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Paina Waikiki Luau at Waikiki Beach Marriott: Celebrate Stories of Waikiki Through Music and Dance
4.5
490 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
- Luau Music & Dance Performance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Fire Knife Dancing Finale
- Lei Making Demonstrations & Temporary Polynesian Tattoos
- Dinner
- Fresh Flower Lei
- Luau Music & Dance Performance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Fire Knife Dancing Finale
- Lei Making Demonstrations & Temporary Polynesian Tattoos
- Dinner
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
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(490 Ratings)
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Janelle_t
Aug 5, 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our... - We thoroughly enjoyed our Luau show. The food was good and the show was great. They offered lei bracelets and tattoos before the show. There were plenty of opportunities for pictures. Our server was good. A great night!
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Brett_b
Aug 3, 2025
Exciting, Fun - Great Luau. Good food, drink, and amazing performances, especially fire knife. Good service too. A highlight of our trip.
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Carolyn_h
Jul 31, 2025
This Luau was perfect... - This Luau was perfect from beginning to end! The food was delicious, the service was awesome, and the show was fantastic!
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Kariminal
Jul 23, 2025
Great atmosphere, food, and location - Fantastic atmosphere enjoyed by all the adults and the kids. Great food, and plenty of it! Prime rib was delicious, but can’t go past the fish!
Had VIP seats and chose to sit middle section on the side against the wall, perfect location as did not need to twist to side to watch, and kids were able to lay and rest if they got tired from dancing!
Given the close location to all the local hotels, would highly recommend.
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Kara_b
Jul 20, 2025
So much fun! - We had an awesome time at this luau! We returned from a cruise and the cruise excursion was $100 more and had 2,000 people in attendance! This event was on the rooftop at the Marriott with about 100/125 people. The entertainment was great and the food was fantastic!! Everyone had such a great time and I’m so glad I booked this luau! Highly recommend!!
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Sawao343
Aug 4, 2025
Satisfied with the food and the show! - The food was delicious and the staff service was very good. We were supposed to enter at 5:30, but we were able to sit early. The show featured dance shows on each island while listening to explanations of Hawaiian history. It was a fun show with a lot of variety.
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Barbara_r
Jul 26, 2025
Luau - Misrepresented…had to pay xtra for food, therefore making it ultra expensive .
Food was delicious and the performers were outstanding.
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Kristina
Jul 19, 2025
Fun and entertaining Luau - The dancers and singers were fabulous and the Mai Tais were strong. The food was plentiful but just average. Overall we had a good time!
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Sharil743
Jul 31, 2025
Fun, but please make your backdrop taller - Had a great time as a family, but was disappointed that the whole time watching the event I could see all of the other surrounding building/lights above the "backdrop." It was not on the beach nor could we see the beach, rather it was at the hotel, near the beach. I should have researched more for a more authentic and beach experience. Would I pay the VIP price and choose this Luau again, probably not. But being with family and having fun was the purpose. The lei's we were were given were beautiful, the tattoos and extra wrist lei was fun. The food was good, and our son was chosen to go on stage to dance, which made his night! Of course, we didn't complain to our children (our thoughts), it was just a parental side conversation the next day...
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Anhl157
Jul 24, 2025
Website misleading - Performance was great. Food ok. No need to pay extra for better seat. Clear view of stage no matter where you sit. Website is misleading. They advertised as including lei making and temporary tattoo, but there were none, only song/dance and food. Had we known the tattoo was not part of the event, we would have chosen some other luau on the beach. So disappointed.
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