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Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach awarded for multi-milllion dollar renovation
Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort earned the title of Best New Resort/Major Renovation in Hawaiii at the TravelAge West 2021 WAVE (Western Agents’ Votes of Excellence) Awards Ceremony for its top-to-bottom enhancements. .
The beach resort brand received the accolade for the $80 million investment which has transformed the flagship resort into a contemporary beachfront retreat.
The property enhancements include upscale residential-style rooms and suites, chic poolside experiences and a fully reimagined Kani Ka Pila Grille and stage – the home of Hawaiian music.
Expansive resort grounds include three distinct accommodations: the Ocean Tower, the Pacific Tower and the Diamond Head Tower – a five-story oceanfront building that will be converted into 23 brand-new, spacious rooms and deluxe suites, including the Diamond Head Ocean Penthouse, raising the key count to 658.
The exclusive Navigator Floor includes five bedrooms that can sleep up to 18 people, totaling 3,750 square feet plus the largest private lanai in Waik-«k-« at 4,000 square feet.
The resort design was led by Hart Howerton, an award-winning firm of architects and designers.
"This award is the result of an incredible team effort – from the talented architects at Hart Howerton to the construction crew on property and our Outrigger hosts who continued to provide heartfelt island hospitality in a truly challenging year," said Sean Dee EVP and chief commercial officer for Outrigger Hospitality Group. "
Outrigger was selected by more than 3,500 travel professionals throughout 15 Western states and readers of TravelAge West who voted on the best of the best from a list of Editor’s Pick award recipients.
Review methods included product analysis, on-site visits, a survey of a select group of travel advisors and online research.
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