Ahaaina Luau

"Is it worth the price? No, but you’re in Hawaii and you need to attend a luau. Premium seats are worth it. The earlier you book, the better seat you’ll get. Everyone was respectful and willing to take pictures. Before the luau started there were activity stations where you could learn about Hawaiian history. I enjoyed the multiple courses of food but like other attendees stated, it isn’t the best. The chicken of last year seemed to be a Cornish hen cut in half. Shredded chicken seems to be on the menu now. Drinks are delicious and free for I believe three drinks each person. If you’re in Hawaii, and especially staying at the Royal Hawaiian, attend this luau."

"Disappointing overall especially at the price point. May 2023 was our 2nd time. The food was unremarkable and the salmon was inedible. The food used to be amazing some years back with a poke bar, kalbi, a whole pig displayed for the kalua pig, etc. This time it was bento style boxes with lackluster food and a pudding(!) for dessert. The performers were good but not spirited. They have a safety net in front of the fire dancer which obstructs the view. For non-English speaking visitors, there is a whole lot of narration at a rapid pace with bits of performance in between. The narration is good and tells a perspective of the history of Hawaii."

"This was a very special event for us. We were celebrating our anniversary and as you can see in one of the pictures the Royal Hawaiian made it special for us when they brought the desert out. The entertainment is what this is all about. The drinks were very tasty but the food wasn't to our liking. The chicken was dry and salty as weas the pork. Everything else was tasty. We were suffering from jet lag and were thinking of leaving early as we were both off our schedule. Glad we stayed. The final part of the show was the fire dance and this guy was amazing. The entire show was spectacular. Would attend the Luau again no problem."

"The best Luau I've been too, and I've been to many. The location was absolutely beautiful, with the backdrop of the gorgeous Pacific Ocean and Diamond Head for sunset. The show was well put together, a great balance of entertainment throughout the evening. For dinner there was "storytelling" covering the history of the islands, with music, singing and Hula. Later, after we finished dinner, the show had a lot more energy, with Tahitian and fire knife dancing under a starry Hawaiian night sky. It was perfect! Dinner was Pacific Rim style. My kids, normally picky eaters, enjoyed the food, to my surprise. We traded a couple items but there was plenty, with nice presentation and great variety. My Mom has allergies and the chef prepared a delicious plate for her dietary restrictions. The staff did an amazing job. Our server, Grant, checked on us often was on top of any requests throughout the entire evening. The supervisor, Nicole, stopped by and took some photos of us to capture the memorable event. She was truly a joy, full of smiles and made us feel complete at ease. She was even able to find some fresh milk for my daughter. Aha 'Aina Luau was a perfect balance of entertainment, food, service for a great family event in a stunning location."

"Heard a lot about it... And it DELIVERED! It is $100 more per person than other shows but it is definitely worth it and you get what you pay for from food, drinks, and show. Very interesting history of the island presented in a fun way. Kid friendly and they will enjoy the fire show."