I've attended many luaus in Hawaii before and this one felt very commercialized. For general…read moreadmission, you'll be seated at long tables with other groups. This wasn't a huge deal, but the venue was on a slope and the tables were spaced fairly close together which was uncomfortable. Some drinks had spilled and just ran down the table into other guests' areas. Early on in the luau, guests had the opportunity to view an Imu Ceremony which was cool and something I haven't had the opportunity to witness at other luaus. My group was immediately started with 2 drinks each which was sugary and didn't have much alcohol in it. And apparently their policy is that each guest can't have more than 2 drinks at a time, but you could ask to swap out your drinks (you don't have to finish it). The buffet had a good spread of items, from basics like salad to regional flavors like kalua pork. The quality was fine - obviously not Michelin star quality, but it wasn't school cafeteria food either. I appreciate the large plates because you could fit a little bit of each item on there so you could try it all. I didn't see many people go back for seconds. Clearly the luau organizers are strategic about the food lineup so people don't overload on the meat at the end. The entertainment was fine. The performers were great, but honestly I didn't feel like there was much energy from the stage nor the crowd. Overall, the experience could've been better. Many of the employees looked tired and stressed and seemed to be on auto-pilot. It felt a bit like the guests were like cattle being shuffled around.

All you can drink, all you can eat, and authentic pork, sign me up! We ended up attending a Friday…read morenight and the event starts at 5 PM. They started handing us drinks left and right as we sat down. After drinks, they had a demonstration of how they were smoke the pork in the dirt and the staff would pull the pork out from ground. We were able to relax a little bit and had dinner service, which was pretty good for a buffet. It was all you can eat, but honestly, I filled my plate up so high that I did not need seconds. They had storytelling, against, and fire! Overall, it was a great experience in Kona. I always opt in for a luau when I am in Hawaii.

The island breeze luau was a pretty middle of the road experience for us. I had planned to give 3…read morestars, but the friendliness of the staff bumped it up to four, so good on you! We got premium seating at $730 for three people. We had our own table at the front of the show, leis included ($10 if you do not purchase premium seating), and first service to the buffet. That's pretty much all of the bonus that comes with premium seating. We got our family photo taken, and it was a very beautiful photo. $25 to download the image without a watermark, $35 to get it printed. If you do choose to get the image, download it for $25 and get it printed at Walmart or CVS for $2. The staff who checked us in, seated us, and served us were all very friendly, chatty, and kind. They did a wonderful job. The dancers and band were wonderful, and I appreciate the dedication to describing what a luau resembles; an ancient Hawaiian royal feast. The pork was delicious, and being able to see it taken out of the ground was a really neat experience. Be sure to check in early (5pm for premium, 5:15 for standard) and be first in line to everything, because the line for the bar, tattoos, games and activities, and crowd around the pig build up fast. They have a wide variety of traditional Hawaiian dishes, familiar food for kids, seafood, pork, chicken, beef, sides, and desserts at the all you can eat buffet. Their drink menu is extremely limited; for $750 I would have expected access to Piña Coladas and dacharies, something blended. The teriyaki beef had good flavor but was very tough. Our session ended at 8. At 7pm, the event was called off because the rain was too heavy. This makes sense; there's a lot of danger for the dancers to be on such slippery floors, the buffet food had been soaked, no fire dancers could perform, etc. I understand they can't control the weather. We reached out and asked for a refund, and they offered for us to come back on Tuesday. That is not possible, as we fly out tonight (Monday). They say they do not offer refunds if rain causes the event to end early, and we are now in contact with management. Their choice to completely cancel the show instead of moving it inside or something of the sort was very disappointing, and our experience was not at all worth the almost $800 we spent. Review update; they gave us a 2/3 refund for the rain, which was much appreciated! Mahalo for the wonderful time. And yes, printed is $30 not $35, I had read the numbers wrong. We had a good time, but it would have been much better if a few tweaks were made. Mahalo for the friendly staff, great dancers, great band, good food, and education about Pacific Islander history! I hope to see some adjustments made for future guests to make the most of their time and money.

Remember that you are paying for a buffet, that could be moved indoors to a corporate banquet room,…read moreat a price point of approximately $200 per person. The Island Breeze Luau left a lot to be desired. Open Bar with Caveats: Yes, there's an open bar, but the liquor selection runs on the lower end, with brands like Skyy and Whalers rum. Buffet: The food setup is where things really fell apart. With a large group of guests all trying to get their money's worth, the buffet lines became a free-for-all. Plates were piled excessively high, and by the time some guests got through the line, several dishes were already gone. At this price, everyone deserves access to the full spread the format simply doesn't support that. The other guests aren't Ohana, they are trying to get their moneys worth so they act gross this is why I loathe buffets. No Sunset, No Outdoors: Perhaps the most disappointing aspect: our show was moved indoors. A luau without the outdoors, without the warm Hawaiian air, and most heartbreakingly without the sunset is a fundamentally different (and lesser) experience. This is an inherent risk, and it's one that can completely change what you're paying for and I would not take again. Weather is unpredictable we were told 50 minutes before check in it was moving inside. Consider the Alternatives: For a similar or slightly higher budget, you can enjoy a private oceanside dinner with premium cocktails with your real Ohana and a guaranteed view of that stunning Hawaiian sunset. The entertainment here doesn't bridge that gap. Go in with very managed expectations or explore other options first. Also if you were paying for a family of 5 this is diabolical pricing for this event. I paid for myself and I can afford to be out 200 bucks for what was essentially Hawaiian Golden Corral with the most annoying selfish group of tourists.

This was the best luau I've ever attended. The MC was so great, we loved the way he spoke from the…read moreheart and shared his knowledge of the island. And all the wonderful traditions All the dancers were amazing with such talent. Especially the Chief Fire Dancer. My youngest son got chosen up on stage to learn the Hawai'i stick dance the food was delicious. The service was great!From the ocean breeze and ambience of the flowers and lovely location , this Luau can't be beat.

Aloha! This was an amazing luau!! The MC was a great storyteller and singer. The performers were…read moreso graceful and fluid, delivering captivating performances with beautiful Hawaiian attire. The Fire performing Chief was last and he did an amazing job!! I like the way the food was served on the gorgeous lawn, it felt so open and authentic. Everything I tasted was fantastic. Fish, pork beef with many sides. Pre luau festivities are a lovely touch and one reason I chose this luau, wish they were a little longer, really enjoyed the emu ceremony. The service was very good at the beginning of the night but tapered down after show began. This is one of the top luaus I've been to, I highly recommend!! The valet parking is super easy and I recommend this also. You can take a quick look around the stunning hotel, I recommend this also!!!

Service by server Abcde F. was efficient, kind and courteous…read more I loved the vegetable omelette and my nephew said the hamburger steak was excellent too. Bathroom needs cleaning but ambiance was great otherwise! I highly recommend this place

Service was great and quick. Seat yourself this morning. Ordered the Mauna Kea special. Garlic…read morechicken was garlic-eee (the way I like), Teri beef , mac salad and noodles were delicious. I had some of the Adobe fried rice too, that was really tasty. Adequate table space indoor and out. Can accommodate larger groups on the picnic tables. The menu is served all day. Cocktails served here as well.

Amazing performance done by The Lava Dolls and The Pod Kona presenting a magical and seductive…read moretheme of Alice in Wonderland. Very magical and talented group of humans. Cozy historical venue with plenty of seating for the event. Restrooms and beverages available.

Current Theater ticket information lacking. Lots of other informatio, but none on but what's on at…read morethe theatre-theater. How can one get box office phone numbers, current presentations, etc?? Oh hum, I guess I'll have to drive up to finding meaningful info. Ah, maybe I'll just skip The play and stay home and watch tv. Wow that's a good idea.

Such a once and a life time experience!! My family and I were in such pure amazement. The story…read morethat was told by the dance was so heart felt to where it made me cry but they were happy tears. I hope my family and I can attend another one.

Don't waste your time or money on this Luau. I was looking forward to an authentic Hawaiian Luau…read more This was a restaurant in a strip mall with a luau on the back patio. The stage was a platform with a pop up tent type cover with a view of the dumpster behind the fence and the recycling center beyond that. The food was awful, small portion, cold and not very flavorful. We had a cheesy picture taken upon arrival in front of a backdrop that was a fishing charter. The outcome didn't even crop out the building. Truly as waste of $300.00+. I felt I was taken for a fool/stupid tourist.

I got tickets and settled in for a nice movie with my family, but my shins were hitting the seat in…read morefront of me and it was very uncomfortable. I am 6 foot 1, 180 pounds, and this is the first time I've ever been to a movie theater that I literally couldn't fit into the seat seats. Got a refund for my ticket, the rest of our movie, family women and kids who were not crashing their knees and shins into the chair in front of them stayed and enjoyed it, even they're $10 sodas.

Theater was clean and staff cordial. I am use to stadium style seating that recline was my only…read morebummer but it didn't deter the movie being played.

As we all have children we want them to enjoy life & the activities they choose. My heart is over…read morejoyed with the all her dance instructors & the staff whom make it fun. I'm blessed & thankful knowing my daughter is in great hands while she's dancing.... we love you all!!!!

My granddaughter loves the class, teacher and members. Seriously thinking of signing her up for the…read morerest of the year.