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Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Good show/food, Odd location

Reviewed by: Megan

Pros:
Great show. Very entertaining for all ages. The fire dancing was amazing. Chief was funny and a joy to watch. The food was better than I expected with how many people they were feeding. They ran out of some of the items and for it being an all you can eat, they closed the lines down quickly after everyone had a serving. The food lines also moved quickly.

Cons:
The location. It is inside the wet n wild water park which definitely takes away from it being authentic. Some of the tables has shade but many didnt. They have you get there at 5 but thinks dont really start until closer to 545 so you are just sitting there roasting and burning. I expected more activities to do woth the family but there werent any to do at all except look at 2 booths of trinkets. You also have to use the wet b wild bathrooms and they were so so dirty and smelly.

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Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/07/04
Activity Date: 2022/07/02

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Awesome event

Reviewed by: Casey

Very educational, great food and amazing entertainment

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Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/03
Activity Date: 2022/06/30

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Chief’s Luau

Reviewed by: The Sager’s

This show was outstanding. It surpassed all of our expectations. The talent and skills were evident and the energy level was high throughout the night. On the needing improvement side of things, the lines to get drinks were unbelievably long and very slow. The food was average at best but they were feeding 1000 people.

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Packages: Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/02
Activity Date: 2022/06/08

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Paradise Cove Review

Reviewed by: The Sager’s

The grounds are beautiful, but it was just an average experience in our opinion. This luau show itself was low energy and our bus leader was on the over stressed and anxious side. The pre show had all sorts of activities going on that made the experience more enjoyable for anyone with kiddos. The lines for drinks were plentiful and went very well. The buffet food lines seemed to be going in the wrong or opposite direction, as one had to traverse everyone in line with a full plate of food.

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Packages: Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/02
Activity Date: 2022/06/11

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Paradise cove luau on the beach at Ko Olina Resort

Reviewed by: Buckner family

My overall experience at this resort was that it was a beautiful place to enjoy and experience laughter, family, love and great music. The resort overall was beautiful sensory with singing and luau dancers dancing next to the ocean. There were items that we didn’t like for example the food. The food was cold and very uncomfortable unclean. What I mean by this is that it was more like a buffet before COVID was established., no one was serving our food and we had to serve ourselves, just a recipe for disaster. Our seating arrangements at the luau were very confusing too, we given a guide to seat us, to sit us by a number system arranged on the tables., with the number of people at this luau their so be a better system on how they seat people for a better experience.

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Packages: Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/02
Activity Date: 2022/06/08

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Always a pleasure

Reviewed by: Kara

My family likes to come back each year to this luau, as they ALWAYS make you feel like home! I love the location and the sunset right in front of you.

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Packages: Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/07/01
Activity Date: 2022/06/25

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Chief luau

Reviewed by: Mita

Wonderful family affair
Just wish they had guest interaction not just couples

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Packages: Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/26
Activity Date: 2022/06/03

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

They didn’t call you Chief for nothing

Reviewed by: Midweek

This is not your regular Luau event that you go to. My husband and I were celebrating our 5th year wedding anniversary and it’s his first trip after 35 years. I was surprised to know that I was not only watching or going to a luau but also going to a comedy show. Chief was amazingly great! His delivery was superb and did not seem rehearsed but was very natural. The staff (i feel bad that I didn’t get his name :( but he was great) took care of a mishap that happened and was very professional. Everyone was so great and I will definitely go back and tell my friends to make sure to see Chiefs Luau.

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Packages: Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/21
Activity Date: 2022/06/16

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Awesome Performance

Reviewed by: Cheryl Ray Martin

This Luau is a must! It is so entertaining. The Chief’s story is so heartfelt, the performance is awesome and the food is amazing! I am so glad we chose this Luau to attend. Definitely one of a kind performance!

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Packages: Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/18
Activity Date: 2022/06/16

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Great Event

Reviewed by: Kara

If you have limited time in Hawaii, this is a MUST DO! The atmosphere is amazing, the hosts truly make you feel like family! Delicious food & drinks-A perfect blend of laughter, history, and talented performers.

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Packages: Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/06/18
Activity Date: 2022/06/16

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Paradise Cove Luau

Reviewed by: Amj616

From 5-645 you just check out some activities that they have. Its a sand beach so wear appropriate shoes. Meal is ok and entertainment is good. I feel they should get a better description of the evening.

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Packages: Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/17
Activity Date: 2022/06/14

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Wonderful family entertainment.

Reviewed by: Vickers & Family

We have been to others, but this one was the best ever! It was unforgettable
Nonstop entertainment with lots of variety, engaging the audience as well.
The basket weaving, coconut and fire demonstrations were great. Such a variety of food, drink and hula dancing, war dances, and lest anyone could forget, the fire dances ! We loved it!

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Packages: Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/06/16
Activity Date: 2022/06/06

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Great experience with the family

Reviewed by: Christine

Such a nice time with the kids. They enjoyed the dancers the most and they really had skilled and amazing dancers. The Chief is entertaining and kind and just joyful. I enjoyed him hosting. The food is also very good and the kids tried everything. I think they did so well with the buses and the set up and the service. Its memorable. It’s a very large gathering and I’m amazed at how well they handled so many people.

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Packages: Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/06/15
Activity Date: 2022/06/13

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

This was such a great experience!

Reviewed by: Alix

We loved the luau! It was our first night on the island and such an amazing way to start the trip! Thank you all for the amazing food, show and hospitality!

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Packages: Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/06/13
Activity Date: 2022/05/17

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Amazing!!!

Reviewed by: Mar

Such an amazing experience!!! Absolutely loved it.

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Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/12
Activity Date: 2022/06/10

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Great entertainment, fire dancing was awesome!

Reviewed by: V and B

I thought the chief and group was wonderful but venue was weird. Wet n wild???? Would be better on a ocean front setting. My first husband/wife dance was on stage and will always be remembered.

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Packages: Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/11
Activity Date: 2022/06/09

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Great experience and definitely worth the money.

Reviewed by: Theo

There were quite a few Luau options to choose from. After some searching, we decided to give Chief's Luau a try. It's good that they have pickup options and we don't have to drive. The pickup, drop-off, and check-in were smooth.
It was a cloudy evening with some sprinkles, but we were prepared.
Food was all-you-can-eat style, with them serving you at the station. Food varieties was limited compared with Polynesian Culture Center, but the quality was good. They even gave us 2 drink tickets for each person. That's enough for the night.
The dancing and the fire knife show were very entertaining, and the jokes too.
All in all, a pleasant evening spent on the island of Oahu.

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Packages: Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/07
Activity Date: 2022/05/15

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Terible

Reviewed by: Petko

Overpaid for..........bus transport
Asking to get on. REJECTED

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Packages: Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/05
Activity Date: 2022/05/12

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Phenomenal Experience

Reviewed by: Jacqueline

My travel agent assisted us in choosing this Luau in Honolulu and let me tell you Chief's Luau does not disappoint. My family was very impressed with the entire experience and talked about it even the next day. I would highly suggest this Luau to anyone wanting an authentic experience.

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Packages: Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/06/01
Activity Date: 2021/10/31

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Great Experience!

Reviewed by: Ross J

100% must do when visiting Oahu. Although it is a little ways from Waikiki, the experience is worth the time. It was very informative and entertaining. Food was fair as well!

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Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/01
Activity Date: 2022/05/28

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Awesome show

Reviewed by: Jan

This Luau was an awesome experience. The best part of the show was learning some insight on the culture and watching all of the amazing dances and fire show. The chief was super funny and entertaining! The food was good but the portions are huge so make sure you come with a big appetite! every Luau experience we tried getting into was fully booked out for a couple of months and I had purchased this showing same day which was a plus for us!

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Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/05/23
Activity Date: 2022/05/16

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Oh my squash! It was amazing!

Reviewed by: Llwdavis

We had Chief’s recommended to us by friends. Oh my squash! It was the best. Presented as very authentic. Food was actually very good. Great tour host, Cousin Tao and great driver. The show was everything but hookie! Authentic and impressive is how each dancer and performers presented. Well worth the royal package to sit so close to front and have a driver. Much respect Chief and team !

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Packages: Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/05/18
Activity Date: 2022/05/16

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Amazing luau!

Reviewed by: Jasmine

He made the crowd feel very included and had us laughing the whole time. The food was great, the scenery was beautiful. The fire show was unreal. I feel like the royal package was so worth it. The maitais were amazing and we even got drinks in pineapples. The photos came out beautiful and we even got leis and handmade headbands. So worth every penny!

  • Pineapple maitai and lei

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Packages: Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/17
Activity Date: 2022/05/15

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Laua

Reviewed by: Beal

Bus was late, missed beginning. Paid for V.I.P. and nothing was V.I.P. Show was good what we could see. Crowded seating. Food ok, pork was very salty. Pineapple drink was $30 and didn't except the tickets given to us for it. Wouldn't take cash for pictures, only card. $30 for picture.

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Packages: Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/15
Activity Date: 2022/05/13

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Fabulous!

Reviewed by: Karen & Claire

Great time! The luau was fantastic. Highly recommend. The “goodies” you get were great too. The food was ok but you’re not there for the food! But the food was fine. I enjoyed it. But the actual luau was fantastic. Well worth It!! A definite must see!!

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Packages: Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/05/08
Activity Date: 2022/04/17

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Génial !

Reviewed by: Sannavigue

Tout était très sympa les activités, les show, la nourriture et les cocktails n’étaient pas du tout mauvais! Et le personnel : PÉPITE !! Très drôle aidant souriant !! Mention spéciale bus 5 !
SANS OUBLIER LE COUCHER DE SOLEIL !
foncez !!

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Packages: Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating)
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/05/07
Activity Date: 2022/05/05

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Friendly staff and environment

Reviewed by: Kara

Imu roast ceremony, hula lessons, amazing fire dancing. great show all around

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Packages: Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/05/03
Activity Date: 2022/05/01

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Kathleen Vera

This was so worth the money! The show itself was worth the ticket. Food was great too. Having a taste of everything was good so you know what you like and don't. I sprung for the pick up and drop off which was great so I didn't have to worry about being just a teenie tiny bit tipsy. :) The dancers were fantastic and it was obvious everyone was enjoying themselves. Would definitely go back.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/05/03

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Best luau ever

Reviewed by: Shannel

Great performance. Awesome activities. Great traditional food. Highly recommend

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Packages: Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/05/02
Activity Date: 2022/04/30

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Good show, good food

Reviewed by: Bert

Great entertainment, good food, great hospitality. Showed Polynesian culture
Nice and relaxing.

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Packages: Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/04/30
Activity Date: 2022/04/07
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