Hale Hōkūala Kauaʻi opens in Hawaii, the archipelago’s first Curio Collection by Hilton

On 30 September 2026, Hilton opened its first Curio Collection hotel in Hawaii: Hale Hōkūala Kauaʻi, featuring 210 rooms facing Nāwiliwili Bay. Built on the island of Kauaʻi, near Līhuʻe, it draws inspiration from Hawaiian bungalows and focuses on golf, Luso-Hawaiian dining and local culture.

A brand-new hotel facing Nāwiliwili Bay

Hale Hōkūala Kauaʻi is a brand-new build, owned by Silverwest Hotels and managed by Hilton. Designed by Hart Howerton with AHL, the architecture follows the model of Hawaiian bungalows with expansive lānais, set amongst monkeypod and banyan trees; the interiors by Looney & Associates play with the blues of the bay and the greens of the valleys. All 210 rooms, including 23 suites, feature a private balcony overlooking the Pacific, Hāʻupu Mountain or the golf course.

Figueira, the Luso-Hawaiian restaurant

The signature restaurant, Figueira, situated opposite the 18th hole, offers Kauaʻi’s only Luso-Hawaiian concept in tribute to the island’s Portuguese immigrants, serving fisherman’s stew, baked bacalhau, pastel de nata and malasadas. By the pool, The Wiliwili serves poke bowls, plate lunches and shave ice. Both venues are overseen by Executive Chef Hans Lentz.

Golf, trails and Hawaiian culture

Guests enjoy priority access to the Jack Nicklaus-designed Ocean Course at Hōkūala, over five miles of walking trails, bicycles, tennis and pickleball courts, and The Farm at Hōkūala. The cultural programme E Ala Ka Pilina, launched in partnership with the Kauaʻi Museum, will offer workshops on lei-making, hula and traditional aquaculture. For the opening, Hilton is offering a 25% discount on stays of three nights or more; rates have not been published. For other exceptional addresses, explore our 50 best hotels in the world.