Indoor Wedding Locations
The Maile Ballroom
One large ballroom that can accommodate up to 300 which can be subdivided into three sections: Maile Makai, Maile Koko Head and Maile Mauka
Airwall doors between ballroom and foyer area may be opened to create a larger airier space for guests.
Depending on set-up, about 300 within ballroom doors (entire room) or 100 per section (subject to change depending on dance floor, video, head table, etc.)
Maile Ballroom including Foyer
Cocktails may be served in foyer area directly in front of ballroom
Floor to ceiling glass window in prefunction (foyer)
Kainoa II Boardroom
At 415 square feet, this room is the perfect size for smaller business meetings
Distinguished yet inviting, it provides a view of the lush tropical gardens
It can accommodate up to 12 people around its handsome mahogany table
Kainoa I Meeting Room
Specifically designed with smaller meetings in mind, this flexible room can be reconfigured into U-shaped, classroom and theater-style layouts
Equipped with a built-in white board and climate controls
At 415 square feet, it can comfortably accommodate 16-20 people
Waialae Ballroom
Floor to ceiling glass window on one side of room overlooks waterfall garden
Spotlight on waterfall in the evening as well as tiki torches
Maximum of 100 without dance floor (better number is usually 80-90 for weddings due to dance floor, video, head table, etc.)
Cocktails may be served outside by waterfall (weather permitting)
Allow guests to mingle with cocktails in the ballroom while the bride and groom are with the photographer (we regret that cocktails may not be served in lower lobby as it is a common area)
Kahala o Ke Kai — Reception (using room only)
Prime Oceanfront room (16’ x 48’) with folding glass doors that open to lawn area
Maximum of 40 guests using four rounds of 10 (not one seat more) or oval shaped table up to 30 guests
Amplification is not allowed for evening events (microphone, sound system, etc.) due to nearby condominiums
All outdoor events conclude by 10pm
Outdoor Wedding Locations
Kahala o Ke Kai — Outdoor Reception with Tent
Prime Oceanfront room with folding glass doors that open to lawn area is used for buffet or cocktails and tent is placed on lawn area for seating
Amplification is not allowed for evening events (microphone, sound system, etc.) due to nearby condominiums. All events conclude by 10pm
Limited availability of outdoor receptions (maximum of 100 guests) with rental of tent (limited due to amount of time required for tent installation, set-up under the tent, the event time and breakdown of tent)
Tent costs $4,300 and up depending on size, lighting and design
Diamond Head Lawn
Oceanfront located close to the Plumeria Beach House Restaurant and CHI Health Energy Fitness Hale
Adjacent to the Kahala o Ke Kai
Maximum number of chairs at this location is 60
Oceanfront wedding venues overlook The Kahala island.
Closer to the main ballrooms, as a general rule, tends to be less windy (always subject to change)
If ceremony only, may only be reserved on weekdays as we keep sites open for those having receptions on the weekends
Koko Head Lawn
Oceanfront located at the far end of the resort (past the pool)
Overlooks Koko Head mountain. More secluded location
Can accommodate up to 100 chairs
lf 'low tide' (below sea level) may see the reef
As a general rule, tends to be windier than the Diamond Head side
If ceremony only, may only be reserved at 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays as we keep sites open for those having receptions
View our wedding reception amenities brochure & visit the Hawaii state website for marriage license information. Effective July 1, 2016 all wedding ceremonies held at The Kahala Hotel & Resort will be subject to a state of Hawaii $100 site fee.