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Paina Waikiki Luau at Waikiki Beach Marriott: Celebrate Stories of Waikiki Through Music and Dance
4.6
388 Ratings
Honolulu
Pāʻina Waikīkī is a celebration of all that makes the famous Waikiki, Oahu, a distinctive and thrilling destination!
This exceptional dinner party lūʽau offers a setting where the lively tales of Honolulu’s iconic periods are brought to life through joyful nā mele (songs), hula, and top-tier Polynesian performing arts.
Pāʻina Waikīkī is a celebration of all that makes the famous Waikiki, Oahu, a distinctive and thrilling destination!
This exceptional dinner party lūʽau offers a setting where the lively tales of Honolulu’s iconic periods are brought to life through joyful nā mele (songs), hula, and top-tier Polynesian performing arts.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa - The vibrant cultural and natural beauty of Waikīkī is celebrated through songs and dances that honor the life-giving streams still flowing into the heart of Waikīkī today, along with the heartfelt stories of Hawaii’s cherished monarchs, their love for their people, and this renowned location.
Meet the…
- Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa - The vibrant cultural and natural beauty of Waikīkī is celebrated through songs and dances that honor the life-giving streams still flowing into the heart of Waikīkī today, along with the heartfelt stories of Hawaii’s cherished monarchs, their love for their people, and this renowned location.
Meet the kamaʻāina, the local islanders who will share some of the hana noʻeau (cultural arts) they have cherished growing up in Waikīkī. Kui lei – create a floral adornment perfect for wearing during the evening’s festivities. Tatau Pasefika – tattoos are prevalent throughout Polynesia. Discover their significance and perhaps try a temporary tattoo for the Pāʻina.
And of course, hula… Pāʻina Waikīkī is filled with music and hula, and everyone is invited 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
- 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
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(388 Ratings)
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Sylvia_t
Jan 2, 2025
Food was good, shows were... - Food was good, shows were good, bring a light long sleeve shirt or jacket as it is a little breezy at night.
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Randall_k
Jan 1, 2025
Great show great host Lucky Lager. Food excellent fire dancers and hula first class - You need to ask for the parking validation and mine wasn't done correctly and I needed to to pay $20
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Booyee
Jan 1, 2025
Amazing Luau experience you don’t wanna miss! - The crew at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Luau is absolutely amazing and truly makes the experience unforgettable.
From the moment you arrive, they greet you with warm smiles and genuine aloha spirit (and lei, of course), making you feel welcome and valued. The performers are incredibly talented, and you can tell they’re passionate about sharing their culture through dance and storytelling. The staff is super friendly and our server is very attentive through out the evening making sure everyone is comfortable.
Through out the night, each person is entitled for three drinks. And there are lei bracelet and temporary water ink tatoo activity on site for guests wanted some extra fun.
Definitely come experience this is you visit Waikiki!
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Izabella_q
Jan 1, 2025
1st luau ever - It was such a great experience! The food, the MC, the drinks, the dancers, the service were all great!! The time definitely flew by and I am so happy I chose this place for my 1st time. The only thing is I would show up earlier to get a closer seat!
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Companion64598330068
Dec 29, 2024
Top music. Food fine. Good show. - Music was A+. Been going to Hawaii >40 years and this lineup of musicians is inspired tonight. Guitar player “Jeff” is killing it.
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Ramona_a
Dec 28, 2024
Awesome Luau - It was awesome. Our server Dean was amazing and very tentative. From the Kapua to my grandson, every one enjoyed themselves. Family of six.
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Julie_s
Dec 26, 2024
Best experience, highly recommend - The entertainment and food was amazing! Flower leis, free tattoos and so much talent from the entertainers.
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Footprints246831
Dec 26, 2024
Awesome show - This was our families first time in Hawaii and this was a great show to attend. From the entertainment, food, host and servers, everyone was awesome.
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Discover445205
Jan 3, 2025
Disappointed and unfortunately not worth the cost - Pros; the performers and show were very well done and the waiting staff were good.
Cons; food was average, when my husband went up to get some more rice they were already tidying the food away (we were one of the last tables to be called up) so $170 a ticket and no 2nd plate is not acceptable.
It was very expensive for what it was. I willingly paid the price but this has made me think twice about spending that amount of money on another Luau or event in this area.
The table set up wasn’t good, my husband and son had a pole blocking some of their view.
I understand all Luau’s are different and I have only been to one other one on another Island. Unfortunately, my family and I were really looking forward to this one but were very disappointed with the food, location/set up and cost. Unfortunately I would not recommend this Luau to friends of family.
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Roam10422405970
Dec 26, 2024
Nice luau but don’t bother with VIP - The luau show itself was very good. However, we purchased the VIP package and had seats right next to the regular tables and the only other difference was more drink tickets. Food was good but not especially Hawaiian except the poi.
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