The iconic Coco Palms, caught on fire July 4th. The main lobby and adjoining offices were destroyed. Coco Palms, is where Elvis filmed Blue Hawaii. The resort has been closed since it was hit by Hurricane Iniki in 1992. People continue to visit the Coco Palms property for guided tours and Elvis fans can see Elvis' bungalow. The property is owned by Prudential Insurance and Coco Palms Hui, LLC. There are plans to rebuild Coco Palms which will be operated by Hyatt Hotels International. The structures were set to be demolished and rebuilt to the original blueprints.
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Cause of Coco Palms fire 'undetermined'
By Star-Advertiser staff
July 17, 2014
The cause of the fire at the shuttered Coco Palms Resort on Kauai is classified as undetermined at this time.
The case remains under investigation, according to Kauai County spokeswoman Sarah Blane.
The blaze broke out at about noon on the Fourth of July and wasn't completely extinguished until two days later. Excavators demolished the hotel's main lobby that was destroyed in the fire.
Damage is estimated at $600,000.
The Coco Palms shut its doors due to extensive damage following Hurricane Iniki that plowed across Kauai in September 1992.
Developers wants to rebuild the hotel and announced plans to reopen in 2017 under Hyatt Hotels' management. Coco Palms Hui LLC is seeking $125 million in financing to acquire the land and renovate the iconic hotel.
Elvis Presley filmed the wedding scene of the "Blue Hawaii" movie at the Coco Palms in 1961 and sang "The Hawaiian Wedding Song" there. The hotel was originally built in 1953 on grounds that were once the home of Deborah Kapule Kekaiha'akulou, Kauai's last reigning queen.
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By Star-Advertiser staff
July 17, 2014
The cause of the fire at the shuttered Coco Palms Resort on Kauai is classified as undetermined at this time.
The case remains under investigation, according to Kauai County spokeswoman Sarah Blane.
The blaze broke out at about noon on the Fourth of July and wasn't completely extinguished until two days later. Excavators demolished the hotel's main lobby that was destroyed in the fire.
Damage is estimated at $600,000.
The Coco Palms shut its doors due to extensive damage following Hurricane Iniki that plowed across Kauai in September 1992.
Developers wants to rebuild the hotel and announced plans to reopen in 2017 under Hyatt Hotels' management. Coco Palms Hui LLC is seeking $125 million in financing to acquire the land and renovate the iconic hotel.
Elvis Presley filmed the wedding scene of the "Blue Hawaii" movie at the Coco Palms in 1961 and sang "The Hawaiian Wedding Song" there. The hotel was originally built in 1953 on grounds that were once the home of Deborah Kapule Kekaiha'akulou, Kauai's last reigning queen.
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