Comments on: Hawaii’s famous Coco Palms Resort abandoned

By: mary

mary — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:50:24 +0000

My father took many groups to kauai in the 1960′s. They always stayed at the Coco Palms and took in the Larry Rivera Show. Our whole family became fond of the resort and I was able to have dinner there with my parents one last time in 1983. I also brought my family back to visit in 2006 and was heartbroken to see the devistation. I hope one day it can be rebuilt/restored.

By: Krista

Krista — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:19:45 +0000

Aloha! Some might be happy to know there is something positive coming out of the situation with Coco Palms. The owners of the property have allowed a group of volunteers to clear the overgrowth of vegetation on the property, and use the land to plant and grow foods for the benefit of the community. This effort is being coordinated through The Children Of The Land located in Kapa’a, The Children Of The Land is a non-profit Polynesian Community Center that promotes the Polynesian arts. The Center holds an annual summer camp for children aged 7 years and up, as well as events throughout the year. If you would like to make a donation toward the clean up effort, or to The Children Of The Land, please go to http://www.thechildrenoftheland.com. If you have questions, simply reply to this post, and I would be happy to answer them. Mahalo.

By: Kenny Brooks

Kenny Brooks — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:11:19 +0000

I stayed at the coco palms at the end of august 1992 with the Elvis club from England so I missed the storm by just a few weeks. I went back to Kauai in 1997 and was able to go to the coco palms with our tour guide to see the hotel, it was sad to see what had happened.
I had a great time when I stayed there and the staff were always friendly and helpful, it’s a shame it wont be restored.

By: Carol Kitano

Carol Kitano — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 06:06:25 +0000

When I was 12 years old, my family stayed at Coco Palms while we visited Kauai and a few other islands. I have fond memories and seem to recall that there was a zoo there? I also remember my brother knocking down coconuts from the trees and trying to sneak them home in his suitcase. I think he did! Today when I was at an estate sale, I came across a whole pamplet from Coco Palms from the 1960s’s full of postcards, brochures, menus, stationery, maps and other memorabilia. So, I decide to look up Coco Palms on the internet. I was so sad to see that it no longer exists! I had no clue! Looking at the pictures of today is very sad. I sure hope that it can be restored to resemble what it used to be.

By: susan wagner

susan wagner — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:39:11 +0000

I was an Employee of Amfac/Island Holidays for 7 years at the Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel, I used to fly over to Coco Palms on the weekends use my employee discount, to stay in the Kings Cottage and Lagoon cottages. The Guslanders always welcomed their guest with a ****tail party every evening.

It breaks my heart to see what has happened to her. I think the State of Hawaii should put together grant opportunities to help secure potential funders restore her to her original condition. So much history with Hawaii’s monarchy. Something should be done.

By: rita gunderman

rita gunderman — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:40:29 +0000

Thanks so much for this info. I was married there in 1976. I remember the chapel being very small with white lattuse around the bottom of the building. I guess they built another one. I will be going there on a cruise next week and would like to return to the chapel. Are there tours to go there from the cruise ships dock? Please let me know Loved the Coco palms resort sure hope it makes a comeback ThanksRita Indiana

By: Ken Bertwell

Ken Bertwell — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:58:13 +0000

We took the “Movie” Tour a while back in Kauai and as part of the tour, we got to go inside the once Fabulous Coco Palms Resort. Its former glory is everywhere–around every corner is more beautiful history.

Don’t miss the chance to see it for yourself.

By: Steve Chucta

Steve Chucta — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:17:47 +0000

My wife and I spent our honeymoon at the Coco Palms Resort in September of 1990. Two years later we watched in horor on TV of news when the Hurricane hit. The two weeks we spent there for our honeymoon were the best memories of my life. To see this place in the shape it is in – blows my mind away. I always thought it was re-built, but until I watched “off Limits” this week I had no clue of current state.
Being a place of Kings in past and with Elvis, sure seems like more of an effort should be made to bring this piece of paradise back. If you do I will come and visit it. Steven Chucta – Ohio

By: Bob Davis

Bob Davis — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:16:06 +0000

Boy it just breaks my heart to see this wonderful resort in this condition. We spent many a summer there and so many of my best family memories are still with the Coco Palms. I dearly hope she can be restored to her former beauty on day in the near future. She truly was a rare and beautiful gem and she does not deserve to wither and die such a sad death..

By: JD0427

JD0427 — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:48:30 +0000

Response to Jeni (09/07/11), this is wonderful news. Please keep us posted on your progress. Thank you for caring for our old historic friend.