Reviewed by: :))
Had a fabulous time with my friends. Very efficient with getting everyone food.
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| Packages: | Original Package: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/21 |
Reviewed by: ALisha McKinney
Love it great even during COVID. Would do it again no matter what
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| Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/19 |
Reviewed by: Rema Mio
Our family had an amazing time! Chief and all of the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious, drinks were great and the entertainment was unforgettable. Thank you for having us :)
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| Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/19 |
Reviewed by: Shani Freeman
The show was phenomenal, food was tasty and views spectacular. I misread and thought it was open seating, but it wasn't. It was well organized, staff were definitely hospitable and the show was truly entertaining even my kid who doesn't like anything like the whole experience. It is a must see! MAHALO!
Sincerest "Mahalo" for taking a moment out of your busy vacation time to write this review, and for choosing our luau! We know you could have chosen anywhere else to spend your time, and hope you'll share your experience and photos with your family and friends back home. We appreciate you compliments, and so very happy to hear that you all had an enjoyable evening with our family at Germaine's Luau.
Warmest Aloha,
Germaine's Luau Ohana
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| Packages: | Original Package with Transportation: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Sylvia R
We purchased our luau through Hawaii activities. Website was super easy to navigate! Since is was a 3rd party reservation I did confirm with the venue just to be safe! The luau was amazing! Food was delicious! Transportation was easy to locate and on time. Our host was great! Highly recommend!!
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| Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Jeannette
The Luau was amazing. The surroundings were beautiful. Highly recommend.
Aloha and Mahalo Jeannette for giving us a great review and rating. We are glad you had a great time with us at the luau and enjoyed Waimea Valley. Hope to see you guys again soon!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] VIP Package: Front Row Seating + Three Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/23 |
Reviewed by: Mariam
Overall, great show! The food was delicious and hearty portions. The show was so good - lots of Polynesian dancing and fire-knife dancing. Chief Sielu was a great host and HILARIOUS!!
Would recommend trying to get the Royal (VIP) seating for better seating for the show! I booked Paradise (General) because the Royal was already sold out for the date that I was available.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Danielle
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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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Deborah
it was a great experience from the moment the bus picked us up till bus dropped us off. Top notch.
The dances were amazing, food and drinks were great *****
We had our 13y old with us and she loved it too. We know how hard it is to impress teens.
Must do
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| Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Stoebner
Very well organized. Beautiful gardens. Loved the peacocks. Food was delicious and plentiful as were the complimentary drinks. Show was very entertaining and educational as several cultures were represented. Highly recommend adding this to your must-do list while in Kauai.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/07 |
Reviewed by: bakerrjmd
The PCC was great. The shows from the villages were funny and informative. Each had their own story to tell. The buffet was really good. It’s worth the money and the time. To be able to see things before the buffet I would suggest showing up around 1200 to look at the shops and then go right into the culture center g go if the activities and shows.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Leandra Mora
This was our first Luau. My family and I had such an amazing time! Awesome to learn about the history and culture. The show was amazing, it was such a great time. Highly recommend!! It was great! Felt the love! Food was delicious! Thank you for an amazing time!
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/01 |
Reviewed by: tilks
Fun time! Good food, beautiful setting! Excellent service and show! LOVED It!
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| Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Family Vaca Planner
This is one of the best place for our teenage children to learn some hands on history of US while vacationing. Dinner Buffet is fresh and delicious. We really enjoy fresh fruits and Poke.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Dennis Urbanski
A fantastic experience. A well run family business who welcomed its guests and made you feel part of the Smith family sharing their culture and traditions.
Walter “Kamika” Smith was a great host and extremely gracious to my family providing a personal glimpse into his family’s history.
Mahalo Kamika,
Dennis, Madeline, Adeline and Grayson Urbsnski
Mahalo for taking the time out of your vacation to join our family at the luau. Keeping our culture alive for future generations is an important aspect of our family business. We have some hope that the next generation will want to continue the tradition. Aloha...
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Lopez family
We had a great time! Things have changed a little due to Covid but we still had a great time!
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/06 |
Reviewed by: Joy
The tour guide was knowledgeable and fun, great way to see the island and the Polynesian center was fun and the show was amazing
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Korynn
We had a great time at the luau. It was right at sunset so the weather was perfect. The open bar was really fun for our group, and after a mishap when they brought us a drink with an allergen for one of us in it, they were then super accommodating for the rest of the night assuring we had special plates with no contact to our food allergies! The performances were so fun and it was overall a great time.
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| Packages: | Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Amanda
The food was pretty good. Much better than a couple other luau’s that I have been to in the area. They offered a plate with a little of everything or you could go through the line and pick only what you wanted. They had pulled pork, fried chicken, fried fish, salad, rice, asian noodles, cooked taro root, rolls and for dessert white cake with white frosting and pineapple chunks. They offered individually packaged condiments of ranch dressing, Tabasco sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, butter, as well as small cups of poi and pico de gallo.
We had the royal package and had great seats. The seating was set up in tables of 4. My husband sat side by side and another couple sat on the other side of the table. We had another table of 4 right next to us. The Covid seating restrictions have been relaxed significantly as of June 21st when we went.
The royal package benefits that the paradise didn’t get is drink service at the tables (paradise have to walk to bar), 3 free drinks, fresh orchid lei (paradise get nut lei), closer seating to stage, first to go to buffet.
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| Packages: | Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/20 |
Reviewed by: R. Kinder
Outstanding show with tons of energy. Well worth the money to see it.
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| Packages: | Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/20 |
Reviewed by: Dollface
Good price, I had a great time at Polynesian culture. Definitely going back.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/24 |
Reviewed by: Bernie R.
Due to covid restrictions, we had fewer people around us,and the food was brought to our table. No buffet. So we had great seats, smaller crowds and the food was absolutely wonderful! Through in an incredible sunset 4 days before the summer solstice and bam! An absolutely wonderful experience.
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| Packages: | Maui Nui Luau - Family Seating Package (June Only) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/16 |
Reviewed by: GirlsTrip
Loved it! The staff was wonderful! The dancers were amazing
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| Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/15 |
Reviewed by: John
Wonderful experience food & drink was amazing. I love it all
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| Packages: | Ohana Seating [March 2022] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/12 |
Reviewed by: Jackdaniels44
Beautiful show and great people. Had a wonderful time!
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| Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/08 |
Reviewed by: Monique
I can not recommend this enough!! If you are on Oahu it is worth the trip to Waimea Valley. This was my family & I's absolute favorite thing we did in Hawaii! It was incredibly personable, authentic, and overall an amazing luau. They were all very nice and made a point to come to every table and talk with all of the guests. They even went above and beyond by helping the table next to us and walking their baby around in the stroller so that they could eat their dinner. Everyone was in awe at how amazing the crew made this experience for everyone. They were truly enjoying teaching everyone about the Polynesian culture from the Polynesian Islands, and it made the experience that much better. Can not recommend enough! GO GO GO!
Aloha and mahalo Monique for this review! We are so thankful and glad to hear that you had a great time with us and enjoyed the luau, we want to make you feel welcomed and well accommodated and get the chance to enjoy every bit of the luau. We appreciate you guys for coming and hoping we'd see you guys again soon if you ever get to visit the island again!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Vanessa snd Ramon
Isiah made us at home. Jansen is anexcellent driver! When the food was served, we were treated with an authentic, honest to goodness Hawaiian luau! The performance by the house folk group was astounding! A 5 star experience!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Grisel
This luau had some really good food. The drinks were ok but could be better. I had gone to a different luau and had our own table so when they told we're sitting with others I was surprised but wasn’t bad. Also the benches could use some cushion. By the time the show started my butt was already hurting.
Aloha Grisel, So happy that you enjoyed our Hawaiian/American buffet, local style. I'm not sure how many were in your party, but once the covid guidelines were altered, it allowed us to seat at least 10 ppl at a table with a little distance between parties. So sorry the picnic style benches weren't so comfortable, but it's difficult to have cushioned tables out there on the beach exposed to the heat and sunshine all day, especially since we don't have a covering overhead. The picnic tables were chosen so that people might have that kind of backyard style BBQ with family feeling in mind when they think of a luau on the beach, and because regular tables just weren't stable in the sand. I hope this won't deter you from coming back to visit us again sometime in the future. Mahalo for your feedback, Germaine's Luau Ohana
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| Packages: | Plumeria Package: VIP Seating, 3 drinks & Kukui Nut Lei |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/13 |
Reviewed by: José A.
Did the V.I.P table for my father’s Birthday and the whole family had a blast definitely would suggest booking the VIP because of the drink service and food service brought to you. It also includes a picture for every adult in your group.
Aloha Jose, Thank you so much for your feedback, and happy to hear that that the celebration of your father's birthday was enjoyable for everyone. Please post your comments and fun photos on our Instagram or Facebook page....Germaine's Luau & Special Events, or #germainesluau. We would defintely appreciate that! Hope you will come back and visit us again one day, and tell your friends of your experience too!! Mahalo, Germain's Luau Ohana
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| Packages: | Plumeria Package: VIP Seating, 3 drinks & Kukui Nut Lei |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Nicole T
Such a well thought out organized and creative luau. I’ve been to other luau’s on the island, but this one is hands down the best. The Chief was so entertaining and the shows were amazing! I was also able to take terrific photos! Highly recommended.
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| Packages: | Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/28 |
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Aloha and Thank you so much for sending your feedback. So happy that you had a fun evening with our family at Germaine's Luau. Yes, it is sometimes challenging to feed so many people, but happy that you were able to enjoy our buffet in a timely manner. Mahalo, Germaine's Luau Ohana