timeshare owners?
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You’re worried about Marriott Kauai and we hear you. What this means for hotel guests and timeshare owners?
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Great article on the situation regarding time shares on hawaii
Hi Stephen.
Thanks.
Aloha.
No one to blame it on but locals that detest Haole. Let them grow rice in the pools and pineapple in the flower beds.
John E.,
Apparently you don’t know much about Hawaii. First of all, we don’t grow rice here. Second, not all locals hate haoles. My son is born and raised on Kauai. He is Haole, I don’t know anyone whom “Detests” he or I.
We have been to the Island twice a year for over 10 years. The people have always treated me and my family well and I have made many friends there. So we have never had that vibe on Kauai.
Merry Christmas
If you are considering purchasing a condo, be forwarded that many condos are on the market, many with astronomical HOA dues/maintenance dues and possibly land lease fees. The land lease fees are not reported on the MLS sheets but the agents can advise you on land lease vs simple. The owners either were probably renting these to tourist…, or are getting older and don’t/can’t use them and the expense keeps going up. Houses are multimillions or rundown and need lots of work. Licensed contractors are few and if you are considering an unlicensed laborer, check for references and be supervisor. Terrible times for everyone, (especially those still working and trying to survive) that keep continuing with no end in sight. Blessings being sent to everyone. Try to stay safe, take your B vitamins to try to cope better and get counseling, if necessary… which we all need, as sometimes we can’t can’t see all our options. Retired RN
Thank you
Sad news about New Otani. I had a wonderful stay there my last time in Waikiki.
Thanks so much for your excellent reporting!
Hi Elizabeth.
Thank you. We’ve both stayed there and enjoyed it as well.
Aloha.
My love for Hawaii and Kauai began in 1966 at the Kauai Surf. Heaven. Returned 3 times, last visit 2015 with my grown children. We will return. My soul yearns for Kauai and its people.
Does anyone know if this will affect Marriott resorts in Maui?
Unfortunately I must agree with Lou B…..this is just the beginning and the people of Hawaii (and the rest of the world) need to brace themselves for the after effects of this pandemic shutdown. Eventually all the unemployment checks, stimulus checks and the ban on evictions are going to end and what comes next will not be pretty. Massive unemployment, massive evictions which will lead to large increases in the homeless population, drug overdoses and suicides. What was a bad situation for the entire world was made even worse in Hawaii when the Governor and Mayors decided to have this constant tug of war over how and when (or if ) to reopen with zero regard for the lasting consequences of their indecision. For the people who own time shares at the Marriott and all the others on the islands, I wish you much luck but I have a feeling that the “owners” may be in for a very rude awakening. I have never heard of what happens to those owners should the resort default, be sold or close completely, but I cannot imagine they would get any of their money back and I foresee a long legal battle ahead for them.
Sheryl, Unfortunately I totally agree with you and said what you stated in the beginning of you comment 6 months ago. I am seeing our town slowly being slaughtered and the worst is yet to come. Wish I had a more promising outlook. Guess all we can do at this time is to try and help our neighbors build a close nit community to help those in need as much as we can in addition to a lot of praying.
Great article and update; hadn’t heard about this until now. Stayed at the Kauai Marriott during part of our Kauai trip a few years ago and enjoyed it. All the best to BOH and everyone as we work to get through these crazy times. Stay healthy.
Hi Todd.
Thanks for your comment.
Aloha.
I love this property, statuary included. I visited here when it was a Westin and remember the wildlife and multiple golf courses. I also was fortunate to stay in a corner ocean front suite in 1996, right after the Marriott acquisition. I have been back several times over the years and bought my timeshare there in 1996. It breaks my heart that Marriott will no longer be a part of this special place. I’ll be using my timeshare there in May 2021 and I’m not looking forward to all these changes. I hate that my possible last trip here will be spoiled by this. This pandemic has changed so many things and ruined so many lives.