About Us

Kyo-ya has a storied history in Hawai‘i. Founded by the Osano family in 1960 as a subsidiary of Japan-based Kokusai Kogyo, Kyo-ya established itself in the islands in 1961. Since then, Kyo-ya has remained committed to the communities where we operate, reinvesting to preserve the original charm and character of our legendary properties on O‘ahu, Maui and California.

2023
Established Kyo-ya Hotels Foundation as a 501c3 nonprofit to support our communities.

2020
Completed $200 million renovation of all 1,636 Sheraton Waikiki guest rooms and suites.
Completed multi-year upgrade of Sheraton Maui lobby, including Kaanapali’s only lobby bar.

2018
Completed renovation of all 508 Sheraton Maui guest rooms and suites.

2014
Completed renovation of Sheraton Princess Kaiulani lobby and Pikake Terrace.

2013
Completed renovation of Moana Surfrider Tower and Diamond Wing guest rooms.

2011
Completed $6.5 million guest room renovation at Sheraton Maui.
Installed Hawai‘i’s first hotel vehicle charging stations at Sheraton Waikiki.

2010
Completed $120 million Sheraton Waikiki and The Royal Hawaiian restoration.

1997
Completed $165 million Sheraton Maui restoration.

1991
Completed $150 million Palace Hotel restoration.
Reopened new Kyo-ya Restaurant after $15 million construction project.

1989
Reopened Sheraton Moana Surfrider after $50 million restoration.

1974
Purchased the Royal Hawaiian, Sheraton Waikiki, and Sheraton Maui Hotels.

1972
Acquired Palace Hotel in San Francisco.

1971
Opened Princess Kaiulani Ainahau Tower.

1963
Purchased Moana Hotel and Surfrider Hotel.
Purchased Princess Kaiulani Hotel.

1962
Purchased Kyo-ya Restaurant in Waikiki.

1961
Established Kyo-ya Co., Ltd.

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Sheraton Waikiki guest room
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa lobby
Sheraton Waikiki Infinity Pool
Palace Hotel
The Royal Hawaiian
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
Sheraton Moana Surfrider