Papa Kona Events & Catering
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $6,000
Packages
Prices start at $3,500
Guest capacity
Up to 200 seated guests
About this venue
Celebrate your love story right on the ocean at Papa Kona Events, perched above the iconic Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar in the heart of Kailua-Kona. Our private upstairs venue overlooks the sparkling Pacific with wraparound ocean views, tropical breezes, and stunning sunsets. We make planning easy — from custom menus and bar service to coordination and setup, our team handles every detail with aloha so you can truly enjoy your day. Ceremony on the lawn, cocktails at sunset, dinner under the stars — all in one unforgettable location. All-in-one venue: Ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception in one oceanfront location. Incredible views: Panoramic water views, colorful sunsets, and breezy island vibes. Full-service experience: In-house catering, bar, staff, and coordination included. Party-ready: No sound curfew — celebrate into the night with your favorite people. Easy guest access: Parking garage and elevator just steps from the venue.
Our event spaces
Oceanfront Lanai & Bar
Romantic oceanfront venue with sunsets, aloha spirit, and stress-free planning.
Our Bar and Lanai is a stunning open-air space perched above the ocean, offering panoramic views of Kailua Bay and Kona’s famous sunsets. With high ceilings, tropical wood finishes, and a private bar, it’s the perfect blend of island charm and effortless elegance. The lanai opens completely to the ocean, allowing guests to enjoy gentle sea breezes and the sound of the waves while dining and dancing under the stars.
Guest capacity
10-150 Seated
10-200 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Room cost
$3,500 for a four hour event package, $4,500 for our most popular six hour package
Papa's Tapas
An indoor-outdoor venue with panoramic ocean views, handcrafted cocktails, and warm island elegance.
Nestled next to Papa Kona, Papa’s Tapas features oceanfront dining on the spacious lanai, a private bar, and flexible indoor-outdoor space ideal for intimate celebrations, rehearsal dinners, or cocktail-style receptions.
Guest capacity
10-100 Seated
10-200 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Room cost
$3,500 for a four hour event package, $4,500 for our most popular six hour package
Oceanfront Lanai & Bar
Romantic oceanfront venue with sunsets, aloha spirit, and stress-free planning.
Our Bar and Lanai is a stunning open-air space perched above the ocean, offering panoramic views of Kailua Bay and Kona’s famous sunsets. With high ceilings, tropical wood finishes, and a private bar, it’s the perfect blend of island charm and effortless elegance. The lanai opens completely to the ocean, allowing guests to enjoy gentle sea breezes and the sound of the waves while dining and dancing under the stars.
Guest capacity
10-150 Seated
10-200 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Room cost
$3,500 for a four hour event package, $4,500 for our most popular six hour package
Papa's Tapas
An indoor-outdoor venue with panoramic ocean views, handcrafted cocktails, and warm island elegance.
Nestled next to Papa Kona, Papa’s Tapas features oceanfront dining on the spacious lanai, a private bar, and flexible indoor-outdoor space ideal for intimate celebrations, rehearsal dinners, or cocktail-style receptions.
Guest capacity
10-100 Seated
10-200 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Room cost
$3,500 for a four hour event package, $4,500 for our most popular six hour package
Papa Kona Events & Catering packages
Intimate Elopment
2-25 guests
Peak pricing $3,500
Off-peak pricing $3,500
Oceanfront ceremony & reception Ceremony sound + technician Party rentals + full service Citrus water station Wedding planning guide Wedding coordinator & rehearsal Complimentary weather backup
- Oceanfront Ceremony
- Rehearsal with your Wedding Coordinator
- Ceremony Sound
- Private Coastal Reception
- Ceremony & Reception Support
- Citrus Infused Water Station
- Party Rentals and Service
- Venue & Day-of Coordination
- Bluetooth House Sound System
- Bistro Lights
- Complimentary Weather Back Up
Classic
10-150 guests
Peak pricing $4,500
Off-peak pricing $4,500
Ceremony + reception on the bay from 4:00pm to 10:00pm Ceremony sound + technician Wedding coordinator & rehearsal Party rentals + service Citrus water station Bluetooth sound system + mic Wedding planning guide Complimentary weather backup
- Oceanfront Ceremony
- Rehearsal with your Wedding Coordinator
- Ceremony Sound
- Private Coastal Reception
- Ceremony & Reception Support
- Citrus Infused Water Station
- Party Rentals and Service
- Venue & Day-of Coordination
- Bluetooth House Sound System
- Bistro Lights
- Complimentary Weather Back Up
Kona
10-150 guests
Peak pricing $6,800
Off-peak pricing $6,800
Ceremony + reception on the bay from 4:00pm to 10:00pm Ceremony sound + technician 4 hours of DJ +emcee Uplighting + dance lighting Wedding coordinator & rehearsal Party rentals + service Citrus water station Bluetooth sound system + mic Wedding planning guide Complimentary weather backup
- Oceanfront Ceremony
- Rehearsal with your Wedding Coordinator
- Ceremony Sound
- Private Coastal Reception
- Ceremony & Reception Support
- Citrus Infused Water Station
- Party Rentals and Service
- Venue & Day-of Coordination
- 4 hours of DJ and emcee
- Uplighting and dance lighting
- Complimentary Weather Back Up
Magic Til Midnight
10-150 guests
Peak pricing $8,500
Off-peak pricing $8,500
Ceremony + reception on the bay from 4:00pm to 12:00am Ceremony sound + technician 6 hours of DJ +emcee Uplighting + dance lighting Wedding coordinator & rehearsal Cornhole lawn game 30 servings of late night snacks Party rentals + service Citrus water station Bluetooth sound system + mic Wedding planning guide Complimentary weather
- Oceanfront Ceremony
- Rehearsal with your Wedding Coordinator
- Ceremony Sound
- Private Coastal Reception
- Ceremony & Reception Support
- Citrus Infused Water Station
- Party Rentals and Service
- Venue & Day-of Coordination
- 6 hours of DJ and emcee
- Uplighting and dance lighting
- Cornhole Lawn Game
- 30 servings of Late Night Snack
- Complimentary weather back up
Available services that can be provided by Papa Kona Events & Catering
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
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