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Kualoa Ranch Private Nature Reserve is a 4,000 acre wedding venue location on Oahu, Hawaii, about 22 miles outside of Waikiki, on the eastern shores of the island. Managed and owned by eight generations of the Judd-Morgan family, who are committed to preserving the culture and natural beauty of the land, it is a beautiful and unique venue for weddings. If Kualoa looks familiar in pictures, it is probably because it has had over 170+ Hollywood Movies and TV shows filmed since Elvis came back in the 1950's! The ranch has also been featured in other blockbusters such as Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, LOST, Kong:Skull Island, 50 First Dates, Hawaii Five-0 and more.

Located at the base of the Kanehoalani Mountain peak, the amazing tropical Paliku Gardens can accommodate up to 100 guests in the open-aired pavilion and 250 guest on the lush lawn area. Paliku has been the site of a few celebrity events including Michelle Obama and the Dalai Lama.


Services Offered
Kualoa Ranch & Private Nature Reserve allows you to design your own wedding celebration and use your own catering, bartenders, florists, etc. Kualoa is just being the amazing back drop for your special day. We do have a list of potential vendors that have worked with Kualoa over the years, and their information is available if you need their services. We do require a licensed wedding coordinator at each event, and we can send a full list of approved coordinators upon your request.


Other Services
In addition to the above services, the venue also offers to host other wedding-related events. These other events include:

  • Bridal showers
  • Military Ceremonies
  • Elopements
  • Engagement parties
  • Receptions
  • Rehearsal dinners
  • Anniversay Parties
  • Baby Lu'au Parties
  • Birthday Parties
  • "Day of Fun" pre-wedding activities and tours
  • Photo Shoots
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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

$2,895

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,895

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?

$2,095

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

$2,095

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Beach
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
Park
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Catering Services
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Reviews of Kualoa Ranch

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4.7 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.7 out of 5 rating
164 Reviews
94% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
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Kualoa Ranch is hailed as a fairytale wedding venue with breathtaking views and exceptional service. Reviewers praise the meticulous planning, stunning backdrops like Jumanji and Moli\'i Gardens, and accommodating staff like Tiana. The venue is highly recommended for its seamless planning process, stunning scenery, unique locations such as Secret Island, and inclusive packages that offer a magical and unforgettable experience for couples tying the knot. Overall, guests appreciate the beauty, responsiveness of the team, and the memorable experience provided by Kualoa Ranch.

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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.

Kualoa Ranch is hailed as a fairytale wedding venue with breathtaking views and exceptional service. Reviewers praise the meticulous planning, stunning backdrops like Jumanji and Moli\'i Gardens, and accommodating staff like Tiana. The venue is highly recommended for its seamless planning process, stunning scenery, unique locations such as Secret Island, and inclusive packages that offer a magical and unforgettable experience for couples tying the knot. Overall, guests appreciate the beauty, responsiveness of the team, and the memorable experience provided by Kualoa Ranch.

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Aubrey Sent on 09/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Truly a magical venue!


Our wedding at Kualoa Ranch truly felt like a fairytale come to life. Every detail was meticulously planned and executed, creating a day that was perfect beyond belief. The team at the ranch went above and beyond to ensure that our day was nothing short of magical. Special thanks to Tiana and her team for accommodating all of our guests to join the ceremony as the last wedding in Jumanji - everyone was in awe with the most breathtaking mountain backdrop!

Paliku Gardens’ sweeping views of the ocean and the mountain made it even more magical during our cocktail and reception. Overall, our decision of choosing Kualoa Ranch as our wedding venue was the best decision we’ve made! Tiana’s responsiveness and attention to detail made our planning seamless and smooth for everyone, including our big party accommodation to the rehearsal. We really can’t thank you and your team enough for these unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime!

We highly recommend Kualoa Ranch to any couple looking for a unique and stunning venue for their special day. The spectacular views truly made it a paradise for our special day. Thank you Kualoa Ranch, we cannot wait to visit again! 10 stars!
Marifrey & Bryan Escobar
Marifrey E. Sent on 03/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Such a beautiful backdrop for your wedding day!!!

One of the best decisions we could've made was having a smaller wedding but having our dream wedding instead! Kualoa Ranch provided the most gorgeous backdrop for our day with stunning views!! Truly shows how beautiful the islands of Hawaii are! Our wedding was perfect and I couldn't recommend this venue enough!! Wish we were able to relive our day and take in those views one more time :')
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Mallory M. Sent on 11/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Captured our dream wedding in Hawaii

This venue did not disappoint us… we were amazed at how big it was, and was able to accommodate all the vendors and services that we arranged on our wedding day. Tiana was so quick to respond to emails, and phone calls and answered all the questions I had. I highly recommend hosting your wedding day at Kualoa Ranch - Molii Gardens!

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
`Ae`Ike Hawaiian Wedding Officiant Services `Ae`Ike Hawaiian Wedding Officiant Services Wedding Officiants

I have preformed dozens of ceremonies at various Kualoa venue sites during my 5 years as a professional licensed wedding officiant... The special functions staff and wedding sales team at Kualoa are very friendly, accommodating and supportive of their venders. I am happy to preform ceremonies there...

Tropical Moon Events Tropical Moon Events Wedding Planners

Kualoa Ranch is a breathtaking venue with many locations to choose from. Whether its the mountains or the ocean that steals your heart, each locale provides a stunning backdrop for your event!

Preferred Vendors
Memoirs
4.9 out of 5 rating , 30 Reviews
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Kualoa Ranch frequently asked questions

Kualoa Ranch includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Kualoa Ranch for wedding events is known for:
  • Beach
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Park
  • Waterfront
Kualoa Ranch offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Kualoa Ranch offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Kualoa Ranch offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Catering Services
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Kualoa Ranch offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Kualoa Ranch is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in value, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.5 in average response time.

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