Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo, A Doubletree by Hilton

Hilo, Hawaii

Full Service Hotel

We have appreciated working with the HALL Structured Finance team through the many final details required for loan closure. HALL’s expertise in making real estate deals combined with an entrepreneurial approach and an understanding of the hotel sector allowed us to maximize the project.
Ed Bushor, President | Tower Development

In the Beginning Wall in Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo

Deal Basics

First-lien construction loan totaling $18.5 million to complete renovations on a property conversion to a DoubleTree by Hilton in Hilo, HI.
The borrower is Honolulu-based WHR LLC, a holding company formed by Hawaii-based Tower Development Inc.

Unique Challenges

The project is located on state-owned land leased on a long term basis requiring unique deal structuring and an ability to work through the state’s concerns about the project.

The Solution

Loan proceeds will be used to renovate all 388 guestrooms; the hotel lobby, bar and restaurant; the pool and golf course clubhouse; and more than 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting and banquet space.

Success Stories

We are driven by the visions of our clients and fueled by our team’s uncompromising work ethic. With more than $1.2 billion dollars funded in first lien construction, mezzanine debt and preferred equity investments, the team’s focus on strong market fundamentals and quality assets paves the way for our proven track record.