KAANAPALI NORTH BEACH, Maui, Hawaii, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ — Honua Kai Resort & Spa today announced the completion of the Konea building, the second of two towers that will offer an additional 310 guest suites and a network of new swimming pools at Maui’s newest luxury resort. In addition to the new building the resort is also celebrating the opening of Duke’s Beach House restaurant in time for the holidays. With this, Honua Kai Resort & Spa will offer a total of 628 guest suites, three ocean-front pools and two premiere restaurants, all located on nearly 40 acres bordering Kaanapali North Beach.

“I am proud of the fact that we are two months ahead of the planned construction schedule and we are ready to welcome guests to celebrate the holidays and New Year in style at Honua Kai Resort & Spa,” said Ed Sowers, general manager of the Resort. “We have achieved our vision to create a fully operational resort that offers a unique alternative to the typical resort experience on Maui. Honua Kai fills a niche for a variety of travel options including extended stay conveniences and luxury resort services.

“The new Duke’s Beach House restaurant will add a wonderful dynamic to Maui’s west side, and we are excited to be a part of that,” added Sowers. “The parent company – TS Restaurants – is a pleasure to work with, and we look forward to Duke’s Beach House providing guests an authentic Hawaiian dining experience and a glimpse into the life of the restaurant’s namesake, legendary Hawaiian surfer and waterman Duke Kahanamoku.”

In January 2009, Honua Kai opened the Hokulani building with an initial 318 guest suites, `Aina Gourmet Market, pool, fitness center, concierge desk, Family Fun Club and pool & beach activities operation. Future plans for the new Konea building include opening of a third restaurant and the addition of a spa partner, both scheduled for 2010.

The Resort’s popular 50% Off Special will continue through January 31, 2010, excluding blackout dates of December 13, 2009 through January 2, 2010, based upon double occupancy in Ohana and one-bedroom, and up to four in two-bedroom category. The 50% Off Special rates start at $200 per night for the Ohana Resort View category and 50 percent off published rack rates in Ohana, one- and two-bedroom suite categories, based on availability.

Winter Special 2010 includes 7th night free and 15% off rates when booking a minimum of seven nights at published rates in Ohana, one- and two-bedroom suite categories, based upon availability. The Winter Special 2010 rates start at $340 per night for Ohana Resort View category and are valid February 1 through April 10, 2010.

About Honua Kai Resort & Spa

Honua Kai offers a uniquely contemporary Maui experience. Nestled on 38 oceanfront acres of Kaanapali’s pristine North Beach, the resort is designed as two U-shaped buildings with ocean and mountain views, lush landscaping and expansive open spaces. This openness is mirrored in each of the 628 guest suites (one-, two-, and three-bedroom) with professionally equipped kitchens, spacious and homelike floor plans, and luxury resort services. An imaginative aqua network of pools, hot tubs, natural pond bridges, waterslide, waterfalls and fountains allows for privacy and play.

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Up to 50 people

OK, so the 2 900 sq ft meeting convention rooms would be nothing for Vegas but on Ka’anapali Beach they mean 50 folks can hold a convention in paradise – per room.

It costs $500 to rent each room for an entire day and $250 for half a day.  In reality each convention room seats 25 people comfortably.  Like most convention resorts you get a price break when you book more villas.  If you have an interest in holding a meeting or convention at the Honua Kai I would call the Honua Kai and ask for the Director of Owner Relations for availability and pricing.  The phone number for the Honua Kai Resort & Spa is 808-662-2801.

Meals can be catered from the 2 fine restaurants at the Honua Kai – The Aina Restaurant and Duke’s Restaurant would be glad to cater the meals and drinks.

So your only job now is to concoct a reason to have a convention at the Honua Kai – all your personnel are rooting for you!!