Kauaʻi Resorts Reopen as Repairs Continue
Most Kauaʻi resorts have reopened after Hurricane Lowell, though several properties still have closed rooms, paused amenities, or closures.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Hotels
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Multiple Kauaʻi resorts have reopened following Hurricane Lowell, but some properties remain closed or operate with limited amenities. Kiahuna Plantation Resort reopened Oct. 1 with 17 oceanfront units closed for repairs, and Sheraton Kauaʻi Coconut Beach Resort reopened Oct. 31.
Why it matters
Travelers planning trips to Kauaʻi need to check individual property status, since reopening does not always mean every room or amenity is available. Repair work at several resorts means guests may encounter construction or reduced access.
Listings show 14 Kauaʻi properties operating without reported major restrictions, while Kiahuna Plantation Resort has 17 oceanfront units closed for repairs. Restoration timelines for the closed Sheraton Poʻipū property and the paused Grand Hyatt amenities were not specified.
The players
Sheraton Kauaʻi Coconut Beach Resort
A Sheraton-branded beachfront resort in Kapaʻa on Kauaʻi that reopened Oct. 31 while construction continues in two of its buildings.
Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi Resort & Spa
A Hyatt-branded resort in Kōloa on Kauaʻi known for its saltwater lagoon and luau, both temporarily paused.
The details
Sheraton Kauaʻi Resort in Poʻipū is closed, and Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi Resort & Spa has temporarily paused its saltwater lagoon and regular on-site luau. Koʻa Kea Resort's direct beach access is damaged, and some ground floor oceanfront rooms are unavailable.
Timeline
Oct. 1: Kiahuna Plantation Resort reopened with 17 oceanfront units closed for repairs.
Oct. 31: Sheraton Kauaʻi Coconut Beach Resort reopened, with construction continuing in Buildings C and D on weekdays.
Recovery Stage
The reopenings reflect a phased recovery after Hurricane Lowell, with fully operating properties in Līhuʻe, Princeville, and Kapaʻa alongside resorts still making repairs. Travelers booking during this stage face a mix of fully available and partially restricted properties across the island.
Travelers should confirm room availability and amenity status directly with each property before booking, since some oceanfront units and beach access points are restricted. Ask about construction schedules if noise or access matters for your stay.
The takeaway
Check each Kauaʻi property's current status before booking, since reopened resorts may still have closed rooms, paused amenities, or ongoing construction.
What happens next
Sheraton Kauaʻi Coconut Beach Resort construction in Buildings C and D continues on weekdays, though no completion date was given.
Further reading
For more on lodging options across the islands, see Hotels in Hawaii.
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