The food isn't great, but it isn't bad. I've never been to a luau before, but it was about as good as what I'd expect from a mediocre Vegas buffet. The dancers and MC were amazing -- really made the night. The bar was open, but there was only one bartender and the drinks were bottom shelf. Bud and budlight for beer, the cheapest liquor you could find, and disgusting wine. It met my expectations, but I wouldn't go back. Definitely something you should do at least once in your life, though.
Review by: Tanya R, March 2018
Show was great. Food was good. Drinks at open Bar was very good. Bar closes before show ends, they neglect to inform you before they close.
Review by: gerrycombes, February 2018
weather related: bad parking at extra cost then looking to fined where the line-up was no signs , after waiting in line and being sent out side in the rain and given a rain poncho only then told to go back in hotel ot another room that had no signs or people to say where to go .then had to wait about another hour to set up the room only to have the stage so low you couldn't see any of the floor dance work .truely felt like a school production vs something I paid 133.00 for . at the end 1 guy did a fire dance on the front grass of the hotel so everyone in the hotel and street got to watch in the pouring rain dropping things as it was really wet ....food was cold as it took the extra time to reset up lots of confusson on the part of staff setting up ... if I was to do it over would have booked when I got there so I could see what the weather was like first
Review by: Karen P, January 2018
My husband and I went to this luau in January 2018. It was right at our hotel so it was wonderful in that we didnt even have to drive anywhere after the luau. The dinner was great and the show was fantastic that they put on. The one thing I would recommend is to have an additional bartender or two. The line was very long to get a drink since they were only two bartenders. But all in all, I would highly recommend this luau to anyone who wants to have a fun evening and a great dinner. Karen and Richie
Review by: Kershan1, January 2018
This luau was very nice even though there were maybe 200 people in attendance. Very well organzied. The food and drinks were very good and the show was enjoyable. I like the history/culture lesson they incorporate into the show. I liked the setting as well - next to a beach with the sun setting.
Review by: Berenice P, January 2018
The staff was super friendly and the show was great. The food was okay, it seemed a bit bland to us but there were many choices to pick from.
Review by: Heather B, December 2017
We had a large group of 10 with someone who needed handicapped accessiblity. The staff, especially, Uncle Benny, were very helpful and nice. We were able to be seated with no problem. The activities and learning to hula were very fun. The best part were the dancers. They didn't just dance, they interacted with the crowd and made it extremely entertaining. Thanks for making our vacation even more memorable
Review by: Ngametua R, December 2017
The performances and food were great! However, it all felt a bit rushed. Some of the performances were on while we were lining up for food - so we missed some. For a buffet, all the food and 'open bar' was packed away rather quickly. It was a good night time activity!
Review by: Cindy L, November 2017
Arrived to a very long line of people down a hallway and waited 15-20 minutes before being seated. After the check-in directed through an offer to purchase a flower lei or a photo opportunity. Then we were directed to a large table and the open bar. We enjoyed the Mai Tai while waiting for the Royal Procession. The show was just OK. I've been to many Lau's with a dance show and this one felt a bit over commercialized. Earlier seating instead of having us standing in a very long line and herded like cattle would have improved my experience.
Review by: Michele T, October 2017
The costumes and performances were great! Of course, the fire dancer is always a huge highlight and he didn't let us down. The event ran like a well oiled machine and the staff always had a friendly smile. My 3 traveling companions had never been to Hawaii and a luau is a must and they were so impressed. I highly recommend this luau to all.
Review by: Retired, October 2017
This was our first trip to Hawaii and our first real Luau in Hawaii several years ago our family experienced a replicate of a Luau at the Royal Pacific Resort at Universal in Orlando Florida We met great couples and families at our table. I finally go to try several of the foods on my list of dishes to try while in Hawaii. However by the time my table was released to make plates , they had ran out of poke. But there were a lot of talented entertainers, entertainment and the scenery was awesome.
Review by: Manisha T, September 2017
Our first trip to Hawaii as family and it was beautiful experience and i loved to ambiance by the beach with live music performance.
Review by: Kim D, September 2017
Food was good, free drinks were great and the luau was OK. The Samoan fire dance is the most impressive, but it was great overall! I recommend!
Review by: Barbara S, September 2017
Loved the luau and the food was delicious !!
Review by: Murray D, August 2017
We had a wonderful evening....food was great and plentiful....show was fun and informative....bst of all the crowd were all very friendly and covered full age range....If you are going to Hawaii....you have to do at least one Luau....and if you are doing at least one Luau....take a hard look at Island Breeze
Review by: Ann W, July 2017
Fantastic Luau. Great food, entertainment and drinks. Plenty to do before the main event with fake tatoos, hula lessons and more.
Review by: Ben C, June 2017
Enjoyable evening!
Review by: steven t, May 2017
We didn't stay at this hotel, but attended the luau on Tuesday evening and was pleasantly surprised! I went to high school with an oddly large amount of Pacific Islanders in California, so the dancing and show isn't foreign to me. We had countless people say oh I guess you have to go to one luau while your there, but don't waste your time going more than that. We truly enjoyed this show hosted at the Marriott, they had a fun cocktail hour where the performers interacted with you, the maitais were delicious yet not too strong, the food was delicious, and the performance was truly something to remember. Everything was done so professionally, I would totally recommend this luau to anyone who stays in Kona!
Review by: HRH, April 2017
The Luau was everything that we expected. However, it was extremely disappointing that if we wanted the Leis we would have to pay for it. People are on vacation with no place to make it last for at least the duration of the trip. And, the trouble is that once you get in it's difficult to go out and buy an artificial one that is just as beautiful. The expensive store ABC had them for 1.69, imagine how little you would pay if you were to buy hundreds of them. We were absolutely convinced that the Leis was included because we saw people coming out of other Luaus and everybody had the artificial Leis.
Review by: Yung T, March 2017
There's a lot better Luau than this one. The setting is in a hotel and there's no Luau spirit has to fight for food at the line.
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