Question 1

Do we need to get insurance?

Accepted Answer

No, our venue is fully insured. COI's required from all vendors

Question 2

Wedding Coordinator (Required)

Accepted Answer

To ensure a flawless event, Kona Kai requires a professional wedding coordinator approved by the catering department. Please refer to our Partners and Planners Vendor List for referrals. A professional wedding coordinator will assist with countless details on your special day, and will be responsible for the following: Coordinate wedding rehearsal, provide hotel with day-of timeline (no later than 7 days prior to event), coordinate/manage wedding ceremony (if held at the resort), placement of all décor and items, coordinate/manage wedding reception, communication with all wedding vendors.

Question 3

Ceremony Rehearsals

Accepted Answer

Rehearsal times may be booked 30 days prior to your event and will be limited to one hour. Location and times are subject to space availability.

Question 4

Food & Beverage

Accepted Answer

Due to health regulations, liquor ordinance and liability insurance, it is required that all food & beverage be purchased through the Kona Kai. A final confirmation “guarantee” of your anticipated number of guests is required by 11:00am (4) business days prior to your event. Once set, this guarantee may not be reduced. The resort will prepare 3% over the final guarantee.

Question 5

Vendor Meals

Accepted Answer

Available at $50.00++ per person, chef’s choice of entrée.

Question 6

Request for Multiple Entrees (Plated)

Accepted Answer

Multiple entrée selections are permitted with proper notice. A group may choose up to two proteins and one vegetarian and agree to pay the highest priced entrée for all selections. A preliminary count of each entrée is due 14 business hours prior to the event. The client is responsible for providing color or symbol coded place cards denoting each guest’s entrée choice. If the final number and guarantees are not provided, menu cost will increase by $10.00 per person.

Question 7

Wedding Tasting

Accepted Answer

Tastings are scheduled 3-4 months prior to wedding date and date included three (3) hors d’oeuvres, two (2) starters, and three (3) entrees. Tastings are offered Monday-Thursday between 1pm - 3pm (depending on chef’s availability). Tastings must be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance.

Question 8

Guest Room Accommodations

Accepted Answer

Complimentary bride and groom accommodations will be provided on the night of the wedding with a minimum spend of $10,000++. Based on availability, prevailing room rates and minimum-night stay requirements may apply for guests who wish to stay at the resort for the event. Contracted wedding room blocks with a minimum of (10) rooms on one night, are available upon request.

Question 9

Venue Curfews

Accepted Answer

To keep in accordance with the noise ordinance and respect of hotel guests, the following time curfews apply: Cabo Garden/Courtyard 10:00pm, Coronado Room 10:00pm, Point Loma Ballroom 1:00am, Private Beach 10:00pm

Question 10

Audio-visual

Accepted Answer

Arrangements for audio-visual can be made directly through our in-house preferred vendor. A full-service audio-visual brochure is also available upon request. The hotel’s prevailing service charge and California sales tax is added to all audio-visual services.

Question 11

Payments & Deposits

Accepted Answer

A deposit of 50% is required at signing of contract. An additional deposit of 25% is due 6 months prior to the event. The remaining balance is due (10) working days prior to event date. Any addon charges on day of event must be paid for that day

Question 12

Service Charge and Tax

Accepted Answer

All food, beverage are subject to a 25% service charge plus the applicable California sales tax. Please note that the service charge is taxable.

Question 13

Outdoor Events

Accepted Answer

No confetti, birdseed, rice, floating lanterns or silk flowers petals are allowed.

Question 14

Beach Events

Accepted Answer

No glass on beach; applies to décor, centerpieces and drinking vessels. For evening events there will be a $2,500 fee, which includes market lighting, cabana lighting, and power drop.

Question 15

Special Event Parking

Accepted Answer

A special event rate for valet parking or self-parking is offered for the evening of your event.

Kona Kai Resort and Spa

All-inclusive venue

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

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Point Loma Ballroom

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Kona Kai Private Beach

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Coronado Room

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Circle Patio

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Cabo Garden Courtyard

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Marina View Lawn

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Skyline Park

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