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Angie Sent on 11/08/2023

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I highly recommend Kona Kai!

I am beyond pleased with the service I received from the catering manager, Brenna, and the team at Kona Kai for my wedding. Brenna immediately responded to my inquiry, was waiting for us 10 minutes before the start of our tour, and was very flexible and patient with us as we made our decision to book a venue. All these reasons plus her genuine kindness lead us to choose Kona Kai, and we are SO happy we did. Throughout the whole planning process, Brenna was there to answer every email and phone call in a timely manner, support me during my low-key meltdowns about non-venue related matters, and coordinated so well with my wedding planner. When the City of...

I am beyond pleased with the service I received from the catering manager, Brenna, and the team at Kona Kai for my wedding. Brenna immediately responded to my inquiry, was waiting for us 10 minutes before the start of our tour, and was very flexible and patient with us as we made our decision to book a venue. All these reasons plus her genuine kindness lead us to choose Kona Kai, and we are SO happy we did. Throughout the whole planning process, Brenna was there to answer every email and phone call in a timely manner, support me during my low-key meltdowns about non-venue related matters, and coordinated so well with my wedding planner. When the City of San Diego denied our permit, Brenna and her manager went above and beyond to refute it, ultimately leading the city to approve our permit. On the day of the wedding, the team at Kona Kai moved everything along effortlessly. The set up of the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were absolutely stunning. The accommodations made for my vendors' parking were appreciated, and the discounted valet for my guests were very reasonable. I continuously had to add more rooms to my room block, which Brenna, Sal, and Osae were SO patient and accommodating with. I could go on and on with how satisfied I am, but no amount of words will capture how grateful and happy I am. I absolutely recommend working with Brenna and her team at Kona Kai for your wedding!

Sarah Sent on 11/21/2024

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Highly recommend this venue!

We got married at the Kona Kai a month ago today and I couldn’t be happier with how the day went! The resort is beautiful and everything turned out so great.. Brenna was so great to work with, very communicative through the whole process leading up to the big day.. the hotel rooms are very nice which was a plus.. I was able to use one of their getting ready rooms with my gals before the ceremony which was so helpful since I had a huge wedding party.. so much easier than getting ready in a hotel room! The grounds are kept up very nice and they have their own private beach.. just beautiful with all the fancy boats...

We got married at the Kona Kai a month ago today and I couldn’t be happier with how the day went! The resort is beautiful and everything turned out so great.. Brenna was so great to work with, very communicative through the whole process leading up to the big day.. the hotel rooms are very nice which was a plus.. I was able to use one of their getting ready rooms with my gals before the ceremony which was so helpful since I had a huge wedding party.. so much easier than getting ready in a hotel room! The grounds are kept up very nice and they have their own private beach.. just beautiful with all the fancy boats and mansions on the hillside.. great service from everyone we encountered there too.. I will definitely be back for a staycation and be highly recommending it as a wedding venue :)

Valerie Sent on 08/10/2023

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Wedding Coordinating with Kona Kai

It was a pleasure working with Stephanie at Kona Kai as we pulled off a Big Fat Greek Wedding together. Everything was absolutely WONDERFUL and I must say, that was one of the smoothest receptions I have ever coordinated, even with all of the intricate details. The Kona Kai banquet team overall is AMAZING. Erol handled everything so beautifully and all of the servers were polite, welcoming, and diligent as they worked around everyone in the room.

Stephanie and Erol, thank you for the opportunity to serve along side you and your remarkable team.

KoKo McDowell 7/22/23
C/O Beatific Events
https://www.beatificevents.com

Chelsea Sent on 05/04/2023

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Amazing Wedding Venue!

I am a wedding planner that had the pleasure of working at the Kona Kai for one of my client's weddings last month. The Kona Kai's staff was very professional, diligent, and easy to work with. Brenna was very involved in the logistics leading up to the wedding, and Stephanie & her staff were very helpful point people on the day. Their catering staff was amazing! So hard working, efficient, and on it. They were able to accommodate the client's needs throughout the whole planning process, and it was truly a joy to work with everyone involved.
The venue is absolutely beautiful with a harbor view for the ceremony and lovely outdoor courtyard for the reception. The adjacent...

I am a wedding planner that had the pleasure of working at the Kona Kai for one of my client's weddings last month. The Kona Kai's staff was very professional, diligent, and easy to work with. Brenna was very involved in the logistics leading up to the wedding, and Stephanie & her staff were very helpful point people on the day. Their catering staff was amazing! So hard working, efficient, and on it. They were able to accommodate the client's needs throughout the whole planning process, and it was truly a joy to work with everyone involved.
The venue is absolutely beautiful with a harbor view for the ceremony and lovely outdoor courtyard for the reception. The adjacent spaces create an easy flow for the guests from one event to the next. It is an all-inclusive venue which makes things so much easier for clients in planning their wedding!
I would definitely recommend this venue for future clients, and I hope to work there again soon!

Marilyn Sent on 09/27/2022

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Gorgeous, Delicious, Beautiful! Best Venue EVER!

Words cannot express our appreciation for the level of excellence and beauty provided by everyone at the Kona Kai Resort. Every single person who worked to put together our wedding was kind, hardworking, and dedicated, and we have never had as delicious and perfectly cooked (even the wild salmon!) dinner at a venue. Our guests were full of compliments for the chef as well as for the aesthetic beauty of the event. Catering Director, Brenna Guerchon, is as professional as 100% caring and effective. Aline Bichara Events created exquisite, elegant ceremony, lounge and dining areas, Willmus Weddings’ Heather kept us on task and on time while her husband, Christophe, took fabulous photos and video… and West Coast Music’s JB Project is absolutely THE BEST! Overall we could not have hoped for a more heartwarming event.

Kathryn Sent on 08/09/2022

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the PERFECT wedding venue

Kona Kai was the PERFECT wedding venue for us. From the beginning of the wedding planning process, the staff at Kona Kai was amazing. They understood how much all the small wedding details mattered to me, and that meant so much. They went above and beyond to make sure that everything was perfect. On the wedding day, everything went off without a hitch! It was more than anything that I had ever imagined. There were great rooms for both the girls and guys to get ready. The ceremony space was stunning, with the most beautiful aisle-way I have ever seen (we got married on the circle patio). The photo areas were perfect, and the reception in Cabo Courtyard was...

Kona Kai was the PERFECT wedding venue for us. From the beginning of the wedding planning process, the staff at Kona Kai was amazing. They understood how much all the small wedding details mattered to me, and that meant so much. They went above and beyond to make sure that everything was perfect. On the wedding day, everything went off without a hitch! It was more than anything that I had ever imagined. There were great rooms for both the girls and guys to get ready. The ceremony space was stunning, with the most beautiful aisle-way I have ever seen (we got married on the circle patio). The photo areas were perfect, and the reception in Cabo Courtyard was amazing! An amazing dinner, twinkly lights, and dancing under the stars with my new husband and all of our family and friends. PERFECT doesn't even begin to cover it. I can't thank Kona Kai enough for making our wedding dreams come to life. :)

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Sharon Sent on 06/17/2022

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Billion dollar views & Pets too - Perfect wedding venue!

The Kona Kai team brings the true spirit of Aloha to San Diego. Before you walk in the front door the Team has greeted you like family, and it just gets better every step of the way. Our gentle giant furbaby, Keenan, knows everyone on staff, exactly where all the treat stations are and was totally loved on and spoiled! The entire hotel is beautiful and our room had a see through fireplace to the stunning marina view. During our 30-person wedding party's four night stay, the entire team at Kona Kai could not have been nicer or more helpful! They even jumped in to save the day when we realized the zipper on my dress was 100% defective...

The Kona Kai team brings the true spirit of Aloha to San Diego. Before you walk in the front door the Team has greeted you like family, and it just gets better every step of the way. Our gentle giant furbaby, Keenan, knows everyone on staff, exactly where all the treat stations are and was totally loved on and spoiled! The entire hotel is beautiful and our room had a see through fireplace to the stunning marina view. During our 30-person wedding party's four night stay, the entire team at Kona Kai could not have been nicer or more helpful! They even jumped in to save the day when we realized the zipper on my dress was 100% defective 30-minutes before the start of wedding. The front desk team came through with multiple safety pins and needle/thread packets while Jeffrey and his catering team effortlessly switched up the timeline and our guests never knew there was a problem (until they saw the back of my dress).
They treated us as if we were the only people there even though they had their annual Luau event that evening and other private events happening. The food was amazing, our family & guests are still talking about it!
The wedding location was breathtaking and we reserved cabanas at the main pool for a fun reception party! Yes, since the dress was already ruined - we Took The Plunge fully dressed into the pool! Only wish we would've stayed longer to enjoy the paddleboards and bikes to cruise Shelter Island, the spa and more but we plan on going back often.
We both have been very blessed to travel the world, and we highly recommend the Kona Kai for a perfect wedding venue, fantastic pet family destination, weekend visit or even stop in for a great meal at Vessel's.

Aeriel Sent on 04/22/2022

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The Best Experience I Could Ask For!

I was able to have the wedding of my dreams thanks to Kona Kai! When my original venue dropped out 6 months before my wedding I was in a state of panic. After my first meeting with Senior Catering Manager Stephanny Phenny, all my worries went away. She worked closely with me and my Day Of Coordinator, Iman Lee, to provide me with whatever I needed. It was so nice knowing that everything was taken care of; I could actually enjoy my day. From the ceremony/reception setup, food at dinner, our wonderful bartender Cristobal, the beautiful check-in experience provided by the front desk, and the overall professionalism of the entire staff, Kona Kai is simply unmatched. I couldn't ask for a more perfect day and it’s all thanks to them!

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Charles Sent on 03/22/2022

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Our Perfect Wedding

The venue was amazing. The staff, the facilities, and the entire vibe of the resort was perfect for our special day. We thank you so much for helping our vision become reality.

Jessica Sent on 10/16/2021

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absolutely great

Had our wedding reception in a Saturday evening of August 2021. Overall, a superb experience. The people at the reception were very warm in their welcome from the start, and we met Jeffrey Hornick (The Director of Operations) on the first day. With his help, the whole reception plan was coordinated within a time frame of about two and a half weeks. Jeff provided us with ALL pertinent information - about the time window, setup, décor, dinner (appetizer, main course, and dessert), cake set-up, music arrangement, bar/drinks, parking, and personnel. We did not encounter a single surprise changes or expense. Jeff is such a dignified, pleasant, no-nonsense, sensible, and an amicable person.

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Had our wedding reception in a Saturday evening of August 2021. Overall, a superb experience. The people at the reception were very warm in their welcome from the start, and we met Jeffrey Hornick (The Director of Operations) on the first day. With his help, the whole reception plan was coordinated within a time frame of about two and a half weeks. Jeff provided us with ALL pertinent information - about the time window, setup, décor, dinner (appetizer, main course, and dessert), cake set-up, music arrangement, bar/drinks, parking, and personnel. We did not encounter a single surprise changes or expense. Jeff is such a dignified, pleasant, no-nonsense, sensible, and an amicable person.

The wedding day banquet captain Erol Dura was also very helpful, attentive to all our needs and the dinner set-up was timely and lovely.

Finally, the banquet chef Alex Melendez deserves our profuse thanks, wish we met him to thank personally. The dinner was truly remarkable, cooked and catered to perfection. Everything from Caesar Salad to Rib-eye was done perfectly, and everybody complimented on the food.

Overall, things were as we wanted, and we were totally satisfied. We did not stay at the resort since we left for our trip the next morning, so cannot comment on resort stay.
Very minor glitches with Parking exit control and credit card authorization, etc, but these problems are minuscule compared to the beautifully coordinated event.

Chelsey Sent on 09/30/2021

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Dream Wedding Venue!

We got married at the Kona Kai on September 18th, 2021 and it was everything we imagined and more! The venue itself is so beautiful and the whole staff was accommodating and friendly. We worked closely with Jeffrey Hornick and he was extremely helpful and professional. He really went above and beyond to make sure our wedding weekend was perfect. We had about 60-70 people staying at the Kona Kai for our room block and every single person only had positive things to say about their experience. The food, drinks, and customer service were top-notch! From the moment we booked the Kona Kai we had great experiences and no complaints. It was a perfect wedding and we are SO happy we did it at the beautiful Kona Kai!

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Lauren Sent on 09/29/2021

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Outstanding

My fiancé and I could not of asked for a better wedding venue. It was beautiful, the staff was professional, and the event went smoothly. Our guests still to this day go on about how much fun they had at our wedding. We enjoyed working with Jeff and everyone else at Kona Kai very much.

Sara Sent on 07/08/2021

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Great wedding

We just got married at Kona Kai on the beach and it was amazing. Would definitely recommend. The reception was in the courtyard and it couldn’t have been a more amazing day and the staff was awesome. Loved our wedding day.

Ann S. Sent on 05/25/2021

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Absolutely first rate start to finish. The quality of service was unmatched in today’s world. It’s now my go to venue in Dan Diego!

We held our son’s wedding at the Kona Kai Resort out on the Marina overlooking the harbor. It was magical, joyful and magnificent. The service was impeccable, the food exquisite and the only problem was that no one wanted to leave!! Our hearts were full and we will never forget this experience!

Amelie Sent on 05/21/2021

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Kona Kai surpassed all my wedding dreams!!

The Kona Kai Resort is a hidden gem in San Diego for weddings! My husband and I knew we wanted our wedding in San Diego, but weren't sure where so we toured practically every single venue. Kona Kai was the second one we visited and no other venue could top it. It was everything we dreamed of for our wedding day. It had the most beautiful ceremony locations and outdoor reception areas. Plus having the hotel on site was perfect for getting ready on site, the restaurant is delicious for all meals, and the location is a perfect vacation get away for our out of town guests (and ourselves!!)

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The Kona Kai Resort is a hidden gem in San Diego for weddings! My husband and I knew we wanted our wedding in San Diego, but weren't sure where so we toured practically every single venue. Kona Kai was the second one we visited and no other venue could top it. It was everything we dreamed of for our wedding day. It had the most beautiful ceremony locations and outdoor reception areas. Plus having the hotel on site was perfect for getting ready on site, the restaurant is delicious for all meals, and the location is a perfect vacation get away for our out of town guests (and ourselves!!)

Our 200 guest wedding date was originally scheduled for Spring 2020, however due to COVID we had to post pone to the later than summer. During this time, the catering services team was on leave due to COVID, so we were put in touch with the director Jeff Hornick. He was so understanding of the situation and helped us pick a new date. However, by summertime 2020, restrictions were still in place and my husband and I knew we wouldn't be able to host the wedding of our dreams, so we postponed again to Spring 2021. Once again Jeff and the Kona Kai were so understanding and graciously moved our contract again. Then by Spring 2021 there was still so much uncertainty that we made the decision to drastically cut our guest list to 25 people and make many modifications to event to meet all CDC guidelines. By the time our wedding date finally came, it was so nice staying at the hotel, our ceremony location was breathtaking, and we got to enjoy a cocktail hour, dinner, cake, champagne toasts, and dancing with our family and close friends. The wedding was a lot different than planned, but it was everything and more than we could ever have dreamt of.

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Daniel Sent on 04/21/2021

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Covid wedding

The reception was on the terrace right in front of the Point Loma Ball Room. The view of the Marina could have not been better. The staff was very helpful and attentive during the entire event. Our coordinator Jeff Hornick was responsive and helpful, even during the very uncertain times of COVID. Food was absolutely amazing, hands down the best wedding dinner I have ate. Wish we could have stayed the entire week. The Kona Kai Resort is beautiful! Cannot beat the location and views. Ohhh and the balcony from our suite was dreamy! Can't wait to stay here again for an anniversary date.

Nicole Sent on 05/10/2019

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Magical & Memorable

Kona kai made our special day just magical! We had guests from chicago and florida all staying at the hotel and everyone had an absolute blast! Our event coordinator Valerie who is the catering sales manager there was with us from the beginning. She showed us the venue and we fell in love. She was an absolute blessing and couldnt of done it with out her. Weddings are chaos and she kept me calm and made everything go so smoothly. Thank you so much Valerie and Kona kai for making our day perfect!

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Kristine Sent on 01/27/2019

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Destination Wedding

Kona Kai resort was the best location for our destination wedding. It truly is a “hidden gem” and is located near the marina in San Diego and downtown area but away from traffic. The airport was about 15-20 minutes away. The views are amazing and had the perfect scenery for all our wedding photography. My husband and I are from the Bay Area and decided to choose this beautiful resort because of their amazing staff. We were greeted by really nice and professional bellmen, every time we entered the resort. From our coordinator Lisa Fleming, banquet staff, restaurant chefs, and to Vania and Sean at the front desk- EVERYONE was super friendly, very helpful in accommodating whatever we requested...

Kona Kai resort was the best location for our destination wedding. It truly is a “hidden gem” and is located near the marina in San Diego and downtown area but away from traffic. The airport was about 15-20 minutes away. The views are amazing and had the perfect scenery for all our wedding photography. My husband and I are from the Bay Area and decided to choose this beautiful resort because of their amazing staff. We were greeted by really nice and professional bellmen, every time we entered the resort. From our coordinator Lisa Fleming, banquet staff, restaurant chefs, and to Vania and Sean at the front desk- EVERYONE was super friendly, very helpful in accommodating whatever we requested and made sure we all had the perfect stay. The majority of our family members and guests at our wedding stayed here for convenience also for our wedding reception and could not stop raving about the Kona Kai team and cleanliness of the resort. There were so many things to do, like hitting up the pools and gym, the spa, eating at their amazing restaurant with an awesome view and live music, the s’mores at their private beach and the walk to the marina- everyone felt like they were truly “on vacation”. The setup of the room buildings all had different but amazing hotel views of the boats on the marina. The hotel rooms were a good size for our guests and also loved that they had hardwood floors instead of carpet. They were very generous in upgrading our rooms since we got married there. It was absolutely perfect and we couldn’t have asked for more! We noticed some pets also so I believe they are a pet friendly resort. If you are planning to choose a location for your wedding, we highly recommend Kona Kai! They have so many options and are open to work with your budget. Thank you Kona Kai team!!! We cannot wait to visit again soon!

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White Sent on 12/28/2018

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Izzy Sent on 10/16/2018

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Everything you need for a great event weekend!

We booked Kona Kai for a room block during our wedding weekend. They were great to work with and the hotel is just perfect. Those traveling alone to those with families all found it to be super comfortable with everything they needed. The bridal suite was AWESOME too! We had an after party at the Vessel Restaurant’s bar after our reception and the quality of service and drinks was beyond great! The same goes for our brunch the next morning. If you’re looking for an awesome place for your guests to stay at, look no further and go with Kona Kai!

Danielle Sent on 07/22/2018

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We got married at The Kona Kai Resort in June and every aspect of it was unbelievable! This place is the real deal. One visit and we were like “Yep, this is the place!”
We decided to hold the ceremony on their brand new lawn that overlooks the marina. Construction wasn’t finished yet when we booked it, so we took a bit of a risk, but it was completely worth it. Construction finished in time for our wedding just as they promised, and the place looked amazing. It’s now a month later and our guests continue to mention how beautiful the ceremony was.
We held our reception on the beach which was a ton of fun! We’re locals but...

We got married at The Kona Kai Resort in June and every aspect of it was unbelievable! This place is the real deal. One visit and we were like “Yep, this is the place!”
We decided to hold the ceremony on their brand new lawn that overlooks the marina. Construction wasn’t finished yet when we booked it, so we took a bit of a risk, but it was completely worth it. Construction finished in time for our wedding just as they promised, and the place looked amazing. It’s now a month later and our guests continue to mention how beautiful the ceremony was.
We held our reception on the beach which was a ton of fun! We’re locals but this ended up feeling like a destination wedding due to their fantastic beach. The sand wasn’t too soft, so guests could leave their shoes on if they wanted, the fire pits were a hit, and the views were unreal.
Finally, the staff here knocked it out of the park. Our venue coordinator Lisa took over after another coordinator left (who was also great btw), but Lisa took over and didn’t skip a beat. She was extremely organized and responsive to every question that we had. She even helped us run the rehearsal when our officiant ran late. Thanks Lisa! Also, Chris the banquet manager was there for us on our wedding day for anything we needed. Not to mention the food was so good! We were in good hand throughout the whole process.
We did a ton of venue research beforehand and must say that the Kona Kai is one of the best places to get married in San Diego. We highly recommend it!

Kimberly Sent on 11/01/2017

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Kona Kai proved to be a gorgeous venue for our daughter's wedding. From the first meeting, they were helpful and welcoming - and let us personalize the event with exceptions to their rules, like letting us bring a special family wine and decanter... and letting our daughter's dog be a part of the wedding! Chef Damon was superb (serving 150 guests) and we had many compliments on the food (my only criticism is that some of the portions were a bit too big!) We were able to get into the ballroom early in the morning, which helped with the special market lighting we brought in (and I would recommend, as the ballroom is like most large rooms - quite...

Kona Kai proved to be a gorgeous venue for our daughter's wedding. From the first meeting, they were helpful and welcoming - and let us personalize the event with exceptions to their rules, like letting us bring a special family wine and decanter... and letting our daughter's dog be a part of the wedding! Chef Damon was superb (serving 150 guests) and we had many compliments on the food (my only criticism is that some of the portions were a bit too big!) We were able to get into the ballroom early in the morning, which helped with the special market lighting we brought in (and I would recommend, as the ballroom is like most large rooms - quite plain... San Diego Events Lighting Co. with Maria is who we used) and the tables, chairs, and choice of linens provided in the wedding package were fine. It was a 3-day event for us and we had more than 100 people staying at the hotel... To my knowledge there were no room hiccups, though the internet on the West side of the property was slower than in the main building. The front desk and wait staff were exceptionally friendly - and though the Kona Kai wedding planner left her job the week before our wedding (ouch!) her replacement was quickly up to speed and even nicer (which is saying a lot!) A special shout out to Chris, the man who makes all the set up indoors (reception) and out (ceremony) happen - He and his staff were wonderful!

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Melissa Sent on 12/03/2016

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When my husband and I toured Kona Kai as a possible venue for our wedding, we instantly fell in love with it! The beautifully remodeled resort was warm, inviting and ideally situated at the end of Harbor Island. Conveniently located near the airport, downtown San Diego, Coronado and the beaches, we knew it would be ideal for our traveling guests. The resort offers stunning views of the harbor and the lit Point Loma hills at night were magical. Not only that, but Jennifer, who was director of catering and events at the time, was AMAZING to work with!! She was incredibly flexible, answered our millions of questions promptly and must have met with us 10 times. She was absolutely...

When my husband and I toured Kona Kai as a possible venue for our wedding, we instantly fell in love with it! The beautifully remodeled resort was warm, inviting and ideally situated at the end of Harbor Island. Conveniently located near the airport, downtown San Diego, Coronado and the beaches, we knew it would be ideal for our traveling guests. The resort offers stunning views of the harbor and the lit Point Loma hills at night were magical. Not only that, but Jennifer, who was director of catering and events at the time, was AMAZING to work with!! She was incredibly flexible, answered our millions of questions promptly and must have met with us 10 times. She was absolutely the sweetest and made the planning process SO enjoyable for me, my husband and our families. The food at our wedding was delicious and the staff was very accommodating and friendly. We can't say enough wonderful things about our event at Kona Kai.

Although our wedding experience was FANTASTIC on the events side and we would give 5 stars all around for that, the hotel was a little short staffed and our guests who stayed there experienced some annoying difficulties. It took hours and multiple calls to the front desk to get more towels, there were some wrong charges on their accounts that they had to deal with and the only restaurant was not staffed to handle a large group - it took FOREVER to get served. There also seemed to be few options for handicap guest rooms which posed a bit of a problem for our grandmothers. Overall though, we would recommend the Kona Kai for your wedding and looking back, have absolutely no regrets.

Kristen Sent on 08/27/2016

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We stayed at Kona Kai for our wedding weekend and although we had our wedding off site, we had many different events there! The majority of our guests were from out of town so we had a large block of rooms at Kona Kai and it was an amazing experience! Cassie Donovan was our room contact and was absolutely incredible! She was extremely accommodating and helpful on so many levels. We were so grateful for her throughout the entire process! All of our guests had an incredible weekend thanks to their stay! We also did our welcoming party, the night before our wedding, in the Vessel Restaurant and Bar, as well as an after party after our wedding reception....

We stayed at Kona Kai for our wedding weekend and although we had our wedding off site, we had many different events there! The majority of our guests were from out of town so we had a large block of rooms at Kona Kai and it was an amazing experience! Cassie Donovan was our room contact and was absolutely incredible! She was extremely accommodating and helpful on so many levels. We were so grateful for her throughout the entire process! All of our guests had an incredible weekend thanks to their stay! We also did our welcoming party, the night before our wedding, in the Vessel Restaurant and Bar, as well as an after party after our wedding reception. Kelly Meade and Sean Tiarks were very helpful in setting everything up and were extremely flexible and customer service oriented. We also did a non-hosted brunch in the restaurant the day after our wedding and once again everything was perfect! We are so happy with our experience at Kona Kai and would recommend it for all lodging and event needs! Our guests are still talking about how seamless and fun all of the events were! Thank you Kona Kai! We will definitely be back soon! Here are some pictures that we took at Kona Kai during getting ready and all other photos before the wedding: http://cloveandkin.com/blog/tag/kristen-patrick/

Karen Sent on 07/31/2016

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We went to a total of 15 venues in San Diego when we started our wedding planning process. Once we visited Kona Kai though it was not even a question. Everything we ever wanted and could have requested was made possible here. Jennifer Hoffman was such a pleasure to work with and made us feel like we were her only clients. Not only did they create a custom menu for us, the chef took the time to really make it perfect. Usually wedding food is mediocre but we had so many guests compliment our meal. Kona Kai went above and beyond for us- from dealing with obnoxious family with a smile to even adding additional decor to the stations...

We went to a total of 15 venues in San Diego when we started our wedding planning process. Once we visited Kona Kai though it was not even a question. Everything we ever wanted and could have requested was made possible here. Jennifer Hoffman was such a pleasure to work with and made us feel like we were her only clients. Not only did they create a custom menu for us, the chef took the time to really make it perfect. Usually wedding food is mediocre but we had so many guests compliment our meal. Kona Kai went above and beyond for us- from dealing with obnoxious family with a smile to even adding additional decor to the stations just to make everything pop. Every single Kona Kai employee was incredibly helpful and positive. This was a venue that didn't upsell but actually added things just to make our wedding weekend that much better. From Emilio in the front to Chris on the back end everything was such high quality service. The setting here is so idyllic. Because there is only one ballroom, it is likely that they only have one wedding each day which means you and your guests can feel like the resort is all yours. The rooms are huge and comfortable and all newly renovated and the grounds are kept pristine. There are multiple ceremony location options that all look out on the water and there are so many picture worthy spots. We could not have asked for a more perfect venue.

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