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    Waikiki Hawaiian Luau & Dinner Show

    An evening of Hawaiian music, dance, and island dining at The Royal Hawaiian

    4.0 stars• 386 reviews

    Duration

    3 hrs

    Includes

    Music, dance, island cuisine

    Highlights

    Discover Waikiki through Hawaiian music, dance, and island cuisine at ‘Aha ‘Aina, a Royal Hawaiian Luau.

    Premium seating costs an additional $20 and is not included in the listed price; it includes an upgraded lei greeting.

    • Celebrate Hawaiian culture through music and dance
    • Savor kalbi, market catch, mochiko chicken, and island sweets
    • Sample poi, lomi salmon, local fruits, and seasonal ingredients
    • Enjoy an evening at The Royal Hawaiian

    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

    • Hawaiian music and dance
    • Island cuisine

    Important details

    • Arrive for check-in at 5:00 pm; the luau starts promptly at 5:30 pm
    • Lap-child admission for ages 0-2 includes no reserved seat or meal
    • Young-child admission for ages 2-4 includes a seat only, with no meal

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with at least 72 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.

    Product ID: RETDCM

    FAQs

    A: The ‘Aha ‘Aina Royal Hawaiian Luau Dinner and Show includes a multi-course Hawaiian dinner featuring dishes like kalbi short ribs, garlic shrimp, huli huli chicken, and traditional pork lau lau, along with a full cultural performance program.

    A: The experience includes a staged program with storytelling and live performances, including “Welcome to Ancient Waikiki,” a royal feast presentation, and “The Helumoa Story Unfolds.”

    A: The evening begins with check-in at 5:00 p.m., followed by the program starting at 5:30 p.m., with dinner and performances continuing until approximately 7:50 p.m.

    Meeting details

    2259 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815

    Experience provided by Royal Hawaiian - Aha'aina Luau

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    Adult

    $265.71

    Ages 13+

    0

    Child

    $166.07

    Ages 5-12

    0

    Young Child

    $22.14

    Age 2-4, Seat only, NO MEAL INCLUDED

    0

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    Review summary

    4.0
    Very Good
    386 reviews•Google Maps
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    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

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    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,

    Photo of Julie Carter

    Julie Carter

    July 7, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    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,

    Photo of Julie Carter

    Julie Carter

    July 7, 2026

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