The redeveloped Coco Palms on Kauai will be a Kimpton resort

The redeveloped Coco Palms Resort on Kauai will be Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants’ first property in Hawaii. 

Kimpton, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury lifestyle brand, announced the news on Wednesday.

“We are incredibly excited to establish our luxury and lifestyle presence in Hawaii with Coco Palms, A Kimpton Resort,” said Leanne Harwood, IHG’s senior vice president and managing director for luxury and lifestyle in the Americas. “Hawaii beckons travelers seeking both relaxation and discovery, and this wholly reimagined resort will welcome not only visitors but also the local community with unique, culturally respectful experiences, all within an inspiring boutique luxury setting. We’re pleased to partner with Reef Capital Partners, which is committed to being responsible stewards of this historic landmark.”

The original Coco Palms ceased operations in 1992 after sustaining major damage from Hurricane Iniki. The resort was known as a premier destination during the golden era of Hollywood, with renowned guests such as Elvis Presley, Rita Hayworth and Gene Autry.

Reef Capital Partners took ownership of the property in 2022 and plans to invest more than $400 million in the development of the new Coco Palms. A grand opening is anticipated in 2026. Highgate will operate the resort.

Located in the verdant valley of Wailua along Kauai’s shoreline, Coco Palms will have 350 accommodations spread across three low-rise hotel structures as well as cottages.

As with all Kimpton hotels, the Coco Palms will feature perks such as Kimpton Kickstart morning coffee and tea service, Kimpton Social every evening, the “Forgot It? We’ve Got It!” program, in-room yoga mats and pet-friendly policies.

The Coco Palms will add to Kimpton’s growing portfolio of resorts, which include the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa in Grand Cayman, Kimpton Grand Roatan Resort & Spa in Honduras’ Bay Islands, Kimpton Mas Olas Resort & Spa and Kimpton Aluna Tulum in Mexico, Kimpton Aysla Mallorca in Spain and Kimpton Kitalay Samui in Thailand.