Moana Surfrider

 
 

The Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, is a historic hotel located on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. The hotel, also known as the "First Lady of Waikiki," has been a popular destination for weddings since it opened in 1901


 
 
Patio wedding ceremony with ocean viewsPhoto by Moana Surfrider

Patio wedding ceremony with ocean views

Photo by Moana Surfrider

 
 

The Moana Surfrider is one of the hotels along Waikiki Beach, a very modern yet gorgeous strip of beach on Oahu. Because Waikiki is famous for their beaches, this makes the Moana Surfrider a very trendy location, and definitely one that brides need to check out while searching for their wedding venue in Honolulu. Moana Surfrider offers two amazing locations for a wedding of a hundred or more guests.

The Ballroom

Photo by Moana Surfrider

The Ballroom is Moana Surfrider’s indoor location for weddings. This ballroom space boasts floor to ceiling windows for natural light, 15 foot ceilings, dark wood finishes, and a fully private event foyer for your exclusive use. The ballroom can accommodate up to 300 guests and the foyer can hold 150. It’s an extremely versatile and spacious facility that lends a touch of elegance to the event. One of the advantages of holding an event in the ballroom is the availability of outlets, and protection from rain or wind while being able to enjoy the views through the large windows.

Diamond Lawn

Photo by Moana Surfrider

The Diamond Lawn is Moana Surfrider’s outdoor location. This is perfect if you would like a barefoot beach wedding, and then have your guests adjourn to the Diamond Lawn and Terrace afterward. Despite being outdoor, the Diamond Lawn is fully private, will unobstructed views of the Diamond Head and the Pacific Ocean. This venue is perfect for brides who still dream of that beachside wedding, but with added luxury and convenience. The Diamond Lawn has an especially romantic atmosphere in the evening.

Photo by Moana Surfrider

Overall, The Moana Surfrider offers a beautiful and historic location for a wedding in a tropical paradise. With its variety of venues, professional services, and honeymoon packages, it is the perfect destination for couples looking to celebrate their special day in style.

What you may like:

The Moana Surfrider offers brides with a trendy location, but doesn’t sacrifice the beauty of nature in the process. You can still enjoy beautiful turquoise waters and soft sand, with modern shops and hotel amenities a stone’s throw away. One of the advantages of a hotel wedding is accessibility to restrooms, parking, and other in-house services such as catering.

What you may not like:

It’s typical for hotel venues to allow several weddings to happen at the same time, so it’s very possible to have other weddings of varying sizes going on in the hotel simultaneously in one day. While this may not be an issue from some brides, others prefer to have the whole property to themselves. This is not possible with hotel venues as you get a mix of different people such as guests at other weddings and vacationers staying at the hotel.


 

Website: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hnlwi-moana-surfrider-a-westin-resort-and-spa-waikiki-beach/

Phone: 808-922-3111

Address: 2365 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815