Legends of Hawaii Luau at Hilton Waikoloa Village [Open Now]
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4.05
Okay, wouldn't do it again
Reviewed by: Jennifer, 2021/07/31Started out waiting in a very long line, got our table in the very back on the side. Was in direct sunlight. It's 85* and 85% humidity and I'm sitting in the sun, which maybe two other tables had some sun. Just us got the special table. I was fanning myself to try and stay cool but only sat a few minutes before I thought I should get in the drink line. My daughter stayed at the table since it looked like the appetizers were coming out. After 15 minutes in the drink like I brought a Mai tai, a Coke and two waters back. I didn't dare drink the alcoholic drink since I was already overheated. Got back to appetizers and salads on the table. Kept fanning myself (daughter and I were taking turns) when we were told we could get in line for food. Why? The line was 50 feet long. Why wait in line for 20 minutes instead of being able to eat any food we currently have? So I got in the food line so daughter could eat some. 30ish minutes later we're back at our table with dinner. I didn't get to eat the other foods, so can't comment on them. As we're sitting there we take a bite, then while we chew we fan over the table to shoo the flies away. Also still fanning self since still in the sun. Took about 5 bites and couldn't handle the sweating and flies anymore. Ice in the drinks have melted so daughter goes to get new drinks. Seems like the show is getting ready to start. I ask the attendant if we can get a box for our dinner since we didn't get to eat because we were battling flies and were too hot since we’re sweating in the sun. No, they can't do that since it's a buffet. Will the food be available after the show when it's cool? Nope. So the few bites of food I had were fine, can't comment more. The show was fine, nothing amazing. Couldn't see some parts well because there was one spotlight on the single dancer. It needs a little back light, especially if the dancer is in dark clothes. Overall an unpleasant experience I would not do again even if it was free.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
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Food and service were very good, performers were good, the narrator and story were average.
Reviewed by: Ken, 2021/06/08We have been to several other Luaus and this was by far the worst, Narrator was average and there was really not much of a story. The music was ok. The food and service was very good.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/25 |
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Luau
Reviewed by: Angie, 2021/05/15We enjoyed our time at the Hilton. We did two luaus while in Hawaii and enjoyed this one by far over the other. The open bar was a nice touch. Never had to wait long in line. I appreciated being served by staff rather than having to get up during the show
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/25 |
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Excellent!
Reviewed by: Char, 2021/05/10The luau at Hilton Waikoloa Village was outstanding! The food was delicious, well prepared and all Covid precautions taken. The show was awesome, many different takes on Hawaiian dancing and singing. Appropriate for adults and children. I highly recommend it!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/09 |
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Food was good
Reviewed by: Mrs Colorado, 2019/05/31We enjoyed the Luau! The food was really good and the entertainment was excellent. I recommend the VIP ticket as it was really nice to have the waitress bring us our drinks. We also took a regally nice picture which provided a nice finishing touch.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/28 |
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Luau at Hilton Waikoloa Village
Reviewed by: Cindy, Michigan , 2018/09/05My husband and I attended the Luau and went for the Ali seating. We were not disappointed. Service was great and so was the show. The host did a great job and gave us a few laughs. Our wait staff was very attentive and anticipated our needs. Thanks for a great time!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/02 |
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Great show
Reviewed by: Happy in Hawaii, 2018/08/14Good food but the show was definitely the best part of the night. Spend a few extra bucks and get the premium seating with valet service. The stage makes it good regardless if you are up front but being up front was great.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/07 |
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Absolutely Amazing Experience!
Reviewed by: Loving Hawaii!, 2018/08/08We had never been to Hawaii or a Luau before...SO happy this set the bar for us! Food was great! Service was fantastic! The show left us with pit mouthes open...it was INCREDIBLE! We would definitely go back!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/29 |
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It’s an amazing experience!
Reviewed by: Anisha , 2018/05/19It was our first trip to Big Island, Hawaii and upon many suggesting that the luau is a must, we booked it! It’s an amazing experience knowing about the culture, rich heritage of Hawaii. Food is delicious with a wide spread of salads, main course, fruits n desserts. Thrs a drinks bar too! We enjoyed all the performances especially the fire dances! Had a great time and would recommend this to our family n friends visiting in the future.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/27 |
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Good food great show
Reviewed by: Anne, 2018/04/04First luau, got lei welcome photos taken at front. Of course photos cost to buy them. Bought VIP seating. Worth it for the view of show, attention by waiters to bring more drinks and dessert.
Would definitely recommend
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/01 |
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Well done but old stereotypical show
Reviewed by: HCPRO1, 2017/10/20Since we were staying on the property we opted for their Luau with VIP seating. We were the 2nd in line. The voucher we received said it started at 5:00PM but when we got there we were told it was 5:30. That said, once we were seated we were placed at a table literally front and center. I had the (probably mistaken) impression that food would be served but that wasn't the case. The attentive wait staff brought drinks and then snacks were put on the table. The family seated next to us left for about 15 minutes; there were no place markers to keep their seats. My family acted to prevent others from grabbing their places. 10 minutes we were invited to the food lines.
Food was pit-roasted pig which had been paraded around earlier, standard buffet salads, hot chicken, fish, brisket, cooked local veggies; assorted sauces/dressings. Most of the food gets no comment as it was not a spectacularly or distinctive collection; except for brisket. Was completely un-chewable and almost impossible to cut with butter knife supplied tableside. Drinks were weak; wait staff kindly brought additional sidecars to spark them up. Show began 7PM.
Competent, band; well rehearsed but the material (in fact entire show) was cookie-cutter dull with the exception of the fire dance; done with vigor and enthusiasm. Dancer dropped fire sticks but recovered without missing a beat; mildly detracted from his overall performance. The MC was having trouble keeping good tone when he sang. I believe it was due to the high-level winds that had plagued the area for days (right through the show). Show was cohesive but very old hat. I've been to better, much more creative/interesting shows: It was more than a bit stale.
Overall being only show in town it was a choice of one. Next visit I will skip their luau unless it has been up-dated. Never been to a luau? You will enjoy it. If you have, skip it. Ok for all ages. Modestly dressed performers; sound at appropriate level.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/17 |
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Cheesy
Reviewed by: Big Rob, 2017/07/14Foods ok
All really Nice people, great atmosphere, great service
Most parts Just not very authentic unfortunately
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/11 |
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Luau at the Hilton
Reviewed by: Lange, 2017/06/19Paid for the preferred Alii VIP seating so we were front and center and got our drinks served to us. We have been to two other Luaus, and we have to say this one had the best food and drinks. But the Luau at the Hilton on Maui had the best show. But of the two Luaus we attended on the Big Island this one was the better of the two.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/16 |
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LUAU
Reviewed by: SKF, 2017/05/24Having been to a different luau on another island on previous trips i found this one to be lacking in food and entertainment.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/21 |
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Great Great Luau
Reviewed by: Joe E., 2017/05/13the Luau was everything that I would have expected and much, much more. Excellent dining and show. I would recommend this to anyone. I would attend again the next time I visit the Big Island.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/18 |
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VIP Luau!!
Reviewed by: mwills5304@gmail.com, 2017/04/04Great Luau. VIP is definitley worth it. Great food and good drinks. Amazing show!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/26 |
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Legends of Hawaii at Hilton Waikoloa Village review
Reviewed by: Michael Meissner, 2017/03/19We went to the Legends of Hawaii Luau at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the big island of Hawaii on February 21st, 2017, and we had a great time.
We were not part of a tour, nor were we staying at the Hilton, so we went with Ali'i VIP seating that included valet parking, table side desserts/appetizer/drinks, faster access to the food, and closer seating over the normal tickets. I think it was worth the extra $30 for the VIP seating.
We were right in the front row, and had excellent seats. The show itself was great. In particular, we loved the fire dancers.
Before the show, we could see part of the sunset in the sky with the palm trees.
The only negative was before the show. Both me and my wife can only stand for a limited amount of time. After you check in and get the picture taken, it was something like a 1/2 hour wait until the doors opened. In the queue after the check-in, there was no seating. There was some (but not much) seating before the check-in.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/21 |
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Great time
Reviewed by: Jessie, 2017/03/05We had a great time, the food was nice. It was a little windy at first, but it cleared up and the dancers were great!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/12 |
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Legends of Hawaii Luau at Hilton Waikoloa Village
Reviewed by: Jan B, 2017/02/19I enjoyed the fire performance most. Music was ok. Didn't really care for the woman MC, she just lacked enthusiasm. I have only been to one other Luau and that was in Kauai. I enjoyed that one much more. Food was disappointing.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/05 |
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Great show!
Reviewed by: H family, 2017/01/09The show and service was wonderful! Only wish the food had been better but we all had a great time.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/13 |
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Outstanding!
Reviewed by: caseypaul@aol.com, 2017/01/02We went to this on our last night in Hawaii. It was a really great way to close out a terrific week. The food was delicious, and we had two vegetarians in our party! The entertainment was amazing, much more than hula dancers. The setting was exceptional, a tropical paradise. I recommend this luau highly!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/30 |
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Enjoyable but a little pricey, but worth it for the vip version!
Reviewed by: Marie 'n' Tom, 2016/09/17We payed for the VIP package, and we're really glad we did. Ringside seats made the show amazing, but it wouldn't have been worth it from the nosebleeds. The food was great, with a broad selection anx generous portions. Whilst table service was provided by a delightful and industrious server, the buffet/bar were so easy access that it probably wasn't nescessary. A great show worth a watch.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/13 |
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Great time
Reviewed by: Stephanie, 2016/04/02Food was awesome!!! So much variety and lots of it! Entertainment was fabulous, and people were friendly! A total Hawaiian experience that you must do while visiting! Great for couples, or great for families with kids!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/13 |
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Great food and even better entertainment.
Reviewed by: D Prince, 2016/02/29Best flavored food of any luau I have attended. But the entertainment was just great. The host had the crowd singing and dancing along - it was fun. The dancers were exceptional. I would absolutely attend another luau hosted by the Waikoloa Hilton.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/02 |
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Fun time
Reviewed by: Mindy, 2015/06/27Great food, great entertainment. Everyone had a wonderful time! The VIP experience was well worth the price.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/31 |
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Legends of the Kings
Reviewed by: Lola, 2015/03/16The food was plentiful and delicious. The show lacked great choreography and music except for the fire dancer.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/13 |
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luau
Reviewed by: Floyd Wilson, 2014/04/19Food was wonderful. The show teaches a lot about the first king of Hawaii. Great show. Will do again.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/18 |
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Aloha D Prince, mahalo for you wonderful review. We are very happy to hear you enjoyed our luau and we look forward to your return!