All Reviews for Ko Olina Resorts

The meeting place was stated to be inside the hotel, but in reality, it was on the street outside the hotel. There was no tour guide who understood Japanese, and after waiting for 10 minutes with no sign of them, I went outside and wandered around until I found the bus and called out to them. I think I would have been left behind if I had stayed inside the hotel. It was very unkind. The park itself was just as I expected and very good!

集合場所がホテル内と書いてあったが、実際にはホテル外の路上。日本語がわかる添乗員おらず10分待っても来ないため、外に出てうろうろしていたところバスを見つけこちらから声を掛けた。ホテル内にいたらおいていかれるところだったと思う。とても不親切。パーク自体は予想通りでとても良かったです！

What an awesome show! The story and music were fantastic. The performers were great. They all did a wonderful job. From the dancers to "grandma" to the fire dancers. Even the scenery was great... on the marina, especially on a gorgeous night. Good variety of Hawaiian food too.

I'm glad I could see dolphins up close! While snorkeling, I also saw various fish. I had requested photos, so I'm happy to have many beautiful pictures of our group both on the boat and underwater. The English explanations were so fast that I couldn't catch anything, so it was definitely the right choice to have a Japanese guide. As for the hula, I'm not sure if it can really be called a hula show... Overall, it was a lot of fun!!

イルカが近くで見られてよかったです！シュノーケリング中も、いろんなお魚が見えました。写真もお願いしていたので、船上でも水中でもグループでのきれいな写真がたくさん残せて嬉しいです。英語の説明が早口で何一つ聞き取れなかったので、日本語ガイド付きにして正解でした。フラに関しては、あれをフラショーと呼んでいいのか謎ですが…全体的にとても楽しかったです！！

It was a truly spectacular show with a lot of impact. It's a bit tiring to travel from Waikiki in the evening, but it's definitely worth seeing.

I also saw female fire dancers for the first time. The dancers' performances were on another level.

As for the food, I wouldn't expect too much. The food truck format is interesting, but there were few options and it got a bit boring.

とても迫力のある素晴らしいショーでした。
ワイキキから距離があり夕方からの移動はやや疲れますが、一見の価値ありです。

女性のファイヤーダンスも初めてみました。
ダンサーの皆さんのダンスもレベルがちがいます。

食事は期待しないほうがいいかな。
フードトラック形式は面白いですが、種類が少なく少し飽きました。

A fantastic representation to this event of the past. An opportunity to pay your respects to those who lost their lives.

Minako, who speaks Japanese, was always by our side as our guide, which made us feel very safe and allowed us to enjoy ourselves! We encountered a pod of dolphins twice, and they came right up close, allowing us to see them well. We also encountered turtles and sharks, making for a very memorable experience! Thank you to Captain Brian, guide Sarah, Koha who resembles Bruno Mars, Peter, and Lucas.

日本語が喋れるミナコさんが常につきっきりでガイドしてくださりとても安心して楽しむことができました！
イルカの群れに２回も遭遇できて目の前まで接近してきてよく見れたし、亀とサメにも遭遇してとても思い出深い体験ができました！船長のブライアンさん、ガイドのサラさん、ブルーノマーズ似のコアさん、ピーターさん、ルーカスさんありがとうございました。

Chief’s Luau was an incredible and lively Polynesian cultural experience from start to finish, with the fire knife dancing as the highlight!

This was a new Luau experience for us. It was a buffet but set up like food trucks. the hands on activities were good and the entertainment was really fun. I like that there is a Luau available in the Ko'Olina area that is not affiliated with a hotel and walkable from the resorts.

My wife and I, a couple with a combined age of 145 years, had our first experience at the luau in Ko Olina. Since we participated from Waikiki, we requested transportation. On the bus, there were six of us in total: my wife and I, along with two other couples. The staff member who accompanied us explained everything using the live translation device that my husband had brought, which was reassuring for us since we don't understand English.

The meal was served not as a buffet, but rather we received one plate at a time from the staff, which we placed on our trays. We finished every dish, and the flavors were gentle and delightful. After finishing our meal, the luau started right on time, and it was completely different from any luau we had seen before; it had a storyline. I was a bit busy following the text with the live translation while watching the performance. I saw a female fire dancer for the first time, and time flew by so quickly. Lastly, thank you to the female driver for your safe driving!

私たち老夫婦２人合わせて御年145歳コオリナのルアウは初めての体験でした
ワイキキからの参加なので送迎をお願いしました　そのバスには私たち夫婦と2組のご夫婦計6名でした　添乗してきたスタッフも英語のわからないこの老夫婦に主人が持ってきていたライブ翻訳で説明してくれました
この説明を聞いて心強かったです
食事はブッフェではなく一皿ずつ係りのひとから受け取ってお盆に乗せていただきました
全品完食　優しいお味でした
食事を終わり時間通りにルアウが始まり
今までに見たルアウとは又全く違いましたストーリーがあるんです　ライブ翻訳を片手に文字を追いかけ舞台を見ちょっと忙しかったかなあ　女性のファイヤー🔥ダンス初めて見ました　あっという間に時間が過ぎでしまいます　最後に女性ドライバーさん安全運転ありがとうございました

Since I have a small child, I was looking for a place to play in the pool. Compared to the hotel's pool, this one was much larger, so I signed up for the tour. While there, I made friends with a local person next to me, and we even took a commemorative photo at the end, creating wonderful memories.

小さい子供がいるため、プールで遊ぶ場所を探していました。ホテルのプールのスケールと比べると遥かに大きかったのでツアーに申し込みました。現地では隣にいた現地の方と仲良くなり最後に記念写真も撮るなど最高の思い出ができました。

It was a rainy season, but due to a storm the day before, our 8 AM departure was changed to 12 PM for safety reasons. We were contacted the day before and were kindly informed that we could decide whether to participate or not, and we chose to go ahead with the change instead of canceling.

We were picked up in Ko Olina and then made several stops in Waikiki, so we waited about 20 minutes longer than the scheduled meeting time. The participants were a mix of Japanese and foreigners, and there were several families with children as well.

On the day of the tour, it was clear skies, but the sea was rough due to the recent bad weather, and I experienced a bit of seasickness. I recommend bringing motion sickness medication for those who are prone to it.

After about an hour of fast sailing out to the dolphin viewing spot, we were able to see several dolphins swimming around the boat. And just a little further ahead, we even spotted a whale! The sight of the whale jumping was incredibly moving. It wasn't the season for whale watching, so we were very lucky.

We thoroughly enjoyed watching the whales and dolphins, but when we moved to the snorkeling spot, the sea was quite dirty due to the storm's impact, and the marine activities were canceled, so we couldn't go into the water. I was looking forward to snorkeling as well, so that was a bit disappointing.

On the way back, the crew put on a hula show for us, and we were able to see the rare whale again, making it an overall satisfying tour.

雨の多い時期でしたが前日に嵐がきたこともあり、8時出発を予約してましたが安全性優先とのことで12時発に変更となりました。
それに関しては前日にご連絡を頂き、参加するかどうかはこちらで判断していいと丁寧にご案内され、私たちはキャンセルせずに変更を選択しました。
私たちはコオリナでのピックアップ、ワイキキで何ヶ所かピックアップしてからなので集合時間より20分ほど待ちました。
参加者は日本人と外国人半々といった感じで、お子様連れのファミリーも数組参加されていました。
当日は快晴でしたが、連日の悪天候の影響で海は荒れており私は少し船酔いをしました。
苦手な方は酔い止め持参をおすすめします。
イルカが見られるスポットまで約1時間ほどかなり沖まで高速で進むと、船の回りを泳ぐ何頭ものイルカを見ることができました。
そして、少し先には何とクジラまで！
クジラのジャンプはとても感動的でした。
本来クジラが見られる時期ではなかったので、とても運がよかったです。
存分にクジラとイルカを堪能しましたが、シュノーケルスポットに移動すると嵐の影響で海がかなり汚れており、マリンアクテビティは中止ということで海に入ることもてきませんでした。
イルカウォッチだけでなくシュノーケルなども楽しみにしていたので、少し残念でした。
帰路では船上でクルーの方々がフラショーを観せて下さり、貴重なクジラも見ることができて全体的には満足なツアーでした。

If you're like me, you're doing a deep dive into every luau on the island and reading every review so you can decide what to spend your hard earned money on. Look no further. Kaula Luau in Ko Olina truly delivered an unforgettable experience and I will highlight some of the best parts.

First off, it's a new luau (opened February 2026) and differs greatly from traditional luaus. Will get more into it later.

We got the hotel shuttle transfer and even though it ran a little late, we made it to the luau with a lot of time to spare. The bus was luxurious and very comfortable. We were a small group of 8 but our guide Kanoa (Zeek) was very welcoming, funny and attentive.

The gift shop featured only items sourced and made from locals on the island, nothing imported. A lot of cute bags!

The preshow/dinner activities were fun and we learned a lot. Our favorite was the fire baton twirling, dancing with traditional instruments, and throwing a fishing net. The teachers were very friendly and guided us throughout.

There's no buffet, but small huts that serve dishes. You can get seconds... Thirds... Or more. The poke taro chips, grilled chicken and the Hawaiian roll were delightful. Bottled Jason Mamoa water was provided. The wait staff was quick to remove finished plates too! As with any outdoor luaus, there will be bugs. Use bug spray and maybe bring a hand fan to shoo them away.

The preshow featured live singing and hula dancing. It was a good workout for the food we were gonna eat!

You got plenty of time in between the preshow and main show to take pictures with the gorgeous sunset.

The main show was the highlight. The story telling was immersive, engaging, easy to follow and enjoyable for all ages. Felt like watching a theatre show! The production was top notch. A lot of dancing, live singing and high energy. Ended with a bang: fiery fire dancers, including the first female fire dancer!

Book it. There's a lot of love put into the production and it shows 💖

まわりが明るすぎて　期待はずれでした。
前にハワイ島のマウナケアでサンセットと
星空鑑賞をしたので　比べてしまいました。

I had a great time being together with people from abroad. The guide seemed to understand a little Japanese, which made communication enjoyable. Above all, I think it's happy to share the time of enjoying the beautiful starry sky with those who love stars in Hawaii.

外国の方とも一緒になれて楽しかったです。ガイドの方は日本語も少しわかるようで楽しくコミュニケーションが取れました。何より、Hawaiiで星が好きな方々と綺麗な星空を見て楽しむという時間を共有できることがhappyだと思います。

I booked the round-trip transportation plan for the Royal seats. It wasn’t cheap, but I’m really glad I chose it. It was absolutely worth it; the performance was truly amazing!!

I booked the round-trip transportation plan for the Royal seats. It wasn’t cheap, but I’m really glad I chose it. It was absolutely worth it, the performance was truly amazing!!

I used the plan with transportation included. The shuttle bus was just for the two of us, but even though they couldn't speak English, they kindly communicated using a tablet, which made us feel very comfortable and reassured. Since the venue, Ko Olina, is quite far away, I highly recommend the transportation-inclusive plan.

Upon arrival, we were offered a welcome drink and had a relaxing time enjoying the beautiful sunset.

Dinner was served buffet-style, but to be honest, compared to typical hotel buffets, the selection was a bit modest. If you go in with high expectations for the food, you might feel a bit disappointed. However, personally, I didn't feel too let down, and I was satisfied as long as I enjoyed the atmosphere along with the meal.

During dinner, there were also small shows, which kept things entertaining. The main show was impressive, authentic, and very moving.

As mentioned in the reviews, it felt a bit chilly at night. It was a good idea to bring a light jacket, but I think something a bit warmer would have been better.

In the end, there was a warm send-off from the performers, and we even got to take pictures with them, which made for a wonderful memory.

送迎付きプランを利用しました。お迎えのバスは私たち2人だけでしたが、英語が話せなくてもタブレットを使って丁寧に対応してくださり、とても親切で安心できました。会場のコ・オリナまでは距離があるので、送迎付きプランはかなりおすすめです。

到着後はウェルカムドリンクのサービスがあり、きれいなサンセットを眺めながらゆったりとした時間を過ごせました。

ディナーはビュッフェ形式ですが、正直に言うと一般的なホテルビュッフェと比べると少し控えめな内容です。食事に強く期待して行くと物足りなさを感じるかもしれません。ただ、個人的にはそこまでがっかりすることはなく、雰囲気と一緒に楽しめば十分満足できました。

食事中にも少しずつショーがあり、飽きることなく楽しめます。そしてメインのショーは迫力があり、本格的でとても感動しました。

口コミにもあった通り、夜は少し肌寒く感じました。薄手の羽織りは持って行って正解でしたが、もう少し暖かいものでも良いと思います。

最後は出演者の方々による温かいお見送りがあり、一緒に写真も撮ってもらえて、とても良い思い出になりました。

I was relieved to have staff who could speak Japanese. I was moved to see dolphins, sea turtles, and whales. I had a great time playing in the ocean with snorkeling and the water slide. Watching the staff's hula show made me feel the essence of Hawaii. The lunch was also included and it was delicious.

日本語が話せるスタッフさんがいて安心しました。
イルカとホヌとホエールも見れて感動しました。
シュノーケルとウォーター滑り台思いっきり海で遊べました。
スタッフさんのフラショーを見てハワイだぁと感動です。
ランチも付いていて美味しかったです。

I booked this Luau with our Ko Olina Kaula Kai Sunset Sail and Luau Combo.
https://www.veltra.com/en/hawaii/oahu/a/201093

After checking in around 5:00–5:15pm, we were instructed to board the catamaran while musicians played and welcomed guests. For safety reasons, women wearing sandals or heels were asked to remove their shoes and board barefoot.

There were cookies and chips available for everyone on board, and once most guests had boarded, the bar opened. It was an open bar with options such as lilikoi mai tai, Waianae sunset, piña colada, turtletini, catatonic, and local beers from Kona Brewing. The boat was quite packed, and with only one bartender, the line became very long—so unless you were willing to wait, you could likely only get one or two drinks. They also ran out of chips, so not everyone was able to have some, until the very end when they refilled the table again.

We departed around 5:30pm. Since this was after the days of the storm, the ocean conditions hadn’t fully settled, and the ride was still a bit bumpy. Fortunately, I found a spot at the back of the boat, leaning against the railing and facing forward, which helped with the motion. We were able to spot a few​ whales, though they appeared only briefly, making them difficult to capture on camera. We returned to the harbor around 6:30pm, so the sailing portion lasted about an hour.

[Reviewed by HawaiiActivities.com Staff]

I booked this Luau with our Ko Olina Kaula Kai Sunset Sail and Luau Combo.
https://www.veltra.com/en/hawaii/oahu/a/201093

Upon arriving from the boat around 6:30 PM, we headed straight to the luau, just in time for dinner.

Their Luau dinner setup is different​ from a typical Luau. Guests ​g​o to multiple food stations and ​food trucks​ to select individual menu items. At each station, guests​ are served a plate of that item. One highlight for me was that the catering is provided by Moani. Moani Island Bistro in Kapolei is one of our favorite weekend spots, so I was especially excited​, and the food did not disappoint. Everything served at the luau was delicious.

Regarding seating, since this was an Industry FAM night,​ I'm not sure if this was normal but there were no assigned seats. Instead, a designated area was reserved for FAM attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. We were seated on the left side of the stage at the last table in the back, but still had a great view.

The stage itself was beautifully designed​, very unique and inviting. The storytelling was engaging. It felt li​ke a full production, almost like an outdoor ​broadway​ show, with impressive lighting, sound effects, and screen animations, ​oh and we were surprised to see an acrobatic​ too!​  It actually reminded me of “Auana” in Waikiki​,​ almost like a Westside version in Ko Olina. The performance featured a wide range of Polynesian dances, which was fun to watch.

Highly recommended especially for those staying at Ko Olina Resorts or on the West side.

It was spacious, fun, and there just wasn't enough time! It opens at 10:30 and we had to gather at 15:00, so we only had about 4 hours to enjoy ourselves!! Next time, I want to take my time. The staff explained everything in Japanese and were very attentive.

広くて、楽しくて時間が全然足りなかった！10時半オープン、15時に集合だから、実質４時間しか遊べない！！次回はゆっくり行きたいです。スタッフは日本語で丁寧に説明、対応してくれました。

First, I made a mistake and booked the wrong date, realizing it the day before and requesting assistance. They responded immediately, and I was able to go the next day without any issues, which was very helpful. It was reassuring that there were staff members who could communicate in Japanese.

As for the pool itself, perhaps due to the limited number of staff, half of the attractions were closed. That's unfortunate...

That said, I was still able to have a fun time.

まずは自分のミスで予約日を間違ってしまい、前日に気づき対応を依頼。
すぐに対応していただき、翌日無事にいく事が出来た事はとても助かりました。
日本語対応が出来るかたもいて、安心できます。

プール自体ですが、スタッフが少ないためかアトラクションが半分はClose.　
残念です。。。

とはいえ、楽しい時間を過ごす事は出来ました。

I participated with my 11-year-old son. There were two instructors who cheerfully energized the atmosphere. However, since my son doesn't understand any English, he was treated equally to the other customers, which left him feeling quite lost. The safety measures were excellent, and the zip line was long and felt great.

11歳の息子と二人で参加しました。
インストラクターさん二人いて、陽気に場を盛り上げてました。
ただ英語が全く分からない息子にも他の利用客さんとある意味平等に扱うので、息子は何がなにやらって感じでした。
安全対策はバッチリで、ジップライン長くて気持ちよかったです。

It's not as big of a facility as I thought. There are few free deck chairs available. The slide tubes are narrow, so if you lift your head, you could get injured. The FlowRider was under maintenance, and there was no explanation from the staff. If I had known in advance, I would have chosen a different ticket. The free drinks are only cold beverages. I don't think I'll come back a second time.

思った程、大きな施設ではない。無料デッキチェアの数は少ない。スライダーのチューブは狭いので頭を上げると怪我をします。フローライダーはメンテナンス中で体験出来ず、施設の方も説明なし。事前に知っていれば他のチケットにしたかった。フリードリンクは冷たい飲み物のみ。2度目は無いと思います

This wasn’t just a commercialized Luau. It was a cultural experience. Great food, fantastic dancing, fun activities, and a moving story. All approved by the elders. We couldn’t have had a better time. Highly recommended .

I was really grateful that they provided transportation not only from Waikiki but also from the Ko Olina hotels. 🙏 The instructor was always taking photos, and at the end, we could purchase them for $70. 📸 There was one instructor who spoke Japanese, and they explained everything in Japanese, which made me feel very at ease. 🇯🇵 I was able to see the dolphins up close, and the thrilling water slide was a lot of fun! 🐬 I definitely want to visit again!

ワイキキだけでなく、コオリナのホテルでも送迎していただけた点がとても助かりました🙏常にインストラクターさんが写真を撮ってくださっていて、最後に70ドルで購入が可能でした📸日本語が話せるインストラクターさんが1人いらっしゃって、常に日本語で説明してくださったのでとても安心でした🇯🇵イルカもとても近くで見られて、スリル満点のウォータースライダーもとても楽しかったです🐬また訪れたいと思います！

The park opens at 10:30, so it's always disappointing that we have to wrap things up feeling a bit unsatisfied. I understand it's to accommodate those who want to participate in cruises that day, but that's just the situation. Is there any way to have a 4 PM gathering to increase the satisfaction of the activities?

開園が10:30なので、あと一歩物足りない感じで切り上げないといけないのが毎年残念です。
その日クルーズなどに参加したい人に合わせてとのことですが、それはその事情なので。
アクティビティの満足度をあげるために16時集合に出来ないのでしょうか。

The crowd was moderate, and we were able to enjoy all the attractions with only a short wait time. The wave pool and the thrilling water slides were all of high quality, making for a very satisfying travel experience.

適度な混み具合で、どのアトラクションも少しの待ち時間で乗ることが出来ました。波が出るプールや、スリル満点のウォータースライダーは、どれも完成度が高く大満足の旅行体験になりました。

I've been here at least five times. Whenever I come to Hawaii, I always go there. I only ride the thrill rides. You should definitely try the board experience.

もー5回はきてます　ハワイに来たら　必ず行きます　絶叫系しか乗りません
ボード体験は　やったほーがいい

Due to a rare weather disruption that occurs once every few decades, it was difficult to carry out the originally scheduled date, but they proposed an alternative date, making it possible for us to participate. The captain was very friendly and treated my family, who are not very familiar with English, with great kindness. Thanks to his patient instruction on fishing techniques, we were able to catch some fish! He was also very gentle with my child, who got seasick, which made for a very satisfying experience. If we have the opportunity to go again, I would definitely like to use their services.

数十年に１度の天候悪化のタイミングで当初予定していた日程の実施が難しかったのですが別日程を提案頂き利用が可能となりました。
船長は非常に気さくな方で英語が不慣れな家族にも非常にフレンドリーに接してくれて釣り方についても親切に教えてくれたおかげで釣る事も出来ました！
船酔いになってしまった子供にも優しく接してくれて非常に満足のいく体験でした。
また行く機会がありましたらぜひ利用したい先です。

It was an honor and a privilege to experience the tour of Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona, and USS Missouri. Much of the other areas seen were just site seeing. Honolulu was fine but I would like to have seen less of Honolulu and more of Pearl Harbor.