Ikena at Kualoa
Kualoa Ranch Hawaii
Paliku gardens
Paliku pavilion view
Hale Molii grounds
venue photo
Event Planning: A Good Affair Wedding & Event Production | Floral Design: Passion Roots
Ikena at Kualoa
Kualoa Ranch Hawaii
Paliku gardens
Paliku pavilion view
Hale Molii grounds
venue photo
Event Planning: A Good Affair Wedding & Event Production | Floral Design: Passion Roots
Ikena at Kualoa
Kualoa Ranch Hawaii
Paliku gardens
Paliku pavilion view
Hale Molii grounds
venue photo
Event Planning: A Good Affair Wedding & Event Production | Floral Design: Passion Roots
Ikena at Kualoa
Kualoa Ranch Hawaii
Paliku gardens
Paliku pavilion view
Hale Molii grounds
UsersSpace only
Up to 1000 guests
Avg. venue rate
Rate info
$1.2k - $6k

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Room blocks

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Need accommodations nearby

Search group-friendly stays and request rates in one place, or let our complimentary concierge team handle it for you. Group rates? Handled. Guest lists? Tracked.

Say Kualo-ha to this sacred sanctuary with secret beaches and gardens on the cool coast of O'ahu.

Choose from secret gardens and private beach locales or cultural sites and a ranch, each space is more swoon-worthy than the next. The air hangs heavy with beautiful history and imbues each intimate I-do with a sweet sense of time and space.

The Lowdown

Venue use

Space only

Best for these Occasions

anniversaryBachelor / Bachelorette partycharity eventcorporate eventdinner partyelopementengagement partyFamily ReunionProduct Launchsocial eventvow renewalwedding ceremony

Venue type

Barn / Farm / RanchBeach / Lake / Waterfront LocationField / Forest / OrchardGardenIsland

Views

bayforestgardenhistorical monumentjunglelandscaped groundsoceanrainforestvalleywater featureCoastlinelagoon/Pondmeadow/Field

Style

CoastalCountryGarden PartyRomanticTropical

Days Venue is closed

Kualoa reserves the right to cancel any event in which the weather poses a direct danger to Kualoa Staff and guests. We operate 7 days a week and are closed only on Christmas and New Years Day.


Venue Settings

Kualoa Ranch is Hawaii’s most versatile wedding location with over 4,000 acres of natural beauty … from secret beaches to hidden valleys and majestic mountains, from ancient Hawaiian cultural sites to historic ranch buildings, secluded gardens and spectacular vistas. Kualoa has it all. We also offer lots of “farm to table” and home grown options for your special event as well. You can even reserve a few live horses and bales of hay to add to the natural ambience of your event. Based on availability, we offer many products such as our Kualoa grass-fed beed, our fresh oysters, salt water shrimp and prawns, fresh fish and lots of other ranch grown products like fresh kale, okra, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, banana’s, papaya, fresh lilikoi and more! Kualoa is managed by a sixth generation family who sees themselves as stewards of this amazing area. Kualoa has 6 different venue locations that are all spectacular in their own different ways. 

Capacity

600Seated1000Standing
Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Venue price range

Does this include catering fees?
No

Estimated price per head
$20 – $150

Additional charges
4.712% Tax $500 Refundable Security Deposit. Outside catering fee of $2 per person if a caterer that is not on our Preferred Vendors List is used.

Insurance

Additional insurance is not required to host an event here

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Explore availability, walk the space, and get tailored pricing.

Amenities

Event Logistics

Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.

Celebrations hosted here since
1985

Curfew
11 PM

Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available

Catering
Client can select the caterer of their choice

Alcohol
BYO Permitted – you can bring your own alcohol, Licensed Server is Required

Music
Indoors & Outdoors

Smoking
Designated Smoking Areas Only

Accommodations
Kualoa does not have its own overnight room accommodations, but does work with many other vendors that do offer rooms.

Eco/Green Events
Yes

Pet-Friendly Events
Yes

Kid Friendly Events
Yes

Handicap Accessible
Yes

Onsite amenities

Street ParkingAmple Parking OnsiteDining ChairsDining TablesOnsite Restrooms

Venue Features

The scene

Kualoa Ranch Hawaii covers 3 amazing valleys on the east shores of Kaneohe Bay on the island of Oahu. Located about 24 miles outside of Waikiki, Kualoa was established in 1850 as a sugar plantation first, and then a ranch. In 1985, Kualoa began offering its many amazing venues for use for weddings and special events. With 6 unique and separate venue locations on the ranch, you are sure to find something to your liking. With the flexibility to create your own unique event in our covered, tented or outdoor spaces ... be sure to check out the reviews and amazing photos.

Standout venue features

From ceremonies on our "secret island" white sand beach, to spectacular movie sets, to amazing open air valleys and idyllic pavillions next to ancient fishponds, Kualoa has a wide variety of venues catering to all tastes. We've hosted all sorts of VIP events from Michelle Obama's luncheons and the Dalai Lama's amazing event, to Rhianna, Khloe Kardashian and even a birthday party for Nicki Minaj so we are confident that we can provide you with the same VIP treatment as well.

Extra perks

Our Paliku and Molii Garden venues both include seating and tables for up to 100 guests at no additional charge.

Awards, Notables & Events

Kualoa Ranch has been featured in over 50 Hollywood movies and TV series throughout the years. Since Elvis in Paradise Hawaiian Style in the 1950's up until 2015's Jurassic World blockbuster hit, you will notice that the valleys and vistas look very familiar. Among other popular movies that have been filmed at Kualoa are 50 First Dates, You Me & Dupree, Jurassic Park, Godzilla, Pearl Harbor, Hunger Games Catching Fire, LOST and Hawaii Five-0.