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Timbers Kauaʻi Ocean Club & Residences at Hōkūala
Lihue, Hawaii, United States · Timbers Resorts · Core Luxury
Timbers Kauaʻi Ocean Club & Residences at Hōkūala held its grand opening on 2 July 2018 at Hōkūala on eastern Kauai's former Kauai Lagoons site, where the Kiele Course opened in 1988 within a 36-hole layout later consolidated to the 18-hole Ocean Course after a 2017 renovation. The oceanfront Timbers club earned MICHELIN One Key in 2025.
- 58 rooms
- Opened 2018
- Neighborhood: Kauai
- Rooms from 2,026 sq ft (188 m²)
About Timbers Kauaʻi Ocean Club & Residences at Hōkūala
- Construction broke ground in summer 2016 and completed in June 2018, with a Grand Opening on 2 July 2018 at the former Kauai Lagoons site.
- The Kiele Course opened in 1988 as part of the original 36-hole Kauai Lagoons layout, later consolidated to 18 holes as the Ocean Course after a 2017 renovation.
- The property holds a MICHELIN One Key award as of 2025.
- Entry-level rooms start at 2,026 sq ft (188 m²).
History
Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences broke ground in summer 2016, completed construction in June 2018, and celebrated its Grand Opening on 2 July 2018, at the Hokuala resort on the eastern shore of Kauai, Hawaii - the former Kauai Lagoons.
The resort's golf pedigree runs deep: the Kiele Course opened in 1988 as part of the original 36-hole Kauai Lagoons layout, and after a 2017 renovation it was consolidated to 18 holes and relaunched as the Ocean Course at Hokuala.
Restaurants and bars
- Hualani's — Restaurant · Oceanfront fine dining
Experiences
- Ha‘aheo o Kaua‘i farm-to-table dinner series — Exclusive dinner series with curated farm-to-table menus and wine pairings from Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars.
- Timbers Kaua‘i Unique Wildlife Tour — Immersive exploration of the native Hawaiian ecosystem led by resident naturalist Alan Silva, focused on endangered birds.
- Birdwatching with naturalist Alan Silva — Birdwatching guided by the resident naturalist for Timbers Resorts at Hōkūala.
- Whale watching from the property — Viewing locations overlooking the Pacific from the open-air lobby, Hualani’s dining room and cliffside Kaiholo rentals.
- Cultural programming — Cultural programming described as a leading highlight of the stay.
- Jack Nicklaus signature 18-hole golf course (The Ocean Course) — The island’s only Jack Nicklaus signature 18-hole golf course, at Hōkūala.
Amenities
- The Farm at Hōkūala (16.5-acre organic farm)
- Kaiholo luxury vacation rentals
- Cultural programming
- Hanalei Bae cocktail with Hanalei vodka and farm coconut
- Hydrophone whale-watching viewpoints from open-air lobby and dining
- Vacation rentals, fractional and whole ownership
- Personal, world-class service
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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