On rare occasions, we’re distressed to learn that a natural disaster has devastated a recommended hotel, forcing its closure, and we regrettably remove it from the Harper Collection. But this year, we’ve had the pleasure to add three resorts that have reopened after experiencing terrible damage. The properties below suffered near or total destruction due to a tsunami, a mudslide and a wildfire, respectively. We returned to evaluate their new incarnations and discovered that they’re better than ever.

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

Big Island, Hawaii

The original Kona Village Resort, built in the 1960s on the grounds of a former fishing village, was beloved for its homey atmosphere, where repeat guests (like Steve Jobs) could unwind without the distractions of Wi-Fi and television. Destroyed in 2011 by a devastating tsunami, the property sat dormant for a decade before Rosewood stepped in. The company developed the thoughtful rebuild and sustainable redesign in partnership with a cultural committee composed of lineal descendants of the original villagers, plus community members and former employees. Today, solar energy powers this magnificently rethought 150-room resort, which is beautifully landscaped with newly planted palms and lush native vegetation. The spa, facing the Hualālai volcano, is a highlight, as are the on-site petroglyph fields.