Lanikuhonua

Gorgeous estate owned by the Campbell family out on the west side near Aulani and the Koolina lagoons. It can be rented for parties and weddings or events but it’s pretty pricey and you rent per hour and per square ft.
We used this venue for my brother’s wedding ceremony for 3 hours, and let me tell you-​you will pay for it. They even make you pay for the time it takes crew to set up the space when you don’t even get to enjoy it.
The grassy lawn is the perfect place to have tents, chairs etc, and it offers a fantastic view into the ocean. It’s grass to beach in no time flat.

It was a blessing to attend a good friend & co-worker’s wedding here. The views from Lanikuhonua are images that will stay with me forever. The photo opportunities (and I take a lot) are priceless.
This location was quite perfect, to be honest. It’s what I expect of a Hawaiian location wedding. The palm trees, the ocean, the breeze, the blue sky (which just hours prior were rainy & glooomy) was amazing. It was picture perfect as many things in the Hawaiian islands are. I cant stress that enough. I really enjoyed my time there.
Like I said, it had rained up until the wedding ceremony started, so the grounds were still dampened by the showers. Other than that I do not really have any other complaints except I wish the restrooms were updated just a little bit. They werent bad. Quite typical of restrooms by the beach (but cleaner) but since this was a cultural center of sorts & a wedding venue often, I thought it would be nice for them to expand & upgrade the restroom situation. Just a little outdated IMO.
There are lots of beautiful palm trees at Lanikuhonua… they are some of my favorite things to photograph and I was having a field day. I understand that all you are paying for when renting this place for a wedding is the grounds and everything else is on you & the wedding coordinator to provide. My friends did a great job along with their WC in planning such a beautiful memory for all of us to share & enjoy. There was a big white canopy that housed all the guests with a dance floor. They hired caterers that served delicious food. They hired a bartender that was posted up just outside of the canopy. They also had a DJ provide the soundtrack for the night. They had Liliha cater the desserts for the guests in place of traditional wedding cake slices which I thought was genius and delicious at the same time. And if you know what that bakery is known for, you know what we had… Simply perfection in a few bites. WOW… They also hired caterers to cook up fries (standard french or sweet potato) along with LA dirt dogs (bacon wrapped hot dogs) as the late-​night wedding reception post-​dancing & drinking all night snack. Again… genius and oh so very appreciated.
Make sure you catch the sunset and the other beautiful & breathtaking views these grounds have to offer. Plenty of parking. Lanikuhonua is in the shadows of the JW Marriott in Ko’olina. It’s a little bit of a drive from Waikiki but our thoughtful friends arranged for a shuttle service for their guests from Waikiki to Kapolei.
I miss you Lanikohonua… You’re so beautiful and I’m glad I was able to see my friends get married on your grounds. Mahalos.

ABSOLUTELY. STUNNING.
It is the perfect place to get married! We had a small ceremony with 15 people and needed a place to conduct a civil ceremony and take photographs. My wedding planner recommended Lanikuhonua because we were staying the Ko Olina area and because it’s beautiful. It’s a public beach, so everyone is allowed in; at the same time, you aren’t allowed to ask anyone to move when you’re taking pictures (photoshop can take care of the stray people though). It cost up $ 50 for a beach permit, so this is a nice budget-​friendly option. You are able to rent the grassy areas for a higher cost though (which you see in some of the pictures people have posted on Unilocal here). It’s all up to how you envision your wedding.
Pictures here turned out beautiful! With the waves crashing and the beautiful mountain in the back… everyone who’s seen the pictures is in awe. Lanikuhonua truly lives up to it’s name: «Where Heaven Meets Earth».
PS. To get to the beach area, you need to follow the paved path until it looks like it ends. The photo attached to this review will show you how it looks. At first glance, most wouldn’t dare to keep walking, but you are totally on the right path.

SO BEAUTIFUL!!! Had the pleasure to witness this beautiful place for a wedding I was in. This is the best place to watch the sunset over the ocean. Beautiful backdrop for a wedding. If I could afford it — I would def have my reception here, but prepared to pay $$$$$$$$$$ for this. But you will have beautiful memories and photos to go along with the $$$$$$$$ you spend for it.

I LOVE it here! It’s a natural cove that God created for everyone to experience. I find peace and serenity here. No matter how bad things may get I always find the calmness here. It never gets old you know each experience here is a treasure beyond measure. Take the time to come out one day. The public parking is nestled behind the parking for Paradise Cove.

I love Lanikuhonua! We were lucky to have our wedding here and we have attended many events here. It is the most perfect spot to watch the sunset over the ocean.
This location is very spacious, and the grass and trees are well kept. The trees are also equipped with overhead lighting. Keep in mind, that you may want to forewarn your girlfriends to wear wedges, or flats when they come here. Stiletto or skinny heels will sink into the grass.
The wonderful thing about Lanikuhonua is that it is such a beautiful location and it is a blank canvas. You can set up your event any way you like. However, this possibility also leads to some stress, as you have so many options and decisions to make! Everything will have to be brought in from other vendors if you plan on having a wedding or major event here (tents, furniture, linens, dishware, barware, dance floor, lights, etc.). Due to everything having to be brought in, it can get costly.
When we got engaged, we knew 100% we wanted it to be at Lanikuhonua. We did not look at any other venues. We planned our wedding in 6 months, and we were very lucky to get a date on a summer weekend. It just so happened that a couple canceled and we were able to take the only weekend slot available for the whole summer. It turned out, that they now book 2 events simultaneously (in different phases). I was a bit worried that we would hear or see the other wedding, but it turned out fine. There were separate restrooms, and the land is so spacious that 2 events did not cause any problems.
You won’t be disappointed with Lanikuhonua, the pure beauty of this location will delight your guests!

What can I say about this place??? Its absolutely breath taking for a wedding but it comes with a steep price tag and some sweat. While no one can argue about how beautiful this place is, this place does require quite a bit of planning and cha ching ching for a full on wedding (ceremony and reception).
First off the ground is all you are renting. There are three phases, all very different in terms of landscape. The two popular ones are phase I and phase II. Because its a blank canvas, you can literally turn it into whatever you WANT :) Unfortunately, because its a blank canvas and all outdoor, rental of things add up very quickly and I do emphasize quickly. The rental cost I think is base on time of year, day of week, time of day and number of guests. Their rules are very strict. Everyone has to be off the grounds by 10pm which means your last dance will probably be somewhere around 9:45ish.
I do appreciate the privacy unlike some other wedding sites you may have lookers nearby. The other issue is that there can be two weddings going on at one time. This happened to me and well I didnt hear them (the other wedding) except when they did the lion/​dragon dance due to the drums and symbols but the rest of the time/​evening, we didnt even know they were next door.
Timing is everything with this location since you can book only as far out as 14 months. They really stay true to this so dont try calling or emailing until you are at the 14 month mark from your special day. This place is huge so space is never an issue either. Pictures come out gorgeous and the grounds are well kept. Parking? Hah! No problem. I think its a 200 parking lot space and free of charge. It does get hot and humid but the odds of it raining here is very slim.
I love this place its just in retrospect it was pretty darn pricey and when I say pricey I mean the cost was as much as a five star hotel by the time I accounted for all the basic rentals that would normally be part of a hotel wedding package.
With all things said, this place truly lives up to its name and I would love to renew my vows here in a heartbeat.

My favorite place to Photograph a wedding on Oahu… the place was properly designed, landscape architecture is great, well maintained… lots of sun, shade, breeze, ocean views… the property is stunning and perfect for weddings.
Not long ago, The Ihilani hotel took over control of the grounds and have been doing a pretty good job running it. Sometimes they book two weddings at the same time and can easily accommodate both of them because there are Phase I and Phase 2. Never really had a problem with privacy or noise even with two weddings at the same time.
Incredible sunsets!

I «attended» an event here and must say that it would be an awesome place to have a wedding. The views are the perfect setting.
Everything is lush and green, theres a view of the sunset, free parking, and restroom facilities. The only downside it would have is if you have a function without a tent and it rains… then youre out of luck cause it can get real muddy too!

Lanikuhonua means «where heaven meets the Earth».
This location on Ko Olina is a beautiful spot to get married. I was lucky enough to attend a wedding here and it was gorgeous.
I don’t have the pricing or details, but I do know it was absolutely beautiful, especially when the sun was setting. Truly a «lucky we live in Hawaii» spot!

Alas I did pick my husband… or he picked me… oh well that is a whole ‘nether story. To get to the point… we ultimately did NOT pick this site for our wedding. Why? Lemme tell you…
Prior to my first review I KNEW that the the woman who oversees Lanikuhonua is not the friendliest. I have worked with her before and although she is professional, she is a little less than friendly which disappoints me. This spot is so spiritual it should exude aloha… every aspect of it. The energy just did not. I understand that to maintain a spot as beautiful as this you must have rules and must adhere to them. Guests there should respect that. I knew this coming into the situation. I was a little uncomfortable though that all of these rules were presented and very little positive was ever said. In addition, there was another group setting up for an event and was basically rude to not only us but «auntie» as well. I would have thought with her assertive personality she would have put them in their place and not allow such disrespect of both herself and future guests but nothing was said.
Bottom line… Lanikuhonua is BEAUTIFUL! Sadly the energy just wasn’t. I don’t like to be made to feel like it is a privilege that I can give you my money to use your site. If you feel that way and don’t really want people there keep it private property.
I am so disappointed in the Lanikuhonua and they way they run the show. Hopefully others have better luck!

Lanikuhonua… «where heaven meets the earth»
*sigh*
What an absolutely perfect backdrop for our wedding :)

Just an outstanding venue for a wedding! Others explain it much better than I do. Please read those. Here I try to provide helpful tips for people planning a wedding.
RE: LOCATION
* DO NOT follow the google maps instructions to 1001 Kamokila Boulevard, Kapolei, HI! It will map you to a totally different place. Two different sets of my friends got lost on the way there because they followed the google map instructions.
*Also, the indicator on Unilocal’s map of this place is also off. For the best directions to the venue itself, go to
and check out the map.
RE: ACCESS FROM MARRIOTT
* They closed off the shortcut between the Marriott and Lanikuhonua prompting you to walk a big u-​turn on side streets to get there. It really SUCKS if you are a bride getting ready at the Marriott and decide you want to walk to the venue. I feel it’s also pretty inconvenient for anyone else who has to make that walk. At least, please have someone on standby with a car to shuttle bride to the venue.
* That short closed walkway I mentioned is located along the southeastern fencing of the parking lot. Coming back to the Marriott from the wedding, my family was able to crawl between fences on the Lanikuhonua side and climb over the fence using the wooden handrails going to the Marriott side. This was in our formal wear and in darkness. It was such a hassle.
RE: PARKING
* There is free parking at Lanikuhonua. The parking at the Marriott is a gouging $ 30/​day for guests and $ 50 for non-​guests. Despite rumors, you won’t get a discount from going to the pool bar.

Cora’s neighbor’s daughter’s graduation party was here today, after our middle school chicken fundraiser. Two other cars’ worth of guests and my carpool got lost trying to find the actual pavillion after we checked in at the Ko Olina guardshack. The guard told us to take the third driveway on the right, which actually shared a parking lot with an art festival of some sort. All three cars had to stop, park, ask for further directions, reverse, repark. We didn’t have the graduation invite with us and didn’t know exactly where to go either.
Nice view of the water from the corner of the pavillion where I sat during the graduation party. Unfortunately, there was also a girl in the water who had on swimsuit that was too small for her and our table tried not to look as we were eating our lunch. Catered Hawaiian and Filipino foods, lots of lumpias for appetizers.

Best place in Hawaii to get married and host a wedding reception. Sunsets here are amazing. The grounds are well kept and the place is very private and intimate.
I am a wedding DJ and frequent numerous estates and venues all over hawaii but this is hands down my favorite spot to work at.
Good vibes at this place. Lanikuhonua Means «Where Heaven Meets The Earth»

«Where Heaven Meets The Earth»
Attended a wedding out here and it was perfect beautiful tropical location. I’d have a look at some of the photos for a better idea of what it looks like. For the first time, I’m just going to list some pros and cons about the place.
Pros:
— Classic Hawaiian wedding seaside backdrop.
— It has a nice huge lawn area that even has a stage.
— In addition to restrooms on the premises and a small seaside covered area.
— There is also a very small beach protected by lava. So, no large waves.
— Parking was abundant.
— If you had a very large wedding (approx. est. 300), It would do well here.
— Easy to find.
Cons:
— In the afternoon it was HOT. When I say hot I mean humid heat, but it did get a breeze off the mountain later on that cooled everything down.
— There were times you could hear the announcer and drumming of Paradise Cove (
) next door over what was happening at the wedding.
— If the bride is walking from the entrance to either the beach or the grassy ocean side area where people will get married, it’s a very long 100 yard (at least) walk.
— It’s mostly grass, so ladies don’t wear your spiked heels (the fiancée found this one out).
— You have to bring everything in and take everything out.
— It’s out in Kapolei, which is quite a hike from Honolulu. Remember, traffic gets horrendous during rush hour.

My friends were married here and it is the most perfect setting for a romantic sun-​kissed Hawaiian wedding! There is a huge grassy area that can accommodate any large party and the area can be tented.
There is a small beach for your I-do’s and plenty of scenery to take the most beautiful wedding photos. It’s private and secluded despite the JW Ihilani resort right next door.
If I were planning a wedding on Oahu, this would be an obvious choice!

Got married here 7÷7÷09.
HOLY FUGGING AMAZING.
If you want to see pictures I got ‘em.

Lanikuhonua means ‘Where heaven meets the earth’ and this place is just that. It is one of the most gorgeous places on Oahu. When my husband and I decided to get married in Oahu, we wanted a place that was unique and preferably not in Honolulu where there wasn’t much privacy to our wedding.
I researched all the venues in Oahu and passed up Lani quite a few times. Since Lani is a nonprofit organization and their web site was being revamped, I didn’t give them a second look. But when I was looking for a photographer, I kept seeing Lanikuhonua come up and it was beautiful. So I decided to call them and have them send me more pictures. When my husband and I went out to Oahu to finalize our plans, we instantly fell in love with Lani and knew that was the place we wanted to get married at.
Lani is very well cared for and they have the best sunsets on the island. Since the venue did not come with any vendors, we were able to be creative and bring on any vendor we desired. You also have the option to have your wedding on their private beach or on the lawn among all the coconut and palm trees.
If you are getting married in Oahu and are seeking something that is unique, then definitely check out Lanikuhonua.

The epitome of a beach wedding. Who wouldn’t want to get married by the ocean and watching the sun set with your loved ones?
My whole purpose for visiting Oahu was for this very reason. My friend got married here the other day and it was just PERFECT. There’s a large space to do whatever you want. Remember to bring bug spray, because the mosquitoes were out and hungry!
For her wedding she had the reception and dance floor under a white tent and then smaller tents which was for checking-​in, finding your table, buffet dinner, candy station and where the ceremony was going to take place. There was even a turtle in the cove who graced our presence.
If I had the money and wanted to get married in Hawai’i, this would definitely be the place to get hitched!
Note: ladies, where flats or flip flops because if you sport anything with a heel, your strappy sandal is going to get stuck in the turf!