Honua Kai Resort and Spa

 

Connecting People, Earth & Sea

“Honua” (hoe-new-a) is translated from Hawaiian as the planet Earth; it can also denote firm, stable ground.  “Kai” is the South Pacific Ocean as seen from the shores of Kaanapali disappearing beyond the horizon, past Molokai and Lanai, and into what the ancient Hawaiians called the “Great Sea of Eternity”.

Honua Kai is a master-planned resort community comprised of two condominium towers, three townhome enclaves, three distinct pool experiences, and a beachside restaurant situated on Maui’s famed Kaanapali Beach.  Situated on nearly forty acres of the world's most beautiful beachfront, Honua Kai Resort & Spa is the first new whole ownership condominium resort to be built on Ka'anapali Beach in over 25 years. The first to integrate all the services and amenities of a luxury resort hotel with spacious homes that seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living. Honua Kai Resort & Spa is designed to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience - a contemporary Hawaiian resort, guided by principles of sustainability, community and innovation. Honua Kai is the perfect home base to enjoy everything the island has to offer.

Honua Kai Resort & Spa will comprise of 627 condominiums in two towers, Hokulani and Konea, as well as 73 townhomes. From it's world-class spa, unique cafes and beachfront restaurant, to its one-of-a-kind location on Ka'anapali Beach, Honua Kai Resort & Spa defines today's luxury resort.

 

Location
Located on Maui, which was voted by Conde Nast Traveler as the Best Island in the World fourteen times. The resort is just a five minute drive to Kapalua Airport, which offers daily inter-island flights, and is just over a half hour from Kahului International Airport. The historic town of Lahaina is a short drive away as is Whaler's Village.

Architecture & Design
Honua Kai Resort & Spa is a comfortable blend of contemporary with traditional island overtones, incorporating the highly desired "island way" of seamless outdoor living. Contemporary in design, each suite (studios, one and two bedrooms) and residence (three bedrooms) features warm detailing and color palettes that embody the true spirit of Maui. In the suites, casually elegant furnishings reflect the natural balance between comfort and practicality that is the essence of island living. Floorplans are generous, light and airy with ample natural light. Appliances and fixtures have all been carefully chosen to reflect a high level of quality. Folding Nana doors open to the spacious lanais, creating a wonderful seamless indoor outdoor space to live and entertain.

Waterplay
The resort features an elaborate pool, pond and stream network with small secluded areas and protected paths that lead to the beach. Three separate pool areas, each offer a distinctly different experience. Hokulani's infinity-edged Formal Pool features terraced lounge seating facing the pool and ocean, and a large hot tub on each side. In front of Konea, the River Pool is a haven of peace and privacy, with two quiet zones and aqua lounges where you can put your chair in the water and relax. The middle pool is the family or 'Ohana' Pool, a very active, playful area with a water slide, waterfall, and a special area with a sandy beach for small children and parents.

Health & Wellness
The 7,000 square foot spa, scheduled to open in conjunction with the Konea Tower early 2010, will offer therapeutic body treatments, which combine the historical and cultural attributes of the islands' unique healing traditions with the very latest advances in wellness. Treatment rooms will open out onto serene gardens and a gentle running stream. The resort offers a workout facility in Hokulani and also a more extensive facility in Konea.

Maui Cuisine
Partnering with Maui's most celebrated restaurant team, the Pacific'O Group and O'O Farm, homeowners and guests can enjoy culinary creations by Chef James MacDonald. The new 'Aina Gourmet Market in the Hokulani tower and the innovative in-suite dining menu, exclusive to Honua Kai, features fresh ingredients from the farm's finest organically grown produce, local organic meat, and local island fish. While Konea's culinary scene promises to be just as exciting, the signature 4,000+ square foot indoor/outdoor plantation style beach-side restaurant promises to be the resort hot spot for entertainment and dining. The restaurant will offer exceptional island cuisine along with panoramic sunset views from its expansive lanai.

Embracing The Arts
The work of local artists will be featured throughout the resort. To date this already includes noted artists like Kathleen O'Bryan, Susan Schiesser, Janice Lawrence and Ronaldo Macedo. In Hokulani, Maui based artist Douglas Hoffman provided original works of photographic art for the studios, one and two bedroom suites.

Sustainability
A fresh approach to in-resort dining, art exposure, and best practices of economic, social and environmental sustainability. Honua Kai has created the State of Hawaii's first Director of Sustainability position who creates and monitors programs such as the Dune Preservation and Wetlands Management program. Honua Kai Resort & Spa has a goal of keeping the earth healthy and clean.  

 

 

 

Property Details

Address: 130 Kai Malina Parkway, Lahaina, HI 96761

Type Title: Fee Simple

Location: Honua Kai is located at the northern edge of the world renowned Ka’anapali Resort just off the Honoapiilani Highway providing easy access to downtown Lahaina located just 4 miles away.

 

Land Area: Gross land area is approximately 46 acres, which include a 5-acre park.

Tower One – Hokulani

May consist of 317 units; Studio 550 Square Feet 1 Bedrooms 700-800 Square Feet 2 Bedrooms 1100-1200 Square Feet 3 Bedrooms 1700-2800 Square Feet (All square footages are approximate)

 

Tower Two – Konea

May consist of 310 units; Studio 550 Square Feet 1 Bedrooms 700-800 Square Feet 2 Bedrooms 1100-1200 Square Feet 3 Bedrooms 1700-2800 Square Feet (All square footages are approximate)

 

Town Homes

May consist of 75 Units;  3 Bedrooms 2000 Square Feet 4 Bedrooms 2500 Square Feet (All square footages are approximate)

 

Total Units: May consist of 702 Units if developed in its entirety

Services: Exchange program with Intrawest Corporation Properties Rental Program

Amenities: Three distinctly different pools will augment the many streams, ponds, plunge pools and other water features that will bring life, tranquility and beauty to the entire property. A restaurant will be the feature centerpiece that will be a towering structure defined by a soaring, A-shape roof reminiscent of the tiki buildings of Hawaii’s 1950s and 1960s.

 

Estimated Development Timeline:  Total project completion estimated 2011.

  

 

Building Description (Two separate buildings)

• Type Building: High-rise
• Construction: Concrete & steel
• Story Height: 10
• Number Units: 318 Hokulani, 309 Konea
• Units Per Floor: Varies by level
• Elevators: Yes
• Security Guard: Yes
• Lobby & Mail: Yes
• Original Appliances/Furnishings
• Range/Oven: Yes
• W/Hood & Ventilator: Yes
• Refrigerator: Yes
• Dishwasher: Yes
• Disposal: 3 bedrooms only
• Compactor: No
• Laundry in Apt.: Yes
• Carpet: Yes
• Drapes: Yes
• Air Conditioning: Yes

On-Site Amenities

• Pool: Yes
• Recreation Area: Yes
• Sauna: Yes
• Tennis: No
• Meeting Rooms: Yes
• Master TV: No
• Trash Chute: Yes
• Storage: Yes
• Gym & Exercise Room: Yes
• Wine Cellar: No
  
  

Maintenance Fees:
Approximately $1 per square foot per month. Includes water, trash, cable tv, insurance.