Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
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4.64Great Luau Experience
Reviewed by: JannaD, 2021/10/03This was a great experience! We had Cousin T as our guide on sexy bus #2. Fun time on the bus both ways.
The luau was great. The activities were Hulu lesson, bowling and spear throwing. Those were a bit boring honestly.
The food was very good and plentiful. Due to COVID restrictions there was not a buffet. The food was handed out pre plated in the buffet line. The food was very tasty. I don’t agree with other reviews that said it was like cafeteria food.
It was a little rainy off and on and they handed out rain ponchos which was nice. The show was good, especially the fire dancer.
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Activity Date: | 2021/09/25 |
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AMAZING
Reviewed by: Megan Rish , 2021/10/02We had a wonderful time! The cousins made sure everyone felt like family. We will definitely be coming back! Everything was so amazing and the food was very yummy!
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Activity Date: | 2021/09/11 |
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Luau
Reviewed by: Rocio, 2021/09/25Beautiful show; the logistics perfectly panned. Food was also great.
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Attended as: | Friends |
Activity Date: | 2021/09/01 |
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Great family time!
Reviewed by: Cathy, 2021/09/08We did this as a family outing and had a great time. There was entertainment, along with a few activities to participate in.
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Attended as: | Families |
Activity Date: | 2021/09/04 |
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highly recommended
Reviewed by: Yuma Chica , 2021/08/25We took the shuttle from Waikiki to Paradise cove which ended up being a tour bus. Hala was awesome as she entertained us on the shuttle; she's very personable and has a great sense of humor. Everything was well organized and the property was beautiful. You are greeted with a lovely complementary mai tai but also included was a loaded gift card that you could use in the gift shop or at the bar. There were two activities before we sat down for dinner. The food was very good - and the entertainment was outstanding!
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Activity Date: | 2021/08/20 |
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Dont sleep on this!
Reviewed by: Janice, 2021/07/31I was skeptical at first booking from an online site but I'm glad I did! Although we went for the cheaper route our seats were great! Check in was a breeze. No issues getting in. I heard a lot of positive reviews from this luau, unfortunately bc of covid some of the activities I was looking forward to were not available. Still a good show! Would book with them again
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
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Great time!
Reviewed by: Lopez family , 2021/06/26We had a great time! Things have changed a little due to Covid but we still had a great time!
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Activity Date: | 2021/06/06 |
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Isiah made us at home. Jansen is anexcellent driver! When the food was served, we were treated with an authentic, honest to goodness Hawaiian luau! The performance by the house folk group was astounding! A 5 star experience!
Reviewed by: Vanessa snd Ramon, 2021/06/07Isiah made us at home. Jansen is anexcellent driver! When the food was served, we were treated with an authentic, honest to goodness Hawaiian luau! The performance by the house folk group was astounding! A 5 star experience!
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Activity Date: | 2021/06/05 |
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Highly recommended Luau
Reviewed by: Ju_Ride, 2021/04/13We had an Amazing time at Paradise Cove and were so pleased with how welcoming the staff was. We highly recommend you visit paradise cove for an awesome experience.
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Activity Date: | 2021/04/11 |
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Amazing Birthday Celebration!
Reviewed by: C. Walls , 2021/03/23We flew from Seattle and purchased the Deluxe Package to celebrate my husbands 45th birthday. I didn’t know what to expect and was wondering if I wasted my money due to a previous review stating that buying purchasing the Deluxe Package was a waste because of COVID. Well, I’m soooo glad I purchased the higher package option! We had full table service, to include drink service and our meal being delivered to us on glass plates. The other packages had to get up and get their food from the buffet area where it was pre-packaged so there was a definite distinction with the Deluxe Package. If you have never been to this luau, it’s a MUST! The food, customer service and show was phenomenal! My husband and I were totally satisfied as this luau totally exceeded our expectations!
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Attended as: | Couples |
Activity Date: | 2021/03/21 |
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Kind of bummed
Reviewed by: Heidi, 2021/03/16We took my Son for his birthday, and did the deluxe package. Was exited as we would be up close to watch the show. Was sad to learn the buffet is closed, and the options of food they bring to your table is minimal. I remember coming before and there being so many options.
The pre shows are bleh. They don’t even do the ceremony of raising the pig from the ground. They just roll the pig on a cart thru the seating area.
The good was “okay” at best. Again, wish there would have been more options. Also, the table service was just for dinner. There were not enough staff members to do drink orders for us from our table. So, essentially it was a waste to do the deluxe package. Everyone else had their food brought to them as well with a less expensive package. And, the seating is close enough to where you can see the show decently from any table.
The photo they give you at the end of you/your party - we ended up with 3 of the exact same picture. Not even a minor change. It’s like they printed the same photo 2 times. And free gift was a little whine/mixed drink tumbler . Not really something my 10yo will use. Would have been nice to have a different option for the younger kids.
My opinion, don’t waste your money on the deluxe package.
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Attended as: | Families |
Activity Date: | 2021/03/14 |
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great show pleasing attitude of staff but poor qualiity food
Reviewed by: Ann, 2021/03/07We enjoyed the show and the staff was pleasant and were quick to help. We wished the food was fresh. It felt like cafiteria food. We had higher expecations for the price.
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Attended as: | Friends |
Activity Date: | 2021/03/05 |
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Paradise Cove Luau
Reviewed by: Darren Ebach, 2020/02/25Emma was awesome she made the whole trip!! Funny and personal. Also how she remembered all of our names was amazing. Good entertainment and good food and drinks.
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Activity Date: | 2020/02/19 |
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Best luau on Oahu
Reviewed by: Michael, 2020/02/16I have been to a few different luaus in Hawaii. This one is far above and beyond any of the others. The location is beautiful right on the water. Nothing beats a sunset from the west side. The food is buffett style and the Kalua Pork is amazing. They roast the pig right there. If you are vegetarian/vegan they also have alot of options for you. The seating is on a little grassy area in front of the stage. The show put on by the hula dancers, fire dancers, and other native Hawaiians is really amazing. Best show I've seen In Hawaii. There are alot of activities to take part in before the show starts (spear throwing, get tour picture taken with exotic birds, canoeing in the cove, learn primitive fire making techniques and put your skills to the test, practice your hula skills, or do some shopping plenty of tents set up with jewelry and other little gifts. Do this Luau! You wont regret it!
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Paradise Cove Luau
Reviewed by: Traveling couple, 2020/01/29Great performances, great music and good food!
Fire dance was very impressive!
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Attended as: | Couples |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/25 |
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The skill demonstrations and the games were somewhat entertaining.
Reviewed by: Tom, 2020/01/27The site is outstandingly beautiful. Seating for us, including our wheelchair bound family member, was prompt and efficient.. The food was good, and it was plentiful. Everyone was friendly and welcoming.
Praying before the meal was not appreciated. I felt that the event should have been more secular. It felt as though the program was designed for church groups, including the holding of hands, etc.
The announcer was very difficult to understand during the uncovering of the pig. He spoke too fast.
The audience participation was somewhat overdone. And the word "cousins" was overused. Overall, the entertainment was a bit cheesy.
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Activity Date: | 2020/01/22 |
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Best luau on the island
Reviewed by: Jelly , 2020/01/11The show was amazing from start to finish and the food was great. Highly recommend this luau you won’t be disappointed.
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Activity Date: | 2019/12/21 |
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Good Time at Luau
Reviewed by: Julie, 2020/01/01We were happy with the purchase of the deluxe luau. Having food and drinks served during the performance was extremely nice. Pleasantly surprised how good the food was.
There were lines for all the activities before the luau. We were just observers so this was not an issue.
First luau - so nothing to compare it to. We enjoyed the show!
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Activity Date: | 2019/12/26 |
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Amazing
Reviewed by: Dassh, 2019/12/17Beautiful views really good food and the music and the dancing was really nice. I would choose this Luau again. Plus the drinks was good and fruity lol
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Activity Date: | 2019/11/22 |
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Paradise Cove Luau was outstanding!
Reviewed by: Penny J , 2019/12/04My clients had a fabulous time at this luau! Experience was wonderful and they had the most amazing sunset pictures!
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Activity Date: | 2019/09/08 |
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Activity Date: | 2019/11/11 |
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luau
Reviewed by: AA&HA, 2019/11/07Food was good, drinks could improve, show needs improvement, fire act was very good, show could have more history and origin description.
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Attended as: | Couples |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/04 |
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luau at paradise cove
Reviewed by: neeti, 2019/11/06a wonderful guide who picked us up and dropped us at the pick up location and entertained us throughout . following that very well organised entry and easy movement around the different areas due to proper information.
every show was wonderful and the explanation given was adequate.
wonderful location along with a wonderful performance by everyone. a very memorable evening indeed with a cultural experience
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Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/03 |
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Awesomeness!
Reviewed by: GraciePoo, 2019/08/19This was my family’s first real luau at a beach and we enjoyed every minute of it. All of the activities are very well planned out so that no one misses out on any part of the luau experience. We purchased the Standard Package, which was supposed to be side view seating, but because of the stage position... we had an amazing up close view of the whole show. It was great that we wore sandals as it was on a sandy beach, I’m also glad we went with the Standard Package because the greeting lei we received upon entering was a beautiful seashell lei that unlike the floral lei, would not dry up and it turned out to be an amazing and unexpected souvenir. Regarding the grub, it was delicious and although it was supposed to be an AYCE buffet, there was hardly any side dishes or chocolate cake desert left by the time our table went up to the buffet. I guess my only complaint was that it could have been better directed during the buffet. Everyone looked starving and didn’t really follow the order the host’s instructions. Our family and a few others who were patient and followed directions were screwed by those who couldn’t wait to be called to the buffet and doubled up on every entree and side. Other than poor planning during the buffet, what I did get to eat was delicious!!! We cannot wait to do this again!
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Activity Date: | 2019/08/16 |
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Good, great host/driver.
Reviewed by: Wendell, 2019/08/10Mo was great, Lauau was pretty good, would have been nice to see the pig that was roasted. The food was less authentic than expected. Activities were simplistic.
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Activity Date: | 2019/07/30 |
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A lovely show to share!
Reviewed by: Gina R, 2019/08/08I've seen the show 3x since 2004, and it never fails me, it's still an entertaining show to watch. I love it before, and I still love it now! And we will be coming back to watch it again if I ever come back again in Honolulu, Hawaii!
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Activity Date: | 2019/08/04 |
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Fast and responsive
Reviewed by: Estell, 2019/08/06Within an hour I received my e-tickets. Fast and convenient is all I have to say... 5 STARS
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Activity Date: | 2019/08/03 |
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Good experience
Reviewed by: Monique , 2019/07/30I was really impressed with the pre show activity. The food was good. The show was definitely worth the time. This was my first luau and it was a very good experience
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Activity Date: | 2019/07/27 |
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Great experience!!
Reviewed by: Heidi Panora, 2019/07/26Cousin Emma made our luau the best!! We came from California and were able to enjoy our first vacation in over 5 years! Thank you to Emma and staff for making this experience one we will always remember!! Mahalo!
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Attended as: | Couples |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/23 |
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Paradise cove luau
Reviewed by: Peter, 2019/07/11Good experience with the arrangements. Tour guide was professional and pleasant. It was a fun event. The activities was well organized. The food was great. The only complaint is the bus was 15 minutes late.
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Attended as: | Families |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/08 |
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