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Hilton Waikiki Starlight Luau with Fire Dancers, Hula Show & Dinner Buffet

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Nice evening could of been longer

Reviewed by: Donna , 2024/03/15

The dancers were awesome. The fire dancers did a great job we really liked it. The food could have been a bit better. And the show could of lasted a bit longer for the price we paid.. Overall a good experience

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Activity Date:2024/03/13
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Awesome Luau!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2024/01/28

Right on HHV grounds, easy to get too, a wonderful night!

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Activity Date:2023/10/19
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Magnificent Experience

Reviewed by: Nikisha S., 2023/06/08

The Starlight Luau changed locations since the last time we visited Hawaii, which made the experience more intimate and explosive. Our family felt like they were a part of the show. The food was exquisite, and the dancers were more than entertainers; they passionately expressed their culture and made you feel like family.

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Activity Date:2023/06/04
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Great show, mediocre food

Reviewed by: Andy Burch, 2023/01/07

The show and entertainment were amazing, but the vegan options for food were surprisingly underwhelming.

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Activity Date:2023/01/05
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Experience Polynesian culture right in Waikiki

Reviewed by: Jacky Daniels, 2020/02/21

This luau displayed music, dancing, and chants from cultures all over Polynesia, not just Hawaii. This luau was very engaging and was a great time with friends. One welcome mai tai was included in our package and additional drinks were available for purchase. The food was great, my favorites was the kalua pig and malasada dessert.

The view from the luau was beautiful, we were able to see the sunset from the rooftop at Hilton Hawaiian Village. Parking was validated so even if you are not within walking distance of the hotel it is not a problem to park there.

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Great location, food and show!

Reviewed by: Ashton, 2020/02/21

Such a convenient location for anyone that is staying in Waikiki! The food was amazing and they had a nice variety to choose from. I have been to a couple different ones so far and this one ranks high on my list for the food! The entertainment was great and I loved the fire knife dancers, they put on a great show.  The MC made sure to keep everyone involved throughout the show and overall we had a great time. I would highly recommend, especially for anyone that is staying in Waikiki that doesn't want to drive too far out to attend a Luau.  

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Great Opportunity to Experience Hawaiian Culture

Reviewed by: Rlal, 2020/02/04

This event provided insight into a variety of cultural dancing all in one sitting. It was incredible to hear the stories and rich history of the people today and in the past. The MC engaged the audience. The buffet was a great spread for people with food preferences and allergies. It provided great value for the money spent. Only wish was having the opportunity to experience this outdoors. It would have been much more of an experience.

  • Photo Opportunity Following the Event

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Attended as:Solo Travelers
Activity Date:2020/01/02
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Starlight Luau

Reviewed by: Rick, 2020/01/29

It was great. The dancing was awesome and the food was great. One of the best Luau's I've been to.

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Activity Date:2019/03/28
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Amazing show and delicious food!

Reviewed by: jonnyspark, 2020/01/27

We were greeted on arrival with some traditional Hawaiian Lei's and a photo with two of the show stars. We had a free drink on arrival and then sat down to get ready for the show. The people on the table were chatty and friendly. We were lucky to be the first table up for the buffet which was incredible, so much choice of food! The show started and was absolutely amazing, ending with a fire show! The rooftop view whilst the sun was going down was perfect and typical Hawaiian paradise. Absolutely loved it!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2019/12/31
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Very Entertaining Luai!

Reviewed by: Jim and Louise, 2020/01/18

Warm Welcome
Delicious buffet
Exciting entertainment of traditions of Polynesia

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Activity Date:2020/01/15
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Luau

Reviewed by: Judi, 2019/08/07

It took a while for the usher to find our seat which seems to me that they didn't have assigned seats. I suggest getting assigned seats so this kind of incident will not happen again.

The actual shows were pretty short. It would be nice to extend it a little

  • With my four nieces

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2019/08/04
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Excellent time

Reviewed by: Melly810, 2019/06/07

Excellent food and entertainment. The show was outstanding and the buffet style was great to be able to try several new foods

Reply from activity provider

Mahalo for choosing The Waikiki Starlight Luau on your stay. We are so thrilled that you enjoyed our luau. Hope to see you again soon! :) ALOHA

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2018/08/12
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starlight luau. awesome

Reviewed by: michael, 2019/01/12

this show was amazing. very friendly and welcoming. the food was excellent! we loved everything about it especially the fire dance. we highly recommended it. if we come back we will definitely do it again.

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Activity Date:2019/01/10
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Great night

Reviewed by: Kevin Connolly, 2018/09/19

What a great night to finish off our trip to Waikiki, the show was very entertaining showcasing various cultures from the South Pacific and the food was great, a good mix of traditional and exotic, compere for the evening was excellent.

  • Luau finale

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Activity Date:2018/09/18
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Great night out

Reviewed by: J.V, 2018/06/14

Food was wonderful and show was even better! VELTRA supplied all details before hand making it an easy going night for us! Also great if planning a family night and service was amazing

Reply from activity provider

Aloha JV,

Thank you for being our guest!

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2018/06/07
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Stare light luau

Reviewed by: Larry, 2018/04/11

Loved the show. Very talented performers will definitely recommend to friends

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Activity Date:2018/04/08
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Homeymoon

Reviewed by: Jeni Reich, 2018/01/07

Food, service, entertainment, timing, and organization were all outstanding!! Loved our first luau!

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Activity Date:2018/01/04
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Good show!

Reviewed by: VScott, 2017/06/27

This was our first luau and we both enjoyed it.

Husband and I chose the Golden Circle package. We were given leis when we arrived, seated next to the stage, and were among the first to go up to the buffet.

The buffet was typical buffet foods with some Hawaiian additions. It was nie to taste new flavors but, the meats were overcooked and dry. Typical steam tray buffet. There were some nice vegetable options and the desserts were good. I don't recommend the poi. Try it somewere else.

The show takes the guests on a tour of the Polynesian islands through dance. The dancers play to all 3 sides of the seating so everyone gets a good show. Woo! The dancers were great. The musicians were great. The emcee was great. Yes, we enjoyed the show. I was mesmerized by the skill of the dancers.

My biggest complaint is the seating. We were very cramped at the tables. The chairs are uncushioned wood and tightly packed. It kinda reminded me of a wedding-type seating.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2017/06/25
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Waikiki Starlight Luau

Reviewed by: Shazbailey, 2017/06/13

Amazing. Great entertainment. Food amazing. Really well done

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Activity Date:2017/06/04
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First timers on My birthday

Reviewed by: Christina Wyatt, 2017/02/20

The Luau was very nice, good food, exciting, and romantic. My husband and I really hate buffets because people like putting their hands directly into the food. Which is totally gross but all luaus are buffets. Even though it was against our norm friends advised us when going to Hawaii it was one thing we just had to do. We decided to try it even though we are super against buffets. I must say we were wrong and we were totally glad we went to this one. We reserved it on my birthday evening and it was really romantic. It was on a roof top so you could see the beach and sun setting, the food was really good, the staff, dancers, entertainment were great and kept our attention. Everyone was so friendly and staff was very attentive. It was the most exciting, fun, and romantic birthday I ever had. I must add not one person placed their dirty little paws in the food which was a big relief for us.

Thank you all for making it the most remarkable and memorable birthday ever.

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Activity Date:2017/02/13
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Great time!

Reviewed by: David, 2016/12/31

Amazing dancing, very good food and good drinks. Would highly recommend.

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Activity Date:2016/12/28
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Waiki Starlight Luau

Reviewed by: Sandi N., 2016/12/08

Everything was great - it even rained so we sort of had soupy food, but the entertainment was wonderful! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and met a couple of very nice people!

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Activity Date:2016/11/23
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Delicious food and great entertainment!

Reviewed by: mcavalheiro, 2016/11/29

My friends and I had a great time at the Waikiki Starlight Luau!
The location is very convenient and we could just walk from our our hotel. Once we arrived the check-in was fast and we had a friendly staff greeting us with a Hawaiian lei and a welcome drink, nothing better than start the night with a Mai Tai! The food was very delicious and I love the variety of the food, specially the salads. It's great that they have a station specially for the kids.
The show was wonderful, full of delightful performances. My favorite part was the fire knife dance and to learn more about the other Polynesian cultures like Tonga, New Zeland, Samoa and Tahiti.
I would for sure come back to the this luau!

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Fun Show & Excellent Food

Reviewed by: MeSoHappy, 2016/11/06

As soon as we came upstairs to the luau, we were promptly met by the luau staff and directed to our table. On the way there, the dancers greeted us with leis and we received welcome Mai Tais. They have regular and virgin Mai Tais, which were good! Our drinks were never empty and the buffet line went smooth. Try the salad, chicken, and the poi - an excellent combination! The best dessert was the haupia and I also tried some bread pudding - both were very tasty. The show started with the MC singing a beautiful rendition of an American melody in Hawaiian verse. The dancers were excellent and the whole show is well worth seeing if you are in Waikiki.

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Luau

Reviewed by: Barb, 2016/08/29

Very nice Luau. Very entertaining. They provided activities for children. The food was very good.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2016/08/07
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Wonderful Luau

Reviewed by: judy, 2016/08/24

I would highly recommend this for all to see. We had the best time. The dancers are wonderful.

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Activity Date:2016/08/21
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Great time

Reviewed by: Sheeva, 2016/07/26

We went and it was raining but we still had a great time! We were provided ponchos and everything worked out!

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Activity Date:2016/07/23
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Fantastic Luau

Reviewed by: Amy Dean, 2016/06/17

We had such a great time! The food was great and show was excellent! We would definitely recommend this to anyone!

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Activity Date:2016/06/15
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Great show!

Reviewed by: Maureen, 2016/04/06

Food wasn't that great and wished it was on a beach, but the dancers were outstanding!

Reply from activity provider

Mahalo Maureen for your great compliments! I'll make sure to share them with the dancers. As far as the food goes, we will look to better it's quality for our valued guests.

Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2016/04/03
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Good entertainment

Reviewed by: Vic, 2016/03/28

Went to my first luau and I have to say, it was a good experience. The staff are as friendly as can be and the performances were amazing. They are very much involved with the crowd making it a special experience and I would definitely recommend this to anyone. Food Buffett was also good, and my friends and I were approached with beautiful lays at the entrance and the best part was we all got 2 drink tickets with the packages we purchased online.

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2016/02/29
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