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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

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4.72 4.72 / 5

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Overall good luau

Reviewed by: Gayla , 2024/03/30

Good food, good show. They kept things moving with no waiting. Still expensive though.

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Activity Date:2024/03/07
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Something to scratch off your tourist list

Reviewed by: HawaiianEnvy, 2022/08/27

This was a nice event to scratch off a tourist’s list. Great performances tied to Hawaiian and Polynesian culture. Food was good. Had options for kiddos.

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Activity Date:2022/08/18
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Not what I expected

Reviewed by: GnC, 2021/09/21

I give the music snd dancing all the credit. It was a wonderful show. My impression of the food was it was just ok. Maybe we just don’t like Hawaiian
Food but thanks for trying. The deserts were soggy and lacked flavor. For the total experience, this was way over priced and disappointing.I don’t think I would recommend this luau to my friends due to the food.

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Activity Date:2021/09/19
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Enjoyed our anniversary at the Island Breeze Luau!

Reviewed by: Danielle , 2021/07/10

Show itself was pretty good. Food was just ok. Happy there was a kids food table. Disappointed there was a small desert selection

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Activity Date:2021/06/15
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Good luau show!

Reviewed by: Marlin, 2021/05/26

The luau was good, we enjoyed the show. Food was okay, could have been better. Limited vegetarian options, desserts and alcoholic beverages.

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Activity Date:2021/05/20
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Well done show, good food

Reviewed by: jpimsler, 2021/05/22

On the specific date we went it rained, so that's a lost star that's in no way their fault! If we had wanted to leave and not stay in the rain they would have given us a refund or moved the tickets to a different date.

The show as very educational and the dancing was great! Our one year old was in a trance! Such awesome culture across the Pacific islands. The food was really good and big portions/as much as you want since it's a buffet. Before you leave check out the Hawaiian/Polynesian exhibit inside the hotel.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2021/05/20
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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel

Reviewed by: SusanShull, 2016/03/21

We enjoyed the entertainment. There were a lot of people in attendance which made this a little difficult to see especially when people were standing and crowded around. We would have preferred a venue with a smaller attendance. Food was good.

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Activity Date:2016/03/06
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Island Breeze Luau

Reviewed by: John Jablowski, Jr., 2016/01/03

Very nice set up. We were late so they reset a table for us. Program was nice. Would have liked more interaction with audience participation. Food was plentiful and very good. Liquor could have been more upscale. Bartender and staff were very friendly and helpful. Beautiful setting.

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Activity Date:2015/12/10
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Fun entertainment & nice location

Reviewed by: Lisa P., 2016/01/03

My husband & I bought four tickets to see the Island Breeze Luau at the King Kamehameha Hotel on the Big Island for ourselves & our friends from Germany. The entertainment was a delight & there was a tremendous variety of food & also mai tais available included in the price. Though I'm not a big drinker, the punch bowls of mai tais were taken away pretty quickly after dinner was served. I would rather have alcohol with my meal than before, but if you're a cocktail before kind of person, you'll be fine. The locale was very serene in the evening with the glimmer of the island lights from the mountain side reflecting from the ocean. Overall, a very nice & worthwhile evening.

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2014/10/07
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Island Breeze Luau

Reviewed by: Tracy, 2015/04/17

Food was tasty but not hot enough. Mai Tai drinks were excellent.

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Activity Date:2015/04/12
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Great time for all ages

Reviewed by: Daloise Family, 2015/04/08

We enjoyed both the show and the food. We have been before but it was the first time for our daughter and granddaughter and they had a wonderful time. We all ate well and enjoyed it very much

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Activity Date:2015/04/05
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Fun

Reviewed by: jula, 2014/06/14

My family and my in-laws attended this event. Everyone enjoyed the food and the dancers. I thought the banana bread (very yummy!) was better than any of the dessert choices. All the performers looked like they really enjoy what they are doing.

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Activity Date:2014/06/08
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Sunset Luau

Reviewed by: David H, 2014/01/07

This Luau was fun and we were glad we went. The entertainment section was a little hokey but still good. I thought the open sessions before dinner including temporary tattoos, hula instruction, and making fish from banana leaves were very fun. The Mai Tais were great too!

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Activity Date:2014/01/02
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Lots of fun! Teens enjoyed show.

Reviewed by: First Time in Hawaii, 2013/06/28

Wasn't sure how we would like this since we don't normally like touristy things, but we really enjoyed the show. Food was good and I would recommend paying the premium upgrade amount as it helped us skip the line and then sit up front to watch the show. My son who just turned 14 really liked the activities and the show -- he even tried poi. My daughter who is 18 enjoyed the show -- especially the fire dance. Overall, the hosts and staff were very nice and accommodating. The performers were wonderful and even funny at times. I would highly recommend this event if you have never been to a Luau.

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Activity Date:2013/06/18
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Good Value

Reviewed by: linda, 2012/03/14

My husband and I were first time visitors to Hawaii. Going to a luah was one activity we chose. We took advantage of the preferred seating and felt it was worth the money. We were seated right in the front, were able to go first to the buffet and received $5 off our picture and paid only $5 for parking. The entertainment was truly amazing. The food was o.k but we didn't expect a whole lot. The dancers even stood at the exit so you could get a picture with them.

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Island Breeze Luau

Reviewed by: Bonnie, 2011/08/26

We were looking forward to our first adventure in Hawaii... an official Luau. It was a lot of fun and we enjoyed the history of the story telling. However, one downside was that we were instructed and confirmed to go to one hotel and when we arrived early to check in were told there was no show there that night... after going through channels we were told to go to another hotel and we checked in without issue. The evening was pleasant, we met other families and enjoyed the fun. The food was good but nothing too special but the atmosphere was pleasant, the breeze warm and the mai tai's cold! We enjoyed the experience overall.

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Unexpected Fun

Reviewed by: T-2, 2011/02/28

This is our third trip to the Islands and our second luau. The Island Brezze Luau far surpassed our first experience. Food was great and plenty of it and the entertainment outstanding. If this is your first or last luau make sure it's the Island Breeze Luau.

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Sound system

Reviewed by: Roger Reschke, 2011/01/02

A good show, we were sitting back by the food line and the sound was unclear. Several of us at the table were having difficulty hearing the varoius people on the stage talking, causing some of the dancing questionable such as the cowboy. The dance was very good but we didn't understand how it fit in until I did research.
A very good effort by all your people.
Some hard feelings by those standing for quite a while and then the prefered guest march in and are given the best seats. You need to find a better way to do that.

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Island Breeze Luau - Big Island Haw

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2010/08/04

We had a great time. It even rained for a while but we still had fun. A good value. I wish they had asked for audience participation though.

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Island Breeze Luau

Reviewed by: Jim and Tamara, 2010/05/27

Aloha! We attended Island Breeze Luau, and we had a great time! This was our first Luau, and our 12 and 16 year old was with us. They had a great representation of Hawaiin Foods, as well as American foods for those who didnt want the full experience. The entertainment was great, and it was obvious that they loved their work. The passion for thier culture, and familys was beautifully done. By the time you left, you felt like you were part of their Ohana. The only thing I may suggest is to have more fresh fruits for those on a limited diet and more flower leis for sale, as they ran out the first 25 customers. I would give it a 4 1/2 stars.
Thanks for the memories!!

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Get there early!

Reviewed by: lori, 2009/08/19

It was a wonderful evening. We got there early, about 3pm, (highly recommended), paid an extra 15 dollars for front seating, and had a wonderful time. We were front row center of stage. With the early seating, we were first in line to get in, we were first in line for food and drinks, not to mention the view of the performance. The line was very long for those not paying the extra money. Food was so-so, but the dancers were stunning. My grand-daughter, 8, was absolutely enthralled with the show. Would recommend to first timers, but not sure if I would spend the money to see it twice.

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Island Breeze Luau

Reviewed by: Glenn, 2009/06/02

This was a very fun activity. The food and activities were great!

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Fun Evening

Reviewed by: Cynthia, 2009/01/04

Food was very good and it was helpful that they explained all the items on the buffet for those not familiar with Luau fare. The show was very well done and we had fun doing the activities at the beginning. Only downside is they do all the activities at the same time (hula lesson, palm weaving, etc.) so you can only do one. Also, if you're expecting a flower lei be prepared to pay extra for it or bring your own. We got ours at Costco, they sell a 2 pack of fresh orchid leis for only $6.50. Overall, a very fun evening right on the beach.

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Island Breeze Luau - Kona

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2008/12/29

Food and show was good. But, we would like to have some more interaction with audiences to perform Luau dance. We were expecting atleast that during the course of performances. Though it was done as brief introductory on Luau dance before the show began but it would be nice if we could participate as family then it would be very very more vibrant live show where family, friends, kids everybody can enjoy and have fun. This is a small request if they can spend some time during their main course of performance on this.

Other than that food, drinks are delicious. Here is a small request if they can put name tag in front of the each of the dish / item so people who are verigiterian / non-vegiterian can pickup their food selection very easily and can avoid un-necessary waist on the food. Though the organizer anounced the all the food items but by putting a name tag for food items that are served on that day would not cost any more.

Thanks

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luau in Kona

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2008/09/05

Great shows! Dancers are great! Food is great!

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luAU

Reviewed by: HOHO, 2008/04/03

was said to be the best on this isle. Maui had a much better luau I thought. you have to pay extra for a flower lei. if you dont drink alcohol, it is a pricy dinner

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Island Breeze Luau

Reviewed by: Elizabeth Ann Maisel, 2008/04/02

We enjoyed the show, and the MC was really funny and had a good voice. Before it started we ended up waiting in several different areas for them to set up. The cups for the drinks were too small, even for water and soda. I can understand having small cups for the alcohol, but it was difficult to drink enough water. It would have been more comfortable with the tables and chairs set up on the grass, instead of sitting on concrete (too hot!)Also, a bigger selection of vegetarian options would be good. Overall, as first timers to the Island, we really enjoyed the show. Thanks!

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Luau

Reviewed by: Tony, 2007/10/27

The luau was good food was great staff were great the show was ok and they would'nt let you video tape the show. It rained on us for a little while before we ate but it cleared up after and we didn't have to go inside but all in all it was a fun time

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Luau thoughts

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2007/09/13

Is a must for first time visitors. A wonderful way to learn some history. Activities are a lot of fun, we really enjoyed them.

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Untitled

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2007/07/26

This luau was very nice. It was raining, so it had to be in doors. I think everyone should attend a luau in Hawaii, this was my third time and it has proven to always be a good experience.

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