NAWILIWILI — Timbers Kauai at Hokuala was announced on Thursday as the recipient of one of 288 Michelin Key from Michelin Guide’s inaugural awards celebrating the North-America’s exceptional hotels and resorts. NAWILIWILI — Timbers Kauai at Hokuala was announced on Thursday as the recipient of one of 288 Michelin Key from Michelin Guide’s inaugural awards celebrating the North-America’s exceptional hotels and resorts. The award underscores Timbers Kauai’s commitment to unparalleled guest experiences and world-class service with a focus on both stewardship and authenticity, Timbers Kauai said in the announcement of the Michelin Key.

“Receiving a Michelin Key is a testament to our team’s dedication to delivering extraordinary experiences that reflect the natural beauty and spirit of Kauai,” said Chris Gampon, the general manager of Timbers Kauai at Hokuala. “We are committed to extending the true spirit of Aloha to our guests as the gateway to The Garden Island, and are truly honored to be one of five hotels in Hawaii to be recognized by such an esteemed accolade.” The Michelin Guide, known for its Michelin Star restaurant ratings, announced plans to launch an equivalent for the hotel sector that would be the Michelin Key states a Travel Weekly news account.

Under this system, the approximately 6,000 hotels already listed within the Michelin Guide are eligible to potentially receive one, two, or three Michelin Keys based on anonymous inspections by Miche.