Perched on the cliffs of Princeville with sweeping views over Hanalei Bay and the Na Pali mountains, 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay wears its sustainability credentials as naturally as its open-air architecture. Thirteen distinct venue spaces — from the cliffside Fort Alexander lawn for 750 to the intimate Hanalei ballroom for 60 — host weddings that feel as much a part of the landscape as the wild surf below. The venue can accommodate up to 550 guests for your wedding celebration.
The views from 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay are the kind that convert people to Kauai for life — the full arc of Hanalei Bay below, the ridgeline of the Na Pali mountains to the west, and a sky that changes character by the hour. The hotel's architecture leans into this with open-sided corridors, reclaimed materials, and living walls that blur the line between inside and out. LEED certification and a Michelin Key distinction signal that the commitment to place isn't decorative.
Thirteen venue spaces give couples an unusually wide range of configurations. The Fort Alexander cliffside lawn accommodates 750 and offers an uninterrupted bay panorama; Kamani Cove fits 324 with softer garden framing; the indoor Kōlea ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows works for 207 in all weather. The 1 Love and 1 Lifetime packages bundle ceremony, reception, spa credit, florals and cultural lei exchange into straightforward starting points for both intimate and larger celebrations. The hotel's policy of sustainable sourcing for all food and beverage means receptions feel grounded in Kauai's exceptional growing landscape.
Enquire about 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay →What's included1 Love Package (up to 10 guests): ceremony, reception, photography, solo musician, floral arrangements, Hawaiian lei exchange. 1 Lifetime Package (up to 200 guests): ceremony, reception, room upgrade, getting-ready room, spa credit, poolside cabana, private ocean-view dinner.
Fort Alexander, a 17,000-square-foot cliffside outdoor lawn, accommodates up to 750 guests for a cocktail reception (550 banquet seated) with panoramic Hanalei Bay views.
The 1 Love Package covers intimate ceremonies up to 10 guests (ceremony, reception, photography, solo musician, florals, lei exchange). The 1 Lifetime Package serves up to 200 guests and adds a room upgrade, getting-ready room, spa credit, poolside cabana and private ocean-view dinner.
Yes — the resort is LEED certified and all dining venues hold Surfrider Foundation Ocean Friendly certification. Sustainable sourcing underpins all event catering.
The Hanalei room seats up to 60 guests and offers a more intimate indoor option with curated décor and natural materials.
Kauai's north shore is generally dry from May through September. The hotel has indoor alternatives (Kōlea, Kukui, Hanalei rooms) for inclement weather contingencies.
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