(All Reviews) Page 9) Garden, Park & Backyard (Luau, Shows & Events), Oahu tours & activities, fun things to do in Oahu | HawaiiActivities.com

All Reviews for Garden, Park & Backyard in Oahu

Overall Rating

4.76 4.76 / 5

Reviews

458 reviews

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

Great entertainment but not so great food

Reviewed by: Hawaiian @heart

This was not our first luau so we had something else to compare it to. The story line/context of the dance/show was very similar, performed better at Chief’s, the comedy was fantastic but the food fell so far short I felt like we paid way too much for the overall experience.

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/27
Activity Date: 2022/03/25

Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance

A Nice Experience

Reviewed by: John A

The Luau was a nice night out. If you are going a couple of tips: 1) opt in for the bus transportation. The site is about an hour from Waikiki in an industrial park. 2) Get the VIP seats. We were seated right next to the stage and received a photo and 3 free drinks. The stage show was excellent and authentic. The food was hit or miss. It was served cafeteria style where you had to go in a serving line like a cafeteria. The pork was 5 stars, while the rest of the meal was 3 stars. Overall, a nice evening next to the ocean (Excellent Views).

Reply from activity provider

Aloha John, Thank you so much for choosing our luau, and so happy to hear that you had a nice experience. We feel the bus transportation is the best option, it may be a long ride getting there, but safer on your return if you're going to enjoy a few cocktails. Our VIP, or Plumeria Luau package was a great choice, with the extra amenities, 3 drink tickets, and the souvenir photo, as well as the Premiere seating! We appreciate you taking time to share your experience with us, and hope you will share your beautiful photos with your friends & family! Mahalo, Germaine's Luau

  • Great Atmosphere

  • Fire Show

  • Beautiful Beach and Sunset

  • Authentic

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Plumeria Package with Transportation: VIP Seating, 3 drinks & Kukui Nut Lei
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/19
Activity Date: 2022/02/26

Toa Luau Authentic Polynesian Dinner Show & Admission to Waimea Valley [5:00 PM]

Amazing Luau Experience!

Reviewed by: Valerie

This luau is an absolute MUST! Everyone was so welcoming and put on the best show! You have a chance to learn about Hawaiian culture and the comedy intertwined into the performances kept us rolling with laughter. The whole family helps with the performance and you can absolutely tell that they love what they do. It was the most fun that we had here in Hawaii! The food was delicious, as well! Highly recommend!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha and mahalo to you! to say we are an "absolute must" is indeed heart-warming. Please be assured that we will keep your kind words to heart to be able to always be at our best during the luau - we are sooo thrilled to have had you as a guest and we are hoping to see you again when you're back. We couldn't be any more thankful to you for your review. Mahalo, we really really hope to see you again! ^__^

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/18
Activity Date: 2022/03/16

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

Great Show

Reviewed by: Rose

The show is great and the food is good. I’d recommend anyone that wants to go to a luau, do this one. You will be happy you did!

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/03/12
Activity Date: 2022/03/10

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

Great food and great entertainment. Chief's comedic timing was perfect! :)

Reviewed by: Dustin

I actually laughed out loud several times as the Chief entertained. Also, Cousin Lisa and Cousin Ben were fantastic on the bus. Good life advice and great senses of humor. And Cousin Ben played the ukulele unbelievably well!

Thanks!

Mahalo!

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/08
Activity Date: 2022/03/06

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

Super fun!

Reviewed by: Joliro

Chiefs Luau was so fun, delicious and historic. A beautiful display of what Hawaii means to them. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment.

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/02
Activity Date: 2022/02/28

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

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Susan kocher

The whole experience was amazing but I also wanted to say what a treat and rare treasure it was to see and hear uncle Ben play the uklayla on the bus for us. Thank you cousin Lisa for welcoming us intonyour family . You made my birthday special

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/03/01
Activity Date: 2022/02/27

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

Show was great..everything else sucked

Reviewed by: ashleydz

The best thing About this was the show..which was amazing..but the food was horrible ..the seating has us so squished together that it was completely uncomfortable..definitely not worth the price and definitely won’t recommend

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/01
Activity Date: 2022/02/27

Toa Luau Authentic Polynesian Dinner Show & Admission to Waimea Valley [5:00 PM]

Awesome luau, beautiful falls hike

Reviewed by: Michelle B

This luau was our first one but far superior to another one we did later in our trip. The food was great, the scenery gorgeous, and the performers were talented and entertaining. The MC Cousin Billy was truly funny and informative. We had a blast! The next day we did the hike to Waimea Falls and that was excellent as well. I could have floated in the waterfall all day. We spent part of each North Shore day at the Waimea Falls complex and I highly recommend it.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Michelle, and mahalo for your review! We are delighted to know you had a great time at the luau and we are so glad too that you were able to come back to Waimea Valley to tour the waterfalls and the botanical garden. Unfortunately, it's not something that everybody gets to do. I'm just so glad you made it. :-) Mahalo for your kind review really; it's something that we take joy from, knowing that what we have set out to do is meeting expectations, and we intend to keep it that way. We hope to see you again - come see us when you're back in the island. Until then, may God bless you and yours :-)

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/02/27
Activity Date: 2022/02/11

Toa Luau Authentic Polynesian Dinner Show & Admission to Waimea Valley [5:00 PM]

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Cindy Coronado

This luau is the best! We were staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and saw the luau they had from our room. Toa Luau is 100times better that that one! I especially appreciated the intimate and gorgeous setting! The activities they had engaged my 5 and 2 year olds… and had them attentive the whole night! The intimate setting and the care and pride they take in their heritage shows up in the way they do it all! It was personable, intimate, and the wittiest host, Cousin CeCe! I am beyond words for this beautiful experience! Mahalo!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Cindy, and mahalo for the time you spent with us at the luau! We thank you for choosing us over other luaus, and we are delighted to see too that in the pics you sent us we see nothing but joy in everyone's faces including the kids. Mahalo! we hope to see you guys at the luau again :-)

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/02/27
Activity Date: 2022/02/25

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

The Chief is an Hawaiian Elvis!

Reviewed by: Mr Wiltz

The show was excellent. The food was great and the drinks were good. The chief was was the star of the show. He was hella funny! The ladies were a close second. My girl enjoyed the men as well. This was a great excursion and worth the money. If you like to drink, get the Royal package .

  • Cali love

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/02/23
Activity Date: 2022/02/21

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

Chief Lau's greeting show

Reviewed by: Fummy

Fantastic, funny, ezellente . It was funny loved the chief's performance and the dancers were so beautiful. Loves every bit of the show. Would recommend it to loved ones. Fantastic

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/02/20
Activity Date: 2022/02/18

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

FIRST TIME IN HAWAII

Reviewed by: Josephine Carrera

I really enjoyed this amazing Luau, my first time here and the the workers that served the food and drinks, made the Aloha in Hawaii so meaningful, The bus driver and the girl that were in bus#2, were also great, they brought the Ohana out in everyone, Mahalo to the Chief and all the dancers in the show without each of you it wouldn’t have worked out , I want to say Mahalo Hawaii, for such a blessed vacay, and to anyone that reads this, believe me best show ever, money well spent.

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/02/16
Activity Date: 2022/02/14

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

Chief’s Luau

Reviewed by: ERS

Amazing and wonderful experience. Worth to attend . Our 4 years old daughter also enjoyed a lot. Excellent ambience.

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/02/14
Activity Date: 2022/01/23

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

Family Luau 10/10

Reviewed by: Jacqueline

I worked with Hawaii Aloha Travel to book this activity. My agent Grace suggested it and it everyone in my family absolutely loved the experience! My whole family was so happy, I was very impressed with the luau!

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/01/28
Activity Date: 2021/12/29

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

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Sarah

This luau was amazing! I went by myself, so if you are a solo traveler this is great! There were all ages there and it’s family friendly. The show was unbelievable and the food was so good. Everything was clean and they took Covid precautions seriously. Everyone was so nice, really good drinks! Make sure you get a drink in a pineapple. The show was so amazing, the history and the music. I will absolutely go that luau again when I come back.

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/01/26
Activity Date: 2022/01/24

Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance

Affordable & Entertaining Luau

Reviewed by: Ericka A

This was our first luau experience & loved how friendly and welcoming everyone was. The staff did a phenomenal job with the experience of taking photos. Show was funny and entertaining! Love how they included the audience and showed all the different type of cultures dances! Talented dancers as well!

Food was good and it was nice to be able to go back and get seconds!
Only thing I was sad about was the gift shop was closed but other than that it was amazing! I highly recommend it !

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Ericka, Thank you for taking time to let us know about your evening spent with our Germaine's Luau Ohana, or family! We always hope our guests feel welcomed when they come to our backyard style luau! So happy you enjoyed our food, and our performers as they have fun showcasing the various island cultural dances, and keeping them authentic as well as entertaining for our guests! Mahalo, Germaine's Luau

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Original Package: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/25
Activity Date: 2022/01/23

Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance

Very informative and good food

Reviewed by: Erin Deen

Very informative and very good food. I was a little disappointed in how rushed we were. No time to socialize

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Erin,
Thank you your feedback, I'm don't understand why you say didn't have time to socialize because there's usually time before the luau actually starts, when music is playing, the sun is setting, as well as during dinner time. However, I am happy that you enjoyed the food, and "information" I assume you mean the Luau show? Thank you for spending your time with our family at Germaine's Luau. Mahalo, Germaine's Luau Ohana

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Original Package with Transportation: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/13
Activity Date: 2022/01/11

Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance

Great luau

Reviewed by: Marinos

Great show, delicious food, great location, authentically-cooked pork

Reply from activity provider

Aloha to the Marino Family,
Thank you so much for choosing to spend an evening with our family at Germaine's Luau on your recent vacation. So happy that you enjoyed our show and our "local style" food, especially our "imu" cooked Kalua pua'a, or the pig, cooked in our underground oven. We are one of the few luaus that actually cook the pig in the old Hawaiian style of cooking. We appreciate you taking time to send your feedback. Hope you and visit us again in the future! Mahalo, Germaine's Luau Ohana.

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Original Package: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/01/07
Activity Date: 2022/01/05

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

Awesome experience!

Reviewed by: Mike B

The Chief and his crew put on an excellent show. Highly recommended!! Since everyone was vaccinated, we could all enjoy normal life even if masks are still required. Would definitely go again! Mahalo!

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/01/05
Activity Date: 2022/01/03

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

I loved it

Reviewed by: Nanie

I loved it, food was great. Show was amazing.10 out of 10 I would go again.

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/01/05
Activity Date: 2022/01/03

Toa Luau Authentic Polynesian Dinner Show & Admission to Waimea Valley [5:00 PM]

super fun MUST do experience

Reviewed by: rich crumley

Thank you for the great evening!!! Our family enjoyed everything and even learned a little Polynesian tradition and history - Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha and mahalo for your review Rich! We are glad the whole family enjoyed at the luau. We hope to see you soon!

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/01/03
Activity Date: 2021/12/07

Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance

Germaine’s luau

Reviewed by: Becky

All in all this was a great experience. It would have been even better with more interaction with the crowd.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Becky, Thank you for your feedback, and sorry you felt there wasn't enough interaction with the crowd. With all the Covid guidelines in place, there are several interactive segments in the Luau format that we can't do right now due to social distancing. Those are the segments when we invite guests on stage to learn the Hula, and also the Tahitian segment but we couldn't do that when you attended. We are looking forward to getting back to our normal format, so I hope you can return one day to experience our luau once things get back to "normal"...We appreciate you choosing Germaine's Luau as a fun activity to do while you were on vacation here. Mahalo, Germaine's Luau Ohana

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Original Package: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/01/01
Activity Date: 2021/12/12

Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance

Good Experience

Reviewed by: Familyoffive

Germaine's Luau was very entertaining for my family and I. However, there was a lot of sitting around and waiting for things to happen. We were met with a mediocre box of lettuce and fruit to start with, there was some entertainment and then 1.5 hours later we were able to get other food; buffet style. The food was delicious but by the time my kiddos were fed, they were cranky and had enough. I am happy to say that I have been to a Luau and experienced the food and entertainment.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Family of Five, Thank you for your feedback. I apologize that your family had to wait so long for your dinner. It has a lot to do with the strict guidelines in place from our State Government that we have to follow, from the Check process, to how we serve the food, and it all takes time. I hope you were able to enjoy the scenery by the ocean, perhaps the beautiful sunset! I'm happy that you enjoyed the food as a luau should also be relaxing and entertaining...away from the hustle and bustle of the resort area. Thank you for choosing Germaine's Luau, and hope you will return to our island again, when we get back to normal. Mahalo, Germaine's Luau Ohana

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Original Package: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/12/29
Activity Date: 2021/12/20

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

Like warm food

Reviewed by: Toni Everhart

What a neat idea to use wet & wild for this event. I expected more for $155. The food was cool & the lime was closed by the time I wanted to go back for more desert. The piece of cake was so small. )1”inch square)
The show with the dancers & fire eaters was pretty good

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/12/15
Activity Date: 2021/12/13

Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance

A True Hawaiian Cultural Experience

Reviewed by: FaMilay

Experiencing Germaine’s Luau is a must-have on everyone’s bucket list when in Oahu. It’s a True Polynesian experience, Hands down. The professionalism of the entertainment is nothing less than Beautiful. Everyone was beautiful and they set the tone of a family environment when I was there as well as my entire time on the island.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha and Mahalo for taking time to send such beautiful comment about your experience at our Family luau. We hope you will share your experience as well as some of your photos with your family and friends!! We would love for you to post some photos to our Facebook page...Germaine's Luau & Special Events, or #germainesluau, #experienceohana,
We hope you will come back to our island one day, and visit us again!! Mahalo, Germaine's Luau Ohana.

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Plumeria Package with Transportation: VIP Seating, 3 drinks & Kukui Nut Lei
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/12/01
Activity Date: 2021/11/29

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

Best Luau

Reviewed by: Tasha

My family and I enjoyed the performance very much. It was a great experience.

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/11/30
Activity Date: 2021/11/28

Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance

Funny activity. Long time to get food

Reviewed by: Paula

It was fun! Waited a long time for food though. We missed a hula hula class or some activity that allowed people to dance and participate more.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Paula,
Thank you so much for your feedback, and I'm so sorry that it took so long for you to get your food. It's been a little challenging for us with all the safety guidelines in place during this pandemic. Even the dinner process takes a little longer because our Servers have to pre-plate the items on each plate, and set them up for guests to "grab and go", and so it takes a little longer to serve everyone. We don't do any audience participation type activity while guests are going through the dinner line, but I believe what you heard was our "People of Polynesia" presentation, where our dancers come out and present each of the costumes that represent, Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and New Zealand with a little dance for each native island. Now that some of the restrictions have been lifted, things are slowly getting back to normal, so I hope you will be able to come back and visit us again some time in the future.!! Mahalo, Germaine's Luau Ohana

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Original Package: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/11/28
Activity Date: 2021/11/25

Toa Luau Authentic Polynesian Dinner Show & Admission to Waimea Valley [5:00 PM]

Best Luau on the Island. Not just a show, a real family experience.

Reviewed by: Michael B

Easily the best Luau on the island. Real hands on experience for the whole family.
This was certainly the highlight of our week in Hawaii. We stayed at the Hilton Lagoon Resort in Waikiki. Our condo overlooked their Luau which we watched twice from our balcony. I can only describe their Luau as trip to McDonald's. It was big and all but was certainly nothing special and nothing personal. They seat about 400 people with most tables seated far away from the stage. Compare that to our experience at Toa Luau and it was like fine dining as compared to a trip to McDonalds. Toa opens up with hands on experiences for everyone. While the guests do not get to climb a coconut tree they do show how it has been for hundreds of years. Guests are given the opportunity to peel off the husks, crack a coconut, and shred the meat. The above ground cooking oven was quite interesting. From there we started with the stage show and took a tour of the Pacific Islands. This is the Luau you want to attend, you will not be disappointed.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha and mahalo for the good review Michael! We are glad to hear that you had a great experience with us and enjoyed the food we prepared for you guys. We would love to see you again soon!

  • The after Luau Pic.

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/11/22

Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance

Germaines Luau

Reviewed by: MissinHawai’i

We have done a couple of other Luaus since the pandemic, and this by far is best one so far that is closet to a normal luau prior to covid. We got the plumeria package, totally worth it. The show was spectacular and food was great! Compared to other luaus completely recommend Germaines and would do this again. Booked through Veltra, it was easy and seamless.

Reply from activity provider

ALOHA MissinHawaii, So happy that you were able to make a trip over to our beautiful island, and that you chose to spend an evening with our Ohana at Germaine's Luau!! We really appreciate you taking the time to write your comments about your experience! We also appreciate that you booked thru Veltra, as we love their staff as well, they do a great job there! If you have time, we hope you will post your comments online at Yelp or Trip Advisor, since we know you did attend our luau recently and maybe do #experienceohana, #germainesluau....We hope you will come back sometime in the future and visit us again! Sincerely, Germaine's Luau Ohana

Helpful
Rating:
Packages: Plumeria Package with Transportation: VIP Seating, 3 drinks & Kukui Nut Lei
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/11/07
Activity Date: 2021/10/13
  Top Destinations