Coco Palms being auctioned off in a foreclosure sale on July 26 on the steps of the Fifth Circuit Courthouse in Lihue

[DeniseM]

Historic Kauai resort in ‘Blue Hawaii’ to be auctioned this month | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WAILUA >> The historic resort where Elvis Presley’s character got married in the 1961 film “Blue Hawaii” will go up for auction at a foreclosure sale on Kauai this month.

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[slip]

I think we should all chip in some money and make a bid.

 

[DaveNV]

I think we should all chip in some money and make a bid.

You go first.

Dave

 

[DeniseM]

Only 10% down! What a deal!

 

[DaveNV]

Only 10% down! What a deal!

I wonder if they'd accept a timeshare in trade? According to the Developers, they're worth millions. Just ask them.

Dave

 

[easyrider]

Last time we drove by it looked in shambles. The resort sits on the wrong side of the road, imo. I guess a resort tower could work but maybe apartments or private condos would be better. Any guesses what develops ?

Bill

 

[rickandcindy23]

Hilton should buy it and develop into a gorgeous timeshare resort. It's their one lack of the islands after Maui is done.

 

[slip]

I believe the problem with development is if the permits would be be allowed. The earlier permits were only to be used to build it back to the way it was.

 

[jacknsara]

. . . I guess a resort tower could work but maybe apartments or private condos would be better. Any guesses what develops ?
Bill

Aloha,
Kauai has a 50 foot limit on new building height. There are exceptions, but none would apply to the Coco Palms site. Check section (h) for details.

Kaua'i County, HI Code

qcode.us

My hope is that locals who want to restore the site as a park or other use for subjects of the kingdom have the funds to win at auction. Any developer who steps in is likely to discover a total inability to get permits for any development that makes economic sense. The previous permits were extensions of time limited permits granted under special Iniki relief terms. Those are no longer available and special legislation renewing them is so politically charged that most politicians would not even consider it further.
Jack

 

[easyrider]

The way the hwy bottlenecks in front of the resort it might be a good idea to widen it.

Bill

 

[chellej]

I think Zuckerberg should buy it and develop it into a really nice public park...donate it back to the people

 

[DaveNV]

I think Zuckerberg should buy it and develop it into a really nice public park...donate it back to the people

That is actually a great idea. He could build some positive PR with the Islanders, as well as providing something great for the property. Turn it into a public space, that honors the history of the land. There is great cultural significance with that property (the land was part of the estate of the last Kauai queen.) Do something good for others, Zuck!

Dave

 

[easyrider]

That is actually a great idea. He could build some positive PR with the Islanders, as well as providing something great for the property. Turn it into a public space, that honors the history of the land. There is great cultural significance with that property (the land was part of the estate of the last Kauai queen.) Do something good for others, Zuck!

Dave

And widen the hwy too !!!!

Bill