State buys former Maui Sun Hotel for $38M
The purchase was appropriated by the state Legislature last year. The state has purchased the former Maui Sun Hotel in Kihei for $38 million. The property will initially be used as temporary housing for Maui wildfire survivors, with survivors expected to start moving in by early May. The newly-renamed Hale O Laie, which has 175 guest rooms, is also planned for teacher and workforce rental housing. The purchase was funded by the state Legislature last year. Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen praised the property's availability as a significant asset for the community.
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The state now owns the former Maui Sun Hotel in Kihei and says the property will initially be used as temporary housing for Maui wildfire survivors.
The state bought the former hotel from the Haggai International Institute for Advanced Leadership Training for $38 million. The newly-renamed Hale O Laie has 175 guest rooms.
Survivors are expected to start moving in by early May. Officials said in the long-term, the state plans to repurpose the property for teacher and workforce rental housing.
The purchase was appropriated by the state Legislature last year.
“Hale O Laie adds to Maui’s housing options at a critical time, fulfilling the immediate need for stability for fire survivors while eventually providing much-needed rental units for our residents, including teachers and other essential workers,” said Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen.
“The fact that the property will be opening for occupancy within weeks is a tremendous advantage,” the mayor said. “We are grateful for the assistance in making this asset available to our community.”