Mar 3, 2023


Say I do on a paradise island with swaying palm trees and white sandy beaches along the azure blue waters of the glistening Pacific Ocean in tropical Kailua-Kona, HI. Take a drive in a Honda Civic, Accord, or Pilot to the exotic island-style wedding venues below and find the perfect spot to tie the knot.

4 Favorite Wedding Venues You Can Drive to From Kailua-Kona, HI

1. Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel

The beautiful Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel at 75-5660 Palani Road in Kailua-Kona is in breathtaking Kailua Bay and overlooks the Hualalai Mountains. With its white sandy beach and lush exotic vegetation, the hotel offers twenty spacious indoor and outdoor settings for gorgeous oceanfront weddings. The Luau Grounds is ideal for large ceremonies and receptions of up to 600 guests and has spectacular views.
The contemporary and elegant Kamakahonu Ballroom can seat 500 guests and has a get-ready room attached. The beautiful green Honu’s Lawn is perfect for more intimate weddings of 200 loved ones and overlooks the sandy beach. The hotel offers luxurious accommodations for the newlyweds and their guests. There’s a wedding coordinator and a culinary team with a wide selection of menus for buffets and seated banquets.

2. Royal Kona Resort

Plan a romantic island wedding on the shores of a lagoon at the Royal Kona Resort at 75-5852 Ali’i  Drive in historic downtown Kailua-Kona. The tropical resort has seven breathtaking spaces with room for up to 300 guests featuring thatched gazebos and picturesque lagoons. The resort offers full-service packages allowing you to host any wedding, from intimate gatherings to lavish affairs.
The packages include a wedding planner, partnerships with the best vendors, a la carte and custom menus, and a dedicated team of professionals to ensure your wedding is a spectacular day in paradise.

3. Papa Kona Events

Papa Kona Events at 75-5770 Ali’i Drive Kailua-Kona is a beachfront venue with panoramic bay and sea views and cool ocean breezes. It’s the ideal spot for gorgeous sunset ceremonies on the beach and receptions with up to 175 guests for seated dinners. The first floor is available for larger weddings, where you can continue your celebrations late into the night.
Papa Kona Events offers everything you need, including an experienced event coordinator, servers, and a culinary team. The chefs create exquisite plated and buffet-style cuisine that ranges from casual and the famous Hawaiian Luau Feast to the formal Signature Buffet.

4. Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa

Treat yourself and your loved ones and tie the knot at the Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa at 78-128 Ehukai Street in Kailua-Kona. At this tropical oasis, you and your guests can enjoy spa treatments, island-style cuisine, spacious accommodations, and sunny days on the beautiful beach.
The resort has ten magnificent indoor and outdoor areas for weddings with up to 650 guests and offers full-service packages, including a licensed ceremony officiant, catering, and a musician.

Host a picture-postcard wedding at one of these tropical island resorts right on the ocean for a dream wedding none of your guests will ever forget. While finding the perfect venue, swing by Tony Honda Kona to check out the quality new and pre-owned vehicles.

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