The 7 Best Luaus in Honolulu

1.Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia’s Forgotten History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,013 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Spend about four hours at Coral Crater Adventure Park with an all-you-can-eat Polynesian feast, hula, weaving, Maori games, fire-knife dancing, and stories of the Battle of Kipapa and King Kamehameha I. Hotel pickup is available, and the outdoor show suits families, couples, and first-time luau visitors.

“Our 10-yr Anniversary choice of event. Of course, the wife wanted up-close seats so we got the $200 package. I can say it was worth it. The chief was funny and the amenities were nice too. 10/10”

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2.Ka Moana Lūʻau at Aloha Tower – Oceanfront Luau Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,216 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135

Spend about three hours at Ka Moana Lūʻau beside Honolulu’s Aloha Tower. You’ll try lei making, hula, coconut weaving, and fire-making before a buffet of kalua pork, huli huli chicken, fish, poi, and dessert. The evening ends with Polynesian dancing and a Samoan fire knife finale.

“Worst luau ever do not book! Not authentic at all. This was literally set up in a parking lot by a marina. Not on the beach, they don’t show you how the pig is cooked, and there is nothing authentic about it. And within the first 45 min they must’ve asked for a 5-star review 6 times. We left after the first hour because it was so bad. Really an insult to Hawaiian culture the way they try to pull this off as an authentic luau. It was like being at a 5 year olds birthday party. Disappointing beyond words.”

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3.Germaine’s Luau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 652 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $128

Spend about three hours at Germaine’s Luau in Kapolei with a lei greeting, Hawaiian-American buffet, complimentary drinks, an adult alcoholic drink ticket, sunset views, and a Polynesian show. Round-trip Waikiki transportation costs extra, and the outdoor venue includes sand, picnic-style seating, and weather risks.

“It was a wonderful, fun and exciting evening. The show was fun, the costumes were beautiful. The performers, the staff and the food were all exceptional. Germaine really made it an event for everyone to participate. Great time for families and even individuals like myself who went solo. Recommend to everyone.”

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4.Chief’s Luau Admission Including Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 457 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $144

At Chief’s Luau, Chief Sielu hosts an entertaining evening of Hawaiian and Pacific Island dancing, comedy, storytelling, a buffet feast, and a dramatic fire finale. The event takes place at Wet ’n’ Wild Hawaii, with hotel transfers, three package levels, and a 50-foot backlit waterfall setting.

“Good Luau experience. It was a long commute from the hotel/port area on a Friday night. Consider another evening for a less rushed and traffic jam experience.”

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5.Waikiki Starlight Luau on The Great Lawn-Hilton Hawaiian Village

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 374 reviews · 1 day 1 hour (approx.) · from $119

Spend an evening on Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Great Lawn with Hawaiian, Tahitian, and Samoan dance, live music, fire knife performers, a buffet of island classics, and sunset views. Choose from several seating levels, but check exactly what your ticket includes before paying more.

“It was a wonderful experience. We enjoyed the arrival, the meal, the program and meeting the dancers at the end of the evening. The fireworks were astounding. I don’t know if they were a regular part of the show or just a coincidence, but they were grand. All in all it was a great evening.”

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6.Nā Lei Aloha Lūʻau & Dinner or Cocktail Show Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 104 reviews · from $93Best value

At Hyatt Regency Waikīkī, enjoy a non-profit Hawaiian lūʻau centered on lei culture, live music, and hula. Choose dinner with prime rib, crab, oysters, poke, and desserts, or a cocktail-only ticket. You’ll receive a handmade lei, welcome drink, and an evening of cultural entertainment.

“It was a beautiful experience overall. The food was good. The hostesses were welcoming and friendly and the show was excellent. Pity we had a shower during the show. Highly recommended.”

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7.Hilton Waikiki Starlight Luau

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 73 reviews · 3 hours · from $185

Spend three hours at Hilton Hawaiian Village’s rooftop luau with a welcome Mai Tai, group hula lesson, island-inspired feast, live Polynesian music, fire knife dancing, and fireworks over Duke Kahanamoku Beach. The show is in English and the venue is wheelchair accessible.

“The show was very good. However, it would’ve been better if the fire dancers also were fire eaters The food was good. But it was not excellent.”

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