Hāʻena, Hawai‘i (Aug. 03, 2018) – An investigation is ongoing into the cause of a fire that destroyed a single-story building at Hanalei Colony Resort on July 27, 2018.
The Kauai Fire Department contained the fire within 90 minutes, and emergency crews remained through the following day to mop up hot spots. No injuries were reported. The resort’s pool gazebo, maintenance shed, housekeeping department and laundry room were destroyed. All other structures and guest rooms are unaffected.
The 52-suite Hanalei Colony Resort has been closed since record flooding swept through Kauai’s North Shore in April, restricting access along Kuhio Highway and damaging hundreds of homes. The resort immediately transformed into a vital community center, school and satellite City Hall for nearby residents. A tentative reopening for guests is planned in October 2018, coinciding with the completion of repairs to Kuhio Highway, the main road along the North Shore.
“We had hoped to welcome back guests as soon as the designated disaster areas and roads are deemed safe for normal travel by the County. We may have to re-evaluate that date, and will keep everyone updated,” said Laura Richards, general manager of Hanalei Colony Resort. “We are grateful that there were no injuries, and are thankful to everyone who has shared well wishes.”
Hanalei Colony Resort encourages friends and guests to visit
HCR.com and its
Facebook page for news and updates.