Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Wonderful Experience

Reviewed by: LeBlanc

I would recommend that anyone at any age range see a luau while visiting Hawaii. Paradise Cove was awesome. The entertainment was magnificant, the staff was very nice, my waiter was shy and asked for his picture not to be posted on the internet :) They feed you a lot of food. VIP is the way to gp because you stay seated, your food is served to you and for a hot afternoon you are under a cover with fans. You have a wonderful sunset view. Just GOOD LUCK if it rains!!

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Relaxing, Beautiful, and Fun

Reviewed by: Krystle

First of all, I highly recommend the v.i.p box. I was kind of expecting an individual booth, but it’s actually an area under a shed seating about 30-40 people (8 people a table). Even though you’re sitting with other people, v.i.p beats getting up to stand in line for food. There would be a staff member serving you, also most important is the weather. A staff member I talked to mentioned that if it happens to rain, the only people that would be covered are people in v.i.p. If it does rain, there would be security guards blocking the v.i.p booth, if anyone with a standard seat tries to enter.

The activities are delightful, the gift shops are great, and I must have spent about 100-130 dollars just on souvenirs. The picture taken of us is beautiful. Going as a couple, 6 drink coupons each were plenty. When you enter you will receive a complimentary drink, so we actually had extra coupons by the end of the. The staffs are nice, helpful, and funny. It was a great luau………..

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Great luau! Relax! Eat! Drink! Take in the culture. A must for first-timers and even repeaters!

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Fun Experience

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The Paradise Cove Luau was a very fun experience and it is great for families since they have activities you can participate in. The food was very delicious, I however would not recommend paying the extra for the Deluxe package with table service and 6 standard drink coupons. Table service was very slow, people who did the buffett had food way before we did AND there were other things on the buffett that table service guests did not receive.

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Not for single people.

Reviewed by: Scott Perkins

Two things were very prominent on this excursion.

1) It seemed very focussed on couples. Lots of references for people celebrating engagements, weddings & anniversaries. There was also a special song played so couples could dance together.

2) There were too many add-ons where it seemed really obvious they were trying to get more money out of you ($15 to have your picture taken with some tropical birds for example and also the bar staff trying to talk you into getting the drinks that your free coupon doesn't quite cover). Some of the extra activites were pretty lame and the staff didn't really seemed interested in even pretending to be enthused about being there.

The actual show was pretty good, although it didn't really go on that long. I was at a VIP table and the waiter hovered around and couldn't take your plate so as to start the next course quick enough. No offer of if you would like some more or not despite the fact it was "all you can eat".

I really felt like a bit o

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Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Great Show

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

I would definately recommend the twilight package. Some of the villages are closed and there is not enough time to do EVERYTHING there is to do, but I could not see staying there all day. The best part is the Horizon's night show; this is FANTASTIC and definately worth it. I feel that the cost is a little high, but it's vacation and this an experience you won't get elsewhere.

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Great Luau

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was the second luau that I've attended...it was very good and comparable to the first...the events going on in addition to the luau were an added bonus. Highly recommend upgrading it as we did, we were served our food instead of standing in line, we received a photo that they took at the beginning and the drinks were top of the line. We had front row seating! Made it SO much better for taking photos and viewing the performers! SO glad we upgraded it...worth the extra money :)

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Loved the Luau!

Reviewed by: M & B

Several years ago, I went to a Hawaiian Luau...we ate dinner and watched a show...it was alright. PARADISE COVE LUAU was so much more! I loved it! Before dinner, there were several activities we could enjoy, as we drank our "welcome drink" or used our coupons to have some additional pre-dinner drinks. Activities included: canoe rides, spear-throwing, tatooing, flowered headband/bracelet making, poi practice, and dance lessons. The beach and sunset was beautiful. Negatives: Dinner was okay...my boyfriend liked it, but I'm a little more picky... Some (most) of the drinks required more than just a drink coupon (ie. "one coupon plus $3)...kind of misleading.
Overall, I totally recommend this Luau experience!

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Ala Luau at Polynesian Cultural Ctr

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was our second time and again thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Food was good. Staff/students were quite helpful and the performers were certainly talented. Our driver was prompt, knowledgeable and went out of his way to be attentive. We definitely recommend this to families of all ages.

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Simply Amazing!

Reviewed by: Steve

Outstanding. One of the highlights of our vacation!!!

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ポリネシア カルチャー センター　ハワイ最大の伝統ルアウショー！ショーのみまたはビュッフェ・ディナー付きから選べるプラン＜送迎付きプランあり＞

A trip to Hawaii with my daughter. 娘とのハワイ二人旅

Reviewed by: ｈａｎａ

A trip to Hawaii with my daughter. We came to Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Kauai, looking forward to experiencing Hawaiian culture and nature.

I thought I would just see hula dancing at the Polynesian Cultural Center, but I was amazed by the scale of it. I had no idea about the Polynesian islands, but they recreated entire villages, and I strongly felt the pride and love the islanders have for their culture as they passionately preserve and pass down their traditions. We were captivated and moved by the powerful show.

We learned hula dancing in a Hawaiian village, and it was so much fun that I felt, "I want to learn this from now on!" The guide in the park mentioned they were a "Japanese exchange student," and I felt proud to see Japanese students working hard.

If you come to Hawaii, be sure to stop by; I highly recommend it!

娘とのハワイ二人旅。ハワイの文化と自然に触れる事を楽しみに、オアフ島、ハワイ島、カウアイ島に来ました。
ポリネシアンカルチャーセンターでは、フラダンスを見るのだと思って来ましたがスケールの大きさにびっくりしました。
ポリネシア諸島とは・・・まったく知らない世界でしたが、村ごと再現してあり、島の人たちは島の文化に誇りと愛情を持って伝統を残し、伝えていくと言う情熱を強く感じ、大迫力のショーを見ている自分たちも引き込まれ感激しました。
ハワイの村でフラダンスを教えてもらい、とても楽しく「これから習って見たい!」と言う気持ちになりました。
園内のガイドさんをしていただいた方は｢日本の留学生」と聞き、頑張っている日本の学生がいる事を見て誇りに思いました。
ハワイに来たら、ぜひ寄って下さい、おすすめコースです。

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ポリネシア カルチャー センター　ハワイ最大の伝統ルアウショー！ショーのみまたはビュッフェ・ディナー付きから選べるプラン＜送迎付きプランあり＞

Enjoying Hawaii! ハワイを満喫♪

Reviewed by: kakko

I participated in the "All-Day Deluxe" tour to ensure my mother could fully enjoy her first trip to Hawaii! Our guide was Mamoru, a Japanese exchange student who resembled Shun Oguri. He kindly listened to our requests during free time and showed us around the park.

After a buffet-style dinner, we attended the largest show in Hawaii, "Horizon." This was my second visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center, but it was my first time seeing the show, so I was really looking forward to it. Our seats were in the third row from the front, allowing us to see the powerful dances up close, which was truly impressive.

Although I chose this tour for my mother, I enjoyed it to the fullest as well. If you're going to Hawaii, I highly recommend giving it a try!

「初めてのハワイをめいっぱい楽しみたい!!」という母にハワイを満喫してもらうために「昼から満喫、オールデイ・デラックス」ツアーに参加しました。
ガイドは日本からの留学生まもる君。チョット草彅君似の好青年で、フリータイムの時間も私たちのお願いを聞いて園内を案内してくれました。
バイキング形式の夕食の後は、ハワイ最大規模のショー“ホライズン”。
私はポリネシアンカルチャーセンターへの来訪は２回目ですが、ショー観るのは初めてなので楽しみにしていました。席はセンターの前から３列目。力強いダンスを間近で観られ、迫力たっぷりでした。
母のためにと選んだツアーでしたが、私もめいっぱい楽しめました。
ハワイへ行くならぜひお試しください♪

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Paradise Cove

Reviewed by: Rodney

We had purchased the deluxe package. Our seats were in front of the stage and we had meal service instead of having to go through the buffet line. There were plenty of activities to do prior to the show. The show was great with the fire show being the best. The meal was ok not great. Overall we had a great time and would go back.

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Average Experience

Reviewed by: Rick

My wife and I were disappointed with the buffet that was served. We were expecting traditional Hawaiian food like Kalua pig - but ended up with chicken. On a more positive note, the Polynesian dancing was good.

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The Best Day!

Reviewed by: Mary & Ron

We, cannot stop talking about our day. Our guide Melody was more than wonderful. We enjoyed her tremendously,she was so knowledgable it was amazing. Everyone should visit this location. Everyone was friendly and nice.

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ポリネシア カルチャー センター　ハワイ最大の伝統ルアウショー！ショーのみまたはビュッフェ・ディナー付きから選べるプラン＜送迎付きプランあり＞

Incredible power! すごい迫力！

Reviewed by: マチャ

I participated in the Twilight Deluxe with my mother. In the evening, a pickup car came, and a Japanese student from the adjacent university guided us along the way, and we arrived at the Polynesian Center in about an hour.

Since the mainland U.S. is on summer vacation, there were only a few Japanese people, and most of the attendees seemed to be American (at least from my perspective).

The fire dance was incredibly exciting, and I enjoyed the hula dance as well. The hula was completely different from the free shows at Waikiki Beach and the hotel; it gave me goosebumps. It's definitely one of the places I recommend visiting when you go to Hawaii.

As for the buffet, it depends on the person, but I think it's better to consider it more of a bonus. There was crab, and my mother was happy to eat it...

Next time, I want to try the afternoon course. I was envious of all the foreigners wearing the same leis around their necks...

By the way, if a review on this website has a rating of 2 stars or lower, it gets deleted. This optional tour was really good, but there were some options that were a bit lacking. I recommend not to rely too much on reviews when participating.

トワイライトデラックスに母親と参加しました。
夕方にピックアップの車が来て隣接している大学の学生さん（日本人でした）が
道中ガイドをしてくれつつ小1時間でポリネシアンセンターに到着。

アメリカ本土が夏休みに入っているということで日本人はちらほら程度。
ほとんどアメリカ人っぽかったです（あくまで私から見て、ですが）。

ファイヤーダンスもすごい盛り上がったし、フラダンスも楽しめました。
フラはワイキキのビーチ、ホテルの無料ショーとは全然違い、鳥肌が立ちました。
ぜひハワイに行ったら訪れて欲しい場所の1つです。

バイキングは人にもよると思いますがおまけ程度と考えていたほうが良いと思います。
カニとかあって母親は喜んで食べてましたが・・・。

次は昼からのコースに参加してみたいです。
外人さん達が皆、首から同じレイをしていてうらやましかったので・・・。

ちなみにこのHPのクチコミは★が2以下になるとクチコミは削除されてしまいます。
こちらのオプショナルは本当に良かったですが中にはちょっと、というオプショナルもありました。
あまりクチコミを信用しすぎず参加されることをお勧めします。

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ポリネシア カルチャー センター　ハワイ最大の伝統ルアウショー！ショーのみまたはビュッフェ・ディナー付きから選べるプラン＜送迎付きプランあり＞

It was really great! すごく良かったですよー！！

Reviewed by: mayu

I participated for the first time with a friend. Our guide, Steve, was very good at Japanese and had a great sense of humor, making our tour around the park enjoyable!

The night show was especially impressive and breathtaking. I also learned that each island in Polynesia has its own unique greetings and dances. It became a really fun memory! I even want to learn Tahitian dance. I definitely recommend going at least once! Talofa!

友達と２人で初参加しました。ガイドのスティーブ君は日本語がとても上手でユーモアもあって楽しく園内を回る事が出来ました!! 　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　とくに夜のショーは凄い迫力で圧巻されました。　　　　　ポリネシアにはそれぞれの島で独自の挨拶とダンスがある事も知れたし。すごく楽しい思い出になりました～！！　　　　タヒチアンダンス習いたい位です。　　　　　一度は是非行く事をおススメします（*^_^*）　タロファ!(^^)!　　

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Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Luau

Reviewed by: Jose Mendoza

This has been our third luau. We have been to a luau in Kona and the Old Lahaina Luau. This year my family and I decided to attend the luau at the Polynesian center since we had heard so much of it. Unfortunately, we were not impressed and actually disappointed. We were treated better at the other two luau's, such as free alcohol drinks and hospitality overall. Your dinner was good, and the waitress attended us well. We were disappoin- ted with the show. I felt I was watching a Las Vegas show and not a cultural, narrative, Polynesian history show. My family and I love to see the grass skirt dances and you had very little of it. We also did not like the auditorium ambiance and everyone running to get ice cream.

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Great Luau!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The Paradise Cove Luau was extremely entertaining! The bus ride to and from paradise cove was more fun than anyone could have possible imgained! They really know how to show everyone a good time!

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Great friendly staffs.

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

People at this luau is very friendly and fun. I had this lady who is very funny and made the long bus ride fun. Her name is LeiLani. Hopefully next time you go you would have her as your guide. Very fun to attend, i would do this again.

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ポリネシア カルチャー センター　ハワイ最大の伝統ルアウショー！ショーのみまたはビュッフェ・ディナー付きから選べるプラン＜送迎付きプランあり＞

It was fun. たのしかったです。

Reviewed by: ayaaya

The Japanese staff provided polite guidance, which was very good. However, being outside from around 2 PM to 6 PM was quite hot and exhausting. The dinner was very delicious. Next time, I would like to visit just for the dinner and the show.

日本人スタッフが丁寧に案内してくれ
とてもよかったです。しかし１４時ごろから１８時まで
ずっと外にいるため、かなり暑くばて気味でした。
デイナーはとてもおいしいです。
次回はデイナーとショーのみでおとずれたいです。

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ポリネシア カルチャー センター　ハワイ最大の伝統ルアウショー！ショーのみまたはビュッフェ・ディナー付きから選べるプラン＜送迎付きプランあり＞

When you come to Hawaii, the Polynesian Cultural Center is a must! ハワイにきたら、やはりポリネシア文化センター だ！

Reviewed by: akomoko

This is my fourth visit, and my husband’s second to the Polynesian Cultural Center. Here, you can experience the "real Hawaii." The interactions with the audience during the show are the same, so even though I know what to expect, I find myself laughing as if it’s my first time. Above all, the highlight is the night show. The scale, the quality of the dancing—it's mesmerizing. Also, the level of the fire dance performance... I plan to go again.

私は、４度目。夫は、２度目のポリネシア文化センター です。
ここにきたら、”本当のハワイ”を体験できます。
お客さまと、ショーのやりとりも同じものなので、わかっていてもまた、初めてのように笑ってしまいます。
なんといっても、圧巻は、ナイトショーです。その規模、ダンスの完成度、見とれてしまいます。また、ファイアーダンスのパフォーマンスの高さ・・・また行くつもりです。

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Aha Aina Royal Hawaiian Luau - Waikiki Oceanfront Luau Dinner Show

Wonderful memory of our 25th anniv

Reviewed by: Happy 25th

My husband and I went to Hawaii to celebrate our 25th anniversary. We truly enjoyed the food and entertainment. I would suggest this activity to everyone.. My only comment is that we were not recognized as the others were for celebrating a special event.

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

So much fun!

Reviewed by: The Reddens

This was really an amazing experience. It was fun to learn about hawaiian culture and all the Pacific Island areas. The food was A-mazing! We had a blast and got to see one of the most beautiful Hawaiian sunsets we had seen yet! Thank you for the great time Paradise Cove!

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Overall enjoyment

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We had a blast. There were so many activities for everyone to enjoy and the entertainment was wonderful. The staff members were very friendly.

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Reliving the past

Reviewed by: jd

This was quite an experience of seeing how life in the islands would have been like. It is quite different than life today.

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

BEST LUAU IN OAHU!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

If you can only make it to one luau while vacationing, make it this one! You won't regret it!

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Must Do

Reviewed by: Alan C.

Awesome, we are from New Zealand and the Horizons show certainly made us proud to be part of Polynesia

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ポリネシア カルチャー センター　ハワイ最大の伝統ルアウショー！ショーのみまたはビュッフェ・ディナー付きから選べるプラン＜送迎付きプランあり＞

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Reviewed by: MIE

I participated with a female friend. Inside the park, there is one guide for about ten people in a group. Our guide was a 23-year-old named Steve who spoke fluent Japanese. I was surprised to hear that 80% of the employees at the Polynesian Cultural Center are students from the nearby university. The guide was excellent, and the dancers were truly professional!

In the Hawaiian village, we also got to experience hula dancing. The show after dinner was absolutely amazing! We were seated in the third row from the front, right in the center of the stage! They showcased not only hula dancing but also dances from various countries. I especially loved the Tahitian dance. The girls' hip movements were truly beautiful. The audience was also incredibly excited about the fire dance! It was just amazing!

I highly recommend going at least once if you visit Hawaii. Also, I heard that the dancers from here recently came to Japan and performed in Odaiba.

女友達と２人で参加しました。園内では１０人ほどのグループに１人のガイドさんがついて案内してくれます。私たちのガイドさんは、日本語ペラペラの２３歳スティーブ君でした。ポリネシアカルチャーセンターの従業員は８割は隣接している大学の学生さんだそうです。それを聞いてびっくりなほど、ガイドも上手だし、ダンサーも本当にプロです！！
ハワイ村ではフラダンス体験もさせてもらいました。
ディナー後のショーはマジで最高！！！私たちは、ステージど真ん中、前から３列目の席でした！！フラダンスだけではなくて、各国のダンスを見せてくれます。特に私はタヒチアンダンスが大好きでした。女の子の腰つきは本当美しかったです。あと客席が大興奮だったのはファイアーダンス！とにかくすごい！
ハワイに行ったら絶対一度は行く事をオススメします。あと、この前ここのダンサーさんたちが来日してお台場でやってたそうですよ。

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THE BEST VALUE ON THE ISLAND!

Reviewed by: Richard

I had returned after twenty five years and the Center was as good as ever! My traveling companion was visiting for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed the day, luau and show. A great day recommended for all visitors to the island of Oahu.

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