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Castle Kona Bali Kai

4 ★★★★☆ 504 Google reviews · Oceanfront wedding venue in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii · 0.3 mi to the sand

Ocean view

Oceanfront condos with lanais, some with ocean views, plus an outdoor pool, BBQ areas & an eatery.

Plan your tour

  • Setting oceanfront venue, 0.3 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Phone (808) 329-9381
  • Website castleresorts.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

76-6246 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Castle Kona Bali Kai and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🌊 Ocean Views 3 mentions

“Great view of the water; we watched surfers and fish from our balcony every day.”

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ADA Beach Access

“But MOST IMPORTANTLY beach mats, beach chairs, pool noodles, beach umbrella, skim board and even a little beach ice chest are all included in the room!”

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 504 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 5 mentions

“Great little apartment style rental, overlooking the beautiful ocean, where we were able to see surfers daily, a turtle come in to rest and some whales in the distance.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 5 mentions

“Not only was the location great, but the staff was wonderful, and the in room amenities were above and beyond.”

👣 toes-in-the-sand ceremony 4 mentions

“There is no air conditioning, but being right on the ocean helped to keep things cool at night.”

✈️ easy for out-of-town guests 2 mentions

“Little convenience store across the street, shuttle stops to Ali'i Dr shopping area in Kailua is just outside the property & across the street.”

From the reviews

We stayed in #211, Nov 2025 Excellent oceanfront location The location, view, and apartment itself are fantastic! We really enjoyed the sunsets and watching turtles on the shore below the balcony in the morning!

★★★★☆ — William, Nov 2025

This place is fantastic! I stayed in #302 and it's right on the water. There's a little beach below, and almost every day I sat on the lanai and watched the surfers! The owners have done a beautiful job decorating, it looks like they put a lot of care into the place!

★★★★★ — Sheri, Oct 2024

I was very impressed by this place. Not only was the location great, but the staff was wonderful, and the in room amenities were above and beyond. I was also incredibly impressed by the cleanliness of the room.

★★★★★ — Jay, Sep 2025

We rented an Airbnb here. Top floor had THE most amazing views from the Lanai 🌴🌺

★★★★★ — Casey, Feb 2026

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Getting married at Castle Kona Bali Kai

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.