BIG ISLAND
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 8 most popular luau & polynesian shows on the Big Island. What they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
A 5 pm luau at Royal Kona Resort with a full dinner and the Voyagers of the Pacific stage show over Kailua Bay.
“We had a wonderful time! The food, the performers, the staff...all of it was amazing. The food was delicious. The staff were extremely kind and attentive. The performers were wonderful. It was a great evening.”
Oceanfront Island Breeze Luau in Kona with a 22-dish buffet, open standard bar, and Polynesian dance and chanting by the sea.
“Kind of pricey for what we got. Small area for such a large crowd, but the food was pretty good…. Especially the pork! But, we’re comparing it to the food in Bora Bora and the show at the Polynesian Cultural Center, which were definitely 5 out of 5.”
Kona’s Big Island ATV adventure mixes jungle trails with hands-on Polynesian village stops, small groups, and guided culture for about 2.5 hours.
“My family of 6 all went on this tour during our vacation and we all agreed it was definitely one of our highlights! The youngest in our group was 16 so we were thrilled to find a place that would let him ride his own ATV since most places are 18 plus. The ATVS drove…”
Oceanfront Kailua-Kona luau at Royal Kona Resort: buffet dinner, Mai Tais, Voyagers of the Pacific show, and Samoan fire knife finale.
“The luau was smaller than others I had been to. But the food, show and service were excellent!”
Carve your own Polynesian tiki in Kona with a master carver from Tonga at Aloha Adventure Farms, then take home a 2-hour keepsake.
“This was a great way to experience Polynesian culture up close and with a very scenic, beautiful view of the Pacific. Mani is a very nice man and helps even those with no experience carving anything make a great souvenir tiki.”
Hale Hoaloha Luau at Mauna Lani brings a buffet feast, hula and storytelling, and the emu pig pit reveal. 2–3 hours.
“The grounds were very nice and clean. Drink were expensive, $20 for a glass of wine, but the food waa really good. We enjoyed the show as well. Ive been to many luaus on other islands and I liked this one the best. I definitely recommend seeing this one. It was more personal and less…”
Hawaii Loa Luau: 2–3 hours on the Kohala Coast with buffet dinner, unlimited drinks, and a Pacific voyage show.
“It was a great experience thank you something that my family will never forget. Family reunion was a wonderful event.”
Feast and Fire Luau at OUTRIGGER Kona: a 3-hour Keauhou Bay dinner show with unlimited Mai Tais, hula and fire, plus lei-making games.
“Not timely set up- should have been ready when people arrived. Entertainment was great! Food was okay.”
