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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

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The best time ever!

Reviewed by: vanessa, 2015/10/18

As our first time in Hawaii, we couldn't have asked for a better host/guide than Cousin Mo! He kept us laughing and entertained the whole way there and back! As soon as we arrived we were greeted with a flower lei and a kukui nut lei. As we entered we were offered a Mai Tai and the option to take a photo with a hula girl/fire dancer. As you go in you see this breathtaking view overlooking the ocean. And there's so many activities to do, so you're never bored. Than right before the meal you're entertained by hula dancers while two men pull the feast pig from underground who than walk around displaying the pig. As recommended we mixed the "Poi" with soy sauce and ate it with the pulled pork; So delicious! During the meal we were entertained with music, dancers and a fire show. The ride back home was just as entertaining, as I said, thanks to Cousin Mo I will always think of him when i hear Whitney Houston. Definitely would recommend the Deluxe package! The best time ever!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2015/10/15
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Paradise cove

Reviewed by: Marinesa Baez, 2015/10/04

Hands down one of the Best Luas in Honolulu! We had an amazing time!!

  • Me and the hubby celebrating his bday!! Lua ready!

  • Family!! Had such a blast at the lua!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2015/09/14
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Paradise cove luau

Reviewed by: Laura, 2015/09/26

Wow. What an amazing evening. Lovely food, great entertainment. Enjoyed having our picture taken with the parrots. Definitely worth the price and would go again

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Activity Date:2015/09/24
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Best Luau!!

Reviewed by: Tara Hall, 2015/09/26

Beautiful venue, great food, fabulous show! Staff was attentive and there was something for everyone!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2015/09/17
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Good times

Reviewed by: Bill, 2015/09/13

Driver drove me nuts tho. Good food, drinks and esp entertainment. Loved it.

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Activity Date:2015/09/10
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So much fun!

Reviewed by: Danaye, 2015/08/27

The food, the entertainment, the ambiance...all worth it. Had so much fun playing the games. The entertainers were so much fun to watch and educational. I enjoyed every bit of it. Would go again in a minute!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2015/08/24
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Paradise luau

Reviewed by: Abby L, 2015/08/23

Cousin Katie! You have to get her, ride to the luau and back was very entertaining. She made sure everyone was on board and very helpful.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2015/08/21
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Fun Night!

Reviewed by: Helene, 2015/08/18

We had a great time at the Luau. It was so exciting to watch all the dancers and listen to the beautiful music.

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Activity Date:2015/08/07
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Luau

Reviewed by: Leslie Allen, 2015/08/17

The luau was not very good. We were sent there 2 hours before the luau and the activities prior were not alot of fun and too many people to even enjoy. Should have offered some kind of appetizer, but they were trying to get you to buy snacks and drinks. The food was ok. The only thing really good was the pork. Show was ok, but a little hokie. This luau is not what I was expecting.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2015/07/25
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So much fun!

Reviewed by: Karen B., 2015/08/09

This is the second time I've attended the Luau at Paradise Cove and I was NOT disappointed! The fun begins the moment you step on the bus. I took my daughter and her husband and they enjoyed themselves as much as I did.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2015/08/01
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My first luau

Reviewed by: Mahalo , 2015/08/02

Paradise Cove Luau was a great cultural experience. There were many activities that got you involved with the Hawaii culture. Some of my favorites where the spear throwing, lei making, and the canoe rides in the cove. They also had special events that taught you a little bit about the Hawaiian history, like old fashion ways of fishing. The food at Paradise Cove could have had a better selection, but their fried chicken and mixed drinks were phenomenal. When it came time for the dinner show I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I definitely enjoyed the out come. The show was beautiful and told multiple stories of native legends. The costumes and stage props were extravagant and made me feel as if I was in paradise. I personally wished the show was a little bit longer but it was a great show. I would recommenced that families take their young children to watch this show because not only is it fun to watch, but its also very engaging, and can be educational.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2015/07/11
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Lots of Fun!!!

Reviewed by: JodieB, 2015/07/30

We had a fantastic time at Paradise Cove Luau. We almost were not going to book this Luau due to reading some bad reviews, but so glad we did! As soon as we boarded the bus to get there, the tour guide (Cousin Katie) made the trip so much fun. There were a variety of activities to participate in before the Luau commenced, such as canoe rides, flower lei and headpiece making, archery, bowling and temporary tattoos. The Luau itself was amazing! The dancers were great and the costumes very colorful. The food was very nice and the pork especially yummy! I would definitely recommend this, especially for families.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2015/07/22
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Fantastic Evening!!!

Reviewed by: Kim, 2015/06/21

Everything was wonderful!!!! From the bus ride with our awesome host, the activities, seating, food and show. It was a fantastic night out and great value for money. The food was incredible and the setting was just gorgeous. The performers were top quality and the whole show was executed with precision! I would recommend this Luau to anyone. Thanks to our driver & host for making even the drive back so enjoyable.

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Activity Date:2015/05/30
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Wonderful luau atmosphere! Beautiful location!!

Reviewed by: Katie Morales, 2015/06/16

We loved this luau! Our tour guide, Cousin Rich, was HILARIOUS and memorized everyone's name on the bus!! He took great care of us, and even sang us a lullaby on the way home...he's got one heck of a voice!

The games before the luau started were short & fun, and the hula dancers were great!! This was the first activity on our Honeymoon, and we were not disappointed. The emcee even mentioned our names during the show and had us get up to dance near the stage to the Hawaiian wedding song...it was an amazing experience. The food was good, the show was excellent, and the location was like a postcard! Singers, hula dancers, and fire twirlers were all part of the evening, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I highly recommend this luau!!

  • Gorgeous

  • Me & my hubby!

  • The dance show

  • We were so excited to see this announcement on the screen near the bar! It made us feel so special!!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2015/05/21
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Nice....

Reviewed by: Danny, 2015/06/16

Great location (kinda long drive from Waikiki) beach front, lots of activities before dinner, show was good, did 2 good, nothing made it stand out compared to other luaus, although the host on the bus ride was hilarious, remembered all of our names, telling jokes and gave us all a hug after dropping us off.....

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2015/06/10
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Luau in Paradise Cove

Reviewed by: Anita K, 2015/06/13

Our Luau was full of activities, food, and fun. The entertainment was VERY colorful. We are really glad that we came to Paradise Cove for our first luau.

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Activity Date:2015/05/21
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a fun time

Reviewed by: Rob, 2015/06/07

This event was really awesome. Good entertainment. A great setting to watch the sunset and of course good food. A must attend If you want to experience a fun luau.

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Activity Date:2015/05/30
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Had fun!!

Reviewed by: Francesca, 2015/05/31

My husband and I attended the luau while on our honeymoon. The emcee was great she had a very pleasant way about her. The food was good although I was surprised to see fried chicken on the buffet. We paid for the orchid seating but after seeing how the dining area was arranged I think the regular seats would have been fine. My favorite part was the chief with the fire, that was exciting!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2015/05/27
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Great way to end

Reviewed by: cali4nia, 2015/05/27

My husband and I attended on our last full day at Hawaii and I am sooooooooo happy that we did. I think this was a great way to end our vacation even though we hated having to leave the beautiful island! This place, the venue, the set-up, activities, dinner, drinks and show was just AMAZING to say the least. The staff, especially cousin Rich(ie), he was the best bus guide/tour guide/table attendent/just overall everything the best. He was able to memorize all of our names before we arrived at Paradise Cove and there were at least 50 minimum on the bus. Even more amazing during the festivities he checked on everyone to make sure we all had what we needed and if we had any questions/help he assisted. Now that's what I call excellent customer service! (there were hundreds of other people at the luau). To sum it all up, upon return to Hawaii I will definitely go back to Paradise Cove. Best Lava Flow drinks, met some great people, fantabulous show and created lifetime memories !!!!!!!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2015/05/24
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Awesome!

Reviewed by: Dan & Karen, 2015/05/27

What a great time we had at Paradise Cove. The activities were fun and informative. Dinner was yummy. I really enjoyed the poi and coconut milk dessert. This brought back memories of when as a child I was at Schofield Barracks (Dad stationed there.) for 4 years. So glad we booked this tour with Veltra.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you so much for choosing Paradise Cove Luau to be apart of your vacation. we are glad that you had fun and enjoyed yourself. Mahalo Nui Loa.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2015/05/24
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Fantastic Night

Reviewed by: Deb, 2015/05/23

Had a fantastic night, enjoyed the meal and the trip was comfortable, had a great host.

Thank you for making this a pleasurable evening

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2015/05/21
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Vancouver, WA

Reviewed by: Tim and Mary, 2015/04/22

This is the best!!! We highly recommend it.

There was many activities, it is also right on the beach and the food was great!

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2015/04/19
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Lovely Luau

Reviewed by: B_jewel_d, 2015/04/11

Spectacular show & food! The beach setting was also great!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2015/03/17
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Wonderful Luau!

Reviewed by: B_jewel_d, 2015/04/11

Spectacular show & food! The beach setting was also great!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2015/03/17
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Deluxe package is the only way to go!

Reviewed by: Maiwayalways1, 2015/04/03

The deluxe package is fantastic. It's pricey but well worth the investment. We had three children with us and the seating was stage side. A great view for the children. The activities were great for our children and the Lava flows were great sipping while they were having fun. The meal was served to us by waitresses and the show was wonderful. We have been to the Polynesian cultural center for their deluxe luau and show and these two luaus were very comparable. Food selection was wider@ the cultural center but the shows were phenomenal. The seating was front row but set back further from stage@ the cultural center but still was entertaining. The kids really enjoyed the fire dance and to see it up close was a treat for all of us. Overall this is a great choice for a luau and the food was good.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2015/03/28
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Nice evening

Reviewed by: Josh, 2015/03/21

Kids both loved the experience. Plenty of activities to do that are included in the price. There are a lot of places to spend more money. Food was good, not great, but lots of options. Everyone was nice and it was well run. Entertainment was great.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2015/03/14
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Luau dinner

Reviewed by: William Wagter, 2015/03/20

This is our third time going to jParadise Cove Luau over the years and I enjoy it so much. I have been to other ones and feel Paradise is the best. My daughters and family also feel the same when we went together. The show is always outstanding and the food to die for. All the people working for Paradise Cove are wonderful and so helpful.
I will tell my other friends about it and my next trip to Hawaii I will return.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2015/03/17
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Paradise Cove Luau

Reviewed by: Viv, 2015/03/05

Wonderful & entertaining evening
meal was good, show was excellent
would highly recommend this luau

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2015/02/25
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Best Luau in Oahu!

Reviewed by: Joe, 2015/02/02

Great atmosphere and the service was fantastic. the employees do a great job making the best experience for the guests. Food was amazing! Well worth any $ spent!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2015/01/07
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loved it

Reviewed by: Jessica, 2015/01/19

We loved the trip, we had a great time, the tour guide was awesome. Definitely going back!

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2015/01/16
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