Reviewed by: D Rizzo - Canada
As 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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| Packages: | New Year's Eve Luau Special: Late Show |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/31 |
Reviewed by: くらファミリー
We participated as a family of four, including two children. Since we stayed at a hotel in the Ko Olina area, we walked to the venue. Given that it was Christmas Day, there was a long line by the 4:30 PM meeting time. I heard that last year there were over 1,500 attendees. I recommend arriving with plenty of time to spare. Most participants were from Europe and America, and I only saw a few Japanese families.
Before the show started, it was nice to enjoy activities like javelin throwing and lei making. The show was impressive, but since it was Christmas Day, many Christmas songs were performed, which was a bit disappointing. I was expecting to see a Hawaiian luau, but it turned out to be more like a Christmas dinner show.
It gets cold, so a jacket is necessary. The food is traditional, so you might want to manage your expectations. It was edible, but I can't say it was very delicious.
子ども二人を含む、家族四人で参加しました。
コオリナ地区のホテルに宿泊した為、徒歩で会場まで行きました。
クリスマスマス当日との事もあり、
集合の16時30分には、長蛇の列でした。噂では、昨年は1500人以上の人出だったとか。
余裕を持っての参加をお勧めします。参加者の殆どは、欧米の方、日本人は、数組見かけたくらいでした。
ショーが始まる前に、槍投げ、レイ作りなど楽しめるのは良いですね。
ショーは、見応えある物でしたが、クリスマス当日との事もあり、数多くのクリスマスソングが歌われて、少々がっかり。ハワイのルアウを
観に行ったつもりが、クリスマスディナーショー的になってしまいました。
寒くなるので、上着は必要です。
食事は、伝統的な料理ですので、余り期待しない方がいいかも。
それなりに食べられますが、とても美味しいとは言い難かったです。
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| Packages: | スタンダード・ハワイアン・ビュッフェ(12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/25 |
Reviewed by: Tammi
Nice touch to trip/vacation. Gal was very sweet, pleasant, happy. Took our picture, walked us to baggage claim, chatted, smiled, answered our questions...
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/22 |
Reviewed by: pamela teague
Well worth the money. I love the food. Everybody was very courtious and helped every way they could. All the staff was so helpful to us. My fiance is in wheelchair and they helped in every possible way. We got to have captain help us up to top floor to see fireworks. What an experience I couldn't tell u anything bad about this. They let u smoke on top of ship which is a good nerve helper. I would totally do it again
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/29 |
Reviewed by: pamela teague
It was well beyond my expectations food great views great, fireworks great, hawaiian dancing great. Well worth the money. Staff very friendly
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/26 |
Reviewed by: Fran
First time to visit Ko Olina. The place was awesome. It was beyond my expectation. I was expecting a lower standard but the ambiance was truly Hawaiian, staff was friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the Luau, food was also beyond my expectation. Overall, we had a wonderful time. My kids were impressed and it's one of their favorite memories in Hawaii.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Lisa
The lei was beautiful and lasted a full 11 days until we through them into to the sea with thoughts to return again to Hawaii's tropical paradise.
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/09 |
Reviewed by: Lisa
I have been to Hawaii five times now and have gone on this luau 3 times. It never disappoints. My husband is disabled and was well taken care of during the luau.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/12 |
Reviewed by: Beck
Wonderful welcome to Hawaii! Very refreshing after the long flight and they were very helpful in helping us locate our transport and even offering to carry our bags!
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/29 |
Reviewed by: あいうえお
The luau show was impressive and enjoyable. However, I couldn't understand the explanations since I don't speak Japanese. I felt it was unkind that it wasn't clear that the drinks were not included and that you could only use up to $16. I had the impression that Japanese would be understood in Hawaii, but it seems that there are many English-speaking guests.
ルアウのショーは迫力があってよかったです。日本語が通じなくて、説明が全く分かりませんでした。ドリンク二杯つきではなく16ドルまで使えるものとか分からないので、不親切に思いたした。ハワイだから日本語が通じる感覚だったのですが、英語圏の方の利用が多いのですね。
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| Packages: | オーキッド・ルアウ・ビュッフェ(12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/20 |
Reviewed by: HALママ
When you come to Hawaii, you must visit. It's a luau at my favorite Ko Olina.
The staff member who guides the shuttle bus is a wonderful DJ, making the ride enjoyable. They explain how to enjoy the luau in English. There are also restrooms available, which is great since the air conditioning can be quite strong. A thicker jacket is recommended.
As soon as you enter the venue, you are handed a punch. This alone lifts your spirits. Then, you receive a lei and take commemorative photos, posing with the dancers.
You are shown to your table for dinner, and until the meal begins, you can freely explore the venue. This time, I rode a canoe. Even if you don't paddle, the paddler does all the work, so it's fine. I'm satisfied with the friendly approach of the paddler.
While taking photos of the sea behind the stage, I encountered a mongoose. This is one of the fun aspects.
The sunset over the sea is beautiful, and the event is enjoyable (you can have fun for just $1 in tips). The stage is wonderful, and the dancers are of high quality. Even if you don't understand English, you can still enjoy it. There is a dance time, so couples might find it memorable to dance together in the dark shade of the trees.
When you enter, you receive a card with $12 worth of drinks. Since drinks are $6 to $11 each, you might be able to have two glasses of wine or beer. The meal is a buffet, so you need to get your own food. It seems like there are fewer options than before, but it's delicious. Drinks can be brought to you.
Water, coffee, and tea are free, but since the event ends early, it's best to get them early.
To have a fun time, I recommend dressing up in a muumuu or an aloha shirt. If you want to feel the Hawaiian breeze, I think you should definitely visit.
ハワイに来たら必ず訪れます。大好きなコオリナでのルアウです。
送迎バスの案内係りの方が素晴らしいDJで盛り上げるので、バスの車中も楽しく過ごせました。
どんな風にルアウで過ごせばいいか、などを英語で説明してくれます。
トイレも付いていました。冷房がきついので、これはありがたかったです。
上着は厚めの方がいいです。
会場に入るとすぐにパンチが渡されます。
これだけで氣分は盛り上がります。
そしてレイを掛けてもらい、記念撮影。
ダンサーさんに挟まれてポーズです。
食事のテーブル席に案内されて、食事が始まるまで自由に場内を遊びます。
今回はカヌーに乗りました。
焦げなくても、漕ぎ手の方が全部濃いでくれるので大丈夫。
漕ぎ手の方の優しい接し方に満足です。
舞台裏で海を撮っていたら、マングースに出会いました。
こんなことも楽しみのひとつです。
海に沈む夕陽も美しく、イベントも楽しくて(チップ制なので$1で楽しめます)
ステージも素晴らしいし。ダンサーのレベルが高いです。
英語が分からなくても堪能できます。
ダンス・タイムがありますので、ご夫婦で行かれる方は、暗闇の木陰でしっとりと踊られると思い出になると思います。
飲み物は入場するときにカードが渡され$12分入っています。
一杯$6~11なので、ワインやビールなら2杯飲めるかも。
食事はビュッフェなので自分で取りにいかないといけません。
以前より品数は少なくなったような氣がしますが美味しいです。
飲み物は運んでもらえます。
お水やコーヒー、紅茶は無料ですが、終了時間が早いので、早めに取っておくのがいいと思います。
楽しく過ごすために、ムームーやアロハ・シャツでドレスアップをおすすめします。
とにかく、ハワイの風を感じたい方は、訪れてみたらいいと思います。
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| Packages: | スタンダード・ハワイアン・ビュッフェ(12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/16 |
Reviewed by: Japhia, nz
Well organised and so much fun great food and drinks! I met such great people and because I was there solo one of the staff got me up on stage I won't forget this experience
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| Packages: | Deluxe Package with Table Service Dinner (Front Stage or VIP Royal Box Seating) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/27 |
Reviewed by: Japhia, nz
My first luau and it was such fun great food and entertainment I learnt how to do the hula and even got up on stage the chief is so funny too
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/28 |
Reviewed by: ワイハ
I've been to Hawaii many times, but this was my first time seeing this show. I chose the buffet, and the taste was quite good! It's one of the better buffets I've had! During the meal, there were live performances with ukulele music and two hula dancers that really livened up the atmosphere. I was surprised by how wonderful the venue was when I entered! Elvis and Gaga were amazing, but Michael was the best of all! As I watched, he started to look real. Haha!
ハワイには何度も行ってるけど初めてこのショーを見て見ました☆
ビュッフェのにしたのですが、
味はなかなかです!
ビュッフェにしてはよい方かな!
食事の時にウクレレと歌の生演奏とフラダンサーが二人出てきて場を盛り上げてくれます(^_^)
会場に入ると思っていたより素晴らしい会場にビックリ!!
エルビスとガガも凄かったけど、マイケルがなにより凄いっ!!
見てるうちに本物に見えてきます。笑
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| Packages: | ハワイアンビュッフェディナー&ショー〚~2015/12/31〛 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/02 |
Reviewed by: Ramya
We had a great time. They have free activities to keep you busy before the show.The show is good. There are plenty of chances to volunteer during the show.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Brandi
We went for my mother's 60th Birthday. There were 8 of us, children included, and we all had a great time! Lots of stuff to do, you won't be bored. Food was great. Highly recommended.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Donald Owen
Spectacular scenery, blue sky, eighty degrees. What more could you ask? Even a 1 hour hold-up in Waimanolo couldn,t spoil my day.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Alan
The Five Star Cruise was a wonderful way to watch the Friday fireworks. The staff were great and the food was superb. It was well worth opting for the 5 star option. A must when you are on holiday, especially on the extended Friday cruise.
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| Packages: | Nova Five Star: Steak & Lobster, Private Table, Drinks & Entertainment |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/28 |
Reviewed by: y-akimoto
My first trip to Hawaii! I came here for my honeymoon as well! After the ceremony, I thought it would be a great memory, so my whole family enjoyed the Hilton Luau Show Dinner together. The energy and excitement were incredible, and we all started off with a lot of fun. There were traditional dishes, and the food was delicious, catering to Japanese tastes! The intense dancers were really impressive!
初めてのハワイ旅行!ハネムーンも兼ねて今回来ました!挙式終わりの後に記念になると思い、家族皆でヒルトンルアウショーディナーを楽しみました。
勢いと迫力が凄く、皆で騒ぎながら始まり、伝統料理もあるし、ご飯の味も日本人向けで美味しい!
激しいダンサーの踊りがかっこ良かったです!
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| Packages: | スタンダードシート(2015年12月末まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/08 |
Reviewed by: mgzmr
Great time! A must do if you visit Hawaii. Chief Cielu is hilarious and the dancers are amazing!
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/07 |
Reviewed by: Bianca
A great experience was not too crowded all the staff were lovely and food was tasty!! Tour host was great and told us a lot about the Island!
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/27 |
Reviewed by: ゆきあろは
It exceeded our expectations! We initially planned to visit the Polynesian Cultural Center because we wanted to see a luau show that wasn't touristy. However, with a short stay of 4 nights and 6 days, the PCC was a bit too far. One of my friends suggested that since the luau show at the Hilton is at a hotel, we could expect good food as well, so we decided to participate in the Star Light Luau Show, prioritizing time efficiency. I think it was wonderful. The buffet-style meal was, of course, great, and the staff's welcoming attitude, service, and the show itself were all very satisfying and of high quality. The beauty of the sunset time was also lovely.
期待以上でした!
観光化されていないルアウショーを見たかった私たちは、はポリネシアンカルチャーセンターを当初予定していました。
しかし、4泊6日という短い滞在日程で、PCCは少し遠すぎます。
そこで、友達の一人が、ヒルトンのルアウショーなら、ホテルってこともあり、食事も期待できる?と提案し、時間短縮重視でスターライトルアウショーに参加することにしました。
いやぁ~、素晴らしかったと思います。ブッフェスタイルの食事はもちろんのこと、出迎えのスタッフの対応や、サービス、そして肝心のショーもとても満足のいくもので、質が高かったともいます。サンセットタイムの美しさもまた素敵でした。
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| Packages: | 「ゴールデンサークル」プレミアムシート(2015年12月末まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/12 |
Reviewed by: MISA
I recommend watching from the front. The fire show, in particular, was impressive and amazing. Overall, it has a strong impact. The food is average.
一番前で見るのがおすすめです。とくにファイアーショーが迫力あり最高でした。全体的に迫力があります。食事は普通です。
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| Packages: | 「ゴールデンサークル」プレミアムシート(2015年12月末まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Suri
This truly was the best tour ever. Had a little bit of confusion as to where the bus was going to pick us up, but a quick call to customer service cleared everything up.
Can't say enough about Ernal, our tour guide. Super friendly, knowledgeable and over all great guy. During our tour he was teaching us Hawaiian words and very interesting facts about Hawaii. His stories were funny and kept us to schedule.
You really should do this tour!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Desi Babu
I had been many dinner cruises in Chicago, Portland and New Orleans, But this was the best one !!! so far.
First time & confused couples must try this !!
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/28 |
Reviewed by: tiffany
We had a great time! They have free activities to keep you busy before the show. The show is wonderful. There are plenty of chances to volunteer during the show and dance with the dancers!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/14 |
Reviewed by: Kevin
Excellent service. Made the start of trip great. Would recommend this to anyone wanting some special treatment.
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/05 |
Reviewed by: JDowdell
Second time seeing this show. We went for the cocktails and show. Michael Jackson impersonator was my favourite. Not to discredit Elvis and Lady Gaga as they were all very good. Impersonators came out into the lobby after the show to pose for pictures which I thought was a nice touch. Made for a really nice nite out.
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| Packages: | Legendary Cocktail Show |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/01 |
Reviewed by: とくさん
We attended as a family of four. It was our first time using this service, but since we had premium seats, we enjoyed the show from the front row. We were very satisfied with the content of the show and the beauty of the sunset.
家族四人で参加。初めての利用でしたが、プレミア席ということで舞台の最前列で鑑賞。
ショーの内容、夕陽の美しさに大満足。
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| Packages: | 前列席確約プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/17 |
Reviewed by: アオコ
I have visited the Polynesian Cultural Center several times, so this time I participated in Paradise Cove for the first time. There were few Japanese participants, and most of the communication in the shuttle was in English, so it might be tough if you can't speak it. You can enjoy hula, tattoo experiences, and lei making until the buffet and show start at sunset. A whole roasted pig is brought out, and the buffet offers sliced meat, but the food is quite simple, consisting of vegetable salad, pork, chicken, fruit, and dessert. As for the show, the host's talk felt a bit long, but overall it created a nostalgic Hawaiian atmosphere that I enjoyed.
ポリネシア文化センターは何度か見ているので、今回初めてパラダイス・コープに参加してみました。こちらは日本人参加が少なくて、送迎の車中でもほとんど英語なので、話せないとつらいかも。ブッフェ、ショーが始まる夕暮れまでフラやタトウー体験、レイ作りなどができる。豚の丸焼きが運ばれてきて、ブッフェには切り分けた肉が提供されるが、お料理は野菜サラダ、豚肉、鶏肉、フルーツ、デザートとごくシンプル。ショーはといえば、司会進行の女性の話が少し長く感じたが、全体的に一昔前のハワイの雰囲気をかもしだしていて楽しめました。
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| Packages: | オーキッド・ルアウ・ビュッフェ(12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/03 |
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