Category Big Island Luaus & Hawaiian Feasts

Big Island · BIG ISLAND LUAUS & HAWAIIAN FEASTS

The 7 Best Big Island Luaus & Hawaiian Feasts

7 reviewed

A luau is the one night that pulls the whole island culture into one place: kalua pork from the imu, hula and fire-knife, an open-air feast at sunset. These are the ones worth booking: buffet versus plated, how the show runs, what a table costs, and which suit families.

Big Island, Hawaii: Admission to Voyagers of the Pacific Luau

Big Island, Hawaii: Admission to Voyagers of the Pacific Luau - Voyagers of the Pacific Show: Regional Dance and a Fire Dancer Moment

1.Big Island, Hawaii: Admission to Voyagers of the Pacific Luau

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 790 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $190Our pick

A 5 pm luau at the Royal Kona Resort on Big Island with included dinner and a stage show of Polynesian dance.

“They took forever to start the show and left you listening to two guys playing music. The dinner was okay but definitely not worth the price. They even asked the audience for help in the act. Eventually we just left because it was getting so late and wasn’t getting any better. I don’t know how they are rated so highly. I have been to a few other luau’s and this was by far the worst!!!”

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Big Island: Island Breeze Luau

Big Island: Island Breeze Luau - The 22-Dish Buffet: Lots of Choices, Not Always Lots of Time

2.Island Breeze Luau

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 733 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $192

Island Breeze Luau at Kamakahonu Bay pairs Polynesian dance and chants with a 22-dish buffet and open bar in Kona’s oceanfront setting.

“They sell leis for $10, they sell family photos. It seemed concerned about money rather than authenticity. Cost high. It rained hard while trying to eat meal. They handed out ponchos, but I was soaked and left early. Food selection OK.”

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Kailua-Kona: Voyagers of the Pacific Luau with Buffet Dinner

Kailua-Kona: Voyagers of the Pacific Luau with Buffet Dinner - Buffet dinner: what you actually get for $190

Hands-On Hawaiian Imu Cooking and Cultural Dining Experience

Hands-On Hawaiian Imu Cooking and Cultural Dining Experience - Where This Happens: Pāhoa’s Imu Experience Starts at Auina Street

4.Hands-On Hawaiian Imu Cooking and Cultural Dining Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $150Best value

Hands-on imu cooking in Pāhoa: build an underground oven, uncover, and enjoy kalua pork, chicken, and kulolo.

“This is a highlight of our trip! Our family loved this experience and loved the food. It’s a gift to be given the opportunity to be apart of Hawaii culture and learn from the Men of Pa’a”

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Hale Hoaloha Luau at the Mauna Lani

Hale Hoaloha Luau at the Mauna Lani - When you arrive: lei, valet help, and getting seated without stress

5.Hale Hoaloha Luau at the Mauna Lani

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $230

Hale Hoaloha Luau at Mauna Lani on the Big Island mixes Hawaiian moʻolelo, a buffet feast, and an emu-pit reveal in an elegant outdoor setting.

“We loved the food and the show! The singing and the fire dancing was fantastic! The pork was delicious! We are so glad we went!”

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Hawaii Loa Luau on the Big Island

Hawaii Loa Luau on the Big Island - The Buffet Dinner: What’s Included and What to Expect

6.Hawaii Loa Luau on the Big Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $214

A 2–3 hour Big Island luau on the Kohala Coast with a buffet dinner, open bar, and a Polynesian performance built around the Hawai‘i Loa journey.

“We really enjoyed the storytelling by the host; lovely speaking and singing voice! Loved being taught hula. Lots of fun. Beautiful dancing performances. Entrancing movement. Fire dancer was very impressive! The food was excellent! (Way better than a previous luau we’d attended!) Well set out, many yummy options. Open bar is always nice. The tattoo thing was cute for kids but not very impressive for adults. Be prepared for quite a walk from the parking lot to the actual luau area, roughly .25 mile; drop less agile folks at the valet drop-off area. We’ve done a different luau on Oahu. I realize things differ. We did this one because our…”

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Feast and Fire Luau Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa

Feast and Fire Luau Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa - Timing that keeps the whole evening from feeling rushed

7.Feast and Fire Luau Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 31 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $201

Feast and Fire Luau at OUTRIGGER Kona Resort on Keauhou Bay: dinner buffet, unlimited open bar, pre-show games, and fire finale.

“The performers were great! We enjoyed making flower bracelets before and grabbing a drink. Grab two! The drink line was long and drinks stopped during dinner. We really enjoyed the dancers and the story telling. There were some fun things added to the show as well. We were very disappointed that the show was located in a banquet room without us being told beforehand. The pictures and description felt very misleading. In the description we were under the impression that the show would be outdoors no matter what, since it said ponchos would be provided in a light rain. We had no rain at all and were shocked to see…”

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