NAWILIWILI — Timbers Kauai at Hokuala was announced on Thursday, Sept. 12, as the recipient of one of 288 Michelin Key from Michelin Guide’s inaugural awards celebrating the North-America’s exceptional hotels and resorts.
The award underscores Timbers Kauai’s commitment to unparalleled guest experiences and world-class service with a focus on both stewardship and authenticity, Timbers Kauai said in the announcement of the Michelin Key.
“Receiving a Michelin Key is a testament to our team’s dedication to delivering extraordinary experiences that reflect the natural beauty and spirit of Kauai,” said Chris Gampon, the general manager of Timbers Kauai at Hokuala. “We are committed to extending the true spirit of Aloha to our guests as the gateway to The Garden Island, and are truly honored to be one of five hotels in Hawaii to be recognized by such an esteemed accolade.”
The Michelin Guide, known for its Michelin Star restaurant ratings, announced plans to launch an equivalent for the hotel sector that would be the Michelin Key states a Travel Weekly news account.
Under this system, the approximately 6,000 hotels already listed within the Michelin Guide are eligible to potentially receive one, two, or three Michelin Keys based on anonymous inspections by Michelin Guide staff.
The Michelin Key is awarded to hotels that exemplify the highest standards of luxury, service, and hospitality. As one of the first U.S. properties to receive this recognition, Timbers Kauai joins an exclusive collection of hotels and resorts celebrated for their dedication to creating memorable, authentic, and exceptional stays, states the announcement.
Properties awarded with Michelin Keys are selected as places that significantly add to guests’ experience as a traveler, vetted and judged excellent in five categories, including architecture and interior design, quality and consistency of service, overall personality and character, value for the price, and a significant contribution to the guest experience in a particular setting.
Timbers Kauai is located on the picturesque 450-acre Hokuala resort community offering a unique blend of luxury residences, ocean views, and a seamless connection to the island’s natural beauty.
The resort that is celebrating its 25th anniversary reflects the Timbers’ overarching ethos of delivering relaxed luxury and personalized experiences for guests and owners to create cherished memories of a lifetime.
“Receiving this accolade during our 25th anniversary gives our collective teams great pride and reinforces our core values of creating unforgettable moments for families and loved one,” said Greg Spencer, the Chief Executive Officer at Timbers Company. “This achievement reflects our relentless dedication to both guests and owners as well as our ongoing commitment to preserving the environment and respecting the cultures in which we operate.”
