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Ko'olau Ballrooms & Conference Center is an elegant wedding venue located in Kaneohe, Hawaii. With the rugged beauty of the Ko'olau Mountains rising in the background, this setting offers a breathtaking space to commemorate your milestone. Ceremonies and receptions can both be held here, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of Oahu's countryside.

Facilities and Capacity

Each event space at Ko'olau Ballrooms & Conference Center promises unbeatable views of the surrounding dramatic landscape. Floor-to-ceiling windows will allow you to marvel at the mountains around you and will also fill the space with natural sunlight. The Grand Ballroom, with its 8,000 square feet of room, can comfortably seat up to 750 guests. More intimate gatherings are invited to the Glass Ballroom, which covers 3,600 square feet. This room is well-suited to receptions with up to 250 guests. The venue's private lanai is available for sophisticated cocktail hour, where you can catch up with your loved ones. Outdoor ceremonies are hosted on the venue's tenth tee, which offers panoramic views. To-be-weds are also invited to hold a ceremony in the stylish glass atrium, which features an indoor waterfall.

Services Offered

Ko'olau Ballrooms & Conference Center offers a range of all-inclusive wedding packages to streamline the planning process. On-site catering and a chef-designed menu are just some of the features included in these plans. The all-important wedding cake can also be provided with these packages. Couples are free to work closely with the venue's team to organize a DJ, dance floor, or photo booth to create an unforgettable celebration.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Garden
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

Reviews of Ko'olau Ballrooms & Conference Center

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Ko'olau Ballrooms & Conference Center is highly praised by reviewers for its stunning views, professional staff, and delicious food. The venue, set against the backdrop of the Ko'olau mountains, left both the couple and guests in awe. Event manager Kylie and her team were described as responsive, welcoming, and caring, contributing to the perfect wedding day experience. The in-house catering received rave reviews, with guests especially loving the guava and vanilla cake. The all-inclusive package was appreciated for making wedding planning smooth, and guests thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful venue.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Ko'olau Ballrooms & Conference Center is highly praised by reviewers for its stunning views, professional staff, and delicious food. The venue, set against the backdrop of the Ko'olau mountains, left both the couple and guests in awe. Event manager Kylie and her team were described as responsive, welcoming, and caring, contributing to the perfect wedding day experience. The in-house catering received rave reviews, with guests especially loving the guava and vanilla cake. The all-inclusive package was appreciated for making wedding planning smooth, and guests thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful venue.

B
Briana Sent on 11/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Venue

Kylie and her team were amazing! I’ve always dreamed to have my wedding with the ko’olau mountains in the background since I’ve grown up in this town and was so happy to be able to have it here! Everything was set up beautifully. The food was great and the waitstaff was truly amazing for helping my husband and I get food. Everything overall was very smooth and it was an awesome time
Tyque
Tyque Sent on 02/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Majestic Views for a Majestic Day

This place is truly heaven-sent! The stunning views from this venue will leave you teary-eyed. I first fell in love with Ko'olau Ballrooms & Conference Center when I saw the beautiful views and venue when I saw the photos online. If you are having your wedding in Hawaii, this place is an absolute must-have! Not only were my now husband and I completely awestruck when we first arrived at the venue for our rehearsal, but our guests were as well. One or two of our guests cried, but I won't name names... Kylie, our event manager, was amazing. She was very responsive, professional, polite, welcoming, and caring. Everyone we encountered at the venue was awesome. Our day was perfect and we're so grateful we chose this beautiful location for our wedding.
Peter
Peter Sent on 01/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The ultimate backdrop for a dream wedding

We had our wedding in October of 2024 at Ko’olau Ballroom. We could not have imagined a more perfect setting for our special day. The scenery is second to none. Roxi and her staff made the day perfect. We used their in-house catering and our friends and family are STILL talking about how amazing the food was. If you have a chance, try the guava and vanilla cake. It’s to die for. Mahalo for making this a perfect day. The staff truly made it a night to remember.
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 09/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue

Kylie and her team at Ko’olau Ballroom were professional and kind throughout our planning journey and on the day of. Our guests loved the food that Ko’olau Ballroom had. The pupus (the poke and kimchi deviled eggs were so ‘ono), the entrees (esp the prime rib), the desserts, and our wedding cake was beautiful (fresh strawberries and cream is the flavor to pick). They even packed us food to go, so we could have some after the reception at our hotel room. They also packed the top of our 3-tier wedding cake for us to save in our freezer. We and our guests loved this venue! The backdrop of the Ko’olau mountains during our ceremony was breathtaking. And the glass ballroom is one of the most beautiful reception areas on the island.
Mehana
Mehana Sent on 07/19/2023
4.6 out of 5 rating

Amazing for wedding ceremony and reception!

This venue is so beautiful and all staff are amazing. I did the package deal that included everything and I’m so happy with how my wedding turned out. All my guest really enjoyed it as well!
L
Lauren Sent on 04/21/2023
2.2 out of 5 rating

Disappointing but We Got Through it.

When I had envisioned my wedding, I had always pictured getting married beneath the beautiful Ko'olau mountains. So for that reason and a few others, Ko'olau Ballrooms seemed like the obvious choice. To my disappointment, it was a frustrating and stressful process to plan our wedding at Ko'olau Ballrooms. For the first 6.5 of 8.5 months of wedding planning, emails took days or even weeks to be returned. When emails were responded to, questions were partially answered. Overall, there was a general lack of basic awareness of our event's details, including on one occasion, my (the bride's) name. It was extremely disappointing for the amount of money we are investing for our big day. Our venue was by far the most frustrating vendor we worked with. After talking to the general manager, things moderately improved. After that meeting, as the bride, I left all communication with our venue to my mom and wedding coordinator, as I could not deal with Ko'olau Ballrooms anymore. Their saving grace is truly their servers and porters! Those folks are amazing! Friends and family kept coming up throughout the night asking if we needed anything, but we never needed to because the servers were so attentive and taking care of us. Mahalo to them for the job well done!
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Ko'olau Ballrooms & Conference Center frequently asked questions

Ko'olau Ballrooms & Conference Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Ko'olau Ballrooms & Conference Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The space offered by Ko'olau Ballrooms & Conference Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Garden
  • Restaurant
Ko'olau Ballrooms & Conference Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Ko'olau Ballrooms & Conference Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Ko'olau Ballrooms & Conference Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
Ko'olau Ballrooms & Conference Center is recommended by 90% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.7 in value, 4.3 in average response time, 4.3 in professionalism and 4.2 in flexibility.
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