Hilton Waikiki Starlight Luau with Fire Dancers, Hula Show & Dinner Buffet
Overall Rating
4.45
Amazing show, food was big disappointment.
Reviewed by: Adrienne , 2023/10/13Show was great! Only problem was show starting and people walking in front of “premier” group —very annoying!
Food was not impressive for the price we paid.
Dessert was below par. Should offer more options.
Welcome Mai Tai was good. Subsequent Mai Tais were not that great.
Expected much better quality and diversity of food and drinks for the price paid.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/11 |
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What a luau!
Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/10/01Really fun evening! We would recommend this luau to our friends visiting.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/24 |
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Magnificent Experience
Reviewed by: Nikisha S., 2023/06/08The 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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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/04 |
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Great show, mediocre food
Reviewed by: Andy Burch, 2023/01/07The show and entertainment were amazing, but the vegan options for food were surprisingly underwhelming.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/05 |
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It's more for the experience
Reviewed by: Alissa, 2021/08/14We got the premium tickets and actually got sat front and center which was great for our kids (4, 6 & 8). That also meant though that one side of the table was blinded by the sun for the first part of the show until the sun dipped below the trees (small price to pay for front and center). We didn't realize that with the premium tickets even the kids got extra drink tickets that could be used for juice or alcohol. My kids were never going to drink that many juices so we used them to get a few extra Mai Tai for us...but word of advice if you wait for the server to get the drinks you will never be able to get through your tickets because they are split between so many tables so grab them from the bar yourself. The show was great my kids especially liked the fire dancers. The food was just ok but we expected that as it's hard to serve that many individual plates at once. The only thing my kids would eat was the shredded pork and fruit so if you have kids who are picky eaters make sure they eat a little something before hand.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/22 |
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Experience Polynesian culture right in Waikiki
Reviewed by: Jacky Daniels, 2020/02/21This 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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| Attended as: | Friends |
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Great location, food and show!
Reviewed by: Ashton, 2020/02/21Such 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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| Attended as: | Friends |
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Five Star Luau in Heart of Waikiki
Reviewed by: MsTravelGal, 2020/02/20This luau is in a perfect location for anyone staying in Waikiki. If you don't want a long drive to and from your luau, book this one because it's walking distance from most hotels in Waikiki.
Another great thing about this luau is the food. Of all the luau I've attended, this is only the second one to offer a dish with tofu. Any luau that has good vegetarian/vegan options rates very high in my book. My friends were also very pleased with the meat selection.
The entertainment was enjoyable and impressive. I especially enjoyed the fire knife dancing. I also enjoyed how each of the dance routines represented a different Polynesian island. So you get to learn a little about the culture and history of the island nations that populated Hawaii.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
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Great Opportunity to Experience Hawaiian Culture
Reviewed by: Rlal, 2020/02/04This 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.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/02 |
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Starlight Luau
Reviewed by: Rick, 2020/01/29It 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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/28 |
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Amazing show and delicious food!
Reviewed by: jonnyspark, 2020/01/27We 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, 2020/01/18Warm Welcome
Delicious buffet
Exciting entertainment of traditions of Polynesia
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/15 |
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Luau
Reviewed by: Judi, 2019/08/07It 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
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/04 |
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Excellent time
Reviewed by: Melly810, 2019/06/07Excellent food and entertainment. The show was outstanding and the buffet style was great to be able to try several new foods
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/12 |
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starlight luau. awesome
Reviewed by: michael, 2019/01/12this 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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/10 |
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Great night
Reviewed by: Kevin Connolly, 2018/09/19What 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.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/18 |
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Great night out
Reviewed by: J.V, 2018/06/14Food 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
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, 2018/04/11Loved the show. Very talented performers will definitely recommend to friends
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/08 |
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Homeymoon
Reviewed by: Jeni Reich, 2018/01/07Food, service, entertainment, timing, and organization were all outstanding!! Loved our first luau!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/04 |
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The show was ok, but the food was awful!
Reviewed by: Hind, 2017/12/28The show dance wasn’t bad. But the food and the seats were awful. Very disappointing!!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/26 |
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Disappointed
Reviewed by: P & M, 2017/11/29Performance was excellent, food was poor, we wouldn't go back.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/26 |
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Good show!
Reviewed by: VScott, 2017/06/27This 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, 2017/06/13Amazing. Great entertainment. Food amazing. Really well done
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/04 |
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First timers on My birthday
Reviewed by: Christina Wyatt, 2017/02/20The 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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/13 |
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Great time!
Reviewed by: David, 2016/12/31Amazing dancing, very good food and good drinks. Would highly recommend.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/28 |
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Waiki Starlight Luau
Reviewed by: Sandi N., 2016/12/08Everything 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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/23 |
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Delicious food and great entertainment!
Reviewed by: mcavalheiro, 2016/11/29My 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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| Attended as: | Friends |
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Fun Show & Excellent Food
Reviewed by: MeSoHappy, 2016/11/06As 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, 2016/08/29Very 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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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