Revamp for these Hawaiian hotels is a circus, literally

Outrigger is a heritage resort operator with plenty of loyal repeat customers. But it’s not one to rest on its laurels, or leis, as the case may be here.

The Honolulu-based company has recently expanded to include more than 30 properties in considered locations, and it has also carefully repositioned itself into the premium space.

The new-look Outrigger Beachcomber Waikiki Hotel.

And that has meant exciting developments, most recently in its home state of Hawaii where a new residency by Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is set to debut this year at Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel.

The Hawaii-inspired production, Auana is Montreal-based Cirque du Soleil’s first such show in the US’s 50th state, and will be a stylised depiction of mo’olelo (stories) and historic milestone events with the islands’ beauty and traditions woven through.

The home for Auana is a new custom-designed, intimate theatre space, seating 784.

The Hawaii-inspired production, Auana, by Cirque du Soleil, will debut at Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel.

Meanwhile, sister property and group flagship, Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort has just unveiled a $129 million refurbishment which comprises major upgrades to rooms and suites and poolside areas, and a revamped Kani Ka Pila Grille where live Hawaiian music is performed every night.

There’s also a new Wellness Wing with oceanfront rooms, the Coral Kids Club, a fitness centre, and the Voyager 47 Club Lounge. It also houses the award-winning Monkeypod Kitchen by pioneering Hawaiian chef Peter Merriman.

Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa has also undergone a refurbishment, this one to the tune of $90 million, involving all 511 guest rooms and suites.

Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort.

Among the renovations in social areas, new lounge chairs and cabanas grace the adults-only and oceanfront pools, and club-level room guests have access to the new Voyager 47 Club Lounge.

Tickets for Auana are now available at cirquedusoleil.com/hawaii for performances starting December 15, 2024. It will play Wednesday – Sunday nights with shows at 5.30pm and 8.30pm.

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