| Hawaii Hotels and Condos with Construction Projects in Progress Now | | |

| We've compiled a handy list of current construction projects at Hawaii hotels, resorts, and condos that will help you plan a "peaceful" Hawaii vacation. Now you know where all the construction at Hawaii hotels is, and how long it's going to last. We keep this list updated via our extensive contacts with the Hawaii hotel industry. Sometimes, however, our clients find out about a contruction project at a hotel before we do. So if YOU happen to find out about some construction project at a Hawaii hotel that's not on the list below, please let us know via email and we'll research it and put it on the list. Thanks in advance. Blog about Construction at Hawaii Hotels Further Down on This Page
| | | Construction Alerts at Hawaii Hotels | | Description of Current Construction Projects | Completion Date According to Hotel | Aston Maui Lu Maui The Aston Maui Lu will be undergoing a series of property improvements through the Summer. From July 6 - August 2 they will be upgrading the pool and surrounding area. From August 3 - August 17 the Reception Area will be upgraded. Upgrades to the ocean side units will be ongoing. From June 15 - July 3 they will be closing their ocean side units to repaint the walkways and the exterior of the building. | 2009-08-18 | Aston Pacific Monarch Oahu From March 2 to September 1, 2009 the Aston Pacific Monarch will be doing concrete restoration and painting of the exterior of the building. Work will only be done Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Work will be scheduled by columns, so the property will make an effort to accommodate guests in rooms away from the work. Notices and construction schedules will be posted throughout the property. Letters of apology and chocolate covered macadamia nuts will be delivered to all affected units. | 2009-09-02 | Aston Waikiki Sunset Oahu The ResortQuest Waikiki Sunset will be renovating and refurbishing 312 guest rooms with a completion date scheduled for 2010. The property will minimize guest inconvenience by designing buffer zones above and below the floors being worked on to reduce noise. Work will be restricted to 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. | 2010-01-01 | Embassy Suites Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk Oahu The Trump Tower Waikiki is going up across the street from the Embassy Suites Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk with completion schedule for August 2009, so some noise can be expected during the day. During our most recent stay at the Embassy Suites Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk, however, we barely noticed the construction, especially since the rooms have full A/C, making the interiors very quiet. | 2009-08-31 | Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Big Island The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai has started a year long enhancement project at the resort. Project work will be conducted Monday through Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Efforts will be made to minimize any inconveniences to hotel guests. Here is a brief timetable of these enhancements: Spa facility closed, September 1 - December 15, 2008, interim Spa Suite will be available. Beach Tree Bar & Grill Restaurant closed, September 1 - March 1, 2009. Beach Tree Pool closed, September 16 - October 31, 2008. Construction of Suite additions to bungalows, July 1, 2008 - August 31, 2009 | 2009-08-31 | Imperial of Waikiki Oahu On August 4, 2008 the Imperial of Waikiki began working on an elevator modernization project. This will begin with the service elevator and will then be followed by the modernization of each guest elevator. The Imperial expects to have at least 2 operational guest elevators during the project. During the project period, the hot tub at the pool deck will not be available. The re-opening of the hot tub will be determined at a later date, however the pool and pool deck will be available. | 2009-09-15 | Kaanapali Alii Maui Between August 15 and December 15, 2009 the Kaanapali Alii will be dramatically enhanced with upgraded amenities including a second fresh water swimming pool and whirlpool spa, an enlarged children's pool, tropical landscaping in the Center Courtyard, and a new state-of-the-art fitness center with men's and women's locker rooms. The pool deck will be enlarged to accommodate additional chaise lounge chairs. Enhancement work will be limited to Monday - Friday,8am to 5pm. Your satisfaction continues to be our most important concern. The resort will do everything possible to minimize the impact of the enhancement activity on your vacation. Please consider their low Renovation Rates and these special arrangements they have made during this four-month period. You can enjoy discounted rates on daytime activities arranged through their guest services, free access to all the swimming pools at the Westin, the Marriott, and Sheraton hotels in Kaanapali Resort, signing privileges at their restaurants and bars, access to the spa and fitness center at the Westin, along with signing privileges at the Kaanapali Golf Course and Pro Shop and the award-winning Lahaina Grill Restaurant. | 2009-12-16 | Kahala Hotel & Resort Oahu The Kahala Resort is currently undergoing a three-year $50 million upgrade that will overhaul the resort by 2009. Upgrades and renovations will be gradual, encompassing almost all aspects of the resort. The main focus will be on the rooms, however other projects will include the pool, lobby and ballrooms. A 14,000-square-foot spa is in the works as well as expanded wireless internet access. Rooms in the main tower on floors one to eight are completed. Work on the ninth and tenth floors is projected to be complete by March 16, 2008. The project will continue in the Dolphin Lagoon wing from March 30, 2008 to June 30, 2008 during which the entire wing will not be available. Rooms affected are in the Dolphin Lanai, Beach Front Lanai, and Beach Front Suite categories. | 2009-12-31 | Kaluakoi Villas Molokai The Kaluakoi Villa's swimming pool is temporarily closed until further notice. | 2009-12-01 | Kapalua Bay, a Renaissance Resort Maui The Kapalua Bay, a Renaissance Resort has been demolished and will re-open as the Ritz-Carlton Club, Kapalua Bay (time-share residential property). | 2009-12-31 | Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club Kauai Kaua‘i Marriott Resort is scheduled to undergo a $50 million renovation to its guest rooms and public areas starting June 1 and concluding October 31, 2009. Below are the major enhancements they have planned in phases beginning June 1, 2009 at which time the resort hotel will remain operational: All 356 guest rooms and suites are being transformed to create a more modern and contemporary ambiance, punctuated by the idyllic Hawaiian beach front setting of Kalapaki Bay; Kukui’s Restaurant will be renovated to include more covered dining areas and a new sushi bar. It will be walled during renovation to buffer noise; The popular Aupaka Terrace will be transformed to a comfortable and relaxing lounge with a full bar for traditional and trendy cocktail mixology. Kalapaki Kids Club is being enhanced to include all the electronic toys kids enjoy at home and will be closed now through October 2009. The pool deck will be refinished from June 15 - September 30, 2009 but the Pool will remain OPEN. This restoration project will give the pool deck an updated, more refreshed appearance. | 2009-11-01 | King Kamehameha Big Island King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel will be undergoing renovations between June 1, 2008 and November 1, 2009. The West Tower room renovation will occur between June 1, 2008 and March 15, 2009. The East Tower room renovation will be scheduled between March 16, 2009 and November 1, 2009. The Public Area renovation will be April 1, 2009 through November 1, 2009. During these renovations, the hotel will do its best to minimize any inconveniences to the guests. | 2009-10-31 | Park Shore Waikiki Oahu The Park Shore has postponed scheduled renovation to the property until April, 2010. No work will start before that time. | 2010-04-01 | Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort Maui The owners of the Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort announced plans for the demolition of the property to make way for the building of an opulent condominium hotel under the Baccarat flag. The 345 room 7 story resort will be replaced with a lower-density cluster of 13 buildings ranging from 2 to 4 stories high, with a total of 193 units ranging in size from one-bedroom to four-bedrooms. The plan is to close the Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort in early September, 2007. The demolition would follow, with construction of the new Baccarat property to start by the end of the year. | 2009-12-31 | Royal Hotel & Spa Oahu One of the Royal Garden's pools is closed and will remain closed indefinitely. The other pool on the hotel property is open for guest use. | 2009-12-31 | Royal Lahaina Resort Maui The Royal Lahaina Resort will complete renovations to the 330-room Lahaina Kai Tower by the end of February, 2007. Through 2010, Royal Lahaina will go through an additional $300 million in improvements, adding 125 villas, a freestanding spa, large swimming pool, children's center and new restaurant. | 2010-01-01 | Sheraton Waikiki Resort Oahu Enhancements at the Sheraton Waikiki include: Their new resort pool between the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and the Sheraton Waikiki is now complete. The large pool features a water slide, kids play area, interactive fountains and whirlpool; Guests will now also be able to enjoy the new Spa Khakara and fitness center; To open in September 2009 will be the hotel's adult only infinity pool with a full service bar; The Diamond Head side of the main lobby received a fresh enhancement to encompass a stunning view of Diamond Head crater. | 2009-09-30 | St. Regis Princeville Resort Kauai In September 2008 the Princeville Resort closed for extensive renovations, and was scheduled to re-open as the St. Regis Princeville Resort in April of 2009. However, the re-opening has now been delayed until Oct 1, 2009. | 2009-09-30 |
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