The resort includes or is near to culturally significant spots and the sites of some of most important legends and historical events for native hawaiians. The place where the rich and famous once stayed and where elvis presleys blue hawaii was filmed. Rebuilding of coco palms construction, camping, timeshares. Apr 27, 2017 international palms hotel coco beach is it good. I read in the garden island that there were squatters mr. This luxury oasis with lush gardens and acres of pools offers ocean view dining, rooms with private lanais, championship golf and anara spa. Coco palms resort on the island of kauai aloha is our legend. Guinea grass grows wild, coconuts lay scattered across the ground and some buildings have graffiti sprayed on the remaining interior walls. Coco palms resort hotel kauai delan nelson photography. Within a decade, they had created a legendary resort which set the standard for authentic hawaiian hospitality and became a model for other polynesian resorts. The coco palms resort is part of the new unbound collection by hyatt.
In the climax of the trial of the native hawaiians who have occupied the grounds of the former coco palms resort in wailua especially when judge michael soong gave the group until 6 p. Bob knows so much about the history of the hotel and its grounds. Upscale oceanfront resort in kauai grand hyatt kauai. The now derelict coco palms resort, kauai, where elvis filmed blue hawaii. Hyatts unbound collection includes kauais coco palms. We took a really great tour of this place on our honeymoon. Elvis at coco palms resort, kauai, hawaii 2015 with sanja.
Chicago may 21, 2014 hyatt hotels corporation nyse. After others failed over two decades, a new team is hoping to rebuild the coco palms resort. Architect talks about kauais coco palms resort redevelopment. Im aware of the pending hotel development and also the. Are there any plans to reopen the coco palms as a hotel or any other facility available to the public. Jan 25, 2012 the coco palms resort is located in the wailua area of kauai in the midst of the famous coconut grove and lovely lagoons. Coco palms is a beautifully landscaped and private venue offering expansive ocean and mountain views creating an unforgettable tropical hawaiian event setting. Hyatts unbound collection includes kauais coco palms resort. Coco palms blue hawaii commemorative coco palms resort. Hurricane iniki hit the resort hard in 1992, and the coco palms has been shuttered ever since. Ever since coco palms resort closed in 1992 due to substantial damage from hurricane iniki, devotees of the iconic kauai property have waited for news of its reopening. Kauais own musical legend larry rivera got his start decades ago at coco palms, first as a dishwasher, working. The womans name is grace buscher and, without her, the coco palms would not have become the legendary place people fondly remembera hawaiiana resort on the tropical island of kauai, steeped in hawaiian culture and exuding aloha spirit. The redevelopment of the coco palms resort on kauai is, in a way, not about architecture, but more about respecting and bringing back the culture and history of the iconic resort, the architect.
Fwiw the rumor mill from people who should have it right is that the old coco palms property is up for sale. Ever since blue hawaii was released, the coco palms resort held over 500 wedding ceremonies on its grounds, annually. The coco palms resort originally opened in 1953 with just 24 rooms, but by the 1970s it had become well known and expanded to over 400 rooms. He arrived at the recording studio on march 21 to start the recording of the films soundtrack and three weeks later filming had wrapped, with later scenes to be completed at paramount studios. Anyone currently on island who can post a few photos of the coco palms demolition of the buildings. Coco palms resort less than 1 year before hurricane iniki devastated the island. Our family took bobs tour of coco palms and it was absolutely amazing. Kauai holiday rentals kauai holiday packages kauai flights kauai restaurants kauai attractions kauai travel forum kauai photos kauai map kauai guide all kauai hotels. Is it possible to walk in the coconut palm grove behind the former resort. The original coco palms hotel, of elvis and blue hawaii fame, was destroyed by hurricane iniki on september 11, 1992. Everyday on the way up the hill to the house i was living in i would pass this abandoned, condemned hotel called the coco palms. Oct 18, 2016 coco palms resort less than 1 year before hurricane iniki devastated the island.
May 21, 2014 chicago may 21, 2014 hyatt hotels corporation nyse. Amfac resort map of coco palms from back side of guest brochure, circa 1981. With worldclass production and customer support, your satisfaction is guaranteed. The rise and fall of the legendary coco palms hotel. The coconut palace restaurant coco palms resort hotel.
For all of us, the view is a constant reminder of the neglect and disrespect these. The coconut palace restaurant coco palms resort hotel hotels food service hawaii wailua kauai restaurants hawaii wailua kauai menus. Coco palms resort hotel pictures coco palms kauai photo gallery. The future of kauais coco palms resort remains uncertain, 18 years after it was devastated by hurricane iniki. Under guslander leadership the hotel grew to over 400 rooms across the 32acre property. Coco palms ventures llc is in compliance with all lease terms and conditions including rent, insurance and performance bond. Coco palms resort kauai pictures coco palms kauai photo. I had read the history of this hotel prior to the tour and had to see it.
Feast on islandinspired fare at one of the resorts five restaurants. County of kauai via hawaii news now this is the walkway between the two restaurant areas, straight downwind of the. Jan 03, 2018 after others failed over two decades, a new team is hoping to rebuild the coco palms resort. Elvis at coco palms resort, kauai, hawaii 2015 with. All of kauai is aware of the derelict and skeletal remains of the former coco palms resort property in wailua. The nonprofit also will provide hotel workers with a guide about. Desoto brown and martin despang contemplate about the elvis presley blue hawaii movie and the featured kauai coco palm resort having portrayed a particular perception of paradise and wonder and. Devastated by hurricane iniki in 1992, the revitalization of the 363room historic hotel is scheduled to begin in early. Reader linda mcmahon emailed us with a question about one of hawaiis most iconic resorts.
Coco palms tours maps, driving directions, live traffic. Coco palms occupiers have 5 days to leave the garden island. Originally posted by lvscotty for those of you wondering if the iconic coco palms resort on kauai will reopen as a hyatt regency. Update to coco palms kauai message board tripadvisor. The hotel has basically sat here, in a completely destroyed condition, for the last couple of decades. Activists delay rebirth of hawaii hotel with elvis ties usa today. From the opening of the new coco palms resort by hyatt and to the ongoing expansion of the kapaa bike path pictured above to the opening of the boutique kauai shores hotel also saved from its rundownformer self, the kauai sands hotel and new oceanside lava lava beach club restaurant, the kapaa resort area of wailua continues to improve. The grace buscher guslander years 19531985 david p.
Coco palms resort with an interactive map and directions. Kauai holiday rentals kauai holiday packages flights to kauai kauai restaurants kauai attractions kauai travel forum kauai photos kauai map kauai guide all kauai hotels. Coco palms resort on kauai opened in 1953 with 24 rooms, when grace buscher was handpicked by lyle guslander to become the resort s first manager. Coco palms resort kauai memorabilia delan nelson photography. There are a number of worldclass hotels and resorts on kauai, as well as excellent alternatives for group meetings.
An abandoned hotel wouldnt normally be high on my sightseeing list, but the coco palms on kauai was a notable exception. Demo begins at wailuas coco palms resort hawaii real. The coco palms was born in 1953, when grace buscher was handpicked by lyle guslander to become the resorts first manager. A look into the legacy and hopeful return of kauai s famed midcentury hotel a favorite of hollywood stars, on and offscreen. The torchlighting ceremony on the grounds of the coco palms. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates and coupons. Additional collections of scanned books, articles, and other texts usually. Coco palms wedding venue is mauis newest private venue. Map of the configuration of wailua complex of heiau national historic. Home decorating style 2020 for coco cay bahamas map, you can see coco cay bahamas map and more pictures for home interior designing 2020 50238 at resume designs. A tribute to the old coco palms resort, and hopefully updates on the new coco palms, beginning construction in january. The coco palms resort was the very first resort on.
Hawaii is known for its lush resorts and the booming tourist economy that keeps them afloat. Jan 19, 2014 amfac resort map of coco palms from back side of guest brochure, circa 1981. Should the famous eyesore be torn down and the grounds restored as a sacred site and public park. Coco palms resort on kauai opened in 1953 with 24 rooms, when grace buscher was handpicked by lyle guslander to become the resorts first manager. Coco palms resort the longawaited revival of coco palms resort is well underway and getting more exciting every day. Congratulations jessica and tyler who recently tied the knot at coco palms. The once iconic coco palms resort is now a set of dilapidated brown buildings in the middle of a jungle. As kauai historian pat griffin says, there is general agreement that it is an enormously important cultural and historical site, and should be protected.
A walk around the ruins of the coco palms kauai the tiki. Long before the popular visitor destination spots of sunny poipu on the southside or the breathtaking bluffs and vistas of princeville up north, there was a magical hotel on the eastside that opened its doors way back in 1953. The historic, iconic and once hurricanedevastated coco palms resort on kauai will reopen under hyatt hotels management, according to an announcement this morning. Will kauais legendary, longshuttered coco palms resort.
Jun 14, 2017 desoto brown and martin despang contemplate about the elvis presley blue hawaii movie and the featured kauai coco palm resort having portrayed a particular perception of paradise and wonder and. The developers are blaming failure to get permits for a spatennis club, but i suspect difficulties in meeting the conditions of the. Kauais coco palms resort a once proud resort to be revived. According to this article in the honolulu star advertiser. A walk around the ruins of the coco palms kauai the. Will kauais legendary, longshuttered coco palms resort ever.
The latest article in the garden island newspaper says the plans for the revamped coco palms is proceeding. Shuttered in 1992 after suffering extensive damage during hurricane iniki, the coco palms resort on kauai is slated to reopen in 2017 under hyatt hotels management. Kauais coco palms resort a once proud resort to be. Coco palms at defining moment the garden island kauai. The future of kauais coco palms resort remains uncertain, 18 years after it was devastated by hurricane. I do actually find ghost towntype places kind of fascinating, like chinas haunting wonderland amusement park or the nowdemolished nevada landing, a riverboat hotel adrift in the desert near vegas. Mar 30, 2010 reader linda mcmahon emailed us with a question about one of hawaiis most iconic resorts. The rise and fall of the legendary coco palms hotel hawaii. I just want coco palms back, rivera said as he testified on behalf of the plaintiffs in court. But the hotel was really put on the map when elvis filmed the movie blue hawaii. Upscale oceanfront resort in kauai grand hyatt kauai resort. Jun 24, 2016 the womans name is grace buscher and, without her, the coco palms would not have become the legendary place people fondly remembera hawaiiana resort on the tropical island of kauai, steeped in hawaiian culture and exuding aloha spirit. Complete construction of the coco palms project the. Kauais hidden gem kauai has always been cherished for its natural splendor and ability to dissolve the stresses of the outside world.
I looked into it a little further and found out that the coco palms was the very first resort on kauai, built in 1953 and back in the day it was the hottest place around. Maps and directions to coco palms resort in kauai kapaa, hawaii. Coco palms resort was a resort hotel in wailua, kaua. The developers are blaming failure to get permits for a spatennis club, but i suspect difficulties in meeting the conditions of the permits they already had such as undergrounding the utility lines is playing a. City, 118 replies whats the name of the beach across the street from the coco palms. Latest on the pained kauai coco palms hotel, kauai s first and arguably most iconic resort ever. There are plans to reopen it under a different name in 2017. The land is on or near some of the most important legends, historical events, and culturally significant spots to native. Elvis presley filmed the finale of his film blue hawaii there in 1961, immortalizing its lush coconut groves and picturesque lagoons. Discover coco palms blue hawaii commemorative tshirt from coco palms resort kauai, a custom product made just for you by teespring. H and coco palms hui llc today announced a hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with coco palms hui llc for the coco palms resort on kauai, hawaii. However, not every resort thrived in the island sun. Article historic coco palms resort in hawaii to reopen under hyatt umbrella the coco palms resort on kauai, hawaii.
After my previous article, the hawaii news now website had an updated story about the fire at the coco palms. Devastated by hurricane iniki in 1992, the revitalization of the 363room historic hotel is scheduled to begin in early 2015 and following a twoyear reconstruction. Historic coco palms resort in hawaii to reopen under hyatt. The coco palms was born in 1953, when grace buscher was handpicked by lyle guslander to become the resort s first manager. The coco palms resort sits on approximately 48 acres of the largest coconut grove in the hawaiian islands and is one of the most iconic hotels in the state of.