3610 Rice Street, Lihue, Hawaii, 96766, United States
Contact: +1 (888) 605-1350
Weddings
Oceanfront weddings on Kalapaki Beach with sea turtle sightings and island-elegant charm.
THE PERFECT WEDDING
WHY SAY "I DO" HERE
Oceanfront Atmosphere
Exchange vows beside Kalapaki Beach, with tropical gardens, ocean views, and Kaua‘i’s southeastern coast surrounding every celebration.
Seamless Coordination
Day-of wedding teams help guide ceremonies, receptions, and guest movement across flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces.
Distinctive Venues
Choose lawns, gardens, open-air courts, or the island’s largest ballroom for gatherings from intimate to grand.
Celebration Weekend
Extend the occasion with onsite dining, a Kalapaki Beach lūʻau, poolside cocktails, and nearby island adventures.
Planning Support
Wedding blocks are available for qualifying groups, with discounted rates when guests confirm ten guestrooms nightly.
Stay Together
Guests can stay onsite in renovated rooms, enjoy airport shuttle service, dining, pools, and beach access.
AN UNFORGETTABLE AMBIANCE
WEDDING VENUES
Capacity: 900 Guests
Kaua'i Ballroom Venue
Host grand Kaua‘i weddings in The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue’s Kaua‘i Ballroom, the island’s largest ballroom, with 16,000+ sq ft, 25-ft ceilings, garden-facing windows and divisible Salon rooms.
Capacity: 300 Guests
Puna Ballroom Venue
Host an intimate indoor wedding celebration in the Puna Ballroom at The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue, a refined ballroom alternative to the Kaua’i Ballroom for ceremonies, receptions and private festivities.
Capacity: 350 Guests
Luau Grounds Venue
Host an oceanfront wedding ceremony or reception at The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue’s Luau Grounds Venue, a 4,800 sq ft beach setting directly on Kalapaki Beach for memorable Kaua’i celebrations.
Capacity: 120 Guests
Puna Court Venue
Host an intimate Kauai wedding reception at Puna Court, The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue’s open-air, columned garden pavilion surrounded by lush gardens and water features.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WEDDINGS FAQs
What wedding venues does The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue offer?
The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue offers over 27,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space set directly on Kalapaki Beach. Couples can choose from the Kauai Ballroom, the oceanfront Wai’ale’ale Lawn, the garden-view Puna Court and Puna Ballroom, and the beachside Luau Gardens, giving every celebration a distinctly Hawaiian backdrop.
How many guests can The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue accommodate for a wedding?
Wedding venues at The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue range from small, intimate ceremonies to grandiose celebrations of up to 900 seated guests. The largest space, the Kauai Ballroom, can host as many as 1,000 guests for a reception or 900 for a seated dinner, making it the island’s largest ballroom.
Can we have a beachfront wedding ceremony at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue sits directly on Kalapaki Beach and offers ceremony sites designed for oceanfront vows, including the Ocean Oasis beachfront site overlooking Kalapaki Bay and the Luau Gardens, which are especially suited for romantic beachside weddings with sweeping Pacific views.
Does The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue offer discounted room blocks for wedding guests?
The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue provides wedding block rooms with discounted rates for wedding parties able to confirm 10 or more guestrooms per night, helping out-of-town guests stay together for the celebration.
Is transportation available for wedding guests staying at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from Lihue Airport for wedding guests, making arrivals and departures convenient for the whole wedding party.
What indoor ballroom options does The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue provide for larger weddings?
For larger celebrations, The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue features the Kauai Ballroom, a mezzanine-level space of 17,280 square feet with 25-foot-high ceilings and garden views. It can be used as one grand room or divided into four smaller salons, offering flexibility for weddings of many sizes.
Are there more intimate spaces for smaller weddings at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?
Absolutely. The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue offers the Puna Court, a 2,464-square-foot open-air space with 25-foot ceilings suited to intimate gatherings of up to 150 guests, as well as the Puna Ballroom, designed for intimate weddings of up to 200 guests.
What dining and catering options are available for weddings at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?
The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue is home to four distinctive on-site restaurants — Duke’s Kauai, Café Portofino, The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue, and Kukui’s on Kalapaki Beach — offering everything from Hawaiian-inspired cuisine and fresh sushi to Northern Italian fare and tropical cocktails, giving wedding parties a range of options for rehearsal dinners and celebratory meals.
Can families with children attend or stay for weddings at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue is a family-friendly resort that welcomes guests of all ages, so multi-generational families are welcome to celebrate and stay on-site for a wedding weekend together.
How close is The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue to Lihue Airport for out-of-town wedding guests?
The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue is located about 2 miles from Lihue Airport, and offers a complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle, making it easy and convenient for out-of-town wedding guests to arrive and settle in on Kalapaki Beach.