Draft:Koʻa Kea Resort
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Koʻa Kea Resort on Poʻipū Beach
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Koʻa Kea Resort on Poʻipū Beach is an oceanfront boutique resort located at 2251 Poipu Road in Kōloa, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi. The resort opened in 2009 on the former site of the Poipu Beach Hotel. It is currently owned and operated by Pacific Hospitality Group.
Facilities
[edit]Acquired by Pacific Hospitality Group in 2009, the resort has preserved much of the original design to honor the legacy of the Poʻipū Beach Hotel. The hotel features three food and beverage outlets, an onsite spa, one pool and one whirlpool.[1]
History
[edit]The first structure built on what is now known as the Ko’a Kea Resort was the Poʻipū Beach Hotel, which opened in the 1960s. That chapter changed dramatically when Hurricane Iniki struck the island of Kauaʻi. Hurricane Iniki made landfall on Kauaʻi on September 11, 1992, as a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds reaching up to 130 mph. It caused more than $2.3 billion in property damage[2]. The storm damaged approximately 14,000 homes, completely destroyed 1,500, and triggered an island-wide power outage. Due to extensive damage to the electrical infrastructure, only about 20% of the island's residents had power restored within four weeks, while many remained without electricity for an additional three to four months[3].
The tourism industry experienced a significant downturn following the hurricane. Numerous hotels closed for repairs, and several major airlines suspended service to Līhuʻe Airport due to both decreased demand and damage to surrounding infrastructure. Annual visitor numbers did not return to pre-Iniki levels until 2007[4].
In April 2009, Koʻa Kea Hotel & Resort on Poʻipū Beach officially opened following significant reconstruction. The resort's name, Koʻa Kea—meaning “white coral” in Hawaiian—symbolizes renewal and rejuvenation[5].
In January 2016, Pacific Hospitality Group (PHG), through its affiliate Poipu Investment Properties, LLC, acquired Koʻa Kea Hotel & Resort from CTF Koʻa Kea Hotel, LLC. The oceanfront property, located on Poʻipū Beach on the island of Kauaʻi, became part of PHG’s Meritage Collection, a portfolio of luxury and lifestyle hotels[6].
Area and Attractions
[edit]Poʻipū Beach is noted for its recreational activities such as swimming, snorkeling, and surfing. It is also a known location for spotting Hawaiian Monk Seals and Green Sea Turtles.
The area hosts community events such as the Poipu Food & Wine Festival, typically held in November, which celebrates local cuisine and supports Kauaʻi Community College’s Culinary Arts Program[7]. The annual Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon, which begins at Poipu Shopping Village and concludes with an oceanfront celebration, has been held for 16 consecutive years as of August 2025[8].
The Koʻa Kea Resort is located approximately 20 minutes from Līhuʻe Airport. Nearby attractions include Spouting Horn, Allerton Garden, Old Kōloa Town, and Poʻipū Shopping Village.
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- ^ "The Poipu Food and Wine Festival 2019". Poipu Food and Wine Festival. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
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