All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

Since I happened to be staying at the same hotel, I dined at the restaurant downstairs, and considering the current prices of hotel restaurants in Hawaii, I found it to be very reasonable. I think the food suits Japanese tastes, and it was a nice memory to enjoy a meal with gentle Hawaiian music in the background. I will definitely visit again the next time I come to Hawaii!

たまたま同ホテルに宿泊していたので、階下のレストランだったのですが、ハワイのホテルレストランの昨今の値段を考えるととてもお値打ちに感じます。
食事は日本人の口に合うと思いますし、優しいハワイアンをバックにご飯を食べられるのもいい思い出でした。
次にハワイに来たらまた訪れます！

No one was there, and I couldn't receive anything. I want my money back. Anyway, there was no one who seemed to be in charge. I question the quality of the service.

誰もいない、受け取れない。お金を返して欲しい。とにかくそれらしい人はどこにもいなかったです。サービスとしてどうかと思います。

I have seen shows in Las Vegas, but the show in Hawaii was also amazing. My husband, who usually doesn't get very excited, kept saying how incredible it was, and afterwards he was saying how glad he was to have seen it.

本場ラスベガスのショーも見たことがありますが、ハワイのショーも最高でした。
いつもはあまり感激しない夫も、すごいすごいの連発をして、終わった後よかった〜と、唸っていました。

First, before the show, there was a buffet where the food was quite delicious. I wanted to try everything, so I took a little bit of each dish, but there were so many options that it ended up being quite a lot. While we were eating, there was a dance performance, which made the meal enjoyable. The dessert afterward was also tasty! (The strawberries were a bit sour, though.)

However, there was quite a long wait from the time we gathered until the food was served. I wish we could have eaten a bit sooner.

The show afterward was also fun and very lively. They performed impersonations of Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. To be honest, I’m not very familiar with Elvis Presley, so I couldn’t get too excited about that part, but I enjoyed all the Michael Jackson songs. However, if you participate mainly for the flamenco, you might feel that part is a bit long. The dancing was all at a high level and impressive.

まずショーの前にビュッフェ形式でご飯が食べられて普通に美味しかったです。全部食べたかったので全ての料理を少しずつ取りましたが品数が多いのでかなりの量になりました。
ご飯食べている最中にダンスを披露してくれるので楽しくご飯が食べられました。そのあとのデザートも美味しかったです！（いちごは少し酸っぱかったかな）。
あと集合時間が過ぎてから料理が出てくるまでが結構長かったですね。もうちょっと早く食べたかったです。

そのあとのショーも楽しくとても盛り上がりました。エルビスプレスリーとマイケルジャクソンのモノマネを披露してくれるのですが、正直エルビスプレスリーはあまり詳しくなくそこまで盛り上がれなかったのですがマイケルジャクソンの曲は全て楽しく見させていただきました。でもフラメインで参加されるとちょっとそのパートが長いと思ってしまうかもです。
ダンスは全てレベルが高くてすごかったです。

Was it because of the rain that the stage was moved from outdoors to indoors? I was looking forward to the fire dance, but it was canceled, and the show ended about an hour earlier than scheduled, which was disappointing. The food was also limited in variety and not as good compared to other luau shows.

雨降りで、ステージが屋外から屋内に移動になった為なのでしょうか？
楽しみにしていたファイヤーダンスもなく、予定時間の1時間ほど早く終了になり、ガッカリです。
食事も、他のルアウショーと比べると種類も少なく味も良くなかったです。

Family of 7. Unlimited drink refills, great authentic Hawaiian foods, fantastic performance of Hawaiian culture. All staff was helpful, happy, and welcoming

Great service from Tim! Great server but would also take time to answer questions and tell stories. Not sure if all of the servers are as great, but Tim made our night! Was a great night. So glad that the fires did not take this lovely place!

I was able to use it with peace of mind, without any troubles. Thank you very much. I would like to use it again next time.

特にトラブルもなく、安心して利用できました。ありがとうございました。また、次回も利用したいと思います。。

i wish I’d have thought to ask for to go containers. There was food left we should’ve taken with us. I’m assuming it gets thrown away. I would at least bring plastic zip lock bags next time. I thought it was going to be a buffet where u stood in line & helped yourself, so that would’ve been different. But they brought large plates to the table. Sorry but I can’t stand to think of food being thrown out from a table. It was a very evening but wish they had fire dancers.

The food was amazing.
It was a simple menu with an appetizer, main course, and dessert, but I was very full.
The portion of the main course was incredible!
The Waimea beef is close to Wagyu. It was cooked over wood fire, and it had a wonderful aroma.
When I mentioned it was a birthday dinner, they offered a complimentary dessert plate.
I ordered a cocktail on-site. It was delicious, but the alcohol was quite strong (the staff mentioned they made it strong... I don't usually drink, so it hit me hard...).

I was able to make a reservation in advance, which was a great deal, and if I have the chance to go to Honolulu again, I will definitely make a reservation and visit.

料理は最高でした。
前菜+メイン+デザートとシンプルなメニューですが、とても満腹です。
メインのボリュームすごいっっっ！！
ワイメア牛は和牛に近いです。薪焼きにされていて、良い薫りがしました。
誕生日でのディナーだと伝えたら、プレート(デザート)をサービスしてくれました。
現地で注文したカクテル。美味しいのですがアルコールがキツかったです。(店員さんが強めに作ったと仰ってました…筆者は普段飲まないので、効きました…)

事前に予約できてお得になりましたし、またホノルルに行く機会があれば必ず予約して、寄りたいです。

We booked this for our last evening on the island, and it was an amazing way to end our trip. The crew were all so nice, the entertainment was fun and interactive, and seeing the fireworks from the water on our final night was a great way to say farewell to the island.

I made a reservation the day before, recommended by a local resident. As soon as the reservation was completed, a voucher with a QR code for my assigned seat was issued.

The performance had a Hawaiian vibe with dances and atmosphere, and the immersive experience of Cirque du Soleil was very satisfying.

If you're looking to enjoy something on a Hawaiian night, I highly recommend this experience.

One surprising thing is that as long as there are no flashes during the performance, photography and video recording are allowed.

By the way, the photos were taken from the cheapest seat in the back.

現地在住の方に勧められて、前日に予約しました。
予約完了と同時に、座席指定されたQRコード付きのバウチャーが発券されました。

ハワイらしいダンスや雰囲気がありつつ、シルクドソレイユの臨場感のある公演は大満足でした。

ハワイの夜、何か楽しみたい時には、非常にオススメ出来る内容です。

驚いことが1点、公演中はフラッシュさえ無ければ、写真も動画も撮影OKでした。

ちなみに写真は、後方の1番安い席から撮影しています。

This is the entertainment I wanted to see, rock and hula! One more king of rock and roll! It's a great memory to be able to take a photo with the performers at the end.

コレが見たかった、ロックとフラのエンターテイメント！
ワンモアーキングオブロックンロール！
最後に出演者と写真を撮れるのはいい思い出になる〜

When getting on the boat, there's a high possibility of getting wet up to your knees. (I timed my run to jump on the boat with the waves, so I didn't get wet.) I read in reviews that they gave out small snacks, but this time there were none (?). Since I was drinking alcohol, I wish there had been some snacks (if you need them, bring your own). The Mai Tai was delicious, and I ended up drinking too much.

Thanks to everyone's advice, I brought a jacket. It got chilly with the sea breeze, so wearing a light windbreaker was just right. My partner didn't bring one and ended up wrapping himself in the bath towel I brought.

When getting off the boat, they ask for tips, so it might be good to have some cash on hand. I only had a few dollars or a $100 bill, and I gave them a few dollars, but I felt bad because it seemed too little.

The boat felt like a moving bar, and the fireworks and night view from the sea were amazing. I want to participate again next year!

船に乗る時に膝くらいまで濡れる可能性大です。(私は波のタイミング見て走って乗ったので濡れませんでした)
口コミでは小さなスナックをくれたって書いてあったんですけど、今回は(？)なしでした。お酒飲むのでおつまみあったら良かったなぁ〜(必要な人は持参して)
マイタイ美味しくて飲み過ぎました。
皆さんのアドバイスで上着を持参しました。海風に当たっていたら冷えてきたので薄いウィンドブレーカーを着てちょうど良かったです。相方は持参せず、私が持って行ったバスタオルを羽織ってました。
船を降りる時にチップ要求されるので、適当な現金持ってた方が良いかも。数ドルか100ドル札しかなくて、数ドル渡したけど少なくてごめんなさいって感じでした。
船は動くバーみたいで、海から見る花火と夜景はサイコーでした。
また来年も参加したいです。

Coming from Alaska, It was an awesome experience to see different cultures.

I wanted to see it at least once, and it happened to be in Hawaii, so I went. It was a very impressive show. Although my seat was towards the back, it felt very close and had a lot of impact. The sand art was also wonderful.

1回みてみたいなと思ったらハワイであったのでみました。
とても見応えのあるショーでした。席は後ろの方でしたがとても近くに感じるくらい迫力ありました。
砂のアートも素晴らしかったです。

I have seen Alegría's performance in Japan, and although I was a bit worried about the small stage at the permanent venue, it was truly Cirque du Soleil. They brilliantly transformed the small hall and captivated the audience.

日本公演のアレグリアは見たことがあるのですが、常設館のステージは小さく少し不安でしたが流石はシルドソレイユ。
小さなホールを見事に演出し、観客を魅了していました。

I thought it would be nice to shorten the time for the impersonators a bit and increase the variety of hula. Elvis's voice was raspy, giving a sense of performing with enthusiasm.

そっくりさんの時間を少し短縮して、フラのバリエーションを増やしてもと思いました。
エルビスさんの声がガラガラで勢いで演じてる感が。

I usually dislike feeling anxious, but it was a very fulfilling time. The performers and the audience came together, and it was a lot of fun.

ハラハラするのは苦手でしたが　とて充実した時間でした
出演者と観客が一体となりとても楽しい時間でした

You can watch a live performance of Hawaiian dance while the history of Hawaii is displayed on the screen.

In my group, there was someone who really liked Elvis. During the event, there was a moment when Elvis walked around the audience while singing, and he gave me a red scarf. I was very happy about that. The scarves were distributed to several people, so if you want one, make sure to express your interest!

Overall, it was a lot of fun. The announcements were made in both English and Japanese, so even if you're not good at English, you can feel at ease.

スクリーンにハワイの歴史を映しつつ、ハワイアンダンスを生演奏で見ることができます。

私のグループに1人、エルヴィスが好きな人がいました。
途中、エルヴィスが歌いながら客席を回るイベントがあり、彼から赤いマフラーをもらっていました。とても嬉しかったです。
マフラーは何人かに配られていました。欲しい人はアピールをしっかりしてみてください。

全体的にずっと楽しかったです。注意アナウンスは英語と日本語でされるので、英語が苦手でも安心でした。

The whole evening was wonderful. The wait staff was exceptional. The show was worth every dollar spent

My son and I learned so much about the polynesian people and their culture and pride in their ancestry and the spokes person for each island was both funny and informative. I would definitely do this again and the life of breath show was amazing, sat on the front row and a few performers shook our hands after the show!

I reserved a seat in the middle, not in the front row, about seven days ago. An elderly couple from California sat next to me, and we talked about Japan, the culture of Hawaii, and the connection of Okinawan immigrants. The show started with a guitar solo, and at one point, audience members participated in playing the theme song of Five O Hawaii, making it very exciting and enjoyable. Overall, the timing was appropriate, and it was a family-friendly show that also considered Hawaii's history, making it enjoyable even for those who don't understand English. I'm glad I could see such a valuable show on Kalakaua Avenue.

最前列でなく、真ん中の席を7日ほど前に予約していました。隣にカリフォルニアから来られていた老夫婦が座られ、奥様と日本の事、ハワイの文化に沖縄の移民が関係していることなどお話ししました。ショーはギターソロに始まり、途中は客席からもお客さんが参加しFive O Hawaiiのテーマ曲演奏ととてもエキサイティングで和やかなものでした。全体としては時間も適切で、ハワイの歴史も意識したファミリー向けのショーであり、英語がわからない方にも楽しめるものでした。カラカウア通りでこのような価値あるショーが観れてよかったです。

I went to see it on the first day of my arrival. I was in the second row, but since the venue isn't that large, I think you can enjoy it just as much from the back seats. The performance unfolds in eight chapters inspired by stories from Hawaii, and there are also interactive elements that involve the audience, which made me very satisfied.

到着初日に観に行きました。
２列目の席でしたが、会場がそれ程大きくない為、後方の席でも十分楽しめると思います。ハワイの物語にインスパイアされた８つの章が展開され、ユーザー参加型のパフォーマンスもあり大満足です。

Cirque du Soleil has various shows, but the one in Hawaii was a wonderful stage that incorporated Hawaiian dances. There was laughter, and I laughed so much that I felt like my stomach was going to burst. It was also great to be so close to the stage.

シルク・ド・ソレイユは色々ありますが、ハワイでハワイの踊りなどを取り入れたとても素敵なステージでした。
笑いもあり、笑い過ぎてお腹が千切れそうでした。
ステージまでも近くて、とても良かったです。

At first, I honestly thought, "Is this going to be an old-fashioned show?" and didn't have high expectations. However, once I participated, I was completely surprised in a good way. This was not just a tourist event; it was a special experience filled with the essence of Hawaii—the air, warmth, and kindness of the people.

I attended the "VIP Waikiki Luau Buffet & Show." It starts with a buffet-style dinner. Each table is set with plates, and you serve yourself. The beautifully roasted pork and roast beef are cut carefully by the chef right in front of you, creating a lively atmosphere! There’s also a wide variety of fresh salads, yakisoba, grilled chicken, and more, which made my plate overflow.

Before the meal, we were served a welcome Mai Tai. It had a tropical aroma that perfectly matched the Hawaiian atmosphere. With a Mai Tai in hand, a naturally smiling time began.

Amidst this, a local woman appeared with a ukulele. She had the vibe of a lovely neighbor rather than a staff member, and she went around to each table, delivering gentle and warm live performances. Even though it was a short time, being enveloped by her singing and the atmosphere felt like my heart was melting away.

During the meal, hula dancers performed authentic hula right in front of us. Their vibrant yet graceful movements felt like the very essence of the Hawaiian breeze. The dancers were so close that it felt easy to take photos. Additionally, the "Hula Dance Experience Time" started, allowing anyone to join in casually. Invited by the dancers, both children and adults naturally joined the circle, laughing as they experienced the hula steps. The entire venue was wrapped in a warm and cozy atmosphere.

Afterward, we walked about 30 seconds from the dining area to the main show venue. This is where "Rock-a-Hula" truly begins. On stage, impersonators of Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson appeared! Their singing and dancing were astonishingly high-quality, creating an impression of "living entertainment" that went beyond mere impersonation. Enjoying classic hits from legendary stars with the latest lighting and a powerful live band is truly a unique charm of this show.

Above all, what came through from the performers and staff was their genuine desire for the guests to have a great time. Their thoughtful attention and warm responses were felt in every moment, and before I knew it, my initial impression of "this might be old-fashioned" had completely vanished.

Rock-a-Hula is an experience that transforms a Hawaiian night into a special memory. I highly recommend it to anyone who hasn't been yet; it was a time filled with smiles and happiness.

はじめは正直、「昔ながらのショーかな？」とあまり期待していなかったんです。でも実際に参加してみると、それは完全にいい意味で裏切られました。これは、ただの観光イベントではなく、ハワイの空気や温かさ、人の優しさまでもがぎゅっと詰まった、とっておきの体験でした。

参加したのは「VIPワイキキルアウビュッフェ＆ショー」。まずはビュッフェスタイルのディナーから始まります。各テーブルにはお皿が用意されていて、自分で料理を取りに行くスタイル。豪快にローストされた豚やローストビーフは、シェフが目の前で一枚ずつ丁寧にカットしてくれて、ライブ感満点！ さらにフレッシュなサラダや焼きそば、グリルチキンなど種類も豊富で、思わずプレートが山盛りになってしまいました。

食事の前には、ウェルカムマイタイが一杯ついてきます。これがまたトロピカルな香りで、ハワイの空気にぴったり。マイタイを片手に、自然と笑顔になるような時間が始まります。

そんな中、ふと現れたのがウクレレを抱えたローカルの女性。スタッフというより、まるでご近所の素敵なおばあちゃんといった雰囲気の彼女が、各テーブルをまわりながら、優しくあたたかい音色で生演奏を届けてくれます。短い時間ながら、その歌声と空気に包まれて、心がふわっと解けていくようなひとときでした。

そして、食事中には目の前でフラダンサーたちが本場のフラを披露。華やかでありながらも優美な動きは、まるでハワイの風そのもの。ダンサーとの距離がとても近くて、写真を撮るのも遠慮なくできる雰囲気。さらにその場で始まる「フラダンス体験タイム」は、誰でも気軽に参加できます。ダンサーに誘われて、子どもも大人も自然と輪に加わり、笑いながらフラのステップを体験。会場全体がほんわかとあたたかい空気に包まれました。

その後、食事会場から30秒ほど歩いて本格的なショー会場へ。ここからが「ロック・ア・フラ」の本番です。ステージには、あのエルヴィス・プレスリーやマイケル・ジャクソンのそっくりさんたちが登場！ 歌もダンスも驚くほどの完成度で、ただのモノマネを超えた“生きたエンターテインメント”という印象。往年のスターの名曲を、最新の照明と迫力の生バンドで楽しめるのは、まさにこのショーならではの魅力です。

そして何より、演者やスタッフから伝わってくるのは「お客さんに心から楽しんでもらいたい」という思い。細やかな気配りやあたたかい対応が、すべての瞬間に感じられて、気づけば最初の「古いかも？」という印象はどこかへ吹き飛んでいました。

ロック・ア・フラは、ハワイの夜を特別な思い出に変えてくれる体験です。まだ行ったことのない人にはぜひおすすめしたい、笑顔と幸福感あふれる時間でした。

Best time ever, We will go again and again . So much fun

We had a great experience. The ambience, service, sunset, show and overall experience was excellent. The food was good but not great. I really think that’s just a personal preference for the type of food served. My 9 and 6 year old said it was a highlight of our 12 day activity packed Maui trip. The service was fantastic and the show was so much fun. I will go back if we make it back to Maui

I wanted to have a special experience in Hawaii, so I joined a sunset sailing tour. Although it was just a little over an hour long, it turned out to be a very memorable and enjoyable time!

We boarded the boat during daylight and were able to see the changing sky from sunset to nightfall while on the water. There were unlimited drinks and even chips provided. The original Mai Tai was incredibly delicious!

I think about 30-40% of the participants were Japanese. The crew was also very proactive in taking photos, which made for the best memories!

ハワイで何か特別な体験を、と思いサンセットセーリングのツアーに参加しました。
わずか1時間少しのツアーですが、とても印象に残る良い時間になりました！
明るい時間から船にのり、夕焼けから日が沈むまでの移りゆく空を、船の上で見ることができます。
ドリンク飲み放題でチップスまで配られます。オリジナルのマイタイもすごくおいしかったです！
参加される方で、日本人の割合は3-4割だったかなと思います。
クルーの方も積極的に写真を撮ってくださったり、最高の思い出になりました！

I had high expectations and was looking forward to attending, and the show was even more wonderful than I imagined. The venue isn't very large, so I think you can enjoy it from any seat.

期待を高く持ち楽しみに参加しましたが想像以上に素晴らしいショーでした。
会場もそんなに大きくはなくどの席でも十分楽しめると思います。