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Famous Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

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4.614.61 / 5

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Great time at our first-time luau!

Reviewed by: Joshua Buck, 2018/11/14

My wife and I for our 1-year wedding anniversary decided upon the Paradise Cove Luau out of a few different choices. After speaking with locals and drivers on the island, this one seems to be the favorite. We were picked up from a close-by location in Wakiki, taken to Paradise Cove and from there, it was smooth and fun times!

PROS: Overall experience was great! Our bus guide (Sexy T) was fun-loving, funny, and made the drive out to the cove enjoyable. The luau itself includes spear throwing, traditional games, pictures (for purchase towards the end but free to participate), a short cove canoe ride, gift shop, crafts both to make and pre-made for sale, and many other activities. The food was second-to-none, buffet style and DELICIOUS. Coming from a southern guy, the pork was the best and I know good BBQ. The luau show was entertaining and keeps your attention.

CONS: The cove card is nice, pays for 1-3 drinks depending on the money placed on there (which depends on your package), but with any venue event, the drinks are pricey but, in my opinion, strong enough to be worth the money. I only list this as a con because this is not an all-you-can-drink event. Adding this option would be nice for those guests that wish to imbibe.

As for seating, we went with the Standard Package (cheapest) and lucked up with excellent seats that were very close to the stage. There is a greater likelihood for poorer seats with the Standard Package, so if you want to ensure a good view, upgrade to the middle option.

All-in-all, fantastic experience and a must-see for all Hawaii travelers, especially first-timers like us!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2018/11/07
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Fun, but it could have been better

Reviewed by: Glo, 2018/10/28

We purchased the “Orchid” package. It included adult and youth cove card. I wish all the vendors would accept the cove card. Only selected ones did, so that was a bummer. Why give you a cove card if not all the vendors would accept?

The show was fun and the staff was friendly.
The food was ok. There were food flies on the bread, so that was off putting.
The view was amazing!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2018/10/25
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Our favorite event

Reviewed by: Sally, 2018/10/22

It was so authentic to Hawaii. I loved that we could experience this event. It was perfect way for us to learn about the amazing culture. Get there early so you can enjoy some of the hands on activities.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2018/10/19
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Famous evening

Reviewed by: Rene, 2018/09/03

The tour was fantastic. Our tour guide was famous and have the drive to this event make completed.

The show was absolutly fantastic. Realy realy nice. It was a awsome evening.

Rene

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2018/08/31
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A Day of Fun

Reviewed by: Dalton , 2018/08/23

The ride to paradise cove was enjoyable. Our tour guide provided a comfortable and fun experience there and back. At paradise cove, we enjoyed the different events that were happening; such as the spear throwing, the pulling in of the fish net, and the luau. The buffet was very good, and had plenty of food for everyone to get their fill. The final event of the night was amazing.

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2018/08/20
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Paradise Cove Luau

Reviewed by: Amanda, 2018/08/03

We did the Paridise Cove Luau and had an amazing time. We enjoyed the food and the show. It was great meeting new people


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Activity Date:2018/07/22
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Great Time!

Reviewed by: werduffy, 2018/07/24

Overall great experience

Food was great and the dancers were fantastic!!

the pre-show activities were great and the sunset pics were gorgeous too

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2018/07/19
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Will have a wonderful time with the driver and also with the hose and their boss his name is Mo cussing mole will have a wonderful time and party lights close me and my family

Reviewed by: Villota family, 2018/07/24

All the time we have been pied as guys cuz we have a wonderful time myself and my family beautiful view beautiful food wonderful food wonderful show

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Activity Date:2018/07/21
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show too short for the price you pay

Reviewed by: mb12, 2018/07/11

Show is ok, I've seen better at other places on the islands. For the price and everything that you receive this show should be a lot better than what it is.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2018/07/08
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awesome view and fantastic show!

Reviewed by: chen, 2018/07/07

the sunset is very beautiful, food is tasty, will come back again!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2018/07/03
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Annaversery Luau

Reviewed by: Georges , 2018/07/03

It started with pick up , Cousin Emma and a great big Aloha we traveled to Paradise Cove , when we arrived we got our photo taken , then we were given a compliment Mai Ti . We walked around and watched several events that were happening purchased a few more cocktails . We then were gathered in an ampatheater to watch the pig getting removed, we were then invited to the dinning area where the meal was ready to be served . The meal was simply amazing we had never been to a luau before and this was excellent and now the show , the dancers singers and musicians put on on tremendous show. If you are looking to go to a luau this is the one to go for Aloha !

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2018/06/27
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Paradise Cove Luau

Reviewed by: Julie Raciti, 2018/06/28

What a fantastic experience, from the time we were picked up by the bus, our tour guide cousin T was fanatastic. She was funny, informative and super helpful. This is a very big luau so expect lots of people however there are many different activities you can do. Perhaps another activity for the kids could be facepainting? My next suggestion would be a printed schedule on the tables. I was very pleased with this luau, highly recommended.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2018/06/23
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Beautiful Luau

Reviewed by: Wain, 2018/06/26

Book the Luau with transportation, had a rental but wanted to relax. Paradise Luau is a very beautiful place and great entertainment. This is my second time visiting Paradise Luau and I felt that the entertainment did not disappoint again. I did feel a little bummed out about the food because they didn't have the delicious fried chickens. Most of the food was good but I didn't even go for seconds this time. Anyways, overall a great luau and I do recommend it.


  • Beautiful place


  • Miss the fried chicken


  • Beautiful performers

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2018/06/12
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Amazing!!

Reviewed by: Kusha, 2018/06/04

This was my 2nd time at Paradise Cove, been there once before with some friends. Last month I took my mom to Hawaii for Mothers day and thought the Paradise Cove Luau was a perfect idea. She loved it as I expected. The location is just gorgeous. The view is breathtaking. The staff was amazing and the food was delicious. I would recommend it to everyone. Can't wait to go back again next year.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2018/05/12
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Fun fun fun

Reviewed by: Bill , 2018/05/14

The whole experience was amazing. The show was spectacular. They even made the bus ride fun. The staff treated us like royalty. The pre show activities were fun. The food was delicious. I would highly recommend this luau to anyone.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2018/05/09
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Paradise Cove Luau

Reviewed by: Terry F., 2018/05/08

The experience was great. Cousin Ema was a wonderful host/guide. It is amazing how she was able to remember everyone's name.
The show was great the sound and lighting were spot on and even though it rained a bit, the show still went on without a hitch.
The food was good, and plenty of it. Drinks were a bit pricey, but where in these type of things are they not?
Transportation there and back was spot on. and very comfortable. Again Ema was a wonderful host.
We would recommend this tour for any of our friends going to the island.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2018/05/05
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Disappointment

Reviewed by: Carol from Canada, 2018/04/28

This is our third luau on the islands and by far the most expensive. We paid for orchis level but we really didn't get anything more than the lei for the extra money. My husband has some difficulty walking and the handicapped spaces are too far away from the entrance. They also suggested you arrive there at 4:30 to 5:00 when in fact you really don't need to be there until 6:00. The show did not compare with ones we have seen in the past. Also, the frequent suggestions about bellying up to the bar are unnecessary. I would give it a miss.

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2018/04/23
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Luau

Reviewed by: Derek, 2018/04/26

First luau I’ve been too and was more then I expected. Very cool and staff was awesome.

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Activity Date:2018/04/18
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First trip to Hawaii and first Luau.

Reviewed by: Keith Kettler, 2018/04/07

This was our first trip to Hawaii and our first Luau. We didn't know exactly what to expect but we were hoping for a true Hawaiian experience. The show was more than we expected. Great entertainment and the fire dance was awesome. The buffet was very good, the entertainment prior to the main show was very good. The show was worth every penny.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2018/03/16
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Paradise Cove Luau

Reviewed by: Janet S., 2018/03/15

The luau was a great experience for my family and I. We learned about the Hawaiian history and culture. The scenery at the luau was so pretty and relaxing. All the hosts were very nice. The performance were great! Food was very delicious! My family and I enjoyed the luau very much. I would recommend Paradise Cove to anyone who is planning to go to one.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2018/03/11
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best time ever!

Reviewed by: Mike, 2018/03/03

We used veltra for everything we did and they had the best prices and was easy to use.


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Activity Date:2018/02/10
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Paradise Cove Luau (deluxe pkg with VIP royal box seating)

Reviewed by: NTW, 2018/02/02

Enjoyed the luau! Tour guide was knowledgeable and fun. We had some confusion on pickup spot and after contacting the Customer Service, they had the bus wait for us to get to the right spot. Was very much appreciated!! Dinner was plentiful and delicious. The different productions of entertainment was delightful to watch and participate in. Paradise Cove(Ko Olina Resort) was a beautiful and relaxing place to spend an evening. Mahalo!

Note: The VIP Royal Box seating not worth the money but was a special treat.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2018/01/24
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Luau

Reviewed by: Julie, 2018/01/22

Everyone had a great time all went as planned thought there would be a long wait when we got there but no we taken in straight away food was great company was great everything was just perfect

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2017/12/28
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Anniversary Luau

Reviewed by: D Scales, 2018/01/06

We had a great time. Went for our three year anniversary. Everyone was friendly and there to have a good time. Food was pretty good. My picky eater toddler enjoyed it. Great for children and adults alike. The Luau gives you a brief encounter with the Polynesian culture which is enlightening and interesting.


  • Sunset at the Luau


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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2017/12/17
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Outstanding luau

Reviewed by: Nancy, 2017/12/31

Paradise Cove Luau is the best Luau in Hawaii. Experience Hawaii food, culture, entertainment and decoration.


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Activity Date:2017/12/28
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Very good luau overall

Reviewed by: Mark from AK , 2017/12/28

Nice location, lots to keep you entertained, entertainers we’re good, drinks are expensive and very little alcohol in them, and there are lots of people (i.e. long lines). The food was great, and the tour guide was very friendly & funny. Very good luau overall.


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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2017/12/25
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Perfect start for our Hawaiin vacation

Reviewed by: Nina, 2017/12/27

The entry “free” Mai Tai is ridiculously watered down, which is unfortunate as it serves as a poor harbinger of events to come for the evening. Given attendance of 1000 on Christmas Eve at at least $100 per seat, you’d think they could afford to spare a little cheap rum. Anyway, the rest of the event was very well done. Food was excellent. Drinks less so. Dancing and entertainment was superb. The difference in the various packages is difficult to discriminate from the website. Essentially the higher the price the more credit you get for drinks and you get closer to the stage. We chose the orchid package, which is a reasonable compromise and I would recommend this.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2017/12/24
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Good show - cheap food - high price

Reviewed by: Mike, 2017/12/27

The best thing about this luau was the show. The fire dancing was really cool and the activities beforehand were pretty nice. It felt like the drinks had next to zero alcohol in them. The buffet was kind of done on the cheap and with over 1000 people there, it was kind of crowded. It was well organised and the staff were really friendly. If you don’t like things aimed at tourists, you should run a mile. It felt a bit like Disney goes to do a luau. Having said that, we enjoyed the evening, even if it did feel a bit like ‘organised fun’ with the forced getting to know you activities on the bus ride there. I was left wondering if it was really value for the money we paid. At $80 it was kind of expensive for watered down pina coladas and lomi lomi salmon that was mostly just chopped tomatoes with the tiniest little pieces of salmon in it. Also, I’ve seen the exact same things in the gift shop in other stores for much cheaper. All in all, the show was good but it felt like a bit of a tourist trap.


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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2017/12/24
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It was just ok

Reviewed by: The Johnson’s , 2017/12/16

It was just ok. The bus was late picking us up and we were late getting there. Traffic from Waikiki to the luau was awful. (I do realize that they can’t control the traffic but sitting in over an hour of traffic doesn’t put you in the best of moods. This luau is actually a good ways away from Waikiki.)

Upon arrival we were given our giftcards and had our pictures taken. Nothing was explained to us. We had to wander around and find things on our own. It is not very big. Looking at the pictures and descriptions it seems as if the grounds are big and there is lots to do. That’s not the case at all. Very small area and not much to do before the show at all. Also, not everyone can participate in the activities. They pre select only a handful of people.

As we were celebrating our wedding anniversary, we went with the top of the line package. I do not recommend it at all! The food that was brought to us was all pre selected. The people that went through the buffet were served very quickly (before us) and were able to get exactly what they wanted and as much of it as they wanted. We had a plate full of whatever and most of it I didn’t even want!

The show was ok, but honestly we experienced better at the bars in Waikiki.

We were very sorry we spent all that money on this luau.


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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2017/11/20
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Paradise Cove is definitely paradise!

Reviewed by: Miya Rollenhagen, 2017/12/09

I went here last year and when I came back with family and friends this year, I knew we would only do a luau here! From the time you walk onto the property, you are treated like family. Learning about the culture is so intriguing for all ages. The service, food and entertainment were excellent. The place is beautifully kept and all the employees seem to be happy to be a part of this experience. If I come to this island again, I will always have this stop included in my plan!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Miya,

Thank you so much for the review and we are so glad you had a great time. We are glad that you chose our luau for your vacation and hope you will be back to visit us again.

Mahalo again
Paradise Cove Luau.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2017/12/06
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