The show was amazing! Good vibes, good food, great host/dancers/musicians. Being born and raised in the islands, it was so special to be engulfed in my culture and to experience the gratefulness of watching how we still speak through HULA, SONG, AND DANCE. Island Breeze never fails to put on a show! Little tip for those visiting the islands and choose to go to a Lū'au, please get hype! Show some love and attention to the dancers, musicians, and host! We adore sharing our culture with those who are visiting, but you also should get excited about learning it as well it's a rich heritage! read more

I have lost count of the number of Luaus i've gone to, too many! What do you expect from a luau on Fairmont, first rate, it was! First rate food, ambience, service. As with all open bars decent. Activities before and a decent show. Food and ambience made this one stand out!!! Entertainment was pretty typical all like others IMHO read more

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GREAT SHOW!! Great food and service! lots of information on the history and culture of Hawaii! 100% read more

My friends and I decided to do my birthday, and our final dinner at this Luau. It was definitely worth our time! The price per person is about $130-150 ish I can't remember. However, we got sat in the middle row that was where the performers marched in. It was super cool to be that close to it all. The food was pretty good! When we looked up Luau's we opted to come here because websites said they had the best food of the luau's on the big island, and the food did not disappoint. I also had a friend who was vegan and they accommodate for that as well! She was served her own plate which is such an amazing touch for them to do! The night was great, performers were characteristic and really looked as if they enjoyed what they loved performing. Will recommend this luau's to anyone going to the big island! read more

The staff... Friendly and attentive. The food... Varied and spectacular! The setting... Gorgeous, with a view of the Pacific framed with palms & tiki torches. Perfect! We also loved that this luau was so family friendly, with fun games and dances to learn and try. This luau was a 10 for our family! We were delighted that our picky teenage girls loved their first luau experience, too. read more

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We had a great time! The entertainment was fantastic, delicious food, comfortable seats and the drinks were flowing. We even liked our family photo (and bought it - $25 for a family photo is a steal TBH). The food was good, we especially liked the grilled shrimp. Lots of options and they managed the crowd very well so you never had to wait in line. They had some fun activities too including tattoos that my kids loved. Luaus are a bit of a splurge in my book but this one was worth it for us. This was my first so I can't compare but the food, open bar and entertainment made it a really enjoyable experience for the investment. I'd recommend it! read more

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great show & experience! food is excellent & top quality drinks! definitely reccomend this luau!

It was okay bit pricey.Good Hawaii experience.food was okay show was decent the grounds were well kept im sure there are better but this met our needs. read more

Decided to try this luau after researching luau options on the big island, and unfortunately it fell short of expectations. On every Hawaii trip I try to do a luau, so I've been to a few, and this is the second one I've done on the big island. There are three main areas I judge in a luau, and I'll expand on each category or this place; location/setting, food/drinks, and entertainment. First the location setting. Although located at the Fairmont orchid resort, a beautiful and well kept property, the luau itself was "makeshift" utilizing cheap plastic chairs and tables and placed between the golf course and tennis courts, over a mile away from the coast with no sunset or real ocean view. Most other luau's I've been to are more like restaurants with permanent structures set right on the coast, so this place falls way short in this category. Perhaps the only upside, and maybe this was exclusive to the day we went (i.e. they didn't sell a lot of tickets, so didn't need to set up more tables), is that it wasn't that large so felt a bit more intimate. Still a lot of people, but not as many as other luaus I've attended. I had read rave reviews about the food, and while it too fell short of expectations - it wasn't all bad. I'll definitely give it credit for a large selection and variety, but the food was overall "meh." The poke, fish, shrimp and chicken were good but the beef and pork were awful. Again, due to the "makeshift" nature of this luau, there was no actual hog roast. The pulled pork they served was clearly not from a recently dug up roasted pig - and it tasted disgusting; this was the biggest let down as you expect amazing pulled pork when you goto a luau. They lacked variety in drinks, so not much to choose from in terms of wine (only "red" or "white") or beers (a few cheap varieties in cans, no IPAs), and the mixed drinks were also limited in ingredients (for example, they couldn't make me an old fashion), but they had the basics to make most decent cocktails. My biggest complaint with the drinks though is that the line was super long and clearly a bottleneck only having 2 bartenders making drinks for the entire group. You'd need to order twice as much, knowing you wouldn't want to go back and wait again in line for 30 minutes. Other luaus I'd attended always had the basic drinks ready to go with dedicated staff walking around with them so you could grab a basic drink at anytime if you wanted. Not sure why this place didn't do that. As for the entertainment; also very meh. Not a big production (again, due to the "makeshift" nature of this luau), but it contained all the basic elements to not fall completely short. All-in-all, for over $200/person, simply not worth it. There are definitely better dining experience (non-luau) for your moneys worth and as far as luaus go; I've been to far better (even on this island). Unless you're staying at the Fairmont and they throw you free tickets to this event, skip this place and go to a better luau. On a final note - I found it very suspect that this place didn't have many yelp reviews (compared to other places that had plethoras). I believe that when the real reviews start rolling in and their rating starts to normalize below other luaus, they likely delete their page and then start a new one. I could be mistaken, but it seems odd and that's my working theory. read more

Excellent luau. We've been to several luaus on the big island and this is by far the best one. The ohana (general) seating is pricier than others but worth it. Valet parking is complimentary. Servers were super friendly. You get a kukui nut lei and a drink as you walk in. It's a small luau - less than 200 people and not many kids, which was great. It felt more relaxed - not rushed. The musicians played the whole time. There were also some games and things you do before dinner was served. The food was pretty good for being a buffet. The bartenders were also great and there was never much of a line at the bar. The show itself was also great - sharing the history of Hawaii Loa. read more

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My first luau. Food was a bit disappointing. Like another reviewer mentioned food was mediocre, pig wasnt unearthed from an imu, and not situated on or close to the beach. Swordfish and pork were dry. Poke was mushy. Chicken was ok. Beef was underwhelming. I've made better haupia. Mussels, sweet potato salad, and lomi lomi salmon were good. The entertainers were very good. Musicians were fantastic and had great voices. The dancers were good. The paniolo routine outfits seemed cheesy. read more

I give this luau 5 stars! It was amazing and top of the line, best of all the food and desserts were excellent! The location was perfect and breath taking. My family and I really enjoyed our time at this luau and they do mot disappoint. The Polynesian show was spectacular, a lot of historic information behind it. They greet you with kukui necklaces, and a lot of activities to keep you busy. We had Ali'i VIP seating which made everything that much better. Definitely recommend this luau, and must try! I give this luau 5 stars! It was amazing and top of the line, best of all the food and desserts were excellent! The location was perfect and breath taking. My family and I really enjoyed our time at this luau and they do mot disappoint. The Polynesian show was spectacular, a lot of historic information behind it. They greet you with kukui necklaces, and a lot of activities to keep you busy. We had Ali'i VIP seating which made everything that much better. Definitely recommend this luau, and must try! read more

Hawaii Loa Luau - Dinner Theater Near Me - Waimea, Hawaii

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Can't go to Hawaii without experiencing a Luau! Came here with a group of friends to celebrate a bachelorette party. The food was amazing and plentiful being that it was a buffet. Loved the ambience and the weather was perfect. The bartenders were not skimpy on the alcohol which was a great surprise since the tickets included free cocktails and drinks. The show itself was great. I would only give it a 4 star rating because it seemed to have been much shorter than we were all anticipating. Was still overall a great experience and I would still come back if I were in the area again. read more

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This luau is located at the Fairmont Orchid resort. It's a bit pricey compare to the other ones on the island, but it was worth it!! The entire performance from beginning to the end was fun and captivating. Their buffet style dinner was really yummy and drinks were great as well. read more

Hawaii Loa Luau - Dinner Theater Near Me - Waimea, Hawaii

Performances were amazing, food was great , the roasted pig was delish and the sunset photos were incredible. We got the preferred seating definitely worth it. read more

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My husband & I booked the Hawaiiloa Luau at the Fairmont Orchid in May 2022. We we're already staying at the Orchid for our 15th anniversary trip. It was amazingly convenient that we could just walk over from our rooms and enjoy the fun, plus it was one of the less expensive luaus in the area when we were looking at all the options. When we checked in, we were given the choice of a mai tai or a non alcoholic juice, then we we're seated at individual tables (which was nice!). Live music was playing as the stars began to shine above us, the weather... perfect, and as the Mai tai began kicking in we both found ourselves saying 'this is the life!'. Our announcer kicked things off with some family friendly games while everyone was arriving. Open bar with all drinks included in the price. The buffet was plentiful and all the food was delicious.. make sure you come hungry so you can try everything! The show, the music and the dancers were fantastic. Everything was very respectful of Hawaiian culture & history, and our announcer made us feel like family. The fire dancer was phenomenal.. Wowee that was so much fun to watch! We had a great night- it's totally worth seeing a luau while in Hawaii and this one was a great show. read more

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Great food and great entertainment. The MC was wonderful she worked the crowd and told the story of Hawaii. The dancers were excellent the costumes amazing and the piece de la resistance the fire dancer was mind blowing. We don't eat pork but that didn't matter there was beef, chicken and shrimp. It was all excellent including the desserts. The evening air was comfortable just a perfect night! read more

What kind of luau runs out of the roasted pork? This one does. Guy had a long line of people and doesn't say anything about running out. Then he didn't know how to give out the skin. There was also an incident where the waiter told me to leave the line that had the food I wanted. I guess he didn't want a line forming?! When I finally got to eat, the food was terrible. Fish was dry, chicken was rubbery, fish wasn't fresh. I also saw a feral cat in the back waiting to pounce on leftovers. This place is a total waste of money, total waste of time. Look elsewhere, this place is a hard pass. Show was meh. Story telling was boring, snooze fest. Fire dance guy dropped the fire stick, which is pretty dangerous. read more

It was very short and rushed luau compared to other luau i have been to! Food was decent, was surprised they had vegetarian options which were delicious! One of the best mac nd cheese I have eaten. read more

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We had such an unexpectedly wonderful time at this luau at the Fairmont Orchid. We honestly thought it might be a bit cheesy, but felt we needed to check that Hawaiian vacation box. We were so wrong! The venue is absolutely gorgeous, although if you're not a guest at the hotel it can be a bit hard to find at first (don't go inside, veer right at the driveway when facing the hotel and follow the path to the tennis courts). We signed up for the Alii package, which gave us front row seats at the table and we were the first to go to the buffet. We also got souvenir kukui nut leis. There are flower leis to purchase for $10/each. As you enter, you're handed a mai tai or a passion fruit/orange/guava juice. These are then refilled all night. There are snacks at the table of macadamia nuts, pineapple, and jerky to enjoy while the musicians play and everyone gets settled. Then, there's a fun part that gets everyone up and moving - this included learning to hula and some traditional Hawaiian games. Then we were called by tables to the buffet. There was a huge selection of fresh vegetables and salads, poke, poi, kahlua pork, seafood, and much more. The dessert buffet was also huge, with banana bread, pineapple upside down cake, and chocolate lava cake. Everything was really well done and delicious. Once everyone was served and tables were cleared, the real show started. The dancers and musicians were incredibly talented and the whole show was beautifully done. I felt like I actually learned quite a bit about Hawaiian history and culture by the end. Of course the highlight was the fire dancing. read more

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The whole evening was a great experience. All parties are at individual tables due to COVID, but the view of festivities was still good. Great food, and very talented musicians and dancers. No complaints. read more

My biggest complaint is that they didn't stick to the time table. Preliminary activities were supposed to start at 545p, dinner at 6p and performance at 7p. When we arrived at 5:35, prelimary activities were going on and buffet was open. Food was good, not great. Performance started before 7 and was over at 7:10. Bar was supposed to be open until 7:30 but closed at 7p. By 7:30 I was hustled out of there and they were cleaning up. For the price it should have been so much more. read more

We weren't sure about going to a Luau on our Hawaii vacation. It seemed a little cheesy and a lot of money to spend on an evening. Well... we are so glad we went to this Luau! It ended up being one of the most memorable experiences of our trip. They have a lovely outdoor setting. Everything was very nicely organized. Guests are welcomed with a Mai Tai and shown to their tables one party at a time. This luau includes activities before the dinner and the show, which were really fun (a mini Hula lesson and some traditional games). Very family- and kid-friendly. The food was surprisingly good... We didn't have high expectations, and were positively surprised by the quality. Finally, the show was lovely and enjoyable. All the tables had a good view of the show, and they also let the kids sit on the grass in the front. So with the food, the drinks, and the entertainment, we felt it was money well spent. Tip: For an extra charge, they give you front-row tables and priority access to the buffet. We didn't do it and found that it really wasn't necessary. It isn't a huge space, so where you sit didn't seem to make much difference, and every table was shown to the buffet on their turn, so there wasn't much standing in line involved. read more

wanted to be sure to write a review for this luau, because when I was researching which one might be the best, I noticed this luau did not have as many reviews. We had a wonderful time at this luau! The setting was gorgeous and the unlimited food and drinks were delicious. We felt like there was great customer service and it was very family friendly. I wanted to make a note about something a previous review had said about the size and shape of the dancers, which in my opinion is so completely inappropriate and disrespectful. We should be past the time that a persons size should have anything to do with their abilities as a performer! We thought the performances were wonderful and there was a whole pig which the same reviewer complained there wasn't. They had fun games for children and catered to all ages. My only complaint would be in regards to seating. We were sat in the very back we the buffet and were also dismissed last for food. I think people who got the pleasure of sitting near the stage should have been dismissed later, in backwards order. We were dismissed so late we were still getting our food while the show was starting. But, overall, I would absolutely recommend this luau! read more

We were looking for a smaller luau since we have a 4 and 8 year old and this was perfect! You are greeted with a mai tai. Before the show they have fun games and activities for the kids. They even have a kids' height buffet table. Every table has a great view. The food was great! The show incorporates some neat historical info. The MC, band, and dancers are really good. I liked that this wasn't too cheesy like many other luaus. They keep things rolling so it never gets dull. It is not on the beach but the view and grounds are still nice. read more

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This was a wonderful cultural experience! The food, the cultural activities, the singing and dancing!!! Love, love, love it!!

Cannot tell you how disappointed we are! We scheduled this luau for my daughter's birthday after researching them all and reserved six seats. She was looking forward to celebrating her birthday there. We get a call the evening before that they had to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances. I don't know what that actually means but this is beyond upsetting. You let us down big time! To make things worse it was such short notice that everything else was booked. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND DO NOT WASTE TIME AND RESERVE HERE!!!! read more

We were a party of ten in ages 6 to 72 and everyone loved this luau. Excellent food for everyone's taste and the show was fantastic. It was worth the price! read more

After doing research on the big island's best luaus, we decided to make the drive up from Kailua Kona to see this show and it was 100% worth it! The venue is stunning, the food was amazing, and the dancers were some of the best I have ever seen (especially the Samoan fire dancer)! Make sure you come EARLY! The doors "open" at 5:30 but if you're not lined up by 5:00, you will likely be seated at the very back. Although, the venue is small enough that there really aren't any bad seats. read more

One of the most memorable experiences of our trip! Well worth the money! We were surprised they could fit in our group of 38 last minute. Nani who helped us from the beginning was amazing & very accommodating. They are so organized from the greeting to the very end. You are greeted with a Mai Tai & the open bar was great. They had fun games, tattoos, mini hula lesson before the buffet & show. The food was amazing!!!!!! Poke bar was incredible, the pork melted in your mouth! The shrimp skewers were amazing too. Come hungry because there is so much food. The show was amazing!! It was a perfect night & we had great weather! The sunset was beautiful! I highly recommend this Luau!!!!!! read more

Went to this luau tonight with my daughter - it was great. Well organized, good food, good show. We had a great time. Open bar, generous buffet dinner, great setting outside of the Fairmont Orchid. All the service staff and performers were friendly. If you are in the Kohala area, you should go. read more

Great family-friendly luau! I went with my two kids (4 and 7), my husband, my sister, her kid (8), her husband/my brother-in-law, my parents, my brother-in-law's parents and grandparent. A lot of ages. I expected it to be the not-really-worth-your-money luaus with really expensive prices, but I thought the kids would like it. Turns out, there's delectable food, worth-your-while entertainment, and it actually teaches you about Hawaiian history and heritage. Totally worth the money! P.S. You need a shell necklace to get in. P.P.S. The shell necklaces are free, and you can take them home. Ask a staff member where they are. P.P.P.S. If you have a mobility problem, don't worry. Tell a staff member, and they will provide a 5-seat golf cart (not including the driver's seat.) Thanks for reading!!!! read more

Great entertainment and a huge selection of delicious food! We had a wonderful time!

Sadly this Luau was very disappointing. We got there and it was setup indoors!!?? When I booked they told us if weather was bad it would be cancelled. I was not the only one disappointed. I felt like I was at a conference with a show. The food was good no complaints there. But no one comes to Hawaii to go to a Luau indoors. Sorry read more

One of my favorite Luaus! Really enjoyed the pre-show as well! Our favorite dishes (agrees my husband) were the steak and the lava cake - SO GOOD. I loved the Luau performance because of a few great things working together to make an excellent show. First, the sound quality was awesome - Second, the band rocked - Third, the singers sounded amazing - Fourth, the dancers were great and Fifth, the hostess was wonderful. All of these elements together provided a great night of entertainment. They even had Samoan fire dancing and a hula-dance from Tahiti! (Tip: enjoy the open bar from 5:30-show start!) read more