Wedding, Birthday, Baby Shower, Anniversary & more!
Enjoy any occasion, with view of Diamond Head.
History
Celebrate the most important day of your life in beautiful Waikiki at the foot of beautiful Diamond Head, known as Leahi to locals. Labeled a national landmark in 1968, Diamond Head is one of the most iconic symbols of Hawaii. We are proud to have this namesake as our backdrop to every special occasion we host.
Indoor & Outdoor Space
We can serve up to 150 guests seated, featuring floor to ceiling sliding glass doors that frame Diamond Head effortlessly. Hues of blues and grey set the mood for any tropical event. The Leahi Room opens up to our spacious Lanai, which can accommodate an additional 50 guests – perfect for wedding ceremonies or a casual open-air reception.
Cuisine
Our breathtaking views are paired with elevated cuisine. From a breakfast buffet to a plated dinner, every meal is locally sourced, inspired by Hawaiian and Pacific faire. Create custom menus with our wide variety of options to appeal to every taste bud.
Event Packages & Menu Prices
FOOD & BEVERAGE FAQ
*Prices mentioned below may change without notice*
Can I order a buffet for only a portion of my guests?
No. All buffet-style meals will be ordered based on your final guest count, finalized seven days prior to your event.
Minimum of 25 people is required for all buffets. Buffets are not “all-you-can-eat” and are portioned per person.
Buffets will be set for 90 minutes.
No leftover buffet food items may be taken from the premises.
Can breakfast/lunch options be ordered for dinner events?
No. Our breakfast/Lunch options can only be served for events ending before 2pm.
Can dinner options be ordered for breakfast/lunch events?
Yes. Our dinner menus are available throughout the day.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Special dietary restrictions must be requested within thirty (30) days of the event. Any requests made
after this deadline will be accommodated as best as possible but may not be guaranteed.
Can we have outside food?
No. All food is to be provided by our in-house culinary team. We do allow outside desserts and/or
pastries as long as they are made in a commercial bakery. The venue will not be responsible for the
plating of any outside dessert (dessert platters available to rent from $10 a platter).
Can I take home leftover food from my buffet?
No. Leftover food cannot be removed from the premises in accordance with Hawaii Department of
Health Food Safety Guidelines.
How long will my buffet be open?
Raw food items will be available on the buffet for 90 minutes, while fully cooked items will be kept
out for up to two hours.
Can the venue cut our cake if we bring one in from outside bakery?
Yes. We can arrange to have our chef cut and plate your bakery-made cake for a fee of $50+tax.
When is the final guest count duе?
Final guest count is due seven days prior to your event date. Any changes to your food order within
seven days of your event days cannot be accommodated. Should your guest count decreases within
seven days of your event, you will still be responsible for payment based on your initial confirmed
guest count. For example: The final guest count is confirmed to be 50, seven days prior to your event. Should that number
decrease to 40 guests the following day, you will still be responsible for payment based on the
original guest count of 50.
Can we bring in outside alcohol?
Unopened bottles of wine can be brought in for a corkage fee of $30 per bottle (based on a 750mL
bottle). All beer and spirits must be purchased through The Leahi Room & Lanai. Host is responsible
for the guest’s conduct. Should staff witness consumption of any outside alcohol (other than where
the corkage fee has been paid) this may result in additional penalties, up to and including additional
fees and the early conclusion of your event.
Can our guests order drinks from the restaurant bar at Deck.?
No. Even though Deck. is located right next door, their bar is a separate business, and therefore
holds a separate liquor license. Beverages purchased from the restaurant bar cannot be brought into
the Leahi Room & Lanai.
Does cash bar purchases count towards the food and beverage minimum?
Yes.
VENUE FAQ
*Prices mentioned below may change without notice*
What is included in the rental fee?
Tables, chairs, white linen, silverware, glassware, plates, satellite bar + staffing.
Is a DJ allowed to perform on the lanai?
No. Due to the proximity of the Leahi Lanai to both residential buildings as well as hotel guest rooms,
any amplified music (including a DJ or live band) must be set up inside the Leahi Room (ballroom).
However, lounge level music (ex: solo artist, ukulele artist, etc.) is permitted to be performed on the
lanai.
Is there parking?
The hotel offers valet parking, which can be validated for a fee, but please note that parking is very
limited and priority is given to the guests staying at the hotel. Therefore, we recommend that you
park at the Honolulu Zoo across the street ($1.50/hour) or street parking.
Can I use only the lanai space for my event?
Yes. However, the rental pricing will not be affected.
What time can I (the host) and/or vendors come in to set up?
We typically allow 2 hours prior to the start time of your event for set up and 1 hour after for
breakdown. However, this may vary depending on previously booked events.
Can we bring in our own decorations?
Yes. However, the venue is not responsible for clean up. The use of tape or other adhesives on walls,
doors, furniture, carpets, flooring, or any other areas in the function space is prohibited. Please see
your Event Manager for more information.
Are balloon decorations allowed?
Yes. However, the vendor who set it up must come at the end of the event to either pick up or
breakdown. Venue is not responsible for the popping of balloons and clean up. If you are responsible
for breaking down of the balloon, please keep in mind of the rubbish associated with the popping.
You will be responsible for the clean up.
Are artificial flowers allowed for flower petal showers etc.
No. To be mindful of our surroundings and the island, we can only accept fresh flower petals.
Centerpieces and arch decors are okay as they do not get affected with the wind.
Does the venue provide entertainment?
No. However, you may hire your own outside entertainment vendors as long as they are insured.
Please some of our preferred vendor list.
Does the venue provide any AV equipment?
Yes. You may choose to add our speaker package (EV EVOLVE 50 bluetooth speaker + 2 wireless,
handheld microphones) for $200+tax and/or our projector + dongle for $88+tax. Any other AV
equipment necessary may be brought in through outside vendors.
Please see our add-ons list available for you.
Can we bring our dog to the event?
Yes. Fees will occur if “accidents” takes places on property.
$125/pet (for up to two pets) $500/event (for more than 2 pets)
If the event is okay with having their pet on the lanai throughout, there will be no additional pet fee
and will remain as is.
GUIDELINES
*Prices mentioned below may change without notice*
SERVICE CHARGE & SALES TАХ
All food and beverage prices are subject to a 20% service charge. Hawaii General Excise Tax,
currently 4.712%, will be added to all food, beverage, labor, service charge, and miscellaneous
charges.
PRICING AND MENU AVAILABILITY
Prices on the following menus are subject to change based on market fluctuations. All pricing will be
confirmed ninety (90) days prior to your event. Total costs vary according to the menu selection &
type of event.
DEPOSITS
$1000 non-refundable deposit required upon signing the contract. The $1000 will be credited towards
your final payment. Please also refer to the deposit schedule as it appears on the contract.
GUARANTEES
Final food menu choices are required fourteen (14) days prior to event. A final guest count is required
seven (7) business days prior to the event and may not be reduced thereafter. In order to provide
exceptional service to your guests, the maximum overset for all meal functions is 5% over the
guarantee. Please note that a minimum food and beverage amount is indicated in the catering
agreement.
OVERTIME
Functions must begin promptly at the scheduled start time and all guests must vacate the designated
event space at the end time indicated on the final Banquet Event Order. For each hour of accrued
overtime the below charges will be applied to your master account:
$500.00 for groups of 35 people or less, $1,000.00 for groups of 36-100 рeople, $1,500.00 for groups of
101-150 people, and $2,000.00 for groups over 150 people.
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Special dietary restrictions must be requested within thirty (30) days of the event. Any requests made
after this deadline will be accommodated as best as possible but may not be guaranteed.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
All food and beverage must be purchased exclusively through Plan Do See and consumed in the
designated function areas. Plan Do See is the only licensed authority to serve alcoholic beverages on the
grounds to guests 21 and over, therefore outside alcoholic beverages (including those purchased from
Deck.) are not permitted in the Leahi Room & Lanai.
KIDS MEALS
Kids Meals are discounted at 50% off the regular buffet menu price for children 4 -12 years old; children
and younger will not be charged. This discount is not applicable if the $26.00++ Kids Menu is chosen. 3
BUFFETS
Minimum of 25 people is required for all buffets. Buffets are not “all-you-can-eat” and are portioned per person.
Buffets will be set for 90 minutes. No leftover buffet food items may be taken from the premises.
Contact Us
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