Dreaming of a Hawaiian wedding surrounded by ocean views, gentle breezes, and tropical beauty? At Makoa, we offer one of the most unique and private Hawaii wedding venues, where the entire estate is yours to celebrate love in total serenity. Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a destination gathering, Makoa is the perfect backdrop for a heartfelt celebration.
Makoa offers a truly exclusive setting for couples seeking a personalized destination wedding experience in Hawaii. When you choose Makoa, you’re not just booking a venue—you’re securing the entire estate for your celebration. This means complete privacy, flexibility, and the freedom to craft your day exactly as you envision it.
You are welcome to bring in your own caterers, planners, photographers, and other vendors. Our team is also happy to recommend trusted local professionals who specialize in Hawaiian weddings and understand the unique rhythm of celebrating love in paradise.
Whether you’re envisioning Maui beach weddings or a lush garden ceremony, Makoa offers outdoor spaces with spectacular garden views.
Outdoor ceremony spaces include tropical landscapes surrounded by native greenery. For cocktail or other gathering events, we offer multiple outdoor options. Most importantly, only one wedding is hosted at a time, ensuring that your event remains private, personal, and fully focused on you.
When you host your celebration at Makoa, you receive exclusive access to the estate. This includes overnight accommodations for up to 80 guests, access to outdoor ceremony and reception areas, and complete use of the grounds. Celebrations of up to 100 guests can be hosted at our Villas by the Cove and Beachfront Villas properties. Makoa is perfect for couples looking for beach wedding venues in Hawaii with freedom and privacy.
Villas by the Cove Estate accommodates over 50 guests in style.
Wailea Inn Estate welcomes up to 36 overnight guests, with events of up to 50.
Beachfront Villas sleeps up to 10 guests.
Combine all properties to host over 90 guests with exclusive use of pools, yoga studios, BBQs, and scenic gathering areas.
Exchange vows amidst lush tropical gardens with breathtaking ocean views. We provide the property and the setting; our Complimentary Concierge can help with arranging vendors for your event.
Booking Details:
Whole property bookings are required with a 3-night minimum stay.
Event fees are based on property and include six folding tables and 30 chairs.
We would be honored to host your special day at Makoa Resorts!
For inquiries, contact us at Reservations@makoaresorts.com.
The hardest part of a destination wedding isn’t the ceremony — it’s housing everyone. At Makoa, your wedding party and closest guests sleep onsite, up to 80 people across our villas, plantation house, penthouses, and Wailea Inn, while celebrations of up to 100 guests can be hosted at Villas by the Cove and Beachfront Villas.
Guests can book their units under your group block, or take the buyout and assign rooms yourself — one contact, one plan. See group stays for details.
Planning a Hawaiian wedding from another state or country can be overwhelming, but we’re here to support you. Makoa offers both in-person tours and live video consultation so you can explore the venue and envision your celebration—no matter where you’re planning from.
We are Makoa:
Unforgettable moments begin with the right setting. True hospitality is about genuine care and attention.
Onsite lodging accommodates up to 80 guests across all of our properties. Celebrations of up to 100 guests can be hosted at Villas by the Cove and Beachfront Villas; Wailea Inn hosts events of up to 50 guests, with lodging for up to 36. Weddings and events that include guests staying off-property require a full-property buyout with a 3-night minimum — which most couples turn into a full wedding week.
Private use of the property you book: overnight accommodations, ceremony and reception spaces. You plan your celebration with your own vendors.
Absolutely! Our team can assist with room blocks, transportation coordination, and activity recommendations for your guests. At Makoa we ensure everyone enjoys the best of what our wedding resort in Hawaii has to offer – from arrival to farewell brunch. See our group stays page for how group bookings work.
We don’t offer wedding packages. Makoa provides the accommodations and the event site — you plan and host your celebration with the vendors of your choice. To host a wedding at Makoa, you will need to rent the entire property. Rates are dynamic by season and dates, and booking direct with us always beats OTA prices — contact us with your dates and guest count for a current quote.
Hawaii offers beautiful weather year-round, but many couples prefer the spring season (March to May) while the whales might still be there and the island just look fantastic. Choosing a date during the shoulder seasons ( May to June, and September to November ) can help reduce wedding prices in Hawaii.
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