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Hawaii Loa Kohala Luau & Dinner Show with Open Bar at Fairmont Orchid Waikoloa

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Didn't meet expectations; there are better luau's -- skip this one

Reviewed by: Ayall, 2024/02/27

Decided to try this luau after researching luau options on the big island, and unfortunately it fell short of expectations.
There are three main areas I judge in a luau, and I'll expand on each category for this place; location/setting, food/drinks, and entertainment.
First the location setting. Although located at the Fairmont orchid resort, a beautiful and well kept property, the luau itself was "makeshift" utilizing cheap plastic chairs and tables and placed between the golf course and tennis courts, over a mile away from the coast with no sunset or real ocean view. Most other luau's I've been to are more like restaurants with permanent structures set right on the coast.
I had read rave reviews about the food, and while it too fell short of expectations - it wasn't all bad. I'll definitely give it credit for a large selection and variety, but the food was overall "meh." The poke, fish, shrimp and chicken were good but the beef and pork were awful. There was no actual hog roast; the pulled pork they served was clearly not from a recently dug up roasted pig - and it tasted disgusting; this was the biggest let down as you expect amazing pulled pork when you goto a luau. They lacked variety in drinks, so not much to choose from in terms of wine (only "red" or "white") or beers (a few cheap varieties in cans, no IPAs), and the mixed drinks were also limited in ingredients (for example, they couldn't make me an old fashion), but they had the basics to make most decent cocktails. My biggest complaint with the drinks is that the line was long and clearly a bottleneck only having 2 bartenders making drinks for the entire group. Other luaus I'd attended always had the basic drinks ready to go so you could grab a basic drink at anytime if you wanted.
As for the entertainment; also very meh. Not a big production (again, due to the "makeshift" nature of this luau), but it contained all the basic elements to not fall completely short.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2024/02/24
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Loa Kohala Luau

Reviewed by: Barbara Murray, 2023/11/06

It was so nice we did not have to be there first to get a good seat. They were pre assigned and we were led to them by a very friendly staff member. We thought we would be the only ones there with a baby but there were other families with young children. Baby made to feel welcome. The food had a great variation with possible allergens noted at dish. Very thoughtful as my daughter can not eat dairy products while breast feeding her son. The maître D was lovely with a very soothing voice and good story and history teller. The dancers were very good and were smiling the whole time. It made for a happy time. Setting was beautiful. The fire dancer was very talented. I worried he would get burned, but he didn’t, thank goodness. All in all, the food, company of others beside us we got to meet, and the show was well worth the money spent. Thank-you

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2023/11/04
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Wonderful evening!!!

Reviewed by: Rhonda Schwehm , 2023/10/31

Absolutely amazing. Highly recommended for everyone. Food was fabulous and the dancers telling the island story heart felt.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2023/10/28
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The best Luau!!!

Reviewed by: Gabriel Vieira :), 2023/10/09

My fiance(who i proposed there in the Luau)and i just love the party so so much!!! Everything were amazing! All the workers were so nice, incredible shows and tasteful food!!! We recommend 100% for everyone!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2023/10/07
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Good food

Reviewed by: Mary, 2023/05/13

The food was of better quality than other luaus. Restaurant quality. Luau itself was a bit impersonal. Entertainment was okay but not as inspirational as other luaus in the area. Too staged. Enjoy performances with more personality.

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2023/04/22
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Great luau..

Reviewed by: Melissa , 2022/08/08

Overall a great evening. Missing pig ceremony is the only regret.
Dancers and fire workers were all very good.
Wish they would have had table appetizers like a few years ago. They did not offer Lei for purchase. When we asked valet for a Lei they were rude and said for guests only.
Location was pretty but no view of ocean.
Food was nicely presented and tasty.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2022/08/06
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Luau at the Fairmont Orchid

Reviewed by: Ketola, 2022/06/20

Beyond our expectations! Food likes for adults and kids, as well as drinks! The entertainment and energy was out of this world! I even spoke to the hotel about it being both of my daughters birthdays that week, and the entertainers did a birthday shout-out and sang them happy birthday!

  • Amazing dancers and singing!

  • Time together!

  • Great story telling!

  • Happy Birthday girls!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2022/06/18
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Great experience!

Reviewed by: Oscareen, 2022/04/07

The food was great, the dancers were good and very entertaining.
Bar tender was very friendly.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2022/03/26
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Educational and fun!

Reviewed by: brightangel804, 2021/04/23

Had a great time learning about Hawaii History, enjoying the food and show.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2021/04/17
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Must do activity in Hawaii

Reviewed by: Sally Bailey, 2017/07/18

Overall our experience was excellent. The food was delicious. The show was good. We really enjoyed the games before the show too. It was fun to learn the hula with my girls. I loved learning about the Hawaiian culture.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2017/07/15
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Good Time

Reviewed by: Kelly Koch, 2017/07/08

Not my favorite, but would recommend it. I would go the one at the Royal Kona Resort.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2017/06/17
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Super fun night

Reviewed by: Jeanette, 2016/12/03

Preschool teen daughter and myself had a delightful night. Enjoyed the show. Food was great. Entertainment was non stop. Would go again!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2016/11/12
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