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Paina Waikiki Luau at Waikiki Beach Marriott: Celebrate Stories of Waikiki Through Music and Dance
4.5
295 Ratings
Honolulu
Everything that makes renowned Waikiki, Oahu, a unique and exciting place is celebrated at Pāʻina Waikīkī! A unique dinner party lūʽau setting where the vibrant stories of Honolulu’s legendary eras come to life through festive nā mele (songs), hula, and the highest caliber of Polynesian performing arts.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa - The rich cultural and natural beauty of Waikīkī is highlighted in songs and dances of the life-giving streams that still flow into the heart of Waikīkī today, and the tender stories of Hawaiiʻs beloved monarchs, their love for their people and this famed place.
Meet our kamaʻāina, our local islanders who will share with you some of the hana noʻeau (cultural arts) they grew up with here in Waikīkī. Kui lei – string a floral adornment perfect to wear for the evening’s festivities. Tatau Pasefika – tattoos can be found all throughout Polynesia. Learn about its significance and perhaps brave a temporary tattoo for the Pāʻina. And hula of course… Pāʻina Waikīkī is full of music and hula and so we invite everyone to join in.
What's Included
- Fresh Flower Lei
- Mai Tai Greeting (VIP Ticket Holders receive two additional cocktails)
- Lei Making Demonstrations & Temporary Polynesian Tattoos
- Dinner
- Luau Music & Dance Performance
- Fire Knife Dancing Finale
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Transportation NOT Provided
- NO outside food or beverages allowed in the luau
Location
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Kalākaua Avenue
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(295 Ratings)
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Ineshan_p
Aug 19, 2024
Party at a luau! - This was a fantastic experience. Check in was simple (recommend the VIP option). The atmosphere was great and it was wonderful to learn so much of the Hawaiian culture narrated by the host and then see this acted out in the performances on stage. The performers are brilliant artists and will have you enthralled from start to finish. The food was tasty (buffet) encapsulating Hawaiian dishes and some for the more conservative eater.
Lovely evening out.
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Charmaine_l
Aug 19, 2024
Big Mahalo from SoCal - Went to celebrate my daughter’s 19th birthday and she had a very wonderful experience, along with the rest of my family. Really good buffet and world class performances. The atmosphere, the energy, and the vibes 💯
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H8350pbja
Aug 19, 2024
Good Luau - A really good show. If you come early enough, you can ask the workers where you prefer to sit in your designated area. The food options are a little bit of this and that when it comes to Hawaiian cuisine. Daisy our waitress was attentive to us. The entertainment was really good too. Very upbeat and fun.
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830gareth
Aug 17, 2024
Luau! - It was a beautiful evening! We enjoyed the food and performances! We had exceptional service from our waiter Dean. He was cheerful, professional, and made the experience so worthwhile as we celebrated our honeymoon. Thank you Dean, for such a memorable experience.
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Andre_r
Aug 12, 2024
Great event - Excellent event. Well organized. Good insight into the Hawaiian culture. Great dancers and the food was really good. I would recommend the VIP pass as you get 3 drinks included and sit at the front.
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Kathleen_m
Aug 11, 2024
Great show and amazing experience - We went with my family for my parents 30th anniversary. We had so much fun! The food and show were all amazing. I loved that they included dances from different culture. The staff also greet you with a lei when you arrive. We paid for VIP and it was totally worth it. You get better seating up front and have the option of three drinks (both alcoholic and not). We had a great time and would definitely do it again!
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Nicholaslx1861ki
Aug 11, 2024
Paina Luau - Amazing show and talented performers! Food was amazing! I highly recommend this luau to anyone staying at or around waikiki
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Donwa5858rl
Aug 20, 2024
Excellent show, VIP Seating luck of the draw - Food was good (typical Marriott) and performers were excellent. We paid for the VIP tickets to get better seating but ended up with an obstructed view which is why we are giving this a 4 star instead of 5. We arrived early but the best seats were already taken and we were left to bake in the sun for 30 minutes with an obstructed view.
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Arlene_m
Aug 8, 2024
It’s fine - Food was basic and not to good dry pastries and performance was good the pork was salty and the beef was flavorless was hoping for more
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Teresacg9553jz
Aug 17, 2024
VIP TICKET DOES NOT MEAN VIP SERVICE - VIP tickets do not include VIP service. Seated last, was not informed about the "activities" before the event started. Cafeteria style food; large poles blocking view of performance. Not what I expected for VIP tickets. Left and requested a full refund.
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