Hilton Waikiki Starlight Luau with Fire Dancers, Hula Show & Dinner Buffet
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4.60
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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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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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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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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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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Great time
Reviewed by: Sheeva, 2016/07/26We went and it was raining but we still had a great time! We were provided ponchos and everything worked out!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/23 |
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Great show!
Reviewed by: Maureen, 2016/04/06Food wasn't that great and wished it was on a beach, but the dancers were outstanding!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/03 |
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Luau was enjoyable
Reviewed by: plomfs, 2015/09/14Overall we had a good time at the Luau. I felt the food was pretty good with the exception of the fish not being cooked enough but the wife felt the food was lacking a fair bit. The show was very enjoyable and entertaining. Met some great folks at the table with us and overall really enjoyed the show.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/06 |
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Luau
Reviewed by: Jeff P, 2015/03/29I was a little worried about attending a Luau on top of a parking garage. It turned out to not be a problem. They decorated the venue very nice and we were in the shade the whole time, which really helped. The food was wonderful, with a wide selection for everybody, even the kids. The acts were fantastic! I took a star away for the location not being by the ocean and the tight seating arrangement.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/23 |
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Fun on Christmas
Reviewed by: Mary, 2015/01/17We went on Christmas Day and paid extra for better seating. We still had to wait in a really long line to get checked in. Food was good and the show was fun. I would recommend getting there earlier than what they tell you.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/25 |
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Good Show and Buffet
Reviewed by: D Rizzo - Canada, 2015/01/03As expected and stated...can't ask for more from a tour operator. Show itself was not as good as Polynesian Village main stage show but buffet was 1000 times better and the Hilton show (as a buffet show) was far superior. You'll need to see the Poly Village to see the various cultural elements but save the luau for this one.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/31 |
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Great food
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2011/07/06This was the second time we've done the Starlight Luau. We liked it the first time and we weren't disappointed the second time around. The biggest plus is the food; it is varied and delicious. The performers are pretty good as well. The one negative is the setup; the tables are packed so everyone is crammed together like sardines. A little more elbow room would make this a 5 star review. We've been to other luau's that you need to take a 40 minute bus ride to get repeatedly bitten by bugs on the beach; this one has better food and far more convenience.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
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Luau in the middle of Waikiki
Reviewed by: Ms Rosie, 2011/06/15This is a really convenient luau. In good walking distance or a cab ride away from all the hotels and incredibly delicious food. Be sure to get the Golden Circle, because we did and we had excellent front row type of seating. CHECK IN EARLY TO BYPASS THE CROWD!!!
Some bad "Cons" about this is:
there is no good/ romantic picture taking scenery, chairs are situated very close to eachother so your banging elbows with the next person, its on the top of a parking lot structure and its just surrounded by a bunch of buildings.
Staff was friendly, water is always provided, the Food is BETTER tasting from all the other Luau's I have been too.. so that is a plus.
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Good food and show
Reviewed by: manxlad, 2011/05/03All in all, was a good experience. The entertainment was excellent. Much less people than at the Polynesian Cultural Center lu'au which was very nice. The only problem was the server who was extremely rude and sarcastic and made a part of the night very unpleasant.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
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The Yin and Yang of the Hilton Luau
Reviewed by: SoCalMom, 2010/08/19We loved:
- we could walk to it
-that it was short and to the point
-the food was better than any other luau we have been to
-they had a kids table for the buffet with finger foods
-We paid extra to sit in the front and one of our kids got picked to go up on stage and be in a competition.
-It really was a family luau. People weren't drunk and the dancers didn't do anything embarrassing
-We didn't love:
-The chairs were cheap, weak, and wobbly.
-The family next to us was so close we had to touch arms and legs to scoot our chairs in
-We felt packed in like a herd of cows waiting for a buffet
-the drink ticket system is poorly run. My kids had water and they were asked for a drink ticket. They only had a short list of about 5 drinks and they would not make virgin drinks.
-The parking lot view sucks. We did not get any good pictures and at Germains and Paradise Cove and the Polynesian Cultural Center you will get the best photos that you will treasure all of your lif
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
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Great Luau Experience
Reviewed by: Marlene P, 2009/09/05Everything was GREAT except for the location.. I was disappointed cuz I booked this with a beach location in mind.. or at least, close proximity or along the beach; which I heard was the case for some time. Instead it was on the rooftop of the parking structure! Anyway, you probably would get more outstanding reviews if you only put the luau back on the beach or the grass area between the Lagoon Tower & Rainbow Tower! That would've made it PERFECT! Food could be better as well! Entertainment was excellent!n Great performers!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2009/05/28Although I was very unhappy about the seating arrangement, overall it was great.
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Untitled
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2009/04/30Great Show, Enjoyed the Venue....food not to great?
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Every one loved it.
Reviewed by: Kiki, 2008/11/08We went with 4 couples and had a blast at this luau. The luau grounds is beautiful - the lagoon is such a nice touch and different than other luau's we have been to previous years. The food is excellent - and the entertainment is incredible. Thank you for the perfect ending to our Hawaiian Vacation!
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| Attended as: | Families |
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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!