Intimate oceanfront meetings and group events in Lihue’s serene Lihue setting
3-5920 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue, Hawaii, 96746, United States
Contact: +1 (888) 605-1350
Meetings & Events
THE IDEAL VENUE
WHY HOST HERE?
Coastal Setting
Host guests beachfront on Kauai’s east side, beside Lydgate Beach Park where the Wailua River meets the Pacific.
Personal Touches
Shape receptions with Hawaiian flavors, locally sourced ingredients, and event setups supported by available tables, chairs, flatware, and glassware.
Flexible Venues
Choose nearly 7,500 square feet across five venues, from Kuhio Ballroom to lawns, lanai spaces, and gazebo.
Island Activities
Build agendas around nearby snorkeling, biking, hiking, waterfalls, Wailua Nui Lūʻau, and resort cultural activities like lei-making.
Event Catering
Serve American cuisine with Hawaiian flair, contemporary island dishes, handcrafted cocktails, buffet dining, and traditional luau favorites.
Planning Support
Rely on meeting rooms, conference center, multilingual staff, online room blocks, setup support, catering, bartenders, and servers.
business meets paradise
Event Venues
Capacity: 300 Guests
Grand Kuhio Ballroom Venue
Host conferences and corporate functions in the Grand Kuhio Ballroom at Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, the property’s largest event space for up to 300 guests in theater setup.
Capacity: 40 Guests
Kuhio Ballroom Lanai Venue
Host private dinners and post-meeting cocktail hours on the 860 sq ft Kuhio Ballroom Lanai, an outdoor terrace at Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay for intimate corporate events.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
MEETINGS & EVENTS FAQs
What meeting and event spaces are available at Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay?
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay offers a versatile conference center with roughly 650 square meters of flexible event space, including dedicated meeting rooms, a banquet hall, and a ballroom. Options range from the intimate 834-square-foot meeting room accommodating up to 150 guests to the large-scale Kuhio Ballroom, making Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay suitable for everything from small business meetings to large receptions.
How large is the ballroom at Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay?
The Kuhio Ballroom at Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay spans 3,960 square feet and can host up to 250 guests for a wedding reception. For larger gatherings, the Grand Kuhio Ballroom configuration accommodates up to 300 guests theater-style or 276 guests for a cocktail-style event, making Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay a strong choice for sizable celebrations and conferences on Kauai.
Does Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay offer outdoor venues for ceremonies and receptions?
Yes. Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay features several outdoor spaces, including a 99-square-foot wedding gazebo with ocean views for ceremonies up to 25 guests, an 860-square-foot outdoor lanai for gatherings up to 40 guests, an outdoor lawn for receptions and celebrations up to 70 guests, and a 2,294-square-foot open space lawn ideal for cocktail receptions or post-meeting happy hours for up to 50 guests.
Can I host a wedding at Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay?
Absolutely. Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay is a popular wedding venue, offering both indoor ballroom space and outdoor ocean-view settings such as the wedding gazebo and wedding lanai. Wedding packages include chairs, tables, flatware, and glassware, and the hotel’s event team handles setup and cleanup while coordinating bar service, catering, bartenders, and servers for the couple’s celebration.
What is the total amount of event space at Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay?
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay offers nearly 7,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space spread across five distinct venues, giving planners flexibility to combine ballroom, lanai, and lawn areas for meetings, weddings, and social events of varying sizes.
Does Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay provide catering for events?
Yes, Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay offers catering menus featuring American gastronomy alongside traditional Hawaiian flavors and locally sourced ingredients, designed specifically for weddings, receptions, and other on-site events.
Are the meeting and event spaces at Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay features wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces and a wheelchair-accessible business center, along with a wheelchair-accessible path to the elevator and a wheelchair-accessible registration desk, helping ensure event spaces are accessible to all attendees.
Can families attend celebrations and events at Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay?
Yes. Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay is a family-friendly property located next to Lydgate Beach Park, and there are no adults-only sections at the hotel, so events, receptions, and celebrations hosted here can welcome guests of all ages.
Is there a restaurant venue available for private events at Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay?
Yes. The semi-private lanai at the Garden Grille Restaurant & Bar can accommodate up to 40 guests, making it a flexible option for smaller private gatherings, rehearsal dinners, or post-event brunches at Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay.
How can groups book multiple rooms for a meeting or event at Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay?
Groups planning a meeting or event at Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay can reserve 10 to 25 rooms instantly online as part of the group booking process, simplifying accommodations for attendees traveling to conferences, weddings, and other gatherings at the property.