Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
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Paradise Cove Luau
Reviewed by: Judy Bugler, 2023/11/01The Paradise cove Luau was amazing. We had a sensational time from the minute we were picked up to the time we were dropped back to our hotel. Each performance was awesome. Everyone was so friendly, the meal was amazing and it was the most beautiful sunset
Will be recommending our experience to everyone
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| Activity Date: | 2023/10/07 |
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You’re in Hawaii, do it
Reviewed by: Melissa, 2023/02/11Entertainment was an incredible experience! Kudos to all performances. First time to Hawaii and so glad I made this one of the things I did on my trip. Gorgeous backdrop to take memories
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/09 |
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Great time
Reviewed by: Jose and Claudia. , 2023/02/02My new wife and I celebrated our marriage by visiting this place. It was phenomenal. I suggest you pay the extra money and upgrade to the royalty package. We sat right in front of the stage, were served our food and drinks, no need to get in line, given two commemorative bags for hot or cold food, and enjoyed ourselves so much. The host on the tour bus, Sia, gets Five gold stars and 100 thumbs up. She was so entertaining. Even when coming back, she was interactive at an exponential level. We are so impressed and happy when we think of her and the luau.
We will certainly be doing this again. Hopefully soon.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/22 |
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Wonderful family time!
Reviewed by: T Marco, 2023/01/10The Paradise Cove Luau was a great experience! The setting there is absolutely beautiful. There are lot of activities, picture opportunities, and crafts to do as well. The show was so much fun to watch. We loved the hula dancing, fire dancing, and other entertainment that they had. The food was soooo good. My teenage son went back 3 times with a full plate! All four of us list this as a top highlight of our trip!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/27 |
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The parrdise cove Luau on the beach at Ko Olin’s resort
Reviewed by: The Arms Family , 2022/10/08They say Hawaii is beautiful I totally agree, we had the deluxe package, I wasn’t feeling good and almost canceled wow I’m so glad I didn’t it was amazing, the tour guide was hilarious and sweet, the food was emasculate,you get plenty, there were games to play and tattoos the only thing that was disappointing was my husband ask to take a picture of the beautiful birds next to the water and was told No, but the rest of the people we’re great the singers, and especially the dancers but a huge shout out to the fire show it was worth everything penny that you pay it’s something everyone should see it was my birthday so I got a shout out Thank you so much, I wanted this since I was seven yes old and didn’t get to enjoy it like I wished but I made it thank you all for an awesome day the Arms family
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/18 |
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Paradise cove luau on the beach at Ko Olina Resort
Reviewed by: Buckner family , 2022/07/02My 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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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/08 |
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Génial !
Reviewed by: Sannavigue , 2022/05/07Tout 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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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/05 |
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Such a eventful luau
Reviewed by: Gziggy01, 2022/03/09The luau was on a beach so the views were incredible. The luau itself always had something to do during the 4 hours you were there. There were 600 people there and they had activities you can do until the show started such as taking pics with colorful parrots (costs extra), kayaking, and throwing arrows. The buffet was pre-portioned and consisted of fried fish, Pork, buns, poi, salad, rice, a cupcake, and ribs. It was very filling. The show was very comical and i highly recommend. I just wish the seating was a little closer since I was at the winged tables.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/27 |
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Great time in Paradise
Reviewed by: Brooke 3205, 2021/12/14From transportation provided to/from the venue on the beach, which was absolutely beautiful, delicious food, Polynesian show and our tour guide Mo who provided side splitting entertainment along the way, we thank you for such a fun and memorable evening.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/12 |
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Great 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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| 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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/11 |
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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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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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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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/22 |
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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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| Attended as: | Families |
| 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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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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Fun, amazing luau
Reviewed by: Erica, 2019/06/18Had a great time with all the activities available and all of the amazing staff! One of my top favorite luaus!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/10 |
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Paradise
Reviewed by: Kusha, 2019/04/28This was my 3rd time attending the luau at Paradise Cove. I absolutely love the location. The food is good and the staff are very welcoming. Mahalo for the memories with my family
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/14 |
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Best luau experience!!
Reviewed by: Vannesa, 2019/04/21The performances were amazing and the staff were really friendly and funny. The food was also amazing!! You will not regret it. Paradise Cove was the best place for the luau. The views were incredible.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/18 |
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Paradise Cove Luau
Reviewed by: Amanda, 2018/08/03We did the Paridise Cove Luau and had an amazing time. We enjoyed the food and the show. It was great meeting new people
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/22 |
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Beautiful Luau
Reviewed by: Wain, 2018/06/26Book the Luau with transportation, had a rental but wanted to relax. Paradise Luau is a very beautiful place and great entertainment. This is my second time visiting Paradise Luau and I felt that the entertainment did not disappoint again. I did feel a little bummed out about the food because they didn't have the delicious fried chickens. Most of the food was good but I didn't even go for seconds this time. Anyways, overall a great luau and I do recommend it.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/12 |
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best time ever!
Reviewed by: Mike, 2018/03/03We used veltra for everything we did and they had the best prices and was easy to use.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/10 |
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Anniversary Luau
Reviewed by: D Scales, 2018/01/06We had a great time. Went for our three year anniversary. Everyone was friendly and there to have a good time. Food was pretty good. My picky eater toddler enjoyed it. Great for children and adults alike. The Luau gives you a brief encounter with the Polynesian culture which is enlightening and interesting.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/17 |
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Outstanding luau
Reviewed by: Nancy, 2017/12/31Paradise Cove Luau is the best Luau in Hawaii. Experience Hawaii food, culture, entertainment and decoration.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/28 |
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Very good luau overall
Reviewed by: Mark from AK , 2017/12/28Nice location, lots to keep you entertained, entertainers we’re good, drinks are expensive and very little alcohol in them, and there are lots of people (i.e. long lines). The food was great, and the tour guide was very friendly & funny. Very good luau overall.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/25 |
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Good show - cheap food - high price
Reviewed by: Mike, 2017/12/27The best thing about this luau was the show. The fire dancing was really cool and the activities beforehand were pretty nice. It felt like the drinks had next to zero alcohol in them. The buffet was kind of done on the cheap and with over 1000 people there, it was kind of crowded. It was well organised and the staff were really friendly. If you don’t like things aimed at tourists, you should run a mile. It felt a bit like Disney goes to do a luau. Having said that, we enjoyed the evening, even if it did feel a bit like ‘organised fun’ with the forced getting to know you activities on the bus ride there. I was left wondering if it was really value for the money we paid. At $80 it was kind of expensive for watered down pina coladas and lomi lomi salmon that was mostly just chopped tomatoes with the tiniest little pieces of salmon in it. Also, I’ve seen the exact same things in the gift shop in other stores for much cheaper. All in all, the show was good but it felt like a bit of a tourist trap.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/24 |
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It was just ok
Reviewed by: The Johnson’s , 2017/12/16It was just ok. The bus was late picking us up and we were late getting there. Traffic from Waikiki to the luau was awful. (I do realize that they can’t control the traffic but sitting in over an hour of traffic doesn’t put you in the best of moods. This luau is actually a good ways away from Waikiki.)
Upon arrival we were given our giftcards and had our pictures taken. Nothing was explained to us. We had to wander around and find things on our own. It is not very big. Looking at the pictures and descriptions it seems as if the grounds are big and there is lots to do. That’s not the case at all. Very small area and not much to do before the show at all. Also, not everyone can participate in the activities. They pre select only a handful of people.
As we were celebrating our wedding anniversary, we went with the top of the line package. I do not recommend it at all! The food that was brought to us was all pre selected. The people that went through the buffet were served very quickly (before us) and were able to get exactly what they wanted and as much of it as they wanted. We had a plate full of whatever and most of it I didn’t even want!
The show was ok, but honestly we experienced better at the bars in Waikiki.
We were very sorry we spent all that money on this luau.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/20 |
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Amazing!
Reviewed by: Marissa DeLeon, 2017/11/08The whole experience was amazing! We got picked up at our hotel in Waikiki at 4pm, our bus staff were awesome especially “Cousin” Hula, she was hilarious and made the bus ride there and back wonderful. She also was one of the workers at the Luau and waited on us. The dancers were so talented and the food was delicious. The cherry on top to a perfect week was the beautiful view that comes with Paradise Cove, breathtaking..
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/05 |
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