Beach Wedding Venues near Kailua-Kona, HI
Kailua-Kona has 10 beach wedding venues nearby — including 8 with ocean views, 1 with a private beach, 4 with on-site lodging, and 2 all-inclusive. Each one is verified within a few miles of a real shoreline, and listings are ranked by what couples say (rating weighted by review count), with the distance to the water, ocean-view and private-beach flags, and what's included — so you can shortlist your tours and go see them in person.
Royal Kona Resort
4.1 ★★★★☆ 7,044 reviews
Laid-back oceanside lodging with a private beach & a saltwater lagoon, plus a spa, a pool & dining.
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
4.2 ★★★★☆ 4,171 reviews
Modern beachfront lodging offering free WiFi & an outdoor pool, plus 2 restaurants & a spa.
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,671 reviews
Chic rooms, suites & villas, some with ocean views, in a plush resort offering dining, golf & a spa.
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
4.1 ★★★★☆ 4,458 reviews
Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,869 reviews
Laid-back oceanfront restaurant with a terrace, an international menu & nightly live music.
Hulihe‘e Palace
4.5 ★★★★★ 701 reviews
Hawaiian royalty summer home-turned-museum showcasing koa wood furniture, quilts & cultural events.
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort
4.6 ★★★★★ 314 reviews
Castle Kona Bali Kai
4 ★★★★☆ 504 reviews
Oceanfront condos with lanais, some with ocean views, plus an outdoor pool, BBQ areas & an eatery.
Ohana Retreat
4.9 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
Royal Weddings Kona
5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
Good to know around Kailua-Kona
1 of the 2 venues with posted hours are open on Sundays — handy if a weekend tour is the only time you can both get away.
For that water-as-your-backdrop ceremony, the venues here with standout ocean views are Royal Kona Resort, Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa, and 4 more — the horizon does half your decor budget's job.
Want a private stretch of sand — no permit, no onlookers? Royal Kona Resort offers a private beach — evidence from the venue's own site or couples' reviews. Confirm the details when you tour.
Want to stay where you celebrate?
These venues offer on-site lodging — rooms, suites, or a beach house steps from the sand, sometimes the whole property for the weekend. A built-in room block for out-of-town guests, no shuttle at last call, and breakfast on the water the morning after.
- Royal Kona Resort ★★★★☆ 4.1 (7,044)
- Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort ★★★★★ 4.6 (314)
- Ohana Retreat ★★★★★ 4.9 (39)
Prefer one contract and one bill?
These venues offer all-inclusive packages — typically tables, chairs, setup and teardown, and often catering, bar, and a day-of coordinator. Ask exactly what's included; it's different at every venue.
- Royal Kona Resort ★★★★☆ 4.1 (7,044)
- Royal Weddings Kona ★★★★★ 5 (7)
More planning links
- Best beach wedding venues in Hawaii — the state-wide ranking
- Confirmed wedding venues near Kailua-Kona — the 9 venues here proven to host weddings
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