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Lani Kai Island Resort

Lani Kai Island Resort

Fort Myers Beach, FL
4.4 out of 5 rating, 51 Reviews
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4.4 out of 5 rating
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    Yvette B. Sent on 08/29/2022
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    Amazing experience

    Colleen was amazing through this whole venture! This was by far way better than I could of ever imagined! Everything ran smoothly and she was their to answer any questions I had ! 💯 would
    Recommend this wedding package and getting married at the lani kai resort!

    Lani Kai Island Resort's reply:

    Thank you Yvette. I loved planning your special day with you. I wish you both so much happiness. Visit soon!
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    Mary S. Sent on 08/23/2022
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    Very Affordable & Beautiful Venue

    Colleen and Diane were very helpful throughout the entire process. I lost my mom 2 months before the wedding and I felt totally lost, Colleen made sure I didn't miss a beat and stepped in to make sure I was not forgetting anything. They provided me with an excellent vendor list and I would highly recommend getting your cake from Publix as it was absolutely delicious. The photographer Chris Kovaz took some amazing photos and DJ Keith was super sweet and very accommodating to my guest song requests. We went with the Hawaiian food option and the food did not disappoint! Our guests raved about the food, very delicious. For us and all of our guests this was a destination wedding and we booked site unseen, we took the chance and it paid off. Overall it was very affordable, our guest loved the atmosphere, the view and the food. We're happy with how everything turned out. Thank you Colleen & Diane for all your help and for making our day a memorable one.

    Lani Kai Island Resort's reply:

    Wow! Thank you for such a wonderful review. We all enjoyed making your day special. Your family and friends where lovely. We wish you so much happiness. Colleen
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    Cara S. Sent on 07/26/2022
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    Amazing Experience

    We met Colleen when we stayed at the Lani Kai and it was such a blessing. She made us so comfortable and excited to plan our wedding with her. She made the planning process so smooth and the wedding went off without a hitch! She took some amazing photos and the decor was absolutely beautiful. I would recommend having Colleen and her mom plan your wedding because you won’t find anyone better. She feels like family!

    Lani Kai Island Resort's reply:

    Thank you!! We absolutely loved planning your wedding with you. I wish you both so much happiness. ❤️
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    Sheldon C. Sent on 05/01/2022
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    Colleen is outstanding

    Colleen is very warm and friendly and so is her staff. She made us feel so welcomed and that was perfect for us. I am glad we chose Lani Kai. We got a lot of luck on our wedding day.

    Lani Kai Island Resort's reply:

    Thank you Sheldon we wish you and Michelle a very Happy and Healthy future. Hope to see you on your one year anniversary.
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    Rebekah K. Sent on 04/06/2022
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    Our dream wedding

    We wanted a place to get married that was intimate, special to our own needs and wants, fairly priced, and no stress- where we just needed to show up. This was the perfect venue! We will forever be grateful for our most perfect wedding day!

    Lani Kai Island Resort's reply:

    We are so happy and thankful you picked our venue. We wish you both much happiness in your marriage.
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    Tammy V. Sent on 04/21/2022
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    Made us feel like family

    The Lani Kai is a family run hotel, and having our reception there, they made us feel like we’re part of the family. We work with Colleen and she was so great to work with. Everything was perfect! The food was excellent! The service was great! We highly recommend this place .

    Lani Kai Island Resort's reply:

    Thank you for having your wedding reception at the Lani Kai. We enjoyed you all so much. Visit us soon. 🤗
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    Brent D. Sent on 03/30/2022
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    The Wedding We Wanted

    When we went about planning our destination wedding we knew we wanted it simple, casual and hassle free. Colleen helped with every part of it. All the way from Minnesota we let Colleen know what we wanted and she made it a great experience. We highly recommend Lani Kai Resort for any wedding.

    Lani Kai Island Resort's reply:

    Thank you Brent. I truly enjoyed planning your special day. I wish you and Jess much happiness. 🤗🤍 💍
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    Jackie S. Sent on 04/12/2022
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    Colleen did an excellent job getting things organized for our wedding on the beach. She is friendly and has great customer service skills!

    Thank you to Colleen and her crew, for all that they did for our special day. She has great customer service skills, and is always helpful. She is willing to go the extra mile, to get things done.
    She is happy and runs the business like a well- oiled machine. She is very encouraging and supportive with the wedding industry.
    I want to thank Colleen and her crew, for all that they have done.
    Sincerely, Jackie and Shane Jovanovich

    Lani Kai Island Resort's reply:

    Thank you so much for the wonderful review. I love what I do and I loved working with you. I wish you a wonderful happy marriage. Hope to see you both for your anniversary.
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    Carolyn (. Sent on 03/04/2022
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    The best location and Staff

    I don’t know if I can truly put into words how amazing our wedding was. Colleen is by far the most amazing wedding planner you could ever have! She is with you through every step she makes it completely stress free, I was able to enjoy the whole process and the entire day. I highly recommend having your beach wedding and ceremony at Lani Kai and having your guests able to stay right there and not having to worry about driving from one place to another! The staff through the whole location was amazing. Now let me tell you about the food! We had the Hawaiian luau buffet and all of my guests raved on how the taste was so delicious! It was by far the best wedding food. Again if you are looking for a tropical wedding look no further than here at Lani Kai Island Resort

    Lani Kai Island Resort's reply:

    THANK YOU! Wow what a wonderful review. We enjoyed planning your wedding, you and all of your guests where wonderful! I wish you both a life of happiness. Hope to see you soon on your next vacation.
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    Megan B. Sent on 02/15/2022
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    Mr. and Mrs. Sari

    The Lani Kai wedding coordinators and staff were absolutely amazing. Colleen and her mother Diane were so sweet, helpful, understanding, and very professional. Any questions I had were responded too right away. They went above and beyond. They were very helpful I’m from Ohio and they pointed me in the direction for my cake and dj and any other questions I had. The staff was so sweet they listened to the vision I had for the reception and moved tables to fit my needs without any hesitation. The food was absolutely delicious, everyone raved about the Hawaiian style buffet. Definitely was everything I wanted and visioned for our wedding. Thank you Lani Kai staff xoxoxo you will not be disappointed future brides !!!!

    Lani Kai Island Resort's reply:

    Thank you Megan it was our pleasure working with you. We are so happy for you both of you and wish you both a lifetime of happiness. We can’t wait for your next vacation. XO Colleen
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    James N. Sent on 02/10/2022
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    Amazing venue and view

    The wedding and reception package was awesome. Very affordable, and above my expectations. Colleen and Diane really helped us with everything we needed. They went above and beyond.

    Lani Kai Island Resort's reply:

    Thank you. We enjoyed planning your wedding and we are so happy for the both of you. Congratulations and many blessings.
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    Kari L. Sent on 01/31/2022
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    Exceptional Reception at Lani Kai

    If you want all the pieces of your wedding celebration to fall beautifully together, go to the Lani Kai and ask for Wedding and Event Coordinator Colleen Otto. Colleen will communicate with you throughout the process and think of all the things you’ve forgotten or didn’t even know you needed. Our reception in the Sabal Palm room had an ocean view with a beautiful sunset, a private patio, delicious food, and a lovely built-in bar with a friendly bartender! My family wanted a picture-perfect reception for my niece’s wedding, and we got it at the Lani Kai for an affordable price. The smile on my niece’s face said it all. Hats off to Colleen colleagues!

    Lani Kai Island Resort's reply:

    Thank you so much. I enjoyed planning this with you. Your family is beautiful inside and out! Congratulations to you all.
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    William E. Sent on 01/13/2022
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    Daughter’s beach wedding

    Our daughter had a beach wedding on January 12th. Colleen and Diane were awesome in making this happen at a last minute notice. Colleen’s communication couldn’t have been better. Everything came off without a hitch. We highly recommend them and the staff at Lani Kai.

    Lani Kai Island Resort's reply:

    Thank you! We enjoyed every minute. Have a beautiful life together. Best wishes, Colleen and Diane.
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    Kelly Sent on 12/21/2021
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    Magical day

    My daughter just got married today at Lani Kai and we were so impressed! Colleen was very attentive made sure the day was perfect!

    Lani Kai Island Resort's reply:

    Thank you! It was my pleasure working with such a beautiful family. Wishing you love, health and happiness. Colleen
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    Steve C. Sent on 12/05/2021
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    Perfect for your event!!!

    The staff and resort were the perfect fit for our Vowel Renewel! They handled every detail! Would highly recommend them for your ceremony!!!

    Lani Kai Island Resort's reply:

    Thank you so much Steve. It was a pleasure working with you and your beautiful wife. Thank you for having your vow renewal with us at the Lani Kai. Colleen
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    Megan A. Sent on 10/23/2021
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    Amazing Wedding Services

    We had an amazing time traveling down to Florida for our wedding. Colleen and her mom helped make the day as amazing as possible and exactly how we wanted it to be. We didn’t have to do much as they gave us a list of vendors for anything we could possibly need and all we’re amazing as well. Pictures don’t do it justice for how amazing our day was. They set up and tore down, created the center pieces and even decorated the arc to match the colors we chose.

    Lani Kai Island Resort's reply:

    Thank you so much! You both are a beautiful couple. We wish you a life of love, health and happiness.
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    Jessica B. Sent on 06/28/2021
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    Imperfectly Perfect!!!

    We had our wedding at the Lani Kai. Let me tell you... Colleen and Diane are the absolute best!!! From start to finish they were so very attentive to all of our wants and needs and tried their very best to accommodate everything we suggested.
    Although some things were out of their control (weather😭)They still made every attempt to try to wait it out til the very end hoping that the rain would take a break. Sadly, it did not and we were forced to have our ceremony inside. They still made everything so special and beautiful. They even decorated an alternate arch that me and my soon to be husband could stand under. For that I will always be grateful and appreciative to these two beautiful women!! Everyone needs a Colleen and Diane to help coordinate their wedding!!!

    Lani Kai Island Resort's reply:

    Thank you so much Jessica it was so much fun working with you. I wish you nothing but a lifetime of laughter and happiness. Congratulations to you both. Colleen
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    Lety R. Sent on 05/27/2021
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    Wedding of Our Dreams

    We had the wedding of our dreams at the Lani Kai. Colleen and Diane were absolutely amazing to work with. I feel we instantly clicked. They’re just so personable, professional and talented. The communication was great throughout. Everything turned out beautifully. Our sunset wedding was pure perfection. 😍 We will remember our beautiful wedding and our positive experience at the Lani Kai forever. 💕

    Lani Kai Island Resort's reply:

    Thank you so much!!! We loved having you both and your families. We wish you nothing but happiness. Thank you, Colleen
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    Megan Sent on 05/06/2020
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    Wonderfully Perfect

    I could not have asked for a better wedding. They went above and beyond for us. Beautiful vendor and amazing service from the rehearsal dinner to ever step of the planning to the big day.
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    Becky Sent on 01/01/2015
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    "We just got married on the beach and I have to say Danielle Pierce our wedding coordinator went above and beyond to make our day special. She is someone we now consider a friend. I would recommend Danielle to anyone that wants a hard working caring wedding coordinator. We will definitely be back!! Everyone was amazing. Very excited to see the amazing pictures that Jamie our photographer took!!! And a big special thank you to the guys of Free Spirit Duo for playing our music. The memories will last a lifetime. Hope to see ALL of you soon."

    Lani Kai Island Resort's reply:

    Thank you for sharing your experience on Wedding Wire. A positive review like yours is the biggest reward we can ask for! Thank you for trusting us with your big day. We hope you will come back to Ft. Myers Beach and visit us!
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    Tinikki Sent on 03/25/2015
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    I was completely satisfied with the services provided. The staff was very friendly.

    Lani Kai Island Resort's reply:

    Thank you Tinikki! We are so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the baby shower. We loved working with you and your sweet family. Please send us photos when the little man arrives!
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    Scarlette Sent on 03/09/2015
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    Everything was perfect except the parking. I was promissed that there was vallet and that my guest would have parking and we had to pay parking for our guest.
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    Jamie and staff were fantastic and very helpful! The food was amazing!

    Lani Kai Island Resort's reply:

    Thank you for the wonderful review. Jaime and the rest of the Lani Kai staff really enjoyed taking care of you all! Please come back and visit us soon.
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    Doug M. Sent on 02/26/2015
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    Jamie Huffman & Jason Smith-Agate of the Lani Kai & Island View made our experience perfect, fun, memorable and as hoped the conversation by locals interesting for the next couple weeks

    Doug & Mary Shull

    Lani Kai Island Resort's reply:

    Doug and Mary, Thank you for the kind words! We had so much fun planning your anniversary party and we are glad it was such a success! Please come back and see us soon.
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    Danielle Pierce was outstanding to work with in planning our daughters dream beach wedding!
    The rehearsal dinner was delicious - the wedding reception meal was OUTSTANDING!
    Danielle and I spent a lot of time on the phone talking as well as emailing on how we wanted to decorate etc. She hit it right on the head with her talents - it was amazingingly beautiful!
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