Marriott International Signs Agreement to Bring St. Regis Hotels and Resorts to Kapalua Bay, Hawai’i

Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with Kemmons Wilson Hospitality Partners to bring The Resort at Kapalua Bay, a luxury oceanfront resort located on Maui’s northwest coast, into the company’s leading luxury portfolio.

St. Regis Kapalua Bay – Hawai’i
- Agreement Signed: Marriott International with Kemmons Wilson Hospitality Partners (KWHP).
- Effective Date: Marriott assumed management of The Resort at Kapalua Bay on 14 March 2026.
- Future Plans: Property will undergo renovation and officially join the St. Regis Hotels & Resorts portfolio in 2027.
- Ownership: Remains unchanged; Marriott manages operations.
- Location: 25 acres of oceanfront land on Maui’s northwest coast, within the Kapalua Resort community.

Resort Highlights
- 146 multi-bedroom, ocean-view residences (1,774–4,050 sq ft).
- Championship golf courses & tennis courts nearby.
- 40,000 sq ft spa with ocean-view wellness facilities.
- 3,415 sq ft indoor meeting space + 30,210 sq ft outdoor event space.
- Direct access to Kapalua Bay Beach.
- Multi-tiered lagoon pool and tropical gardens.

Strategic Context
- Expands Marriott’s luxury footprint in Hawai’i, where it already has ~30 properties and 6 more in the pipeline.
- Reinforces St. Regis’s positioning as a premier luxury brand catering to discerning travelers.

This move signals Marriott’s intent to strengthen its luxury resort portfolio in iconic leisure destinations.