Paina Waikiki Luau at Waikiki Beach Marriott

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Oahu, USA

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3 hours (approx.)
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Why travelers loved this

4.4

· Anthony_T ·

Feb 2026

Amazing performance, especially the fire dancing, the little kid was amazing, this was hands down an amazing experience and I would do it again from the tattoo to drinks to music and dances, if you’re debating just book and enjoy, I did the VIP and would 100% do it again.

· BABY_E ·

Feb 2026

It was a fun night, very nice entertainment and the food was so good too❣️ We enjoyed the party even my son was amazed with the show and the performers did a great job too❣️

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Overview

Immerse yourself in Hawaiian culture in the heart of Waikiki at the Paina Waikiki Luau. Enjoy music, dance, and a spectacular fiery finale. All packages include a lei greeting and mai tai cocktail; upgrade for general seating, with a buffet dinner, or VIP seating, which is close to the stage and includes a buffet dinner and additional cocktails.

Prebook ticket packages for the Paina Waikiki Luau performance
Sip a mai tai, wearing a lei, as you watch a vivid Hawaiian show
Marvel at a spectacular fire knife dance performance
Upgrade to add a buffet dinner and/or VIP seats with extra drinks

What's Included

Dinner

Hawaiian Luau & Prime Rib Buffet (Not included in Show Only tickets)
Luau Music & Dance Performance
Fire Knife Dancing Finale
Alcoholic Beverages

Mai Tai Greeting (VIP Ticket Holders receive two additional cocktails)
Fresh Flower Lei
Lei Making Demonstrations & Temporary Polynesian Tattoos

Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop off
NO outside food or beverages allowed in the luau
Dinner (If Show Only tickets were purchased)
Parking Fees

6-hour self-parking included with validation; $25 for Valet

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 2552 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA

What To Expect

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
6-hour self-parking included with validation; $25 for Valet

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.4

based on 661 reviews

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Amazing

Debbie_D, Mar 2026

Smaller ,very personal experience everyone works very hard to make your night awesome. Drinks were amazing. Everyone was kind and caring.

Skip it

jessica_c, Mar 2026

The performers were pretty good but the show itself was a bit cheesy. We enjoyed the live band. But don’t believe the good reviews about the food. The food was terrible. The prime rib, the sweet potatoes, and the desserts were ok. Everything else was not. We wanted a more authentic luau but we opted for this one because it was closer to our hotel. I wish we would have saved the $600. I definitely do not recommend. Again, the performers were pretty good but that does not justify the exorbitant price.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Mahalo for joining us and for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the live music and talented performers. At the same time, we’re sorry the overall experience, especially the food and value, didn’t meet your expectations. We know a luau is something guests look forward to, and it’s disappointing to hear we fell short. That said, we appreciate your comments and will be sharing them with our team as we continue to refine the experience for future guests. Thank you again for giving us a try. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Waikiki.

Kelly & Karen

Kelly_R, Mar 2026

Enjoy very much all the hosts and server very friendly and kind. Myself and my wife was overjoyed with everything

Expensive but a good show

Tamrie_S, Mar 2026

It was a well done show, but I thought it cost more than it was worth. The food was tasty and the show fun, but we went to the Polinesian Cultural Center and the show there blew this one out of the water.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for checking the luau and taking the time to share your positive experience. We're thrilled you enjoyed the show and buffet options, and we also appreciate your comments on the overall value. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to see you again soon.

Astonishing Show!!

Ericka_M, Mar 2026

An amazing show !! Definitely recommend anyone visiting Hawaii to go see this Luau show !! And the dinner was delicious too! And the staff is very friendly too.

Wonderful

Justin_A, Mar 2026

Great food and great entertainment. Everyone was so nice. Will definitely do this again if given the opportunity.

So much fun!

Rebecca_M, Mar 2026

Great time, Great food, amazing dancing. The fire dance was very cool to watch. The atmosphere is kid friendly.

Interesting experience. A...

ManShuen_C, Mar 2026

Interesting experience. A bit of history about Hawaii, Polynesia and Waikiki. The performers are top notched. Costumes were colourful and attractive. Buffet was ok. A little pricey but acceptable. The venue was small so not really necessary to buy VIP tickets. Save your money for beverages.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Mahalo for joining us and sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the performers, costumes, and the opportunity to experience a bit of Polynesian culture. We appreciate your comments on the buffet, pricing, and VIP seating and will share them with our team as we continue working to improve. Thank you for giving us a try, and we hope you’ll consider visiting us again for another fun evening in the future.

Don’t miss this luau

Jeri_G, Mar 2026

Absolutely amazing show. The food was excellent…including prime rib! Service was also great. One of the best luaus I have ever seen.

Beautiful!

SamanthaDawson, Mar 2026

This was so beautiful!! I was super impressed with all of the different cultural hula dances and several quick costume changes. The food was good and the staff were kind. It was a great time!

Rude Waitress

Frances_C, Feb 2026

The waitress was extremely rude to not only my party but the people surrounding us. She made us feel rushed with every course of the meal.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Mahalo for joining us and sharing your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that our service staff made you feel uncomfortable. We strive to create a fun and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, so you can be sure we will look into this case and make any necessary adjustments. We appreciate your support and hope you’ll give us another chance to make a better impression in the future.

Awesome entertainment

Amanda_P, Feb 2026

Lots of Island info history. Storytelling through song and dance. Tahiti band was awesome and dancers were beautiful and talented!

Awesome Show❣️

BABY_E, Feb 2026

It was a fun night, very nice entertainment and the food was so good too❣️ We enjoyed the party even my son was amazed with the show and the performers did a great job too❣️

It wasn't OK experience....

Jessica_A, Feb 2026

It wasn't OK experience. The best part was the fire dancers. But you have to go to luau while in Hawaii

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Mahalo for joining us for a special evening in Waikiki. We’re so glad you enjoyed the fire knife dancers, as their performance is definitely one of the highlights! We’re sorry the overall experience didn’t fully meet your expectations but we will share your comments with our team for consideration. We appreciate your support and hope you’ll consider visiting us again the next time you’re in Waikiki.

Canceled Event

James_W, Feb 2026

The event was canceled. When will I get a refund? The organizers said they sent a cancel notice to Viator. Why did we need to travel to the event in order to be notified that it was cancelled?

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience. We’re very sorry for the confusion regarding the last-minute cancellation. We try our best to provide timely updates, though at times we are at the mercy of shifting weather or other conditions. Please contact our team directly so we can assist you promptly. We’ll also discuss with our team internally to ensure future communications are clearer for our guests. We appreciate your understanding and hope you’ll consider joining us in the future under better circumstances. Mahalo.

Mariott Luau

Nicholas_C, Feb 2026

My wife and I had a lot of fun with the Luau. The dances and the food were great. The staff is very friendly.

The show is worth it!

Catherine_G, Feb 2026

The host, musicians, and performers were absolutely incredible. The show was amazing! I loved how the host would explain the history of where we are in Waikīkī and how the dances celebrate that history. We did the show only package, cost did feel high, but we arrived at 5:45, the show really started around 6:30-7:45. We had hoped to have drinks throughout and order from their cocktail menu, but our server never came back after giving us the original MaiTai. This is definitely more tailored to the Dinner&Show guests.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Mahalo for joining us and sharing your feedback. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our entertaining host, musicians, and performers, and appreciated the history behind the performances. We’re sorry the drink service wasn't on point, but rest assured your comments will be shared with our team to ensure a smoother experience moving forward. It was a pleasure hosting you and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Marriott review

Thomas_S, Feb 2026

The show was pricey and didn't care for the rectangular table setup. The venue would be much more inviting with round tables.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Mahalo for joining us and sharing your thoughts. We hope you enjoyed the show and buffet options, even if the table setup wasn't to your liking. We appreciate your comments and will share them with our team for consideration as we strive to enhance the guest experience. Aloha.

A beautiful evening!

Brenda_G, Feb 2026

Beautiful dinner, the hospitality was awesome. It was my birthday, so they treated me very well...it was a lot of excitement and joy last evening. Would definitely do it again.

Marriott luau

Heidi_F, Feb 2026

We paid for upfront stage side, TICKETS. We arrived at 8:35 instead of 8:30 PM. There were no seats available in the front and when I asked the hostess why she was seating us near the back she said that all these people were early so don’t pay for the up close experience just get there early and you’ll be seated in the front!!! we overpaid for the event

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for joining us and sharing your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about the seating mix-up. We understand how frustrating this must have been. Please reach out to our team directly so we can learn more and work toward a resolution. We’ll also share your comments internally to help improve our service and seating process for future guests. Mahalo.

Awesome!!

Leonard_C, Feb 2026

Amazing show from all the performers. Food was awesome. Me and my wife went for valnetines days and could not have picked a better option. 5 stars!

Feb 2026

bermudawoman123, Feb 2026

Good music and talented dancers. Yummy food and good location. Ends early enough to allow for additional evening plans.

Amazing performance/Stories of Waikiki

Anthony_T, Feb 2026

Paini Waikīkī Luau at the Marriott

Kenneth_G, Feb 2026

First this not on the beach. It is on the third floor between the pools. So if you are expecting the pig in the fire pit this isn’t the one. The food was good, and the service was good. The show was excellent, with the traditional Luau fare. There was a fire dance and one of them performed was a young boy, as well as a young lady that did a traditional dance. Good show and food!

Nice City View Luau

John_M, Feb 2026

It’s a great luau without the great views. The food is great. The traditional pork but also prime rib. Entertainment is very good.

Amazing show, great food…meh location

Jillian_A, Feb 2026

Fantastic hula show, was just disappointed in where the show was located. Wish the atmosphere was more authentic. But the show was amazing and the food was great

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Mahalo for joining us at Paina Waikiki Luau. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the show and food options. We’re sorry the atmosphere didn’t fully meet your expectations, but your comments are valuable and will be shared with our team as we continue to enhance the luau experience. We appreciate your support and hope you’ll visit us again for another awesome show next time you're in town.

Want to learn about the food and culture. This event should be included in your itinerary.

Luzviminda_J, Feb 2026

The food and show was fabulous. All whom worked there were very helpful and polite. Highly recommend when in town.

This was a very good...

Vince_C, Feb 2026

This was a very good show. Routines were good and interesting. The food was good. A very friendly staff.

Hawaiian Luau

Dawn_K, Jan 2026

Had a great time at this luau. Would recommend the VIP experience. Sitting at the front of the venue and the extra drinks and attentive service felt worth the extra money.