KAUAI/WAILUA BAY, Hawaii
Hilton Worldwide signed a franchise license agreement recently to operate the first Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Hawaii, bringing the brand to all 50 U.S. states.
Once opened, the Hilton Garden Inn Kauai/Wailua Bay will also be the only Hilton-branded hotel on the island of Kauai. Owned by a partnership led by DiNapoli Capital Partners and managed by Aston Hotels & Resorts, the 216-room beachfront hotel is expected to be renovated and open early in 2016; it has been in operation as the Aston Aloha Beach Hotel.
Next to the Wailua River on the east coast of Kauai, the transformed property will be located at 3-5920 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, Hawaii, situated on one of the area's only swimmable beaches. The new Kauai hotel is close to tropical rain forests, emerald cliffs, waterfalls and sandy beaches.
Ownership will be implementing an extensive refurbishment including a complete room, lobby, meeting space and exterior renovation that will aim to completely transform the property.
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai/Wailua Bay will offer its Garden Sleep System bed, ergonomic desk chair, LCD high-definition, flat-screen television, a work desk, a "hospitality center" that features a mini refrigerator and Keurig single-cup coffee brewer in every guest room, and complimentary Internet access.
This hotel, like all in the Hilton Garden Inn portfolio, will offer complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, 24-hour business center with Print Spots remote printing, a fitness center and an indoor pool. The hotel will also feature approximately 5,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.
The Garden Grille and Bar will offer a full cooked-to-order breakfast and dinner, cocktails, and evening room service. The Pavilion Pantry will be open 24 hours and sell snacks, beverages, and other packaged items.
