Hyatt Hyatt Hotels Corporation plans to revitalize and rebrand the Coco Palms Resort on Kauai, Hawaii. 


Devastated by Hurricane Iniki in 1992, the revitalization of the 363-room historic hotel will begin in early 2015 and, following a two-year reconstruction period, is scheduled to reopen in early 2017. The Coco Palms Resort redevelopment is being spearheaded by the owner and developer, Coco Palms Hui, LLC, and it will continue to operate as The Coco Palms Resort under the Hyatt umbrella.
The resort was originally built in 1953 with just over 20 guestrooms on grounds that were once home to Kauai’s last reining queen, Queen Deborah Kapule Kekaiha’akulou. In 1961, the on-property filming of Blue Hawaii made it world famous. Under the direction of Grace and Gus Guslander, the Coco Palms Resort expanded to more than 400 guestrooms.
The resort’s redevelopment plan will preserve the original footprint of the property and signature lagoon, while rebuilding approximately 331 guestrooms and 32 bungalows, multiple restaurants, lounges, and swimming pools. Currently plans are in progress for the catalogue and potential restoration and reuse of the hotel’s historic and unique elements. A community center highlighting the cultural significance of the site will also be located on property.
