North-shore Kauaʻi private estate. Cliff lawn for ceremonies, restored cottage for receptions of 80 or fewer.
Hāʻena Cliff House is a private estate on Kauaʻi's north shore. The main cottage was built in the 1960s and rebuilt slowly after the 2018 floods. We host small, intentional weddings — the cliff lawn ceremonies max out at eighty guests, and that limit is not negotiable.
We chose the cap because the property and the road in deserve it. Hāʻena is the end of the road, beyond Hanalei; the community is small and our footprint matters. Eighty guests is what the property handles without losing the quiet.
We work with a short list of north-shore preferred vendors who know how to operate respectfully out here. We're happy to refer them. The estate fee includes day-of coordination from our team — we run a smaller operation than most venues, and we like it that way.
Mara & Sai K. · Hāʻena / Portland
We got married at Hāʻena Cliff House — 60 guests, sunset ceremony on the cliff lawn. The estate respects the land it sits on; you can feel that. Day-of coordination was included and seamless. Perfect ending to the road.
Aiden P. · Princeville
Booked the cottage for our anniversary dinner. Twenty-four people, dinner on the lānai, sunset over the water. The team was unobtrusive but responsive. Felt private and cared-for at once.
North-shore coordinator · Hanalei
Hāʻena Cliff House is the small-wedding venue I refer for north-shore couples who want intentional and intimate. The eighty-guest cap is a feature, not a bug. The team operates the way you'd want a venue out here to operate.
These are starting packages. Most vendors will customize for your date, headcount, and the kind of party you're throwing — ask.
6 hours
Estate for an intimate ceremony of up to 20 guests. Cottage, cliff lawn, and a private dinner setup.
10 hours
Full estate for 30-60 guest weddings. Includes day-of coordination from our team.
12 hours
Exclusive estate for up to 80 guests. Multi-day pricing available; we host one event per weekend.
Booked dates are pulled from the vendor's own calendar. If your date is open, you can request a quote — they'll confirm in their reply. Most events lock in 2–6 months ahead in Hawaiʻi; for May–August dates, sooner is safer.
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