Kualoa Ranch
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Kualoa Ranch
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.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 250
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsCakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Rentals & Equipment, Transportation
SettingsBackyard, Barn, Farm & Ranch, Beach, Waterfront, Estate, Garden, Historic Venue, Mountain, Park, Tented, Trees
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View PricesKualoa Ranch Reviews
Alex Rich (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The team at Kualoa was amazing, so kind and responsive, they offer so many options and helpful pamphlets/information for vendors, etc. Which is how we found our wonderful wedding planner/venue, I have been in contact with them for over a year and they have been great. My husband and I booked Jumanji for our wedding day for our reception and venue. We also booked secret island for day of fun for the day after the wedding. Both ran smooth and the venues are absolutely STUNNING. The cows as a back drop at Jumanji made our entire wedding š the guests couldnāt stop commenting on the day of the wedding or next day for secret island on the locations but also how well ran it was. They gave us a discount code for booking our wedding with them for any excursions we wanted to do during the time we were in town, for us and our guests. I HIGHLY recommend the excursions, they are fantastic. Our guests loved this.Their team is so friendly and welcoming. To wake up the day after your wedding and have everything at ease and calm was incredible, they treated us like family. We even had a photographer come out and take underwater photos of us, they had no issues with it and assisted our group effortlessly, we had a HUGE group so it was incredibly helpful. You can obviously see by the pictures how beautiful the backdrops are.If you are looking for a spot to book your venue, do an excursion, or an outing, Kualoa is the way to go.
Reviewed on 20-12-2023
The team at Kualoa was amazing, so kind and responsive, they offer so many options and helpful pamphlets/information for vendors, etc. Which is how we found our wonderful wedding planner/venue, I have been in contact with them for over a year and they have been great. My husband and I booked Jumanji for our wedding day for our reception and venue. We also booked secret island for day of fun for the day after the wedding. Both ran smooth and the venues are absolutely STUNNING. The cows as a back drop at Jumanji made our entire wedding š the guests couldnāt stop commenting on the day of the wedding or next day for secret island on the locations but also how well ran it was. They gave us a discount code for booking our wedding with them for any excursions we wanted to do during the time we were in town, for us and our guests. I HIGHLY recommend the excursions, they are fantastic. Our guests loved this.Their team is so friendly and welcoming. To wake up the day after your wedding and have everything at ease and calm was incredible, they treated us like family. We even had a photographer come out and take underwater photos of us, they had no issues with it and assisted our group effortlessly, we had a HUGE group so it was incredibly helpful. You can obviously see by the pictures how beautiful the backdrops are.If you are looking for a spot to book your venue, do an excursion, or an outing, Kualoa is the way to go.
Reviewed on 20-12-2023
Nicole Simeone (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
If you like tropical nature, Kualoa is the whole package. There are 360 degrees of absolutely breathtaking views. The space was so intimate and having the bridal suite right on site was such a treat. Being able to walk out and take in the space in between getting your hair and makeup done, felt extremely special. Those small moments created a special memory when looking back on the day. We loved everything they have to offer; the covered pavilion, the reception space, and the incredible ceremony space between the palm trees. 10/10 would recommend Paliku Gardens at Kualoa Ranch!
Reviewed on 13-12-2023
If you like tropical nature, Kualoa is the whole package. There are 360 degrees of absolutely breathtaking views. The space was so intimate and having the bridal suite right on site was such a treat. Being able to walk out and take in the space in between getting your hair and makeup done, felt extremely special. Those small moments created a special memory when looking back on the day. We loved everything they have to offer; the covered pavilion, the reception space, and the incredible ceremony space between the palm trees. 10/10 would recommend Paliku Gardens at Kualoa Ranch!
Reviewed on 13-12-2023
Priscilla Kurtz Williams (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The location was AMAZING! While we have only received some pictures back, the backdrop was stunning. The staff also were extremely punctual and helpful with all things wedding, highly recommend them to anyone looking for a destination wedding spot. Between the gardens and the secret island, we could not ask or dream of a better location.
Reviewed on 06-11-2023
The location was AMAZING! While we have only received some pictures back, the backdrop was stunning. The staff also were extremely punctual and helpful with all things wedding, highly recommend them to anyone looking for a destination wedding spot. Between the gardens and the secret island, we could not ask or dream of a better location.
Reviewed on 06-11-2023
Darlene Musngi (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
This was the most gorgeous wedding venue! I don't know if it's the magic of having the Ko'olau mountains on one side and then having the ocean and Mokoli'i island on the other but we were mesmerized the moment we set our eyes on those mountains. Most of our guests have never been to Hawaii and we wanted them to experience the sheer majesty of this venue as well. Our guests were speechless to say the least. They did not know where to look next because everything looked so beautiful. Not only were we able to have this place as our wedding venue, we were able to return the following day for a UTV Raptor tour and show our guests even more of Kualoa Ranch!
Reviewed on 23-10-2023
This was the most gorgeous wedding venue! I don't know if it's the magic of having the Ko'olau mountains on one side and then having the ocean and Mokoli'i island on the other but we were mesmerized the moment we set our eyes on those mountains. Most of our guests have never been to Hawaii and we wanted them to experience the sheer majesty of this venue as well. Our guests were speechless to say the least. They did not know where to look next because everything looked so beautiful. Not only were we able to have this place as our wedding venue, we were able to return the following day for a UTV Raptor tour and show our guests even more of Kualoa Ranch!
Reviewed on 23-10-2023
Elizabeth Overmoe (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Kualoa Ranch was a beautiful location for our wedding. Their team was so easy to work with and provided all of the information we needed quickly. The price for the venue was reasonable, but just want those not from the area know that the other expenses to have your wedding at this location do add up since it is 45 minutes from Honolulu (transportation) and you have to bring in a caterer. But still, very reasonably priced for the location and what they offer. We married at Paliku Gardens so there was a covered space for our dinner, bridal suite with air conditioning (necessary for our northern plains relatives, kitchen and restrooms. The photos are a better review than anything I can write.
Reviewed on 19-10-2023
Kualoa Ranch was a beautiful location for our wedding. Their team was so easy to work with and provided all of the information we needed quickly. The price for the venue was reasonable, but just want those not from the area know that the other expenses to have your wedding at this location do add up since it is 45 minutes from Honolulu (transportation) and you have to bring in a caterer. But still, very reasonably priced for the location and what they offer. We married at Paliku Gardens so there was a covered space for our dinner, bridal suite with air conditioning (necessary for our northern plains relatives, kitchen and restrooms. The photos are a better review than anything I can write.
Reviewed on 19-10-2023
Patricia Aro (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Our experience with Kualoa Ranch at Paliku Gardens was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish. Guests could not stop raving about how incredible the location of this wedding was! The venue team's communication is extremely quick and professional. Their grounds are meticulously cared for and their communication of expectations from a planning perspective are extremely clear. As a planning team, we look forward to returning to this stunning location for years to come!
Reviewed on 01-10-2023
Our experience with Kualoa Ranch at Paliku Gardens was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish. Guests could not stop raving about how incredible the location of this wedding was! The venue team's communication is extremely quick and professional. Their grounds are meticulously cared for and their communication of expectations from a planning perspective are extremely clear. As a planning team, we look forward to returning to this stunning location for years to come!
Reviewed on 01-10-2023
Wynona Lee (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Iāve only communicated with the staff at Kualoa ranch through phone calls and emails, and everything went soo smoothly. Everyone I spoke to was so kind and expressed excitement for our wedding! They were also very responsive and quick to update things and send me reminders when indicated, which were very helpful. The venue we picked was Moliāi Gardens, we were lucky enough to be one of the last couples to get married there! The grand stairs and the dock, with the view of the mountains, I just cannot explain in words how beautiful this place this.
Reviewed on 23-09-2023
Iāve only communicated with the staff at Kualoa ranch through phone calls and emails, and everything went soo smoothly. Everyone I spoke to was so kind and expressed excitement for our wedding! They were also very responsive and quick to update things and send me reminders when indicated, which were very helpful. The venue we picked was Moliāi Gardens, we were lucky enough to be one of the last couples to get married there! The grand stairs and the dock, with the view of the mountains, I just cannot explain in words how beautiful this place this.
Reviewed on 23-09-2023
AJ Colburn (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Beautiful venue with friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend for weddings or other large events.
Reviewed on 19-09-2023
Beautiful venue with friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend for weddings or other large events.
Reviewed on 19-09-2023
Nicole Armstrong (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We had the most beautiful wedding at Molii Gardens at Kualoa Ranch. It is so lush, green, and will make your special day feel like a true fairytale under the trees! Birds chirping and all. The convenience of having bathrooms and an abundance of outlets was also very helpful. We were so happy with our wedding at this venue, I can't recommend enough!
Reviewed on 02-08-2023
We had the most beautiful wedding at Molii Gardens at Kualoa Ranch. It is so lush, green, and will make your special day feel like a true fairytale under the trees! Birds chirping and all. The convenience of having bathrooms and an abundance of outlets was also very helpful. We were so happy with our wedding at this venue, I can't recommend enough!
Reviewed on 02-08-2023
Ashley Llamas (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The view is breath taking. I would do it all over again. My ceremony was everything I could have imagined
Reviewed on 25-07-2023
The view is breath taking. I would do it all over again. My ceremony was everything I could have imagined
Reviewed on 25-07-2023
Elise Polk (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Such an amazing venue! The views are absolutely amazing. The staff here ( both wedding managers and the catering team) were very responsive and easy to work with. You get to make the space however you like, using vendors you choose :) If youāre looking for a tropical, stunning, and unique destination wedding location, this one should be on your radar!P.S. We went with the Kualoa Ranch catering and not only was it cost effective, it was also delicious!
Reviewed on 10-07-2023
Such an amazing venue! The views are absolutely amazing. The staff here ( both wedding managers and the catering team) were very responsive and easy to work with. You get to make the space however you like, using vendors you choose :) If youāre looking for a tropical, stunning, and unique destination wedding location, this one should be on your radar!P.S. We went with the Kualoa Ranch catering and not only was it cost effective, it was also delicious!
Reviewed on 10-07-2023
Shashi Aryal (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-03-2023
We got married at Paliku Gardens on 3/10/2023.The location is stunning! The grounds are very well kept and the views are amazing. We loved how open the entire venue was and guests could also walk around and take it all in.The booking process was easy. I received a response within 24 hours and we went back and forth a few times one dates and within 72 hours the venue was booked! Highly recommend and Kualoa Ranch will always have a special place in our hearts.
Reviewed on 19-03-2023
Wedding Date 10-03-2023
We got married at Paliku Gardens on 3/10/2023.The location is stunning! The grounds are very well kept and the views are amazing. We loved how open the entire venue was and guests could also walk around and take it all in.The booking process was easy. I received a response within 24 hours and we went back and forth a few times one dates and within 72 hours the venue was booked! Highly recommend and Kualoa Ranch will always have a special place in our hearts.
Reviewed on 19-03-2023
Spenser Cunningham (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-02-2023
Kualoa Ranch was an absolute DREAM wedding venue. We had our ceremony at Jumanji and our reception at Paliku and are honestly thinking about getting divorced just so we can get married all over again. The team at Kualoa made the process very easy and were excellent communicating through the whole experience. They assisted us in a professional, informative and friendly manner and we highly recommend this venue to anyone considering it!
Reviewed on 06-03-2023
Wedding Date 22-02-2023
Kualoa Ranch was an absolute DREAM wedding venue. We had our ceremony at Jumanji and our reception at Paliku and are honestly thinking about getting divorced just so we can get married all over again. The team at Kualoa made the process very easy and were excellent communicating through the whole experience. They assisted us in a professional, informative and friendly manner and we highly recommend this venue to anyone considering it!
Reviewed on 06-03-2023
Lacy Ellis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-02-2023
Everything I wanted I got!! Tiana and Sasha were great! I highly recommend Secret Island!! Loved it!!
Reviewed on 27-02-2023
Wedding Date 22-02-2023
Everything I wanted I got!! Tiana and Sasha were great! I highly recommend Secret Island!! Loved it!!
Reviewed on 27-02-2023
Katherine Tomscha (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-01-2023
Paliku Gardens was even better in person than the pictures. The views were phenomenal and Kualoa Ranch was great to work with! So glad we chose them for our wedding day venue!
Reviewed on 20-01-2023
Wedding Date 13-01-2023
Paliku Gardens was even better in person than the pictures. The views were phenomenal and Kualoa Ranch was great to work with! So glad we chose them for our wedding day venue!
Reviewed on 20-01-2023
Alexa Edwards (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-11-2022
It was my husband and Iās dream to have our wedding at Kualoa Ranch. Paliku Gardens has STUNNING views of both mountains and ocean. Our guests were also in awe of Kualoa Ranch. Everyone we were in contact with at Kualoa answered our questions quickly and were super helpful! We are so lucky to have had our wedding at such a beautiful location on the most perfect day in November!
Reviewed on 05-01-2023
Wedding Date 09-11-2022
It was my husband and Iās dream to have our wedding at Kualoa Ranch. Paliku Gardens has STUNNING views of both mountains and ocean. Our guests were also in awe of Kualoa Ranch. Everyone we were in contact with at Kualoa answered our questions quickly and were super helpful! We are so lucky to have had our wedding at such a beautiful location on the most perfect day in November!
Reviewed on 05-01-2023
Ivy Huang (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-12-2022
We had a great time at the Paliku Garden! A beautiful location with stunning views of mountains and ocean. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 11-12-2022
Wedding Date 06-12-2022
We had a great time at the Paliku Garden! A beautiful location with stunning views of mountains and ocean. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 11-12-2022
Colby Perez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-12-2022
The Moli'i Gardens and Secret Island Venue deliver a master class in wedding venue design and support. Everything that a couple needs or wants is available and seamlessly provided. On top of the process, the venue provides world-class natural beauty and transports guests into a magical paradise. Highly recommend this venue.
Reviewed on 08-12-2022
Wedding Date 03-12-2022
The Moli'i Gardens and Secret Island Venue deliver a master class in wedding venue design and support. Everything that a couple needs or wants is available and seamlessly provided. On top of the process, the venue provides world-class natural beauty and transports guests into a magical paradise. Highly recommend this venue.
Reviewed on 08-12-2022
Carmen F (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-11-2022
This is the most beautiful venue for your wedding!!! This was our first and only venue that we looked at. As soon as we saw it, we fell in love with it and immediately booked our wedding here! Everyone who was in contact with us at Kualoa was super helpful and answered all our questions quickly! They were so great! We are so blessed to have had such a beautiful day for our ceremony and reception at Molii Gardens, the weather was absolutely perfect which is surprising for end of November in Kaneohe. Truly blessed. Views on top of views. BEST DAY EVER!
Reviewed on 01-12-2022
Wedding Date 30-11-2022
This is the most beautiful venue for your wedding!!! This was our first and only venue that we looked at. As soon as we saw it, we fell in love with it and immediately booked our wedding here! Everyone who was in contact with us at Kualoa was super helpful and answered all our questions quickly! They were so great! We are so blessed to have had such a beautiful day for our ceremony and reception at Molii Gardens, the weather was absolutely perfect which is surprising for end of November in Kaneohe. Truly blessed. Views on top of views. BEST DAY EVER!
Reviewed on 01-12-2022
Kristen Moon (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-10-2022
We were married at Secret Island and had our reception at Moli'i Gardens and it was stunning. We had a super rainy day to contend with, but in the end that did not matter. Secret Island is beautiful, even when cloudy and wet, Moli'i is magical and the staff are super friendly. We are so lucky to have had our special day in such a beautiful place. The whole process of working with Kualoa was stress-free and we loved all that this venue had to offer.
Reviewed on 12-10-2022
Wedding Date 04-10-2022
We were married at Secret Island and had our reception at Moli'i Gardens and it was stunning. We had a super rainy day to contend with, but in the end that did not matter. Secret Island is beautiful, even when cloudy and wet, Moli'i is magical and the staff are super friendly. We are so lucky to have had our special day in such a beautiful place. The whole process of working with Kualoa was stress-free and we loved all that this venue had to offer.
Reviewed on 12-10-2022
Paula Noche (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-09-2022
Having our wedding at Moli'i Gardens was truly a dream! My husband and I were quite ambitious and booked our venue, sight-unseen, at the beginning of the year, for September 2 destination wedding. The team at Kualoa Ranch were super responsive and more than gracious to answer any questions we had about the venues Kualoa Ranch offers. Ultimately, we went with Moli'i Gardens because of our vision of a garden wedding with the mountains in the background. I will have to note, this venue pretty much is a blank slate. They do include chairs and tables (100 chairs, 20 tables total,) but everything else you will need to coordinate and book. It felt daunting at first, but it is definitely doable with the right support (you NEED a coordinator to book with Kualoa Ranch,) and thoughtful planning. Overall, a great value for a BEAUTIFUL, breathtaking and memorable wedding. 1000% recommend.
Reviewed on 20-09-2022
Wedding Date 02-09-2022
Having our wedding at Moli'i Gardens was truly a dream! My husband and I were quite ambitious and booked our venue, sight-unseen, at the beginning of the year, for September 2 destination wedding. The team at Kualoa Ranch were super responsive and more than gracious to answer any questions we had about the venues Kualoa Ranch offers. Ultimately, we went with Moli'i Gardens because of our vision of a garden wedding with the mountains in the background. I will have to note, this venue pretty much is a blank slate. They do include chairs and tables (100 chairs, 20 tables total,) but everything else you will need to coordinate and book. It felt daunting at first, but it is definitely doable with the right support (you NEED a coordinator to book with Kualoa Ranch,) and thoughtful planning. Overall, a great value for a BEAUTIFUL, breathtaking and memorable wedding. 1000% recommend.
Reviewed on 20-09-2022
Ella M (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-05-2022
I highly recommend Kualoa Ranch for your wedding or event! We had a destination wedding at Moliāi Gardens and despite living in a different state on a different time zone, the staff was easy to communicate with via email throughout the process and were knowledgeable and helpful. We booked Kualoa Ranch Catering for our cocktail hour and dinner and everything was fresh and delicious. The executive chef, Chef Kimo, was extremely helpful, friendly, had great suggestions, and was easy to work with. Ourselves and our guests really enjoyed the food! We were able to schedule a venue walk-through prior to our wedding, which was really helpful to map out reception layout with our planner. We also were able to schedule a photoshoot for wedding day portraits at Secret Island, which was a really special and fun experience to go on the catamaran for some additional portraits. Because Kualoa is such a busy venue, both the walk-through and the additional photoshoot location could only be scheduled one month out. As a result, we had to be flexible regarding walk-through dates and for an additional photo location, we booked our 2nd choice, since the first choice was already bookedā however, it worked out wonderfully and we ended up loving Secret Island! Moliāi Gardens was such a beautiful venue for our wedding and we had an amazing time! The only potential downsides would be 1) not having the ability to schedule certain things more than one month out and 2) some of the facilities like the restrooms and bridal suite at the venue are a bit on the older side (totally not a deal breaker, but something to keep in mind for getting ready photos, we had ours taken at a hotel instead because of this). Overall, we had such a wonderful experience and are so grateful for the wonderful staff and customer service that Kualoa Ranch Provided!
Reviewed on 15-09-2022
Wedding Date 06-05-2022
I highly recommend Kualoa Ranch for your wedding or event! We had a destination wedding at Moliāi Gardens and despite living in a different state on a different time zone, the staff was easy to communicate with via email throughout the process and were knowledgeable and helpful. We booked Kualoa Ranch Catering for our cocktail hour and dinner and everything was fresh and delicious. The executive chef, Chef Kimo, was extremely helpful, friendly, had great suggestions, and was easy to work with. Ourselves and our guests really enjoyed the food! We were able to schedule a venue walk-through prior to our wedding, which was really helpful to map out reception layout with our planner. We also were able to schedule a photoshoot for wedding day portraits at Secret Island, which was a really special and fun experience to go on the catamaran for some additional portraits. Because Kualoa is such a busy venue, both the walk-through and the additional photoshoot location could only be scheduled one month out. As a result, we had to be flexible regarding walk-through dates and for an additional photo location, we booked our 2nd choice, since the first choice was already bookedā however, it worked out wonderfully and we ended up loving Secret Island! Moliāi Gardens was such a beautiful venue for our wedding and we had an amazing time! The only potential downsides would be 1) not having the ability to schedule certain things more than one month out and 2) some of the facilities like the restrooms and bridal suite at the venue are a bit on the older side (totally not a deal breaker, but something to keep in mind for getting ready photos, we had ours taken at a hotel instead because of this). Overall, we had such a wonderful experience and are so grateful for the wonderful staff and customer service that Kualoa Ranch Provided!
Reviewed on 15-09-2022
Leisha-Mae Telles (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-08-2022
As a coordinator myself, I work at Paliku Gardens in Kualoa Ranch very often and it never gets old! As often as I am there, this still holds top on my favorite venues on Oahu. My friends and family were SO mind blown from the amazing views the ranch has to offer and the could not stop going on and on about it. Leading up to the wedding I worked with Tiana and Leila who were both extremely professional and responsive with any questions I had. On the day of Rocky was there to assure that everything was taken care of both in the morning and evening! Rocky, you're the GOAT :) Thank you to everyone at Kualoa Ranch for hosting the best night of our lives! We will forever be grateful!
Reviewed on 08-09-2022
Wedding Date 29-08-2022
As a coordinator myself, I work at Paliku Gardens in Kualoa Ranch very often and it never gets old! As often as I am there, this still holds top on my favorite venues on Oahu. My friends and family were SO mind blown from the amazing views the ranch has to offer and the could not stop going on and on about it. Leading up to the wedding I worked with Tiana and Leila who were both extremely professional and responsive with any questions I had. On the day of Rocky was there to assure that everything was taken care of both in the morning and evening! Rocky, you're the GOAT :) Thank you to everyone at Kualoa Ranch for hosting the best night of our lives! We will forever be grateful!
Reviewed on 08-09-2022
Travis Beaulieu (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-08-2022
https://youtube.com/watch?v=tY9D4v5CMfg <- video highlight of our wedding ceremony at Secret Island Kualoa Ranch. 5+ stars well deserved, thank you so much for a wonderful Hawaii Beach Wedding experience ššš.
Reviewed on 27-08-2022
Wedding Date 08-08-2022
https://youtube.com/watch?v=tY9D4v5CMfg <- video highlight of our wedding ceremony at Secret Island Kualoa Ranch. 5+ stars well deserved, thank you so much for a wonderful Hawaii Beach Wedding experience ššš.
Reviewed on 27-08-2022
Selema H (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-07-2022
For years, my boyfriend and I drove by Kualoa Ranch on our way to the North Shore beaches of Oahu. We would always say what a beautiful area it was and if we get married this would be the spot. Fast forward 3 years and just last weekend we tied the knot right there at Paliku Gardens at Kualoa Ranch. It goes without saying the space is perfect for a wedding (our guest count was approx 100 people) and all our guests loved the backdrop. As the bride, I did use the bridal suite with my ladies and thought it was simple and nice. Had all the necessary things like a really good AC unit, a nice couch area and a private bathroom. Note there are no windows, so pictures do have to be taken outside. The staff were incredible to work with, responded fast and surely made the day perfect. The small thing I'd mention as a bit of a negative is the grass area near the top of the pavilion where we had our tent set up was pretty brown compared to what I saw when I toured in December. Wish they could have fixed that for us who had summer weddings. Overall though I'd 100 recommend it for your wedding events!
Reviewed on 30-07-2022
Wedding Date 17-07-2022
For years, my boyfriend and I drove by Kualoa Ranch on our way to the North Shore beaches of Oahu. We would always say what a beautiful area it was and if we get married this would be the spot. Fast forward 3 years and just last weekend we tied the knot right there at Paliku Gardens at Kualoa Ranch. It goes without saying the space is perfect for a wedding (our guest count was approx 100 people) and all our guests loved the backdrop. As the bride, I did use the bridal suite with my ladies and thought it was simple and nice. Had all the necessary things like a really good AC unit, a nice couch area and a private bathroom. Note there are no windows, so pictures do have to be taken outside. The staff were incredible to work with, responded fast and surely made the day perfect. The small thing I'd mention as a bit of a negative is the grass area near the top of the pavilion where we had our tent set up was pretty brown compared to what I saw when I toured in December. Wish they could have fixed that for us who had summer weddings. Overall though I'd 100 recommend it for your wedding events!
Reviewed on 30-07-2022
Rachel Rueli (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-04-2022
We had our wedding at Molii Gardens on April 30, 2022. The venue was gorgeous. We had the ceremony on the lower lawn right next to the water. My wife and the wedding party descended the large staircase framed with lush trees and plants. We had the reception on the upper lawn. The pavilion to the side of the upper lawn served to cover the caterers. The lawn itself provided ample room for all the tables, dancefloor, and other necessities. Everything was surrounded by lush greenery and framed by the Koolaus in the distance. It was more picturesque than we could have imagined.Somehow, the service we received from Kualoa Ranch was almost just as beautiful. We specifically dealt with Leila, who worked closely with us and our coordinators to ensure we had everything we needed and were patient with our many questions and concerns. We canāt thank Kualoa Ranch enough, and Molii Gardens will always hold a special place in our lives.
Reviewed on 07-07-2022
Wedding Date 30-04-2022
We had our wedding at Molii Gardens on April 30, 2022. The venue was gorgeous. We had the ceremony on the lower lawn right next to the water. My wife and the wedding party descended the large staircase framed with lush trees and plants. We had the reception on the upper lawn. The pavilion to the side of the upper lawn served to cover the caterers. The lawn itself provided ample room for all the tables, dancefloor, and other necessities. Everything was surrounded by lush greenery and framed by the Koolaus in the distance. It was more picturesque than we could have imagined.Somehow, the service we received from Kualoa Ranch was almost just as beautiful. We specifically dealt with Leila, who worked closely with us and our coordinators to ensure we had everything we needed and were patient with our many questions and concerns. We canāt thank Kualoa Ranch enough, and Molii Gardens will always hold a special place in our lives.
Reviewed on 07-07-2022
Jenna Wilkins (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-06-2022
We had our ceremony at Secret Island at Kualoa. It was the perfect venue! The Kualoa wedding events team was fantastic and always punctual with communication. We had an amazing experience!
Reviewed on 18-06-2022
Wedding Date 08-06-2022
We had our ceremony at Secret Island at Kualoa. It was the perfect venue! The Kualoa wedding events team was fantastic and always punctual with communication. We had an amazing experience!
Reviewed on 18-06-2022
Leesa Jeffries (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-05-2022
I can't imagine a more naturally beautiful wedding venue. Everyone at my wedding was so impressed with the Low Camp site. All of the coordinators I worked with were very responsive, and I received my deposit back a few days after the wedding. It was a 5 star experience from star to finish. We also went zip-lining as a family the day before the wedding at the ranch, and my parents and in-laws had a blast. It was the perfect activity for us to all spend some time together. Thank you Kualoa Ranch for an unforgettable experience.
Reviewed on 18-05-2022
Wedding Date 02-05-2022
I can't imagine a more naturally beautiful wedding venue. Everyone at my wedding was so impressed with the Low Camp site. All of the coordinators I worked with were very responsive, and I received my deposit back a few days after the wedding. It was a 5 star experience from star to finish. We also went zip-lining as a family the day before the wedding at the ranch, and my parents and in-laws had a blast. It was the perfect activity for us to all spend some time together. Thank you Kualoa Ranch for an unforgettable experience.
Reviewed on 18-05-2022
Samantha Broc (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-04-2022
This was the most amazing venue! We rented out Molii Gardens and it exceeded our expectations. All of our guest that flew from California to Oahu were absolutely in love with the views. The company itself was amazing and very efficient.
Reviewed on 14-04-2022
Wedding Date 08-04-2022
This was the most amazing venue! We rented out Molii Gardens and it exceeded our expectations. All of our guest that flew from California to Oahu were absolutely in love with the views. The company itself was amazing and very efficient.
Reviewed on 14-04-2022
Grace Relf (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-01-2022
Our wedding at Moli'i Gardens was so lovely. The Kualoa Ranch team was really responsive and easy to work with. The venue itself was just stunning. We loved having a separate space for the ceremony, the grand entrance stairs, and the pavilion in case it rained. The fishpond, palms, and mountains made such a stunning backdrop for our wedding.
Reviewed on 24-02-2022
Wedding Date 22-01-2022
Our wedding at Moli'i Gardens was so lovely. The Kualoa Ranch team was really responsive and easy to work with. The venue itself was just stunning. We loved having a separate space for the ceremony, the grand entrance stairs, and the pavilion in case it rained. The fishpond, palms, and mountains made such a stunning backdrop for our wedding.
Reviewed on 24-02-2022
Taylor Yasunaga (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-02-2022
As a bride who started the planning process during the height of the pandemic, I was looking for an entirely outdoor venue to accommodate as many guests as safely as possible for a gathering. There are multiple ceremony and reception sites to choose from even within Paliku Gardens! Due to the large lawns, I was not worried about it being too crowded even with a high guest count. The fact that this venue was highly customizable for me made it that much more appealing because I could really make this wedding representative of who we are.Leila was very communicative throughout the entire process and made sure that we were always on the same page. I was given a preferred vendor list early on, which is how I found many vendors including my amazing planner/coordinator. Kualoa Ranch in general has a lot of experience with many great vendors that I was already interested in which made me confident that the wedding would go smoothly and it did. My favorite part about having our perfect day at Paliku Gardens was the view. It honestly speaks for itself and is probably the most memorable part of our wedding for our guests. The views are unbelievable and as someone who was born and raised in Hawaii, it was still so breathtaking. I feel like I saved so much money on decor because the venue does most of it for you!
Reviewed on 24-02-2022
Wedding Date 19-02-2022
As a bride who started the planning process during the height of the pandemic, I was looking for an entirely outdoor venue to accommodate as many guests as safely as possible for a gathering. There are multiple ceremony and reception sites to choose from even within Paliku Gardens! Due to the large lawns, I was not worried about it being too crowded even with a high guest count. The fact that this venue was highly customizable for me made it that much more appealing because I could really make this wedding representative of who we are.Leila was very communicative throughout the entire process and made sure that we were always on the same page. I was given a preferred vendor list early on, which is how I found many vendors including my amazing planner/coordinator. Kualoa Ranch in general has a lot of experience with many great vendors that I was already interested in which made me confident that the wedding would go smoothly and it did. My favorite part about having our perfect day at Paliku Gardens was the view. It honestly speaks for itself and is probably the most memorable part of our wedding for our guests. The views are unbelievable and as someone who was born and raised in Hawaii, it was still so breathtaking. I feel like I saved so much money on decor because the venue does most of it for you!
Reviewed on 24-02-2022
Julie Lum (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-01-2022
We couldnāt have been happier with our wedding venue choice at Kualoa Ranch - Paliku Gardens. The most gorgeous variety of views is why we fell in love with it. You get ocean, mountains, beautiful landscaping and a touch of country. The fact that Kualoa provides tables, chairs, a bar area, pavilion area and a bridal suite was a huge plus for us, a great value for all you are getting. I would highly recommend getting married here!
Reviewed on 21-02-2022
Wedding Date 29-01-2022
We couldnāt have been happier with our wedding venue choice at Kualoa Ranch - Paliku Gardens. The most gorgeous variety of views is why we fell in love with it. You get ocean, mountains, beautiful landscaping and a touch of country. The fact that Kualoa provides tables, chairs, a bar area, pavilion area and a bridal suite was a huge plus for us, a great value for all you are getting. I would highly recommend getting married here!
Reviewed on 21-02-2022
Carrie Logan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-01-2022
Kualoa Ranch was beyond breathtaking with their views at Paliku Gardens. We got married 1-21-22 and during the planning stages it was a rollercoaster with covid guidelines. Leila was always great at helping answer questions during our planning and never making me feel like I was overly worried. I wouldn't change anything about our choice of venue. Nothing better!
Reviewed on 14-02-2022
Wedding Date 21-01-2022
Kualoa Ranch was beyond breathtaking with their views at Paliku Gardens. We got married 1-21-22 and during the planning stages it was a rollercoaster with covid guidelines. Leila was always great at helping answer questions during our planning and never making me feel like I was overly worried. I wouldn't change anything about our choice of venue. Nothing better!
Reviewed on 14-02-2022
Alex Barttelt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-11-2021
Planning a wedding in Hawaii during the middle of a pandemic is no easy task. We could not recommend Kualoa Ranch and Best Day Ever more! We not only received many emails walking us through the planning process and any changes to local laws, but the delivery was outstanding! My wife and I have said over and over again that our wedding was as beautiful and as perfect as we could have possibly wanted. We have these memories for the rest of our lives, and we both would recommend anyone wanting their own perfect Hawaiian wedding experience to go the same route that we did. Thank you so much Kualoa and Best Day Ever for giving us our own best day ever!
Reviewed on 14-12-2021
Wedding Date 22-11-2021
Planning a wedding in Hawaii during the middle of a pandemic is no easy task. We could not recommend Kualoa Ranch and Best Day Ever more! We not only received many emails walking us through the planning process and any changes to local laws, but the delivery was outstanding! My wife and I have said over and over again that our wedding was as beautiful and as perfect as we could have possibly wanted. We have these memories for the rest of our lives, and we both would recommend anyone wanting their own perfect Hawaiian wedding experience to go the same route that we did. Thank you so much Kualoa and Best Day Ever for giving us our own best day ever!
Reviewed on 14-12-2021
Kyle & Eden Barker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-10-2021
Wow! What an incredible venue! The team was wonderful to work with and were beyond patient/accommodating due to all the back and forth with COVID restrictions. We were married at the Moli'i Gardens which is beyond magical. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 08-11-2021
Wedding Date 15-10-2021
Wow! What an incredible venue! The team was wonderful to work with and were beyond patient/accommodating due to all the back and forth with COVID restrictions. We were married at the Moli'i Gardens which is beyond magical. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 08-11-2021
Katie Grimes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-08-2021
Absolutely beautiful! Easy to work with, no problems even though we had to cancel and reschedule due to COVID. Great set up for a wedding, both ceremony and reception. Couldnāt have asked for a better spot!
Reviewed on 07-11-2021
Wedding Date 01-08-2021
Absolutely beautiful! Easy to work with, no problems even though we had to cancel and reschedule due to COVID. Great set up for a wedding, both ceremony and reception. Couldnāt have asked for a better spot!
Reviewed on 07-11-2021
Robert Hegeman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-09-2021
Amazing venue with beautiful backdrop! The beach was private and the views were stunning. Leila was great to work with!
Reviewed on 29-09-2021
Wedding Date 25-09-2021
Amazing venue with beautiful backdrop! The beach was private and the views were stunning. Leila was great to work with!
Reviewed on 29-09-2021
Lacey Daunt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-08-2021
Kualoa ranch was the absolute best wedding venue. There are no better views in all of Hawaii in my opinion!!! After living there for a few years i knew i wanted to have a wedding near the water & mountains & this was it. The staff were amazing and every single person on site were over the top kind warm and welcoming. They also helped us move the wedding to one day prior due to mandates and this all took place within 24 hours! So we were thrilled. Nothing but great things to say!
Reviewed on 12-09-2021
Wedding Date 24-08-2021
Kualoa ranch was the absolute best wedding venue. There are no better views in all of Hawaii in my opinion!!! After living there for a few years i knew i wanted to have a wedding near the water & mountains & this was it. The staff were amazing and every single person on site were over the top kind warm and welcoming. They also helped us move the wedding to one day prior due to mandates and this all took place within 24 hours! So we were thrilled. Nothing but great things to say!
Reviewed on 12-09-2021
Krystan Manglicmot (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-05-2021
My (now) husband and I got married here May 17th of this year and let me tell you, this place is absolutely beautiful! From the majestic mountains to the lush vegetation to the stunning ocean views - you really cannot go wrong with any of the venue sites at Kualoa Ranch. It truly is a feast for the eyes! ---My husband and I decided to go with Paliku Gardens for our ceremony and reception. We actually booked this venue before ever seeing it in person (we live in California). But once I watched the video they have on their website, I was sold.---Paliku is one of two venue sites that offers a bridal suite. There is also an ad-on space called Hale Kupuna (I call it the groom room) that can be reserved for an additional fee ($500 I believe). I really have nothing bad to say about this venue except for that the bridal suite, while very cute, has subpar lighting (no windows). Unfortunately, I do not love any of the bridal portraits we took inside of the suite. The \"groom room,\" however, was totally worth the extra cash. It has big windows, lots of natural light, and is very close to the main site. I would've definitely gotten ready in there instead of the bridal suite had I know it also offered a/c.---Paliku Gardens was perfect for our intimate wedding of 25. We opted to save some cash by foregoing the tent rental and decided to use the pavilion instead. We hung some fabrics and lights and transformed the pavilion into a dreamy reception space! They also have an amazing wood slab bar that they've recently installed. I would definitely recommend celebrating your special day at Kualoa Ranch.
Reviewed on 29-08-2021
Wedding Date 17-05-2021
My (now) husband and I got married here May 17th of this year and let me tell you, this place is absolutely beautiful! From the majestic mountains to the lush vegetation to the stunning ocean views - you really cannot go wrong with any of the venue sites at Kualoa Ranch. It truly is a feast for the eyes! ---My husband and I decided to go with Paliku Gardens for our ceremony and reception. We actually booked this venue before ever seeing it in person (we live in California). But once I watched the video they have on their website, I was sold.---Paliku is one of two venue sites that offers a bridal suite. There is also an ad-on space called Hale Kupuna (I call it the groom room) that can be reserved for an additional fee ($500 I believe). I really have nothing bad to say about this venue except for that the bridal suite, while very cute, has subpar lighting (no windows). Unfortunately, I do not love any of the bridal portraits we took inside of the suite. The \"groom room,\" however, was totally worth the extra cash. It has big windows, lots of natural light, and is very close to the main site. I would've definitely gotten ready in there instead of the bridal suite had I know it also offered a/c.---Paliku Gardens was perfect for our intimate wedding of 25. We opted to save some cash by foregoing the tent rental and decided to use the pavilion instead. We hung some fabrics and lights and transformed the pavilion into a dreamy reception space! They also have an amazing wood slab bar that they've recently installed. I would definitely recommend celebrating your special day at Kualoa Ranch.
Reviewed on 29-08-2021
Claire Williams (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-08-2021
Matt and I got married at Kualoa Secret Secret Island on 8/1/21 and it was the best decision we've made. The view was breathtaking and truly spectacular. We had about 37 guest and our guests couldn't stop raving how beautiful our ceremony was. It was beautiful, intimate and romantic. The staff at Kualoa Ranch made it truly special and memorable for us. Leila was amazing and super responsive. Secret Island is absolutely the most perfect place to tie the knot! We couldn't be happier and couldn't ask for more.
Reviewed on 17-08-2021
Wedding Date 01-08-2021
Matt and I got married at Kualoa Secret Secret Island on 8/1/21 and it was the best decision we've made. The view was breathtaking and truly spectacular. We had about 37 guest and our guests couldn't stop raving how beautiful our ceremony was. It was beautiful, intimate and romantic. The staff at Kualoa Ranch made it truly special and memorable for us. Leila was amazing and super responsive. Secret Island is absolutely the most perfect place to tie the knot! We couldn't be happier and couldn't ask for more.
Reviewed on 17-08-2021
Kim Vo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-08-2021
Our wedding day at Paliku Gardens was absolutely perfect. I couldnāt have picked a more romantic and picturesque Hawaii setting. This site captures a gorgeous ocean view with the mountains behind us. They offer a list of preferred vendors for their weddings. Justine Miller was my wedding planner and day of coordinator. She was absolutely amazing to work this. The execution was nothing less than phenomenal for our outdoor wedding. In terms with booking with the ranch, they went up and beyond to accommodate multiple changes in our date during COVID. In fact, they refunded us the difference between our original payment for a weekend to a weekday. They were easy to reach and were always super pleasant. Amazing customer service!
Reviewed on 17-08-2021
Wedding Date 11-08-2021
Our wedding day at Paliku Gardens was absolutely perfect. I couldnāt have picked a more romantic and picturesque Hawaii setting. This site captures a gorgeous ocean view with the mountains behind us. They offer a list of preferred vendors for their weddings. Justine Miller was my wedding planner and day of coordinator. She was absolutely amazing to work this. The execution was nothing less than phenomenal for our outdoor wedding. In terms with booking with the ranch, they went up and beyond to accommodate multiple changes in our date during COVID. In fact, they refunded us the difference between our original payment for a weekend to a weekday. They were easy to reach and were always super pleasant. Amazing customer service!
Reviewed on 17-08-2021
Alena Smith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-07-2021
We got married at Paliku Gardens and it was absolutely amazing. The views are gorgeous and we are in LOVE with our wedding pictures!! It was very easy to work with Kualoa Ranch and Leila, especially when we had to reschedule due to Covid. Overall it was a fantastic experience and we're so grateful we chose Kualoa Ranch!
Reviewed on 15-08-2021
Wedding Date 05-07-2021
We got married at Paliku Gardens and it was absolutely amazing. The views are gorgeous and we are in LOVE with our wedding pictures!! It was very easy to work with Kualoa Ranch and Leila, especially when we had to reschedule due to Covid. Overall it was a fantastic experience and we're so grateful we chose Kualoa Ranch!
Reviewed on 15-08-2021
Lauren Ay-Ad (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-07-2021
We got married on July 27, 2021 at Paliku Gardens. We cannot express how much we absolutely love Kualoa Ranch. When looking for a venue it had everything we wanted and more. We booked Kualoa sight unseen and it lived up to everything we wanted. Absolutely stunning views and ambiance. Your wedding photos could never look bad with the stunning back drop of this venue. It is also more affordable than many venues these days especially with the ability to use their tables and chairs which we took full advantage of. Leila made our experience so seamless and easy. Mahalo Kualoa Ranch!
Reviewed on 12-08-2021
Wedding Date 27-07-2021
We got married on July 27, 2021 at Paliku Gardens. We cannot express how much we absolutely love Kualoa Ranch. When looking for a venue it had everything we wanted and more. We booked Kualoa sight unseen and it lived up to everything we wanted. Absolutely stunning views and ambiance. Your wedding photos could never look bad with the stunning back drop of this venue. It is also more affordable than many venues these days especially with the ability to use their tables and chairs which we took full advantage of. Leila made our experience so seamless and easy. Mahalo Kualoa Ranch!
Reviewed on 12-08-2021
Pamela Llerngsin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-06-2021
Kualoa Ranch was everything we could've dreamed of as a wedding venue and more. With Paliku Gardens, we got the best of both worlds: the ocean (plus Chinaman's Hat Island) and the mountain as backdrops. We loved the fact that we were able to select any vendors to work with and that Kualoa gave us a brochure containing a list of all the recommended vendors. Such a great value for a wedding venue of our dreams.The manager, Leila, was super responsive and informative. She was wonderful and made sure to provide us with all the information we needed to plan and prepare for our big day. In addition, with COVID going on, updates on guidelines and re-opening were consistently communicated to us which we really appreciated. The whole process was so smooth and we couldn't have asked for a better venue or team to work with.
Reviewed on 04-08-2021
Wedding Date 10-06-2021
Kualoa Ranch was everything we could've dreamed of as a wedding venue and more. With Paliku Gardens, we got the best of both worlds: the ocean (plus Chinaman's Hat Island) and the mountain as backdrops. We loved the fact that we were able to select any vendors to work with and that Kualoa gave us a brochure containing a list of all the recommended vendors. Such a great value for a wedding venue of our dreams.The manager, Leila, was super responsive and informative. She was wonderful and made sure to provide us with all the information we needed to plan and prepare for our big day. In addition, with COVID going on, updates on guidelines and re-opening were consistently communicated to us which we really appreciated. The whole process was so smooth and we couldn't have asked for a better venue or team to work with.
Reviewed on 04-08-2021
Christine Cabasag (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-07-2021
We had our wedding at Moliāi gardens and it was beyond everything we wished for. The area was so luscious and green. All the foliage was amazing. Iām a plant person so it was beyond my dreams. They were very easy to work with as well. In regards to rescheduling 3x during the pandemic they were very easy to work with! If I had to do it all over again Iād pick Kualoa ranch over and over.
Reviewed on 28-07-2021
Wedding Date 16-07-2021
We had our wedding at Moliāi gardens and it was beyond everything we wished for. The area was so luscious and green. All the foliage was amazing. Iām a plant person so it was beyond my dreams. They were very easy to work with as well. In regards to rescheduling 3x during the pandemic they were very easy to work with! If I had to do it all over again Iād pick Kualoa ranch over and over.
Reviewed on 28-07-2021
Kaimi Gample (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-07-2021
Kualoa has several beautiful venues to choose from. I chose Moli'i Gardens which is near their fishpond. You can have your ceremony near the pond then your reception on a field or in their pavilion. They have tables and chairs for you to use and a list of vendors that they have worked with in the past. You are allowed to have your own vendor come in. When I was first booking, the responded quickly. However, when places started to open up from COVID restrictions, they started getting busier and it took days (even a week once) to hear back from them. When I did hear back, they apologized for the long wait and said it may take 72 hours to get a response from them since they are getting busier. However, once I did my site tour, I was able to book the venue with no issues at all. If you want a venue that is in its own litter world, I would suggest Kualoa!
Reviewed on 12-07-2021
Wedding Date 01-07-2021
Kualoa has several beautiful venues to choose from. I chose Moli'i Gardens which is near their fishpond. You can have your ceremony near the pond then your reception on a field or in their pavilion. They have tables and chairs for you to use and a list of vendors that they have worked with in the past. You are allowed to have your own vendor come in. When I was first booking, the responded quickly. However, when places started to open up from COVID restrictions, they started getting busier and it took days (even a week once) to hear back from them. When I did hear back, they apologized for the long wait and said it may take 72 hours to get a response from them since they are getting busier. However, once I did my site tour, I was able to book the venue with no issues at all. If you want a venue that is in its own litter world, I would suggest Kualoa!
Reviewed on 12-07-2021
Marina Zeytunyan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-06-2021
Absolutely stunning wedding venue!! My wedding venue was the Hale Nanea & Dragon Boat Lawn. Breathing taking views and great amounts of space. So cool to see where films were shot as well, right at our venue. Highly recommend this venue for anyone wanting a one of a kind Hawai'i wedding. Leila and her team are the best. Mahalo to the Kualoa Ranch wedding team for helping us out! We lost our original wedding venue due to COVID restrictions and Leila was able to get us booked with Kualoa Ranch just 2 months before my wedding day.
Reviewed on 04-07-2021
Wedding Date 22-06-2021
Absolutely stunning wedding venue!! My wedding venue was the Hale Nanea & Dragon Boat Lawn. Breathing taking views and great amounts of space. So cool to see where films were shot as well, right at our venue. Highly recommend this venue for anyone wanting a one of a kind Hawai'i wedding. Leila and her team are the best. Mahalo to the Kualoa Ranch wedding team for helping us out! We lost our original wedding venue due to COVID restrictions and Leila was able to get us booked with Kualoa Ranch just 2 months before my wedding day.
Reviewed on 04-07-2021
Yvonne Lum (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-05-2021
If you are looking for an outdoor, open-air wedding with GORGEOUS views of mountains, or ocean, or both, then look no further than Kualoa Ranch. They offer multiple venue options, and most of them come with \"packages\" that include tables, chairs, bathrooms, kitchen access, etc depending on which venue you select. Leila (the main wedding coordinator for Kualoa) and her entire team at Kualoa Ranch are a blessing from the wedding heavens. They are professional, responsive, and super helpful from day one. We were a COVID couple, so we had to struggle with multiple rescheduling attempts and changes to plans, but Kualoa was super accommodating and understanding throughout the whole process. We personally chose Low Camp, which is a completely remote location (meaning no electricity or bathrooms, just a cute little water hose for water access) located in the most beautiful Ka'awa valley (literally where Jurassic park and various other films were shot). This gave us the freedom to completely design the wedding ourselves (with the help of a wedding planner of course). Requirements may have changed since COVID happened, but I believe all the venues you are permitted to bring in your own preferred vendors (food, alcohol, rentals, etc), and Leila provides a very nice list for you to choose from if you don't have any ideas of your own. Popular dates and weekends book up quickly, so I would recommend reserving a date for your venue at least 1 year in advance (especially for the popular sites like Paliku gardens, Secret island, etc). I don't know what else to say except if you are even thinking about having any kind of outdoor wedding, schedule a visit with Kualoa Ranch, you will not regret it!
Reviewed on 04-06-2021
Wedding Date 29-05-2021
If you are looking for an outdoor, open-air wedding with GORGEOUS views of mountains, or ocean, or both, then look no further than Kualoa Ranch. They offer multiple venue options, and most of them come with \"packages\" that include tables, chairs, bathrooms, kitchen access, etc depending on which venue you select. Leila (the main wedding coordinator for Kualoa) and her entire team at Kualoa Ranch are a blessing from the wedding heavens. They are professional, responsive, and super helpful from day one. We were a COVID couple, so we had to struggle with multiple rescheduling attempts and changes to plans, but Kualoa was super accommodating and understanding throughout the whole process. We personally chose Low Camp, which is a completely remote location (meaning no electricity or bathrooms, just a cute little water hose for water access) located in the most beautiful Ka'awa valley (literally where Jurassic park and various other films were shot). This gave us the freedom to completely design the wedding ourselves (with the help of a wedding planner of course). Requirements may have changed since COVID happened, but I believe all the venues you are permitted to bring in your own preferred vendors (food, alcohol, rentals, etc), and Leila provides a very nice list for you to choose from if you don't have any ideas of your own. Popular dates and weekends book up quickly, so I would recommend reserving a date for your venue at least 1 year in advance (especially for the popular sites like Paliku gardens, Secret island, etc). I don't know what else to say except if you are even thinking about having any kind of outdoor wedding, schedule a visit with Kualoa Ranch, you will not regret it!
Reviewed on 04-06-2021
Kim Morrissett (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-05-2021
Paliku Gardens at Kualoa RanchPlanning a wedding during a pandemic isn't easy for anyone. It's even harder to plan it on a site you've never visited before, but Leila and her team provided us with the best experience one can have prepping for a destination wedding. Getting married at Paliku Gardens was an absolute dream. The pictures of this venue don't even do it justice. It's a wonderful change of scenery from your typical Hawaiian beach wedding, and there are so many options on how you can lay out your ceremony and reception at this location alone. The price was very reasonable and their team was very professional. You will not be disappointed with this venue and everything it has to offer. I cannot recommend this place enough.
Reviewed on 01-06-2021
Wedding Date 26-05-2021
Paliku Gardens at Kualoa RanchPlanning a wedding during a pandemic isn't easy for anyone. It's even harder to plan it on a site you've never visited before, but Leila and her team provided us with the best experience one can have prepping for a destination wedding. Getting married at Paliku Gardens was an absolute dream. The pictures of this venue don't even do it justice. It's a wonderful change of scenery from your typical Hawaiian beach wedding, and there are so many options on how you can lay out your ceremony and reception at this location alone. The price was very reasonable and their team was very professional. You will not be disappointed with this venue and everything it has to offer. I cannot recommend this place enough.
Reviewed on 01-06-2021
Talisa De Carlo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-05-2021
We LOVED our venue!! We chose to host the wedding at Molii Gardens and Secret Island, which was absolutely the best choice. We kept the intimate boat ride over to the private beach island as a surprise to our guest and they were all blown away by the beauty. It definitely added another element. During every tour, rehearsal, event my fiance and I were so happy with the beauty and the privacy of the venue. The people who work there were always really nice and professional as well. The venue is an incredible value especially because they let you choose your own vendors including catering and alcohol. I could not recommend this venue more!
Reviewed on 26-05-2021
Wedding Date 21-05-2021
We LOVED our venue!! We chose to host the wedding at Molii Gardens and Secret Island, which was absolutely the best choice. We kept the intimate boat ride over to the private beach island as a surprise to our guest and they were all blown away by the beauty. It definitely added another element. During every tour, rehearsal, event my fiance and I were so happy with the beauty and the privacy of the venue. The people who work there were always really nice and professional as well. The venue is an incredible value especially because they let you choose your own vendors including catering and alcohol. I could not recommend this venue more!
Reviewed on 26-05-2021
Genessa Ochoa (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-11-2020
I wish I could give Leila 100 stars! My husband and I have been planning our wedding since late 2018 and she has been a complete joy to work with. We toured venues in California (local to us), Kauai and Oahu. Once we saw Paliku Gardens, we knew this was the place for us. With or without the pandemic, her communication was great and I was never worried about our venue or rescheduling. I would recommend Leila and her venues to anyone looking to get married in Oahu!
Reviewed on 23-11-2020
Wedding Date 18-11-2020
I wish I could give Leila 100 stars! My husband and I have been planning our wedding since late 2018 and she has been a complete joy to work with. We toured venues in California (local to us), Kauai and Oahu. Once we saw Paliku Gardens, we knew this was the place for us. With or without the pandemic, her communication was great and I was never worried about our venue or rescheduling. I would recommend Leila and her venues to anyone looking to get married in Oahu!
Reviewed on 23-11-2020
Aaron Asai (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-05-2021
Easy to work with and was very helpful in making uncertain times due to COVID, very certain.
Reviewed on 01-11-2020
Wedding Date 24-05-2021
Easy to work with and was very helpful in making uncertain times due to COVID, very certain.
Reviewed on 01-11-2020
Lianne A (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-08-2020
My husband and I knew this was the venue we wanted for our special day. Our wedding day was the one day we would be photographed the most in our entire lives, so we wanted to have a beautiful backdrop for all the photos and video. The team at Kualoa, especially Leila, helped make our dream a reality! We are so happy we were able to get married at Kualoa, and the venue has breathtaking views. We wouldn't have wanted it any other way. We highly recommend getting married or eloping at Kualoa Ranch.
Reviewed on 14-08-2020
Wedding Date 08-08-2020
My husband and I knew this was the venue we wanted for our special day. Our wedding day was the one day we would be photographed the most in our entire lives, so we wanted to have a beautiful backdrop for all the photos and video. The team at Kualoa, especially Leila, helped make our dream a reality! We are so happy we were able to get married at Kualoa, and the venue has breathtaking views. We wouldn't have wanted it any other way. We highly recommend getting married or eloping at Kualoa Ranch.
Reviewed on 14-08-2020
Racheal K (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-04-2020
Wedding was scheduled at Paliku Gardens for April 27, 2020, which was involuntarily canceled because Kualoa Ranch was closed due to the shelter-in-place. No one from Kualoa Ranch reached out to us to inform us about the venue closing, and our wedding planner, Justine from Luana Events (Kualoa's preferred vendor), claimed that she found out the exact day we saw the closure on their website, which we found questionable. We were only offered 50% of our deposit back based on their cancellation policy, which shouldn't have applied, as this was not a voluntary cancellation. Per our wedding planner, we were not entitled to a full deposit because Kualoa offered to postpone our event without a fee. Nowhere in our contract does it say this, and it's clearly a ploy to keep as much of the funds as possible. As a destination wedding with family and friends flying in from mainland and internationally...this was convenient for the venue to suggest, but an unreasonable offer for us. It was a lose-lose situation, and the venue clearly doesn't care about us as clients...in the end, it's all about financially benefitting during this pandemic. It's really unfortunate to come across many wedding vendors with this \"tough luck\" attitude. Once they have your money, you are at their mercy, they can do what they want and make up the rules at your expense. Even if a meteor was about to hit the earth, they would still come up with an excuse to keep your money. Zero compassion and empathy.
Reviewed on 21-05-2020
Wedding Date 27-04-2020
Wedding was scheduled at Paliku Gardens for April 27, 2020, which was involuntarily canceled because Kualoa Ranch was closed due to the shelter-in-place. No one from Kualoa Ranch reached out to us to inform us about the venue closing, and our wedding planner, Justine from Luana Events (Kualoa's preferred vendor), claimed that she found out the exact day we saw the closure on their website, which we found questionable. We were only offered 50% of our deposit back based on their cancellation policy, which shouldn't have applied, as this was not a voluntary cancellation. Per our wedding planner, we were not entitled to a full deposit because Kualoa offered to postpone our event without a fee. Nowhere in our contract does it say this, and it's clearly a ploy to keep as much of the funds as possible. As a destination wedding with family and friends flying in from mainland and internationally...this was convenient for the venue to suggest, but an unreasonable offer for us. It was a lose-lose situation, and the venue clearly doesn't care about us as clients...in the end, it's all about financially benefitting during this pandemic. It's really unfortunate to come across many wedding vendors with this \"tough luck\" attitude. Once they have your money, you are at their mercy, they can do what they want and make up the rules at your expense. Even if a meteor was about to hit the earth, they would still come up with an excuse to keep your money. Zero compassion and empathy.
Reviewed on 21-05-2020
Hannah Lee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-01-2020
We got married at the Paliku Gardens at Kualoa Ranch in January 2020.We started planning our wedding in September 2019 for the early 2020 nuptuals and booked the venue site unseen after researching other sites in Oahu, Kauai, Puerto Rico, and locally (for us) in California. We worked with Leila on the wedding venue and she also helped us plan a beach day so we could spend more time with friends following the wedding.My husband and I couldn't dream of a more beautiful venue for our wedding! Paliku Gardens was the perfect venue and backdrop to celebrate our union with all of our loved ones. We were also so so happy to keep the celebration going the following day at Secret Island - one of the highlights of our wedding weekend.Their team was so friendly and accommodating at the wedding and made everyone relaxed and happy at the beach. We had a blast bringing our group to chill on the beach, enjoy a catered lunch, and enjoy all of the activities the island offered.Our only regret is that we can't be there now.Thank you!
Reviewed on 19-05-2020
Wedding Date 24-01-2020
We got married at the Paliku Gardens at Kualoa Ranch in January 2020.We started planning our wedding in September 2019 for the early 2020 nuptuals and booked the venue site unseen after researching other sites in Oahu, Kauai, Puerto Rico, and locally (for us) in California. We worked with Leila on the wedding venue and she also helped us plan a beach day so we could spend more time with friends following the wedding.My husband and I couldn't dream of a more beautiful venue for our wedding! Paliku Gardens was the perfect venue and backdrop to celebrate our union with all of our loved ones. We were also so so happy to keep the celebration going the following day at Secret Island - one of the highlights of our wedding weekend.Their team was so friendly and accommodating at the wedding and made everyone relaxed and happy at the beach. We had a blast bringing our group to chill on the beach, enjoy a catered lunch, and enjoy all of the activities the island offered.Our only regret is that we can't be there now.Thank you!
Reviewed on 19-05-2020
Stasia Piddubna (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-02-2020
Amazing venue with breathtaking views! Perfect for elopement. No other place in the island is as beautiful as this one!
Reviewed on 29-03-2020
Wedding Date 20-02-2020
Amazing venue with breathtaking views! Perfect for elopement. No other place in the island is as beautiful as this one!
Reviewed on 29-03-2020
John Moses (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-03-2020
We had our wedding at Paliku Gardens, Kualoa Ranch, and it was a dream wedding! The location was just magical and luscious with tropical trees and bushes, and had an incredible view of the ocean. The venue was surprisingly spacious and gave us many options to have our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception within the same venue, but with different views and scenery. The venue also provides 150 chairs and 15 tables (seats 10 each), a dressing room, a kitchen area (no stovetop), a pavilion (an option if it rains hard), and parking for all your guests. The booking process was easy, and so was the walk-through. Just be aware that you do have to have a day-of coordinator, which we definitely appreciated having. The venue also provides a wedding discount for activities at the ranch if you decide to do pre-wedding activities like we did (highly recommended)! Only thing with Kualoa Ranch is that it is approximately a 35-50min drive for all of your guests from anywhere really, so have a plan for transportation. We hired a bus with Royal Star, and that turned out to be a great idea. Overall, excellent location, amazing views, and just a magical time for your guests!
Reviewed on 13-03-2020
Wedding Date 01-03-2020
We had our wedding at Paliku Gardens, Kualoa Ranch, and it was a dream wedding! The location was just magical and luscious with tropical trees and bushes, and had an incredible view of the ocean. The venue was surprisingly spacious and gave us many options to have our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception within the same venue, but with different views and scenery. The venue also provides 150 chairs and 15 tables (seats 10 each), a dressing room, a kitchen area (no stovetop), a pavilion (an option if it rains hard), and parking for all your guests. The booking process was easy, and so was the walk-through. Just be aware that you do have to have a day-of coordinator, which we definitely appreciated having. The venue also provides a wedding discount for activities at the ranch if you decide to do pre-wedding activities like we did (highly recommended)! Only thing with Kualoa Ranch is that it is approximately a 35-50min drive for all of your guests from anywhere really, so have a plan for transportation. We hired a bus with Royal Star, and that turned out to be a great idea. Overall, excellent location, amazing views, and just a magical time for your guests!
Reviewed on 13-03-2020
Krisy Zietz (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-11-2019
Kualoa is a dream venue! The mountains provided a back drop guests will never forget. The staff was friendly and helpful in the planning process. They were very accommodating and I appreciate them working with me as an off island wedding coordinator. Overall I highly recommend this venue.
Reviewed on 14-11-2019
Wedding Date 11-11-2019
Kualoa is a dream venue! The mountains provided a back drop guests will never forget. The staff was friendly and helpful in the planning process. They were very accommodating and I appreciate them working with me as an off island wedding coordinator. Overall I highly recommend this venue.
Reviewed on 14-11-2019
Sooyeon Lee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-09-2019
We had our destination wedding at Paliku Gardens at Kualoa Ranch and are so glad we did! We had it in September which apparently is known to be a rainy season. We had a tent for our reception just in case it rained. It only rained during our ceremony thankfully. It is definitely something you should consider when you want an outdoor wedding. Fortunately it was a light sprinkle and our ABC coordinator came prepared with umbrellas for our guests. The photos came out great in the cloudy lighting. We had our Photo perfect HI Photo Booth, buffet from Keene's and dance floor DJ by DJ Neekz under the pavilion. There also was a bridal suite with a/c and restrooms which was great! The venue also comes with some 6ft long tables, round tables, and white resin chairs which we used for our wedding of 72 guests. We did get a few mosquito bites but not an alarming amount. Mahalo for hosting our wedding Kualoa!
Reviewed on 16-10-2019
Wedding Date 26-09-2019
We had our destination wedding at Paliku Gardens at Kualoa Ranch and are so glad we did! We had it in September which apparently is known to be a rainy season. We had a tent for our reception just in case it rained. It only rained during our ceremony thankfully. It is definitely something you should consider when you want an outdoor wedding. Fortunately it was a light sprinkle and our ABC coordinator came prepared with umbrellas for our guests. The photos came out great in the cloudy lighting. We had our Photo perfect HI Photo Booth, buffet from Keene's and dance floor DJ by DJ Neekz under the pavilion. There also was a bridal suite with a/c and restrooms which was great! The venue also comes with some 6ft long tables, round tables, and white resin chairs which we used for our wedding of 72 guests. We did get a few mosquito bites but not an alarming amount. Mahalo for hosting our wedding Kualoa!
Reviewed on 16-10-2019
Alicia Olson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-08-2019
Being a destination wedding, we had absolutely no idea how our choices would pan out. There were so many beautiful venues to choose from, but we both agreed that we made the best choice in using Kualoa Ranch for our wedding! Our ceremony took place by the Water Tower in Paliku Gardens. We had beautiful views of Chinaman's Hat. Our reception took place in upper Paliku Gardens and we were fortunate to have such an amazing sunset in the evening. We loved being surrounded by the mountains and having a view of the ocean below. Mariah was so helpful with all of my questions about the venue. Thank-you Kualoa Ranch!
Reviewed on 29-09-2019
Wedding Date 09-08-2019
Being a destination wedding, we had absolutely no idea how our choices would pan out. There were so many beautiful venues to choose from, but we both agreed that we made the best choice in using Kualoa Ranch for our wedding! Our ceremony took place by the Water Tower in Paliku Gardens. We had beautiful views of Chinaman's Hat. Our reception took place in upper Paliku Gardens and we were fortunate to have such an amazing sunset in the evening. We loved being surrounded by the mountains and having a view of the ocean below. Mariah was so helpful with all of my questions about the venue. Thank-you Kualoa Ranch!
Reviewed on 29-09-2019
Helen H (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-09-2019
We recently had our destination wedding at Kualoa Ranch - Paliku Gardens. All we can say is - WOW. First off, the site is absolutely stunning. It is so lush and green with the perfect backdrop selections - either the ocean or the mountainous terrain. Better yet, this wedding venue is SO flexible. They are one of the few venues in Oahu that actually allow you to bring all of your own vendors. You can choose your own caterers, bartenders, rental companies, etc. without paying any additional fees! It makes it the best venue to truly make your wedding personalized and not feel like you MUST stick with a list of preferred vendors.The on-site coordinators we worked with at Kualoa were amazing too. They were always responsive and friendly and of course, always patient as we emailed them with so many questions. They made destination planning a breeze.We can't recommend this venue more!
Reviewed on 24-09-2019
Wedding Date 20-09-2019
We recently had our destination wedding at Kualoa Ranch - Paliku Gardens. All we can say is - WOW. First off, the site is absolutely stunning. It is so lush and green with the perfect backdrop selections - either the ocean or the mountainous terrain. Better yet, this wedding venue is SO flexible. They are one of the few venues in Oahu that actually allow you to bring all of your own vendors. You can choose your own caterers, bartenders, rental companies, etc. without paying any additional fees! It makes it the best venue to truly make your wedding personalized and not feel like you MUST stick with a list of preferred vendors.The on-site coordinators we worked with at Kualoa were amazing too. They were always responsive and friendly and of course, always patient as we emailed them with so many questions. They made destination planning a breeze.We can't recommend this venue more!
Reviewed on 24-09-2019
clarissa domingo (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-09-2019
The Majority of our guests were flying in from the mainland and we were searching for the perfect location to give our guests the full \"Hawaii\" experience. My husband and I got married at the Paliku Gardens and Kualoa Ranch. The Paliku Gardens caught our eye during our first visit. The 360 view of the mountains one one side and the ocean on the other was unbeatable! We fell in love and that same afternoon, we booked the venue! We were ecstatic to be sharing the beauty that is Hawaii through Kualoa Ranch. Working with the company was easy and transparent. The staff was prompt and very clear regarding the process of renting out the space. Another reason we loved working with Kualoa Ranch was that each location included tables and chairs, a free rehearsal appointment, and a list of preferred/recommended vendors.If you are looking for an awesome space with friendly staff, then this is the right venue for you!only downside: the mosquitoes (but hey, its nature; what can you do?)
Reviewed on 21-09-2019
Wedding Date 12-09-2019
The Majority of our guests were flying in from the mainland and we were searching for the perfect location to give our guests the full \"Hawaii\" experience. My husband and I got married at the Paliku Gardens and Kualoa Ranch. The Paliku Gardens caught our eye during our first visit. The 360 view of the mountains one one side and the ocean on the other was unbeatable! We fell in love and that same afternoon, we booked the venue! We were ecstatic to be sharing the beauty that is Hawaii through Kualoa Ranch. Working with the company was easy and transparent. The staff was prompt and very clear regarding the process of renting out the space. Another reason we loved working with Kualoa Ranch was that each location included tables and chairs, a free rehearsal appointment, and a list of preferred/recommended vendors.If you are looking for an awesome space with friendly staff, then this is the right venue for you!only downside: the mosquitoes (but hey, its nature; what can you do?)
Reviewed on 21-09-2019
Taylor Nappier (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-07-2019
Kualoa Ranch was the first venue I went to and when I saw Paliku Gardens I knew it was the one! Itās is absolutely breathtaking and very affordable! The ladies in the office were so sweet and emailed back quickly. Iām so happy that I got married at Kualoa!
Reviewed on 20-07-2019
Wedding Date 12-07-2019
Kualoa Ranch was the first venue I went to and when I saw Paliku Gardens I knew it was the one! Itās is absolutely breathtaking and very affordable! The ladies in the office were so sweet and emailed back quickly. Iām so happy that I got married at Kualoa!
Reviewed on 20-07-2019
Lindsey Marino (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-06-2019
We absolutely loved Kualoa Ranch Paliku Gardens! The views are amazing and we couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else! We used their preferred vendor list for our party rentals, wedding planner, bar service etc. and we could not have been happier! Everyone was amazing and went above and beyond our expectations! Get married here!! It is very worth it!
Reviewed on 26-06-2019
Wedding Date 22-06-2019
We absolutely loved Kualoa Ranch Paliku Gardens! The views are amazing and we couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else! We used their preferred vendor list for our party rentals, wedding planner, bar service etc. and we could not have been happier! Everyone was amazing and went above and beyond our expectations! Get married here!! It is very worth it!
Reviewed on 26-06-2019
Chris Wilson (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-04-2019
Apr-19: Kualoa turned out to be a perfect spot for our celebration. Mariah was great throughout the planning process and helped us where she could. Kualoa Ranch had just the right venue for our small party (21 people) which made it intimate and memorable.
Reviewed on 21-06-2019
Wedding Date 04-04-2019
Apr-19: Kualoa turned out to be a perfect spot for our celebration. Mariah was great throughout the planning process and helped us where she could. Kualoa Ranch had just the right venue for our small party (21 people) which made it intimate and memorable.
Reviewed on 21-06-2019
Marissa Clingenpeel (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-05-2019
Loved our venue at Hale Nanea, Kualoa Ranch. There were just a few issues we had with our event. I was notified 3 weeks before our event that a permanent bar had been built. This caused me to have to relook at all my floor plan layouts and make changes last minute. The other issue we had was we were told the outhouses across the lagoon were moved at 3pm every day from the site so as to not have them in your view. They were not moved until 6pm the day of our event. We had our ceremony at 4pm with the outhouses in plain view. I did appreciate prompt replies from the wedding team with Kualoa Ranch.
Reviewed on 18-06-2019
Wedding Date 30-05-2019
Loved our venue at Hale Nanea, Kualoa Ranch. There were just a few issues we had with our event. I was notified 3 weeks before our event that a permanent bar had been built. This caused me to have to relook at all my floor plan layouts and make changes last minute. The other issue we had was we were told the outhouses across the lagoon were moved at 3pm every day from the site so as to not have them in your view. They were not moved until 6pm the day of our event. We had our ceremony at 4pm with the outhouses in plain view. I did appreciate prompt replies from the wedding team with Kualoa Ranch.
Reviewed on 18-06-2019
Timothy Lee (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-05-2019
Beautiful venue, everyone loved it. Do be mindful of weather and unexpected rain, and have a plan B.
Reviewed on 13-05-2019
Wedding Date 03-05-2019
Beautiful venue, everyone loved it. Do be mindful of weather and unexpected rain, and have a plan B.
Reviewed on 13-05-2019
Ivette Rios (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-04-2019
This venue is so beautiful! We had a wonderful time with our close family and friends, right in Moli'i Gardens. This venue is perfect because its outside but with the constant wind, it doesn't feel stuffy. Feels like a little piece of magic. Staff is very friendly and helpful, and most vendors in the area have done events here so know exactly what they're doing. You do have to set up everything on your own though, so just be prepared for that! Other than that, I would definitely recommend this for your big day!
Reviewed on 02-05-2019
Wedding Date 25-04-2019
This venue is so beautiful! We had a wonderful time with our close family and friends, right in Moli'i Gardens. This venue is perfect because its outside but with the constant wind, it doesn't feel stuffy. Feels like a little piece of magic. Staff is very friendly and helpful, and most vendors in the area have done events here so know exactly what they're doing. You do have to set up everything on your own though, so just be prepared for that! Other than that, I would definitely recommend this for your big day!
Reviewed on 02-05-2019
Sara Simkins (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-03-2019
THE. BEST. PLACE. TO. GET. MARRIED! & engaged! My husband proposed while we were on Kualoa's movie site tour, in Jurassic Valley! We loved it so much, we came back a year later to get married on Secret Island Beach, if you don't know much about it you have to check it out, absolutely gorgeous! Instead of a traditional reception, we opted to pay for our guests to participate in their \"day of fun activities\" that include: canoes, paddle boarding, hammocks, and more. We even had breakfast catered by Kualoa on the beach, it was delicious! Kualoa has so much to offer in regards to weddings. You should also consider participating in one of their many tours they have to offer as well, clearly I am a big fan!
Reviewed on 27-03-2019
Wedding Date 17-03-2019
THE. BEST. PLACE. TO. GET. MARRIED! & engaged! My husband proposed while we were on Kualoa's movie site tour, in Jurassic Valley! We loved it so much, we came back a year later to get married on Secret Island Beach, if you don't know much about it you have to check it out, absolutely gorgeous! Instead of a traditional reception, we opted to pay for our guests to participate in their \"day of fun activities\" that include: canoes, paddle boarding, hammocks, and more. We even had breakfast catered by Kualoa on the beach, it was delicious! Kualoa has so much to offer in regards to weddings. You should also consider participating in one of their many tours they have to offer as well, clearly I am a big fan!
Reviewed on 27-03-2019
Daria Creed-Britten (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-12-2018
Kualoa generally is such an amazingly beautiful area and we loved all the venues Kualoa Ranch has, but to us - Moli'i Gardens was the most enchanting of all the venues we looked at on the island. The wedding itself was truly magical and the location had a lot to do with that. Kualoa Ranch requires that you have a wedding coordinator which we were unhappy about at first, but now fully understand. Catering and other rentals are not included and the coordinator will ensure all the moving parts come together and the tight breakdown schedule at the end of the night is met. Things you as the couple don't want to worry about. The venue is worth these complications.
Reviewed on 10-02-2019
Wedding Date 30-12-2018
Kualoa generally is such an amazingly beautiful area and we loved all the venues Kualoa Ranch has, but to us - Moli'i Gardens was the most enchanting of all the venues we looked at on the island. The wedding itself was truly magical and the location had a lot to do with that. Kualoa Ranch requires that you have a wedding coordinator which we were unhappy about at first, but now fully understand. Catering and other rentals are not included and the coordinator will ensure all the moving parts come together and the tight breakdown schedule at the end of the night is met. Things you as the couple don't want to worry about. The venue is worth these complications.
Reviewed on 10-02-2019
Justin Wong (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-01-2019
We decided to get married at Paliku Gardens and it was a great decision! The venue was BEAUTIFUL! The scenery was great; green, lush mountains on one side, ocean view on the other. The weather cooperated with us and it was a perfect day!The staff was great as well. Leila really helped us feel welcome when we went on our tour and she also explained what was needed of us clearly. Communication was effortless through e-mail and everything was ready for us. They even opened up early so we could run some errands. We are so happy we chose this venue, you won't be disappointed if you decide to as well!
Reviewed on 07-02-2019
Wedding Date 16-01-2019
We decided to get married at Paliku Gardens and it was a great decision! The venue was BEAUTIFUL! The scenery was great; green, lush mountains on one side, ocean view on the other. The weather cooperated with us and it was a perfect day!The staff was great as well. Leila really helped us feel welcome when we went on our tour and she also explained what was needed of us clearly. Communication was effortless through e-mail and everything was ready for us. They even opened up early so we could run some errands. We are so happy we chose this venue, you won't be disappointed if you decide to as well!
Reviewed on 07-02-2019
Amy Aronson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-01-2019
The most magical wedding we ever could have dreamed of. We had the kind of wedding that you see in movies or magazines because of this venue, just absolutely gorgeous and jaw dropping. Our friends and family will talk about it the rest of our lives. So happy with our decision to book Kualoa Ranch.
Reviewed on 22-01-2019
Wedding Date 11-01-2019
The most magical wedding we ever could have dreamed of. We had the kind of wedding that you see in movies or magazines because of this venue, just absolutely gorgeous and jaw dropping. Our friends and family will talk about it the rest of our lives. So happy with our decision to book Kualoa Ranch.
Reviewed on 22-01-2019
Jenae Walter (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-10-2018
The venue was beautiful (paliku gardens) and they provided chairs and tables. Communication was food overall if a fee tines where it could have been better. overall, I'm so happy we picked this place. The pictures were beautiful with the stunning mountains in the back and a view of the ocean and chinamans hat in the distance.
Reviewed on 06-01-2019
Wedding Date 27-10-2018
The venue was beautiful (paliku gardens) and they provided chairs and tables. Communication was food overall if a fee tines where it could have been better. overall, I'm so happy we picked this place. The pictures were beautiful with the stunning mountains in the back and a view of the ocean and chinamans hat in the distance.
Reviewed on 06-01-2019
Gina B (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-10-2018
All I can say is...we got married at Jurassic Park!!! It was STUNNING, the venue is breathtaking, we had our ceremony in the Valley (Low Camp) and reception at Paliāku Gardens. Everyone couldnāt stop talking about how beautiful it was. Everyone was so nice to deal with, I canāt say enough great things!
Reviewed on 14-11-2018
Wedding Date 05-10-2018
All I can say is...we got married at Jurassic Park!!! It was STUNNING, the venue is breathtaking, we had our ceremony in the Valley (Low Camp) and reception at Paliāku Gardens. Everyone couldnāt stop talking about how beautiful it was. Everyone was so nice to deal with, I canāt say enough great things!
Reviewed on 14-11-2018
Jerwyn Sendaydiego (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-10-2018
We recently married on Kualoa Ranchās Secret Island (Ceremony) & Hale Nanea (Reception) last October 28, 2018. Photo shoot was in 4 venues in the Valley and another at Moliāi Gardens. We were blessed to have multiple locations with different variations of use. From the start, we have always loved the ranchāinitially visiting years ago just to view the types of activities and services, later trying the ATVs and movie tours a few times, then more recentlyāour wedding. If you enjoy the outdoors and being surrounded by hundreds to thousand year old mountain peeks, trees, valleys, and sea, then this is the place for you! Keep in mind that this side does rain a lot more; hence, the green lush landscape. We had a destination wedding of over 140+ guests who traveled as far as Massachusetts, Texas, and Arizona, with guests mainly coming from California. Be familiar with the landscape upon visiting as well as the weather to inform guests about the potential changes. Overall, we would highly recommend Kualoa Ranch!!!LGBTāfriendly
Reviewed on 06-11-2018
Wedding Date 28-10-2018
We recently married on Kualoa Ranchās Secret Island (Ceremony) & Hale Nanea (Reception) last October 28, 2018. Photo shoot was in 4 venues in the Valley and another at Moliāi Gardens. We were blessed to have multiple locations with different variations of use. From the start, we have always loved the ranchāinitially visiting years ago just to view the types of activities and services, later trying the ATVs and movie tours a few times, then more recentlyāour wedding. If you enjoy the outdoors and being surrounded by hundreds to thousand year old mountain peeks, trees, valleys, and sea, then this is the place for you! Keep in mind that this side does rain a lot more; hence, the green lush landscape. We had a destination wedding of over 140+ guests who traveled as far as Massachusetts, Texas, and Arizona, with guests mainly coming from California. Be familiar with the landscape upon visiting as well as the weather to inform guests about the potential changes. Overall, we would highly recommend Kualoa Ranch!!!LGBTāfriendly
Reviewed on 06-11-2018
Ren Seguritan (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-08-2018
The venue is spectacular! The staff was very accommodating! It truly was a wedding to be remembered.
Reviewed on 01-09-2018
Wedding Date 06-08-2018
The venue is spectacular! The staff was very accommodating! It truly was a wedding to be remembered.
Reviewed on 01-09-2018
Sata Walker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-06-2018
Absolutely stunning venue. You definitely need a wedding planner.
Reviewed on 28-08-2018
Wedding Date 18-06-2018
Absolutely stunning venue. You definitely need a wedding planner.
Reviewed on 28-08-2018
Mari Feiteira (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-08-2018
We got married at Moli'i Gardens, which is beautiful venue at Kualoa Ranch. It's right next to an ancient Hawaiian fishpond and has an upper and lower lawn area with a pavilion. The pavilion was great for our 82 guests and still fit our buffet line, appetizer/dessert table, DJ and bartender. We had to rent a dance floor to put on the upper lawn, but I think it was nice to have an open air dance floor (once it stopped raining). Plus, this particular venue has a bridal suite (with AC) and some fantastic options for a variety of photos (with the fishpond, Dupree Cottage, grand staircase, etc). Lots of people opt for Paliku up top, but this hidden gem was such a beautiful venue and perfect for us!
Reviewed on 19-08-2018
Wedding Date 11-08-2018
We got married at Moli'i Gardens, which is beautiful venue at Kualoa Ranch. It's right next to an ancient Hawaiian fishpond and has an upper and lower lawn area with a pavilion. The pavilion was great for our 82 guests and still fit our buffet line, appetizer/dessert table, DJ and bartender. We had to rent a dance floor to put on the upper lawn, but I think it was nice to have an open air dance floor (once it stopped raining). Plus, this particular venue has a bridal suite (with AC) and some fantastic options for a variety of photos (with the fishpond, Dupree Cottage, grand staircase, etc). Lots of people opt for Paliku up top, but this hidden gem was such a beautiful venue and perfect for us!
Reviewed on 19-08-2018
Char Richardson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-07-2018
Highly recommend this venue for your wedding! I booked my destination wedding at Kualoa Ranch - ceremony at Secret Island Beach and reception at Moli'i Gardens and it was absolutely perfect. The perfect picturesque backdrop for our wedding - worth every penny. My husband and I definitely wanted a sandy beach location for our ceremony and an outdoor reception, with a guest list of 70 attendees, we couldn't have a public beach wedding. The two venues we selected were beautiful and private. The catarmaran ride and the short walk to the beach added to the entire experience for our guests to take in the beauty of the Kualoa Mountains.
Reviewed on 08-08-2018
Wedding Date 24-07-2018
Highly recommend this venue for your wedding! I booked my destination wedding at Kualoa Ranch - ceremony at Secret Island Beach and reception at Moli'i Gardens and it was absolutely perfect. The perfect picturesque backdrop for our wedding - worth every penny. My husband and I definitely wanted a sandy beach location for our ceremony and an outdoor reception, with a guest list of 70 attendees, we couldn't have a public beach wedding. The two venues we selected were beautiful and private. The catarmaran ride and the short walk to the beach added to the entire experience for our guests to take in the beauty of the Kualoa Mountains.
Reviewed on 08-08-2018
Carissa Davis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-05-2018
Oh my gosh Kualoa Ranch is absolutely breathtaking!!! The pictures do not do it justice!! My now husband and I were so nervous about picking a venue without getting to see it in person first but we were planning our wedding from Washington state and just couldn't swing an additional trip over to Hawaii. Boy did we get lucky! The venue is insanely beautiful! There isn't a view that isn't stunning! We couldn't believe how affordable the venue was to rent. The price includes tables and chairs only but they do have a catering company you can hire for an additional cost of course. The food is delicious! Something I would have liked them to tell us ahead of time is that the 6 foot tables they provide are used by the catering company, if you hire them. We ended up having to order additional 6ft. tables last minute. Other than that, the Kualoa Ranch staff were laid back and easy to work with! Overall, I'd definitely recommend this venue and the catering company!!
Reviewed on 04-08-2018
Wedding Date 22-05-2018
Oh my gosh Kualoa Ranch is absolutely breathtaking!!! The pictures do not do it justice!! My now husband and I were so nervous about picking a venue without getting to see it in person first but we were planning our wedding from Washington state and just couldn't swing an additional trip over to Hawaii. Boy did we get lucky! The venue is insanely beautiful! There isn't a view that isn't stunning! We couldn't believe how affordable the venue was to rent. The price includes tables and chairs only but they do have a catering company you can hire for an additional cost of course. The food is delicious! Something I would have liked them to tell us ahead of time is that the 6 foot tables they provide are used by the catering company, if you hire them. We ended up having to order additional 6ft. tables last minute. Other than that, the Kualoa Ranch staff were laid back and easy to work with! Overall, I'd definitely recommend this venue and the catering company!!
Reviewed on 04-08-2018
Cara Cazinha (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-07-2018
We had both our ceremony and reception at Paliku Garden, the venue was stunning! There was more than enough space for our 200+ guests, the views were amazing. I really liked that the price included tables and chairs for most of our guest count, I also liked that we were able to bring in our own drinks and desserts without extra fees. The staff was helpful, I debated giving 4 stars instead of 5 only because when we first started working with them it would take a long time to get a response (mainly when we were setting up times to view the venue), but in the end, they were responsive and everything went very smoothly!
Reviewed on 02-08-2018
Wedding Date 07-07-2018
We had both our ceremony and reception at Paliku Garden, the venue was stunning! There was more than enough space for our 200+ guests, the views were amazing. I really liked that the price included tables and chairs for most of our guest count, I also liked that we were able to bring in our own drinks and desserts without extra fees. The staff was helpful, I debated giving 4 stars instead of 5 only because when we first started working with them it would take a long time to get a response (mainly when we were setting up times to view the venue), but in the end, they were responsive and everything went very smoothly!
Reviewed on 02-08-2018
Jennifer Valentine (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-06-2018
Our wedding ceremony was at kualoa ālow campā and was so gorgeous!! The only thing was I wasnāt aware In the beginning that itās required to have a wedding planner and has some miscommunication about that but in the end everything was perfect!
Reviewed on 12-07-2018
Wedding Date 28-06-2018
Our wedding ceremony was at kualoa ālow campā and was so gorgeous!! The only thing was I wasnāt aware In the beginning that itās required to have a wedding planner and has some miscommunication about that but in the end everything was perfect!
Reviewed on 12-07-2018
Gennifer Anderson (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-05-2018
We had our ceremony at Paliku on Kualoa Ranch. The venue was stunning with mountains on one side and the ocean on the other. The venue was huge for our small guest count of 35, but we chose it for the view. Working with Kualoa was rough at first, the coordinator was not upfront about certain details and she changed the finalized contract that was meant to be signed by us. Luckily we noticed the change and requested everything to be corrected. This coordinator was let go from my understanding and after that, everything went smoothly. We were very happy with the next coordinator, she scheduled walk through with us and had great email communication. The equipment that came with the venue (ie the tables and chairs) were all in good condition, the kitchen area was pretty gross and the fridge was very dirty, the heritage room (bridal suite) was dingy and not the best for photos but it was a great place to get ready for the wedding. The bugs were not bad, it did rain the day before and a little bit during the wedding which left the ground very muddy. Overall, it was a very expensive venue that was only great because of the views and the included tables and chairs. The staff that was present at the end of our event were friendly.
Reviewed on 11-07-2018
Wedding Date 09-05-2018
We had our ceremony at Paliku on Kualoa Ranch. The venue was stunning with mountains on one side and the ocean on the other. The venue was huge for our small guest count of 35, but we chose it for the view. Working with Kualoa was rough at first, the coordinator was not upfront about certain details and she changed the finalized contract that was meant to be signed by us. Luckily we noticed the change and requested everything to be corrected. This coordinator was let go from my understanding and after that, everything went smoothly. We were very happy with the next coordinator, she scheduled walk through with us and had great email communication. The equipment that came with the venue (ie the tables and chairs) were all in good condition, the kitchen area was pretty gross and the fridge was very dirty, the heritage room (bridal suite) was dingy and not the best for photos but it was a great place to get ready for the wedding. The bugs were not bad, it did rain the day before and a little bit during the wedding which left the ground very muddy. Overall, it was a very expensive venue that was only great because of the views and the included tables and chairs. The staff that was present at the end of our event were friendly.
Reviewed on 11-07-2018
Alex MatthewsRoss (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-05-2018
Our wedding was just magical!! The Paliku Gardens is really something else!
Reviewed on 01-06-2018
Wedding Date 12-05-2018
Our wedding was just magical!! The Paliku Gardens is really something else!
Reviewed on 01-06-2018
Tiffany Tang (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-05-2018
I absolutely adore my wedding location, Moli'i Gardens at Kualoa Ranch. The coordinator was Heather Adams. She was an amazing organizer. She met with my now husband to look at wedding venues. She did above and beyond with the site visit. We were so awed by her that we reserved the venue within 7 days of looking at it. She was very responsive with her emails. Kualoa just recently change their coordinator and it really wasn't the same with Heather. Heather had the professionalism and really understood what the bride & groom needed. We're grateful we were able to have worked with her.
Reviewed on 29-05-2018
Wedding Date 27-05-2018
I absolutely adore my wedding location, Moli'i Gardens at Kualoa Ranch. The coordinator was Heather Adams. She was an amazing organizer. She met with my now husband to look at wedding venues. She did above and beyond with the site visit. We were so awed by her that we reserved the venue within 7 days of looking at it. She was very responsive with her emails. Kualoa just recently change their coordinator and it really wasn't the same with Heather. Heather had the professionalism and really understood what the bride & groom needed. We're grateful we were able to have worked with her.
Reviewed on 29-05-2018
knottie875cf2bb493eb05a (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-08-2019
Had the most beautiful and intimate wedding here. If I had to choose a venue, I would choose Kualoa Ranch all over again! We had it in Moli'i Gardens since we were a small group and would highly recommend it. Paliku Gardens was my first choice, and if I had more people I totally would have gone with that.
Reviewed on 08-05-2018
Wedding Date 08-08-2019
Had the most beautiful and intimate wedding here. If I had to choose a venue, I would choose Kualoa Ranch all over again! We had it in Moli'i Gardens since we were a small group and would highly recommend it. Paliku Gardens was my first choice, and if I had more people I totally would have gone with that.
Reviewed on 08-05-2018
Jacqueline Louk (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-02-2018
If you are looking for a place to WOW your guests, look no further! This venue is well worth itās price tag. We had our 15th wedding vow renewal at Moliāi Gardens and it was absolutely breathtaking from beginning to end. The mountains, fish pond, and lush landscaping make this place stand out against its competitors. Heather gave us our initial tour and took a lot of time showing us every venue. I knew the minute I saw Moliāi it was the one for our special day. And Vanessa was always very quick to respond and super helpful whenever I had a question arise. Our photographs speak for themselves! If you want the full Hawaiian wedding experience look no further!
Reviewed on 16-02-2018
Wedding Date 03-02-2018
If you are looking for a place to WOW your guests, look no further! This venue is well worth itās price tag. We had our 15th wedding vow renewal at Moliāi Gardens and it was absolutely breathtaking from beginning to end. The mountains, fish pond, and lush landscaping make this place stand out against its competitors. Heather gave us our initial tour and took a lot of time showing us every venue. I knew the minute I saw Moliāi it was the one for our special day. And Vanessa was always very quick to respond and super helpful whenever I had a question arise. Our photographs speak for themselves! If you want the full Hawaiian wedding experience look no further!
Reviewed on 16-02-2018
Courtney Samuel (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-09-2017
We had our wedding at Kuala Ranch at Paliku Gardens and it was jaw dropping! Since it was a destination wedding, I was concerned it would not look as pretty at the pictures, but the pictures don't do this place any justice! Breathtaking! My guests are still talking about how amazing it was! Plus they were so nice and easy to work with, and you can bring your own vendors so it was a great price! THANK YOU Kualoa!!!!
Reviewed on 25-10-2017
Wedding Date 18-09-2017
We had our wedding at Kuala Ranch at Paliku Gardens and it was jaw dropping! Since it was a destination wedding, I was concerned it would not look as pretty at the pictures, but the pictures don't do this place any justice! Breathtaking! My guests are still talking about how amazing it was! Plus they were so nice and easy to work with, and you can bring your own vendors so it was a great price! THANK YOU Kualoa!!!!
Reviewed on 25-10-2017
David C (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-09-2016
Kualoa ranch is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful and serene places on this planet. My wife and I were thrilled and awed to be able to host our wedding on the shore of the Moli'i ceremonial fish pond and our rehearsal on the Secret Island. Behind all this beauty was, perhaps most importantly of all, a great team of friendly and professional people, always eager to help and go out of their way to welcome us to and help us enjoy their amazing corner of the world. To Heather and your team, thank you: you handled bookings, scheduling, supplies and even unexpected hiccups with earnest aplomb and kindness. At first awed by the natural beauty of the place we later felt right at home and at ease, all thanks to you and your team. I hope we have a renewal of our vows in 5 or 10 years just so we can share them with you!
Reviewed on 29-09-2016
Wedding Date 21-09-2016
Kualoa ranch is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful and serene places on this planet. My wife and I were thrilled and awed to be able to host our wedding on the shore of the Moli'i ceremonial fish pond and our rehearsal on the Secret Island. Behind all this beauty was, perhaps most importantly of all, a great team of friendly and professional people, always eager to help and go out of their way to welcome us to and help us enjoy their amazing corner of the world. To Heather and your team, thank you: you handled bookings, scheduling, supplies and even unexpected hiccups with earnest aplomb and kindness. At first awed by the natural beauty of the place we later felt right at home and at ease, all thanks to you and your team. I hope we have a renewal of our vows in 5 or 10 years just so we can share them with you!
Reviewed on 29-09-2016
Teresa Chen (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-09-2016
We held our ceremony and reception at the Moli'i Gardens, with the ceremony in the lower lawn, cocktail hour in the upper lawn, and reception in the pavilion. We absolutely loved it and the pictures just do not do this place justice. Unless you have gone to heaven and back, this is probably the closest thing you can get in Oahu for the splendor and pomp of a party that you will never forget. Of course, a lot of that has to do with decorations and the DJ, but the venue itself gets you 80% there. The mountains as the backdrop, looking up from the lower lawn or even atop at the upper lawn, is ridiculously magnificent to gaze upon. As far as working with Kualoa Ranch, they were generally responsive, but at times did get mixed up with our information. They likely have many inquiries a day, and so it's no surprise that they might get overwhelmed and confuse details with another persons. In any case, in the end it was not an issue. As the day approached, they were more responsive and kept us informed on all the small details regarding what table/chairs would be included/provided and who would need to do the set-up.
Reviewed on 27-09-2016
Wedding Date 11-09-2016
We held our ceremony and reception at the Moli'i Gardens, with the ceremony in the lower lawn, cocktail hour in the upper lawn, and reception in the pavilion. We absolutely loved it and the pictures just do not do this place justice. Unless you have gone to heaven and back, this is probably the closest thing you can get in Oahu for the splendor and pomp of a party that you will never forget. Of course, a lot of that has to do with decorations and the DJ, but the venue itself gets you 80% there. The mountains as the backdrop, looking up from the lower lawn or even atop at the upper lawn, is ridiculously magnificent to gaze upon. As far as working with Kualoa Ranch, they were generally responsive, but at times did get mixed up with our information. They likely have many inquiries a day, and so it's no surprise that they might get overwhelmed and confuse details with another persons. In any case, in the end it was not an issue. As the day approached, they were more responsive and kept us informed on all the small details regarding what table/chairs would be included/provided and who would need to do the set-up.
Reviewed on 27-09-2016
Sakurako Kanemitsu (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-06-2016
My husband and I got married at the Paliku Gardens in late June of 2016. Loved the venue; lots of space (three different lawn areas), the bridal suite was very large and had a wall running through half of it so the other half could be used for the boys to get ready in (plus a private bathroom!), and the pavilion area could easily fit 150 people if your guest size is large. This was a destination wedding for us and we unfortunately could not come out earlier to see the place first but we were very happy with the location and the staff there. Heather was very helpful in giving us advice about where to put tables, cocktail hour, etc. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was there was some crucial information (such as the fact there was 4 square tables available to us in addition to the round tables for the guests) that we could've used before we arrived there on the wedding day. I was also told over email that there will not be any signs to guide the guests to the gardens but actually there were two large signs set up around the ranch to guide the guests! Small miscommunications but it all worked out beautifully in the end and I couldn't be happier with the amazing view that we were blessed with!
Reviewed on 23-07-2016
Wedding Date 26-06-2016
My husband and I got married at the Paliku Gardens in late June of 2016. Loved the venue; lots of space (three different lawn areas), the bridal suite was very large and had a wall running through half of it so the other half could be used for the boys to get ready in (plus a private bathroom!), and the pavilion area could easily fit 150 people if your guest size is large. This was a destination wedding for us and we unfortunately could not come out earlier to see the place first but we were very happy with the location and the staff there. Heather was very helpful in giving us advice about where to put tables, cocktail hour, etc. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was there was some crucial information (such as the fact there was 4 square tables available to us in addition to the round tables for the guests) that we could've used before we arrived there on the wedding day. I was also told over email that there will not be any signs to guide the guests to the gardens but actually there were two large signs set up around the ranch to guide the guests! Small miscommunications but it all worked out beautifully in the end and I couldn't be happier with the amazing view that we were blessed with!
Reviewed on 23-07-2016
Matthew Brunner (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-06-2016
Gorgeous location and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 30-06-2016
Wedding Date 13-06-2016
Gorgeous location and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 30-06-2016
Lauren S (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-10-2015
Absolutely Perfect! We got married on 10/15/2015 at Paliku Gardens. Everything was perfect! The ceremony was on the upper level, near the water tower, under the palm trees, absolutely gorgeous. The reception tent was outside on the lower lawn near the pavilion, the cocktail hour was in between, so it was cool downhill procession for the guests throughout the day. Everyone was completely wowed by the stunning views in each location! The staff was so great. Charelle helped me plan the event since Day 1, she was so helpful and thoughtful with us and played a big role in making the day perfect for us. And she was patient too when I changed my mind on a few things throughout the planning process. But all the attention to detail was very appreciated. Pili was the coordinator that day and she was also great to work with. We also used the ranch florist for our flowers which came out beautiful! They matched the pictures I sent for what I wanted and we worked on finding the right combination to fit our budget. Overall, we are so thrilled we chose Paliku Gardens for our wedding and we wouldn't change one thing about our perfect wedding day! Thank you Kualoa Ranch!\rLauren and Keola Morse
Reviewed on 21-11-2015
Wedding Date 15-10-2015
Absolutely Perfect! We got married on 10/15/2015 at Paliku Gardens. Everything was perfect! The ceremony was on the upper level, near the water tower, under the palm trees, absolutely gorgeous. The reception tent was outside on the lower lawn near the pavilion, the cocktail hour was in between, so it was cool downhill procession for the guests throughout the day. Everyone was completely wowed by the stunning views in each location! The staff was so great. Charelle helped me plan the event since Day 1, she was so helpful and thoughtful with us and played a big role in making the day perfect for us. And she was patient too when I changed my mind on a few things throughout the planning process. But all the attention to detail was very appreciated. Pili was the coordinator that day and she was also great to work with. We also used the ranch florist for our flowers which came out beautiful! They matched the pictures I sent for what I wanted and we worked on finding the right combination to fit our budget. Overall, we are so thrilled we chose Paliku Gardens for our wedding and we wouldn't change one thing about our perfect wedding day! Thank you Kualoa Ranch!\rLauren and Keola Morse
Reviewed on 21-11-2015
Amber Phillips (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-10-2015
If you're looking for an absolutely BEAUTIFUL beach wedding - this is the place!!!! It's so beautiful and romantic. The staff is helpful via email, however I wished we would have met the person who I emailed with for almost a year! Overall, I would recommend this place, it was absolutely perfect for our day.
Reviewed on 06-11-2015
Wedding Date 16-10-2015
If you're looking for an absolutely BEAUTIFUL beach wedding - this is the place!!!! It's so beautiful and romantic. The staff is helpful via email, however I wished we would have met the person who I emailed with for almost a year! Overall, I would recommend this place, it was absolutely perfect for our day.
Reviewed on 06-11-2015
Jennifer Rulon (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-09-2015
We had the ceremony on Secret Island and the reception at Molii Gardens. That way, we had the best of both worlds - the beach and the Koolau mountains. Breathtaking! We really feel that we gave our guests an experience and an adventure - the boat trip, beach, gardens, fishpond, it was all amazing. It's a special place that even some of our Hawaii guests had never been to. Heather at Kualoa was greast to work with, we got the deposit back right away, the gardens were beautifully taken care of, the bathrooms clean, etc. The only thing is the Pavilion at Molii Gardens is a bit rustic, so it makes a huge difference if you get ceiling treatment (draping and lighting). It was the perfect size for 50 guests.
Reviewed on 23-09-2015
Wedding Date 05-09-2015
We had the ceremony on Secret Island and the reception at Molii Gardens. That way, we had the best of both worlds - the beach and the Koolau mountains. Breathtaking! We really feel that we gave our guests an experience and an adventure - the boat trip, beach, gardens, fishpond, it was all amazing. It's a special place that even some of our Hawaii guests had never been to. Heather at Kualoa was greast to work with, we got the deposit back right away, the gardens were beautifully taken care of, the bathrooms clean, etc. The only thing is the Pavilion at Molii Gardens is a bit rustic, so it makes a huge difference if you get ceiling treatment (draping and lighting). It was the perfect size for 50 guests.
Reviewed on 23-09-2015
julie valdez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-08-2015
We had our wedding ceremony at Secret Island and it was more than what I imagined. The scenery was perfect for us! our guests only had great things to say about our ceremony. We were able to rent the island from 3:30 to 5:30 and there is a fee if we stay over 5:30. Wish they allowed us to stay a bit longer to take more pictures! The 5 minute boat ride to the island from Molii Gardens was an adventure in itself and the guests loved it! The views of the beach, mountains, and fishpond was just magical!
Reviewed on 16-09-2015
Wedding Date 21-08-2015
We had our wedding ceremony at Secret Island and it was more than what I imagined. The scenery was perfect for us! our guests only had great things to say about our ceremony. We were able to rent the island from 3:30 to 5:30 and there is a fee if we stay over 5:30. Wish they allowed us to stay a bit longer to take more pictures! The 5 minute boat ride to the island from Molii Gardens was an adventure in itself and the guests loved it! The views of the beach, mountains, and fishpond was just magical!
Reviewed on 16-09-2015
MichelƩ rashid (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-06-2015
We had our ceremony and reception through Kualoa Ranch at their Moli'i Gardens venue. The venue was breath taking and very well maintained. Ceremony was on the lower lawn, cocktail hour, upper lawn, reception open air pavilion. I worked with Charelle to organize/plan the wedding. She was always very professional and helpful. Sometime response time was a little long, but in general amazing customer service. All staff were great with answering the many questions I had and were very flexible with scheduling meetings. I was planning a destination wedding which made it necessary to schedule face to face contact in advance and they were always accommodating. I appreciated suggestions they provided and resources they extended my way. They were very flexible with the outside vendors I used (DJ, flowers, photographer) and had relationships with some of them, which made day of run very smoothly. Rehearsal and day of coordination was with Tocorro (sp?) who was amazing. Had great insight on how to make day of run smoothly, very direct, timely, and personable. Day of everything ran smoothly. I was beyond impressed by the wait staff. They were incredibly helpful and constantly asking if they could get myself or my guests anything. The day went off without a hitch, everything was absolutely beautiful and they did an amazing job with set up and execution of reception decorations. All in all I was extremely satisfied with their customer service. I would have to say the professionalism and amazing customer service on the day of the wedding by all staff was the most impressive and above and beyond my expectations. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 15-07-2015
Wedding Date 20-06-2015
We had our ceremony and reception through Kualoa Ranch at their Moli'i Gardens venue. The venue was breath taking and very well maintained. Ceremony was on the lower lawn, cocktail hour, upper lawn, reception open air pavilion. I worked with Charelle to organize/plan the wedding. She was always very professional and helpful. Sometime response time was a little long, but in general amazing customer service. All staff were great with answering the many questions I had and were very flexible with scheduling meetings. I was planning a destination wedding which made it necessary to schedule face to face contact in advance and they were always accommodating. I appreciated suggestions they provided and resources they extended my way. They were very flexible with the outside vendors I used (DJ, flowers, photographer) and had relationships with some of them, which made day of run very smoothly. Rehearsal and day of coordination was with Tocorro (sp?) who was amazing. Had great insight on how to make day of run smoothly, very direct, timely, and personable. Day of everything ran smoothly. I was beyond impressed by the wait staff. They were incredibly helpful and constantly asking if they could get myself or my guests anything. The day went off without a hitch, everything was absolutely beautiful and they did an amazing job with set up and execution of reception decorations. All in all I was extremely satisfied with their customer service. I would have to say the professionalism and amazing customer service on the day of the wedding by all staff was the most impressive and above and beyond my expectations. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 15-07-2015
Joahna Sandoval-Murchison (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-06-2015
This review is a bad story turned greatā¦ With so many beautiful places all over the island, we werenāt exactly sure where to have our vow renewal ceremony/reception at. So, once we finally found a spot ā Kualoa Ranchās Paliku Gardens ā it was such a relief. However, with less than 45 days, we were told that our venue had been exclusively bought out by someone more important was devastating to say the least. Everything up until this point was planned for that specific venue. There was so much to do with so little time. At the point when we were going to cancel everything, the ranch stepped up and shared our distress and offered a solution. We were beyond doubtful at this point and was ready to give up even after their proposal. After some hard soul searching, we went for the proposalā¦Kualoa Ranch went above and beyond to accommodate and compensate. My family and wedding guests had the pleasure of being treated by the Kualoa Staff to a complimentary movie site tour and lunch at the Paliku Gardens the day before. This enabled my family and close friends to still experience the breathtaking view of my original chosen site. Might I add that I was also concerned about not being able to get photographs taken at Paliku Gardens since it wouldnāt be available on my big day. However, the ranch still made this possible and even granted us access to capture some of the most beautiful pictures in multiple locations on their ranch. Although, we had to wait until the following day, it was still such a sweet deal. Thank you to the following staff that worked our event at Kualoa: Movie Site Tour guide- Moana; Brunch Buffet Attendants- Kalani & Makanalani; On-Site Facilitator: Socorro; Chef ā Teresa; Cooks - Raye, Makanalani, Louisa, & Gabby; Wait Staff: Captain- Julie, Bartender- Molly, Head Table - Joseph, Waiters- Edna, Jason, Brian, Morgan, & Elizabeth; Our driver during our photography session- Will A.; and Boat Driver for photography session - Mike L.. Last but certainly not least, we want to especially thank Charelle Silva. Charelle was our coordinator that had been working with us since day 1 and not one time did she ever fell short of trying to work with us. She was very prompt with her response and I couldnāt even tell you how many emails I have pushed out to her because it was that many. She always had a calm demeanor to her and was genuine and always had a smile. I have to admit, despite the huge hiccup and me feeling like the world was over (lol), at the end of the day, everything turned out to be more than we expected from the venue, food, and service. If we could do it all over againā¦I would still choose Kualoa Ranch with Charelle as our coordinator =)
Reviewed on 09-07-2015
Wedding Date 13-06-2015
This review is a bad story turned greatā¦ With so many beautiful places all over the island, we werenāt exactly sure where to have our vow renewal ceremony/reception at. So, once we finally found a spot ā Kualoa Ranchās Paliku Gardens ā it was such a relief. However, with less than 45 days, we were told that our venue had been exclusively bought out by someone more important was devastating to say the least. Everything up until this point was planned for that specific venue. There was so much to do with so little time. At the point when we were going to cancel everything, the ranch stepped up and shared our distress and offered a solution. We were beyond doubtful at this point and was ready to give up even after their proposal. After some hard soul searching, we went for the proposalā¦Kualoa Ranch went above and beyond to accommodate and compensate. My family and wedding guests had the pleasure of being treated by the Kualoa Staff to a complimentary movie site tour and lunch at the Paliku Gardens the day before. This enabled my family and close friends to still experience the breathtaking view of my original chosen site. Might I add that I was also concerned about not being able to get photographs taken at Paliku Gardens since it wouldnāt be available on my big day. However, the ranch still made this possible and even granted us access to capture some of the most beautiful pictures in multiple locations on their ranch. Although, we had to wait until the following day, it was still such a sweet deal. Thank you to the following staff that worked our event at Kualoa: Movie Site Tour guide- Moana; Brunch Buffet Attendants- Kalani & Makanalani; On-Site Facilitator: Socorro; Chef ā Teresa; Cooks - Raye, Makanalani, Louisa, & Gabby; Wait Staff: Captain- Julie, Bartender- Molly, Head Table - Joseph, Waiters- Edna, Jason, Brian, Morgan, & Elizabeth; Our driver during our photography session- Will A.; and Boat Driver for photography session - Mike L.. Last but certainly not least, we want to especially thank Charelle Silva. Charelle was our coordinator that had been working with us since day 1 and not one time did she ever fell short of trying to work with us. She was very prompt with her response and I couldnāt even tell you how many emails I have pushed out to her because it was that many. She always had a calm demeanor to her and was genuine and always had a smile. I have to admit, despite the huge hiccup and me feeling like the world was over (lol), at the end of the day, everything turned out to be more than we expected from the venue, food, and service. If we could do it all over againā¦I would still choose Kualoa Ranch with Charelle as our coordinator =)
Reviewed on 09-07-2015
Sarah Young (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-01-2015
We just had our wedding at Paliku Gardens two weeks ago, and it was simply wonderful! You cannot go wrong with Kualoa Ranch. \r\rFirst of all, the view is AMAZING! All of our guests were in awe. The pictures were just incredible because we had one of the most beautiful backdrops possible. \r\rEveryone at Kualoa was such a pleasure to work with. Charelle was so helpful. I don't know what I would have done without her. She had great suggestions and advice, which was perfect for bride like me. I had no clue where to start when it came to planning a wedding. Charelle's guidance was invaluable. \r\rSoccoro was our on-site facilitator the day of the wedding, and she did a fantastic job. She thought of everything we didn't and she kept everything running smoothly. The waitstaff and bartender were also awesome! Our day went off without a hitch.\r\rAll of the preferred vendors were great, and such a pleasure to work with. \r\rWe got so many compliments from our guests. They loved the view, the food, and the decorations. Everyone had a great time! I highly recommend Kualoa Ranch to anyone wanting a beautiful wedding in Hawaii at a reasonable price for the area.
Reviewed on 02-02-2015
Wedding Date 18-01-2015
We just had our wedding at Paliku Gardens two weeks ago, and it was simply wonderful! You cannot go wrong with Kualoa Ranch. \r\rFirst of all, the view is AMAZING! All of our guests were in awe. The pictures were just incredible because we had one of the most beautiful backdrops possible. \r\rEveryone at Kualoa was such a pleasure to work with. Charelle was so helpful. I don't know what I would have done without her. She had great suggestions and advice, which was perfect for bride like me. I had no clue where to start when it came to planning a wedding. Charelle's guidance was invaluable. \r\rSoccoro was our on-site facilitator the day of the wedding, and she did a fantastic job. She thought of everything we didn't and she kept everything running smoothly. The waitstaff and bartender were also awesome! Our day went off without a hitch.\r\rAll of the preferred vendors were great, and such a pleasure to work with. \r\rWe got so many compliments from our guests. They loved the view, the food, and the decorations. Everyone had a great time! I highly recommend Kualoa Ranch to anyone wanting a beautiful wedding in Hawaii at a reasonable price for the area.
Reviewed on 02-02-2015
Meagan Hasenoehrl (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-08-2014
The second we visited Kualoa Ranch, we knew we had to get married there! Taking a boat out to Secret Island was an intimate and magical experience, and we were all in awe of the backdrops and landscapes between the ocean and mountains. Our guests all raved that is was the most amazing wedding venue they had ever experienced. \r\rThe service on our wedding day was perfect, the wait staff was very friendly and helpful. The venue pricing is reasonable, and they just started catering with ingredients from the ranch - the food was wonderful. \r\rThe only downside was the additional percentage we had to pay for service fees and waiter costs, which extended our budget more than we were expecting. Fortunately they were willing to work with us on lowering the cost after some back and forth, which we were very happy about. \r\rThe staff is a little unresponsive since they have so many events every week, but it's well worth the experience. On the day of our wedding the service and atmosphere couldn't have been better, it all came together perfectly. \r\rOverall - we highly recommend considering this place for your wedding, it was a beautiful venue, a unique and unbeatable experience, and everyone had a blast!!
Reviewed on 03-01-2015
100 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.85 out of 5.0Wedding Date 02-08-2014
The second we visited Kualoa Ranch, we knew we had to get married there! Taking a boat out to Secret Island was an intimate and magical experience, and we were all in awe of the backdrops and landscapes between the ocean and mountains. Our guests all raved that is was the most amazing wedding venue they had ever experienced. \r\rThe service on our wedding day was perfect, the wait staff was very friendly and helpful. The venue pricing is reasonable, and they just started catering with ingredients from the ranch - the food was wonderful. \r\rThe only downside was the additional percentage we had to pay for service fees and waiter costs, which extended our budget more than we were expecting. Fortunately they were willing to work with us on lowering the cost after some back and forth, which we were very happy about. \r\rThe staff is a little unresponsive since they have so many events every week, but it's well worth the experience. On the day of our wedding the service and atmosphere couldn't have been better, it all came together perfectly. \r\rOverall - we highly recommend considering this place for your wedding, it was a beautiful venue, a unique and unbeatable experience, and everyone had a blast!!
Reviewed on 03-01-2015
Contact Info for Kualoa Ranch
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| Website | weddings.kualoa.com |
| Phone | (808) 457-4358 |
| Address | 49-560 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, HI, 96744 |
| weddings@kualoa.com |
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