Reopening plans and good news

Updates on the reopening of Kauai:

(Thank you Lynda Gill)

This afternoon, October 13, Hawaii’s Governor Ige has just completed a news conference where he stated that Kauai will be participating in the 72 hour pretesting program just like Oahu and Maui are doing.  If you provide a negative COVID test within 72 hours of your flight here you do not have to do a 14 day quarantine starting October 15, 2020.  

Additionally, Kauai is doing voluntary free testing 72 hours after arrival.  This second test is not mandatory.  When a reporter asked why anyone would want to take a second test Lt. Gov. Josh Green said that some residents might want to double check after they’ve been off island, especially since this test is free.

There had been a report that our Mayor of Kauai had asked the Governor if he could take a tiered approach and that was never approved, his request for a mandatory 3 day quarantine was never approved either.

Starting October 15, 2020 you can travel in-between islands with a 72 hour negative COVID test with the exception of the Big Island of Hawaii.

A website was provided for more detailed information on traveling here and accepted testing sites: HawaiiCovid19.com

To see the news conference go to this site:  Hawaii News Now News Conference

Kiahuna plans to reopen as of Friday.

Here is our re-opening update.

Starting Thursday, October 15:

Beach Hut

The Beach Hut will open from 9am – 4pm. Towels will be available. Sand chairs and high chairs will be available. When they are returned, they will be kept separately, until they are sanitized for the next use. The chaise lounges will NOT be available.

Precautionary measures will be taken to enhance sanitization for safe use of all equipment, such as surf boards, body boards, and other rental equipment; and for wearables on loan or rent, such as rash guards, booties, masks, fins and other similar items. Rental of any item (previously intended for shared use) used internally, such as snorkels or other underwater breathing devices that require direct insertion to mouth or nose will be restricted. These items may be sold for individual use.

 

Barbecues

A barbeque island on each side of the property and one in the middle will be open, using only onside of the barbeque per day. The grills will be cleaned each morning. There will be wipes and sanitizer by each station with a sign asking guests to wipe the handles down before and after cooking, heat the grill to 160 before cooking and to practice social distance guidelines.

 

West Entrance

The west entrance will open.

 

Tiki Torches

They will be lit at night.

 

Guest Laundry

The Guest Laundry is open 9am – 5pm

 

Poipu Beach Athletic Club

The PBAC will resume towel service. They are open from 7am-6pm daily.