Princeville news

[Kildahl]

I called the resort last night and learned that they are planning to reopen on October 1st. The individual to whom I spoke said that it was going to be a phased in reopening, mentioning that not all of the resorts amenities would not be available upon reopening.
This is certainly encouraging news for those with reservations commencing on the second or third and thereafter.

 

[DeniseM]

The Westin Princeville is not and has not been closed - they are under quarantine until Oct.1st, just like the rest of Hawaii. In reality, the front desk has no idea if the quarantine is going to be lifted Oct.1st, or extended again, but it's the easiest thing to tell owners. If you call any of the front desks in Hawaii, that's what they will say:

The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
Princeville, Hawaii, USA
Resort Status: Open only for Owner and Exchange arrivals from Wednesday, March 25, 2020 through Wednesday, September 30, 2020 (subject to change). Limited amenities and services currently in place.

You can check the status of any Marriott or Vistana resort here: https://hub.vacationclub.com/resort-updates/?cid=intrnl-mvc-covid-19-hub-property-updates

 

[Kildahl]

The Westin Princeville is not and has not been closed - they are under quarantine until Oct.1st, just like the rest of Hawaii. In reality, the front desk has no idea if the quarantine is going to be lifted Oct.1st, or extended again, but it's the easiest thing to tell owners. If you call any of the front desks in Hawaii, that's what they will say:


You can check the status of any Marriott or Vistana resort here: https://hub.vacationclub.com/resort-updates/?cid=intrnl-mvc-covid-19-hub-property-updates

 

[Kildahl]

Thank you Denise. I used the link you provided and from all outward appearances, it would appear that Westin Princeville is open for business. If you click on one of the links to government websites, you learn that as of today (December 2)the mandatory 14 day self-quarantine for travelers to Kauai has been reinstated. We called the front desk at the resort to learn if we could quarantine there when we arrived in January and we learned that we could if the resort was open at that time. She went on to say that the resort is now closed for the month of December and that the only people there are individuals who are presently completing their quarantine time. Those leaving the resort were looking for other accommodations still open on the island. She suggested we call back about December 15 to see if the decision had been made about reopening in January.

 

[beachlynn]

That is interesting. I just yesterday cancelled a reservation for my renter who was supposed to arrive tomorrow for a week stay. I find it hard to believe that it would have just been him and some people finishing off their quarantine. Ot did they just make the decision to close based on cancelled reservations.

 

[controller1]

This was posted on the Westin Princeville site yesterday:

 

[alexadeparis]

That’s absolutely ridiculous about the one time key. Shame on them. They should cancel all reservations and give back full unrestricted points. No one is going to go to the trouble of going to Hawaii to be trapped in a Room because they can’t get their points back.

 

[b2bailey]

That is interesting. I just yesterday cancelled a reservation for my renter who was supposed to arrive tomorrow for a week stay. I find it hard to believe that it would have just been him and some people finishing off their quarantine. Ot did they just make the decision to close based on cancelled reservations.

Having done a 14 day quarantine on Maui -- I am guessing they would not have been allowed to exit the airport without proof of a 14 day reservation. When I arrived Maui, they called timeshare to confirm I had 14 nights there, in same room. And when I arrived, my key only worked for an hour. At that time, there was an approved list of quarantine locations. I'm guessing that the site had to be willing to monitor and enforce terms of quarantine to be on the list.

 

[Sea Six]

fun times

 

[Kildahl]

Looking at a ten day self-quarantine stint at WPOVR. While I imagine b2's experience in Maui would be similar, I am interested in any quarantine experiences at WPOVR. It is NOT one of the bubble facilities.

 

[Kildahl]

Looking at a ten day self-quarantine stint at WPORV. While I imagine b2's experience in Maui would be similar, I am interested in any quarantine experiences at WPORV. It is NOT one of the bubble facilities.

Trying to understand the new Kauai rules. If I am flying to Oahu or Maui. If I take a test before I arrive (to get out of quarantine there) Then take another test after three days, would that let me travel to Kauai or is it three days on Kauai.

Bump.

 

[Kildahl]

Arrived at the resort at about 630 pm. After working through the 8 check stations at the airport for passengers from the mainland, we were anxious to check in, move our baggage and call it a day.
The check-in process at the resort also was lengthy do the the quarantine forms, confusion about our room preference, the length of our stay and getting our luggage to the room. The staff is not allowed to touch the luggage of those guests quarantining. Security opened the door and monitored the move, to be completed within the allotted one hour. The Grounds looked great and it was very quiet.
We were in the large side a 2 bdrm facing east in bldg 6. This room and others have been refurbished.
We had ordered food from Kauai Table (Kapaa) in advance and security opened the door for them to put it in our refrigerator at about 5pm. Delicious!
This morning we visited with the manager by phone about the room situation. Leaned that only building 6 was being utilized at this time and that the other couple quarantining had 4 days left. We also learned that the National Guard had already checked in on us and the other couple. While we don’t were monitors, we are required to contact the the Safe Hawaii agency each day. Other than a solidarity staff grounds person, we didn’t see anyone today. We guess that there are several other occupied rooms on the north end of the building.
Weather looks great for outdoor activities for those partaking this coming week, rain returning on Sunday through Tuesday.

 

[EnglishmanAbroad]

Arrived at the resort at about 630 pm. After working through the 8 check stations at the airport for passengers from the mainland, we were anxious to check in, move our baggage and call it a day.
The check-in process at the resort also was lengthy do the the quarantine forms, confusion about our room preference, the length of our stay and getting our luggage to the room. The staff is not allowed to touch the luggage of those guests quarantining. Security opened the door and monitored the move, to be completed within the allotted one hour. The Grounds looked great and it was very quiet.
We were in the large side a 2 bdrm facing east in bldg 6. This room and others have been refurbished.
We had ordered food from Kauai Table (Kapaa) in advance and security opened the door for them to put it in our refrigerator at about 5pm. Delicious!
This morning we visited with the manager by phone about the room situation. Leaned that only building 6 was being utilized at this time and that the other couple quarantining had 4 days left. We also learned that the National Guard had already checked in on us and the other couple. While we don’t were monitors, we are required to contact the the Safe Hawaii agency each day. Other than a solidarity staff grounds person, we didn’t see anyone today. We guess that there are several other occupied rooms on the north end of the building.
Weather looks great for outdoor activities for those partaking this coming week, rain returning on Sunday through Tuesday.

You don't say how long your stay is? I hope it's pretty lengthy to warrant what you have gone through and the 10 day quarantine. I don't know if it's just me but from your description above I'm seeing images of Steve McQueen and keep hearing a baseball bouncing off the walls

 

[Kildahl]

No great escape for us. Yes, we believe we will be here long enough to justify the captivity. Time will tell. We have no Steve McQueen or Tom Hank's Wilson but we have the opportunity to communicate with each other in a setting that we haven't experienced since our honeymoon. Thanks for providing us with smiles on Day #3!

 

[Kildahl]

Day 5. We have plotted a walking track through the unit. Looks like the weather is about to change to cooler temps and rain well into next week. National Guard came to visit us to confirm we hadn’t gone over the veranda railing.
Just when things seemed really surreal, sales called to schedule a zoom meeting.

 

[EnglishmanAbroad]

No motorcycle jump over the fence yet then? Here's something to keep you going for 5 more days.

 

[geist1223]

Day 5. We have plotted a walking track through the unit. Looks like the weather is about to change to cooler temps and rain well into next week. National Guard came to visit us to confirm we hadn’t gone over the veranda railing.
Just when things seemed really surreal, sales called to schedule a zoom meeting.

What gifts did they offer?

 

[Kildahl]

No $100.00 for dinner at Nanea (closed).
Offered 15K Bonvoy points.

 

[Kildahl]

Day 8. After seven days of sunshine, the forecasted rain arrived with force late this afternoon.
Just 24 hours ago, we needed sunglasses to watch the 20 ft. plus waves crashing below the property. Although the forecast is for rain the next 10 days, we are ok with that. It’s what makes Kauai so beautiful and interesting.

 

[Kildahl]

PS; We have been watching whale activity off the Westin property.

 

[zentraveler]

Day 8. After seven days of sunshine, the forecasted rain arrived with force late this afternoon.
Just 24 hours ago, we needed sunglasses to watch the 20 ft. plus waves crashing below the property. Although the forecast is for rain the next 10 days, we are ok with that. It’s what makes Kauai so beautiful and interesting.

Princeville is probably my most favorite spot on the islands and I would happily quarantine there as well, and glad you have such a great attitude. Just landed in Maui yesterday and it is rainy here also, but I wouldn't be anywhere else right now.

 

[Kildahl]

Day 9 was devoted to watching the waves roll over the reefs surrounding Anini beach and planning for the end of the quarantine at 5 PM tomorrow.

The only excitement was another unscheduled visit from a member of the Nation Guard.

 

[EnglishmanAbroad]

Day 9 was devoted to watching the waves roll over the reefs surrounding Anini beach and planning for the end of the quarantine at 5 PM tomorrow.

The only excitement was another unscheduled visit from a member of the Nation Guard.

I thought they were all in DC getting ready for the inauguration? Glad to hear your time is almost up.

 

[Kildahl]

We finished our quarantine at 5pm and proceeded without escort to the front desk to get room keys. While exacting in carrying out the rules, the general manager and her assistants were always friendly and supportive of our situation. Several groundskeepers were out picking up fronds and other debris from the high winds the past few days. Saw one other couple on their Building 7 veranda who reported there were only 4 other guests/owners on the property today. Heading to Lihue in the morning to pick up a rental car and some basics at Costco. Thanks for your encouragement these past 10 days!

 

[zentraveler]

Glad that you made it in good humor and attitude. Honestly, we are at WKROV now and our unit is so nice that it would still be worth it be here even if the first 10 days were solely in our unit. Happy we don't have to but can see it being workable. Enjoy the rest of your visit!