Manele Bay
Go BackOceanfront, Exclusive, Luxurious
Manele Bay, on Lāna‘i’s southern coast, is the island’s dramatic oceanfront stage. Anchored by the Four Seasons Resort Lāna‘i, it epitomises exclusivity, elegance, and cinematic scenery. For event organisers, Manele Bay is the quintessential choice for weddings & celebrations, exclusive board retreats, and incentive finales that demand luxury paired with absolute privacy.
The Four Seasons Resort Lāna‘i dominates the bay with its clifftop location overlooking Hulopo‘e Beach, a marine reserve famed for its clear waters and spinner dolphins. The resort offers expansive ballrooms, ocean-view lawns, and terraces that make it ideal for business & corporate conferences, elegant gala dinners, or starlit receptions. Its design is sleek and contemporary, with service that matches its reputation as one of Hawai‘i’s most prestigious addresses. For exclusive groups, entire wings or even the full resort can be bought out, ensuring confidentiality and cohesion.
The bay itself provides stunning natural venues. Hulopo‘e Beach can be staged for barefoot weddings, torchlit luaus, or incentive welcome receptions. Its white sand and turquoise water are perfect for photography and lend a romantic quality to ceremonies. Cliff-top lawns above the bay allow for gala dinners with panoramic sunset views, while the nearby harbour supports private yacht charters and deep-sea fishing excursions, ideal for adventure & exploration-oriented incentives.
Golf is another highlight. The Manele Golf Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, is one of Hawai‘i’s most scenic courses, with holes carved into cliffs above the ocean. It is a natural fit for business & corporate networking, incentive competitions, or VIP leisure programming. The course adds a prestige element that aligns with Manele Bay’s overall positioning as Hawai‘i’s premier luxury enclave.
Culinary experiences are world-class. The resort’s restaurants, including Nobu Lāna‘i, deliver fine dining with Pacific flair, while private dining rooms and outdoor pavilions provide options for bespoke banquets. For food & bev-focused groups, curated tasting menus, wine pairings, and farm-to-table elements can be integrated into itineraries. Catering is refined yet flexible, scaling from intimate dinners to large celebrations.
Wellness and leisure are seamlessly integrated. Delegates or wedding parties can enjoy spa treatments, lagoon-style pools, and sunrise yoga sessions, all within resort grounds. Snorkelling, diving, and dolphin watching at Hulopo‘e Bay add natural excitement, ensuring groups experience Hawai‘i’s environment as well as its luxury.
Logistics are straightforward but exclusive. Guests arrive via small plane from Honolulu or Maui, or by ferry from Lāhainā. Transfers from the tiny Lāna‘i Airport to Manele Bay take just minutes. This contained footprint ensures smooth logistics, while the sense of controlled access reinforces the enclave’s private atmosphere.
Event formats that flourish at Manele Bay include exclusive leadership retreats in private villas, weddings & celebrations staged on lawns or beaches, business & corporate incentives blending plenaries with golf and marine activities, food & bev galas curated by world-class chefs, and intimate & relaxing programmes that combine spa, leisure, and beach.
In essence, Manele Bay is Lāna‘i’s glamorous, oceanfront persona. It is luxury at its most dramatic, delivering events that are cinematic in scale yet discreet in execution. For organisers working with VIP groups, corporate leaders, or couples seeking an unforgettable wedding setting, Manele Bay is one of Hawai‘i’s most prestigious destinations.