When guests choose a Marriott hotel in Hawaii, they’re seeking more than accommodations. They’re seeking a seamless, premium resort experience that enables them to explore and enjoy the islands fully. That’s why four Marriott Hawaiian resort properties have partnered with Envoy to offer on-demand car sharing as a distinctive hotel amenity.
Hotel Car Sharing: The Partnership at a Glance
Since 2023, Envoy has partnered with Marriott International to deploy premium car sharing as a hotel amenity across four luxury Hawaiian resort properties:
- Mauna Kea Resort (Big Island) – 3 Tesla Model 3s
- Westin Hapuna Beach Resort (Big Island) – 2 Tesla Model 3s
- The Ritz-Carlton Oahu Turtle Bay (Oahu) – 4 Teslas (Model 3, Y, and X)
- Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach (Kauai) – 1 Tesla Model 3
Together, these properties span three Hawaiian islands, giving guests convenient access to explore some of the world’s most beautiful destinations in premium electric vehicles.
Solving Resort Transportation Challenges
Traditional car rental experiences create unnecessary friction for hotel guests. Off-site pickup locations, lengthy paperwork, unpredictable vehicle quality, and rigid rental periods often detract from what should be a relaxing vacation.
For luxury hotel guests in Hawaii, this disconnect is particularly pronounced. After arriving at a pristine beachfront resort property with exceptional service standards, guests shouldn’t have to navigate clunky rental car logistics to explore the islands.
Marriott recognized this gap between guest expectations and available hotel transportation options. The solution needed to match the premium positioning of their Hawaiian resort properties while providing the flexibility and convenience modern travelers expect.
The Hotel Car Sharing Solution
Envoy’s car-sharing platform integrates seamlessly into the luxury hotel experience. Guests can:
- Reserve vehicles through the Envoy app with zero paperwork or front desk interaction required
- Access vehicles with keyless entry using their smartphone
- Choose flexible rental periods from a few hours to multiple days
- Drive premium Tesla vehicles that align with environmental values
- Enjoy transparent pricing with no hidden fees or surprise charges
All four properties feature dedicated EV charging infrastructure, ensuring vehicles are always ready for guest reservations while supporting the properties’ sustainability initiatives.
Why Hotel Car Sharing Works: Benefits for Hospitality Properties
The Marriott partnership demonstrates how car sharing solves unique challenges for hotels and resorts:
1. Premium Hotel Amenity Differentiation
In competitive resort markets, distinctive hotel amenities matter. On-demand Tesla access gives Marriott properties a talking point that sets them apart from competitors, who still direct guests to traditional rental car counters. This hospitality innovation becomes a key differentiator for luxury hotel brands.
2. Revenue Generation
Envoy operates on a transparent model: properties pay a fixed monthly amenity fee that covers vehicles, maintenance, insurance, and operations. Then, properties earn a revenue share from guest bookings. Unlike traditional amenities that only cost money, this generates income while providing value to guests.
3. Sustainability Alignment
Hawaii has aggressive clean energy goals, and many travelers actively seek eco-friendly options. Electric vehicle access demonstrates environmental commitment in a tangible, guest-facing way.
4. Operational Simplicity for Hotel Management
Envoy manages the entire car-sharing operation. Hotel properties do not need to hire additional staff, purchase vehicles, arrange maintenance, or handle insurance. The amenity simply works, with minimal hotel property involvement required. This turnkey hotel amenity solution removes operational burden from property management teams.
5. Guest Flexibility
Unlike traditional rentals, guests can book vehicles for just a few hours to visit a specific attraction, or for multiple days to explore the island. This flexibility better matches how guests actually want to use vehicles during resort stays.
The Hawaiian Advantage
Hawaii presents an ideal environment for resort-based car sharing:
- Island geography creates a natural demand for vehicle access without the need for ownership
- Popular tourist destinations are spread across islands, encouraging exploration
- Strong environmental consciousness among both properties and guests supports EV adoption
- Limited public transportation makes vehicle access valuable for resort guests
- Premium guest demographics align with Tesla brand positioning
The four Marriott properties span dramatically different Hawaiian landscapes. Big Island guests can explore volcanic parks and coffee farms. Oahu visitors can access legendary surf breaks and hiking trails. Kauai travelers can discover dramatic coastal cliffs and hidden beaches. Each property offers a Tesla as the key to unlocking these experiences.
Looking Forward: Bringing Hotel Car Sharing to the Mainland
The success of Envoy’s partnership with Marriott’s Hawaiian resort properties demonstrates growing demand for practical, premium hotel amenities that enhance guest experiences rather than complicate them. Now, we’re bringing this proven hospitality car-sharing model to mainland hotel and resort properties nationwide.
Hawaii provided the ideal testing ground for this hotel transportation innovation: island geography, strong tourism demand, limited public transportation, and environmentally conscious guests and properties. The model succeeded because it solved real hotel guest pain points while delivering measurable value to resort properties.
But these same conditions exist in mainland hospitality markets. Resort destinations where hotel guests want to explore. Downtown hotels where traditional rental logistics create friction. Boutique properties in scenic locations where vehicle access enhances the luxury hotel experience.
As travelers increasingly expect seamless digital experiences, sustainable options, and flexibility in how they access services, hotel car sharing represents a natural evolution for hospitality properties. It’s not just a transportation solution. It’s a way to extend the premium, frictionless experience guests expect throughout their entire hotel stay.
For resort and hotel properties nationwide evaluating how to differentiate their guest offerings, the Marriott partnership provides a compelling blueprint. Car sharing as a hotel amenity delivers measurable value to both properties and guests, without the operational complexity of traditional fleet management.
The Hawaiian success story is just the beginning for hospitality innovation.
Interested in Hotel Car Sharing for Your Property?
If you’re a hotel operator, resort manager, or hospitality decision-maker looking to elevate guest experiences with innovative hotel amenities, we’d love to discuss how Envoy’s car-sharing platform can work for your properties.
Request a Demo or contact us at sales@envoythere.com
About Envoy
Envoy provides car sharing as an amenity for multifamily, hospitality, and workplace properties nationwide. Our platform offers hotel guests, residents, and employees affordable, convenient access to premium vehicles without the burden of ownership. We partner with leading hospitality brands to deliver turnkey car-sharing solutions that enhance guest satisfaction and generate property revenue. Learn more at envoythere.com.
About Marriott International
Marriott International is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 30 brands and nearly 9,000 properties across 138 countries and territories.
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