How is the evening scheduled during the luau?

The program runs in three acts: 5:15–6:00 PM (Welcome to Ancient Waikiki), 6:00–7:00 PM (The Royal Feast), and 7:00–7:50 PM (The Helumoa Story Unfolds).

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Waikiki Royal Hawaiian Luau Dinner Show

Name: Waikiki Royal Hawaiian Luau Dinner Show
Brand: Royal Hawaiian - Aha'aina Luau
Price: 293.39 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (386 reviews)

Celebrate Hawaiian culture with island cuisine, music, and dance

4.0 stars• 386 reviews

Duration

2.5 hrs

Includes

Dinner, show, lei greeting

Highlights

Explore Waikiki’s culture through music, dance, and island cuisine at ‘Aha ‘Aina, a Royal Hawaiian Luau. Settle in for an evening of Hawaiian storytelling and a multi-course feast.

Discover Hawaiian culture through music and dance
Savor kalbi, market catch, mochiko chicken, and island-inspired sides
Sample poi, lomi salmon, fresh haupia, and local island fruits
Indulge in banana bread pudding with kulolo caramel and vanilla gelato

Itinerary

#‘Aha ‘Aina Program Act I. Welcome to Ancient Waikiki: 5:15pm – 6:00pm Act II. The Royal Feast: 6:00pm – 7:00pm Act III. The Helumoa Story Unfolds: 7:00pm – 7:50pm

What's Included

Dinner and show
Lei greeting
Welcome drink
One complimentary drink

Important details

Arrive for check-in at 5:00 p.m.; the luau starts promptly at 5:30 p.m.

Cancellation Policy

Receive a full refund with 72 hours' notice of cancellation. No-shows are charged the full price. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Product ID: NHYK27

FAQs

Check in at 5:00 PM. The luau starts promptly at 5:30 PM.

Your reservation includes dinner and the show, a lei greeting, a welcome drink, and one complimentary drink.

Ages 2–4 receive a seat only; no meal is included.

Meeting details

The Royal Hawaiian, 2259 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815

Experience provided by Royal Hawaiian - Aha'aina Luau

Why book through Greetwell?

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Free Cancellation Available
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Waikiki Royal Hawaiian Luau Dinner Show

Celebrate Hawaiian culture with island cuisine, music, and dance

4.0 stars• 386 reviews

Duration

2.5 hrs

Includes

Dinner, show, lei greeting

Highlights

Explore Waikiki’s culture through music, dance, and island cuisine at ‘Aha ‘Aina, a Royal Hawaiian Luau. Settle in for an evening of Hawaiian storytelling and a multi-course feast.

Discover Hawaiian culture through music and dance
Savor kalbi, market catch, mochiko chicken, and island-inspired sides
Sample poi, lomi salmon, fresh haupia, and local island fruits
Indulge in banana bread pudding with kulolo caramel and vanilla gelato

Itinerary

#‘Aha ‘Aina Program Act I. Welcome to Ancient Waikiki: 5:15pm – 6:00pm Act II. The Royal Feast: 6:00pm – 7:00pm Act III. The Helumoa Story Unfolds: 7:00pm – 7:50pm

What's Included

Dinner and show
Lei greeting
Welcome drink
One complimentary drink

Important details

Arrive for check-in at 5:00 p.m.; the luau starts promptly at 5:30 p.m.

Cancellation Policy

Receive a full refund with 72 hours' notice of cancellation. No-shows are charged the full price. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Product ID: NHYK27

FAQs

Check in at 5:00 PM. The luau starts promptly at 5:30 PM.

Your reservation includes dinner and the show, a lei greeting, a welcome drink, and one complimentary drink.

Ages 2–4 receive a seat only; no meal is included.

Review summary

4.0

Very Good

386 reviewsGoogle Maps

The show itself stands out as the real highlight here, with performers delivering spectacular dances and an engaging walk through Hawaiian history that guests find both entertaining and educational. The Royal Hawaiian beachside setting creates a beautiful backdrop, and reviewers consistently praise the attentive service from staff who handle everything from dietary accommodations to drink service with care. Many call it a trip highlight, with the three-hour experience flying by. However, the food falls notably short of expectations, with multiple guests describing it as mediocre to poor—often lukewarm, cafeteria-style, and disappointing given the premium pricing. This creates an imbalance that several reviewers mention when weighing value. Weather can also be a factor, as rainy conditions move the event indoors to a ballroom setting that loses the outdoor luau atmosphere guests were anticipating. If you're going primarily for an excellent cultural show and beautiful location while keeping expectations modest for the meal, you'll likely leave happy. Just know you're paying mainly for the performance and experience rather than a culinary adventure.

What people are saying

Go to the Luau. I’m writing a review after going last night because I read the reviews beforehand and was disappointed before I even got there. Wrong. It was FANTASTIC! The performers were amazing and I thought the way they told the story of Hawaii and the hotel was beautiful. Our server was incredible—so professional and thoughtful. I guess our trip planner let them know it was our anniversary so he wished us a Happy Anniversary when we arrived and we had a special message on our dessert. He also offered us a glass of wine or prosecco on him. The food was good but there are a lot of different tastes going on, the beef was a bit to saucey for me. The hotel is gorgeous, the production was professional—not Vegas professional but still very good. I would recommend. It was the most expensive “event” planned for us and we paid for the upgrade but we wanted to experience just once a real luau and I’m glad we did. It was also very convenient to walk to from our hotel.i was also happy to see that almost all the guests dressed up and that made the atmosphere feel nice too. Women wore beautiful dresses and the men wore Hawaiian shirts or collared shirts and dress slacks or shirts. Oh, and if we ever come back to Hawaii we want to stay at this hotel—-gorgeous!! Go to the Luau,

Julie Carter

July 7, 2026

Julie Carter

July 7, 2026

Meeting details

The Royal Hawaiian, 2259 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815

Experience provided by Royal Hawaiian - Aha'aina Luau

Why book through Greetwell?

No Added Fees
No booking or service fees, ever
Concierge Support Included
Real humans ready to help with timing, questions, or special requests
Free Cancellation Available
Most experiences can be cancelled for a full refund