Maui Bay Villas by Hilton Grand Vacations

[holdaer]

It's official, HGVC is coming to MAUI!!!

This link will take you to the article with an artist rendering of the resort. I'm really looking forward to this resort!

https://www.businesswire.com/news/h...Grand-Vacations-Expand-Hawaii-Portfolio-Offer

 

[alwysonvac]

Yeah!!
Hopefully the point requirements won’t be over the top.


Related article previously posted

Extension OK’d for old Maui Lu project
http://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2018/12/extension-okd-for-old-maui-lu-project/

 

[GregT]

That’s great news!! Love HGVC! Welcome to Maui!

Best,

Greg

 

[dayooper]

Sweet! This is awesome! I so happy they aren't just making everything bHC and giving us regular HGVC members great new places.

 

[ljmiii]

Nice location! I worry a bit about the man made beaches...but something is better than nothing!

 

[Tazzik]

That's great. I've never been to Maui yet, so it's definitely on my list. I know it's just an artist rendering, but the "super pool" area looks amazing and the beach area looks fairly small. Since my kids seem to prefer pool to beach, it might work out fine for us. I just hope the beach doesn't feel too crowded, since my wife would still want to relax down there. Regardless, I'm thrilled that they finally got through the approval process!

 

[MikeinSoCal]

I agree. We visit the GW about once a year and although they have a great pool, I spend most of time out in the ocean. It looks like this beach area will only be used by HGV guests, although all beaches in Hawaii are open to the public.

 

[hurnik]

Seems kinda far away, but then again we stayed on Ka'anapali beach at the Marriott last time, which was an excellent location, albeit a tad far from the OGG airport. Kihei is closer (I think it took us almost 2 hours to drive from the OGG to Lahaina due to traffic).

But better than nothing since there's only one "decent" RCI option for us HGVC folks currently for Maui.

 

[MikeinSoCal]

I hate going to Ka'anapali because it's crowded. My sister lives in Lahaina, so we usually drive out there from Wailea twice each trip. The traffic is bad, but getting better. I really like the Kihei area. It's easy to get to, laid back and not as crowded.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

But better than nothing since there's only one "decent" RCI option for us HGVC folks currently for Maui.

Which resort are you referring to?

+1 I am very happy there is an HGVC option on Maui. We own at Westin Kaanapali and were considering buying another resale unit to extend our stays, but now we can stay here to extend our future WKORVN visits at a significantly lower MF than Westin/Marriott for similar quality. Plus Kihei will provide more island variety to the vacation.

I would much rather buy more HGVC points than add to our Vistana portfolio because I don't trust Marriott to not tinker with the StarOption system and devalue the benefits. Plus HGVC runs a tight ship so MF run about $1000 - $1500 lower than MVC/Westin - that can really add up over time.

Love the HGVC system and how it is expanding aggressively to add value to members (albeit at high point values) while MVC is mired in untangling the hairballs associated with the Vistana and Hyatt acquisitions.

 

[Luanne]

So, it looks like this is the same location that has been in play for years now, what used to be the Maui Lu resort. We'll be on Maui in March and will drive by that location numerous times. It will be interesting to see if there is any signage, or any indication of activity.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

@Luanne when you visit can you see if the property completely flat? or do you think the units in the back will be elevated on a hill with a view of the ocean?

 

[dayooper]

I started a poll back in August on where you would like HGVC to expand to. Maui/Kauai had the most votes while Barbados was right up there as well. HGVC seems to be doing a decent job of picking places that it's members would like to go. Now if we could just get some resorts in France, Whistler and the Bahamas, we would be all set!

Tug Poll

 

[brp]

This is great news! It has been discussed before, but seemed to go on hold.

Despite the crowds, I actually do like Ka'anapali- morning runs there (before the people show up ) are great.

However, Kihei has both Sansei Sushi and Maui Brewing Company

Cheers.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

However, Kihei has both Sansei Sushi and Maui Brewing Company

Cheers.

Many years ago I recall there was a store in Kihei that sold some of the original Maui BBQ ribs. Never been back because of traffic from Lahaina. Don't know if it still exists, but would love to pick up some of those ribs and BBQ them at the resort. Yum!

 

[Pathways]

So, it looks like this is the same location that has been in play for years now, what used to be the Maui Lu resort. We'll be on Maui in March and will drive by that location numerous times. It will be interesting to see if there is any signage, or any indication of activity.

Last week the property was surrounded with 8 ft chain link fence with the green privacy fabric attached. Some noise in the east part of the property appeared to be coming from excavating type equipment.

I like the way the 'artists rendering' really minimizes the road between the resort and the beachfront. You can't say they are hiding it altogether, as they even drew in two cars on the rd.

 

[Shmiddy]

http://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2018/12/extension-okd-for-old-maui-lu-project/

I'll believe it when I see it - they've been saying there will be an HGVC resort on Maui for years. The Maui Lu site has been an empty lot for years and now they've been granted a seven year extension for construction - some quotes frpm the developer

"Well we know we can’t complete the project by February of 2020,” said Will Beaton, development manager and representative for project owner Kupono Partners. “It is virtually impossible, and we felt it would be irresponsible to come in later to request an extension when we know now that we need until 2027 to complete the project in three phases.”

The estimated opening date of the project’s first phase is December 2020. It would include four timeshare buildings with 131 units, as well as all the support buildings on site, including the clubhouse, pool, operations building, beach club and off-site improvements.

The second phase of four buildings with 149 units is expected to start construction in September 2022 and open by August 2024. The third phase of four buildings with 108 units is expected to start construction in November 2025 and open by July 2027.
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Last rumor was that the Grand Wailea was going to be the site since it was sold to Blackstone - HGVC wanted a beach front resort and the Maui Lu site is not since it has the road in between. If you are buying in so that you can have access to a Maui property - think twice, no three times.

 

[dougp26364]

I’ll save my excitement for the day they actually begin selling Maui units, otherwise it’s still all talk.

I suspect this will be popular enough that if you really want to stay on Maui regularly, it will be best to own on Maui.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

It sounds like this will develop slowly similar to Ocean Tower with only 131 units in phase I. These units will retail north of $100k so hope there will be plenty of availability for the rest of us until it gets sold out. At these prices, most buyers will finance so it could take many years before these get paid off and we see reasonable resale prices emerge.

 

[brp]

I suspect this will be popular enough that if you really want to stay on Maui regularly, it will be best to own on Maui.

Nah. Nobody goes to Maui anymore. It's too crowded...

Cheers.

 

[buzglyd]

Which resort are you referring to?

+1 I am very happy there is an HGVC option on Maui. We own an EOY at Westin Kaanapali and were considering buying another resale unit to extend our stays, but now we can stay here to extend our WKORVN visit for 2021 at a significantly lower MF than Westin/Marriott for similar quality. Plus Kihei will provide more island variety to the vacation.

I would much rather buy more HGVC points than add to our Vistana portfolio because I don't trust Marriott to not tinker with the StarOption system and devalue the benefits. Plus HGVC runs a tight ship so MF run about $1000 - $1500 lower than MVC/Westin - that can really add up over time.

Love the HGVC system and how it is expanding aggressively to add value to members (albeit at high point values) while MVC is mired in untangling the hairballs associated with the Vistana and Hyatt acquisitions.

I wouldn't count on a $1500 maintenance fee for a Maui location since the property tax per unit adds about a grand.

 

[Luanne]

@Luanne when you visit can you see if the property completely flat? or do you think the units in the back will be elevated on a hill with a view of the ocean?

There is a slight elevation. I have no idea if that elevation will be kept or if they will level it off.

 

[Luanne]

Nah. Nobody goes to Maui anymore. It's too crowded...

Cheers.

Good. Stay away. We still go there.

 

[Luanne]

Last week the property was surrounded with 8 ft chain link fence with the green privacy fabric attached. Some noise in the east part of the property appeared to be coming from excavating type equipment.

I like the way the 'artists rendering' really minimizes the road between the resort and the beachfront. You can't say they are hiding it altogether, as they even drew in two cars on the rd.

The property has been surrounded with a fence for quite a few years, if my memory serves me correctly.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

I wouldn't count on a $1500 maintenance fee for a Maui location since the property tax per unit adds about a grand.

I was referring to trading in with lower MF/club point Vegas property.

For owning in Hawaii, the MF for HGVC still run about $1000 to $1500 less in Hawaii on Oahu and BI. Kaanapali Westins and Marriotts run in the $2400 - $2900 for 2 bdrms. It is possible that Maui County will levy significant developer fees and tax the he** out of owners similar to the Kaanapali timeshares, since they have a history of being timeshare unfriendly.