natarajanv
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- This property is anticipated to open in the first quarter of 2021.
I think they are either going to need a pedestrian bridge or a tunnel because someone is gonna get whacked on that road.
Visited the site last week and spoke to 2 locals (one fishing and the other a homeless fellow who uses the old Building 400 as shelter). Both were not excited about the new construction. The fisherman said that Hilton will be improving costal area as well as some well needed park improvements nex door. He did not think his fishing would be affected. The homeless guy said all the activity has been across the street and nobody really bothered him. He said the only activity he had observed on the ocean side was surveyors who ignored him. While I was there heavy equipment was grading and moving (not removing) palm trees. The fisherman who claimed he had a background in constrction, could not understand why they would not use existing cement "base footers" for new buidings. Yes, traffic was terrible when I was there. According to the homeless guy, Hilton will be buiding some type of walkway or will contribute to a control device at the intersection at the property corner. Apparently this was a big concern of the local government.
Harry
That park in your last picture is just to the south of the Location.
There actually is already a cross walk there, but personally I think that they will need a better solution. The drawing to me looks like there is a tunnel under the roadway.They might have to put a cross walk in.
I agree that the Kaanapali area does look like a better area than Kihei area now that I have seen both. I would too book Kaanapalia area if I had that option via either Westin or Marrott. But for me that won’t be an option so I will just have to “make do” with the HGVC Maui Bay Villas location.I'm not a big fan of Kihei when compared to Kaanapali
I agree that the Kaanapali area does look like a better area than Kihei area now that I have seen both. I would too book Kaanapalia area if I had that option via either Westin or Marrott. But for me that won’t be an option so I will just have to “make do” with the HGVC Maui Bay Villas location.
Please, stay up in Kaanapali. Kihei is getting too crowded.I saw the same site last week when we were on Maui. Lots of bulldozers and earth moving going on then. I'm not a big fan of Kihei when compared to Kaanapali, but I'm sure HGVC will create a great resort. We're at HGVC Kohala Suites on the Big Island this week.
I have to disagree that Ka'anapali is a nicer location. The resorts alongs Ka'anapali Beach are definitely nicer than those down in Kihei, but the beaches from Kihei down through Makena are far superior to Ka'anapali Beach and the others in West Maui in my opinion. We just got back from an extended week in Kihei because our trade requests didn't come through from the Ka'anapali resorts (every time before this has been at either a Starwood or Marriott property in Ka'anapali). While the resort quality was definitely a few notches below those we've stayed at in Ka'anapali, I think I prefer the variety of beaches in South Maui and the closer proximity to Kahului.While Ka'anapali is definitely heavily touristed, there is a reason...it's a nicer location (and we have stayed at both).
I have to disagree that Ka'anapali is a nicer location.
Both locations are great and I'd be happy to stay in either place.
There actually is already a cross walk there, but personally I think that they will need a better solution. The drawing to me looks like there is a tunnel under the roadway.
I have to disagree that Ka'anapali is a nicer location. The resorts alongs Ka'anapali Beach are definitely nicer than those down in Kihei, but the beaches from Kihei down through Makena are far superior to Ka'anapali Beach and the others in West Maui in my opinion. We just got back from an extended week in Kihei because our trade requests didn't come through from the Ka'anapali resorts (every time before this has been at either a Starwood or Marriott property in Ka'anapali). While the resort quality was definitely a few notches below those we've stayed at in Ka'anapali, I think I prefer the variety of beaches in South Maui and the closer proximity to Kahului.
Both locations are great and I'd be happy to stay in either place.