Paradise Cove Luau

From start to finish, we had an amazing time!We got the Orchid Package (middle tier) and were greeting with an orchid lei and a mai tai. The Mai Tai was delicious! We then followed one of the team members to show us where to sit, once we were shown our seats, we headed towards the "tattoo" stations and games.We didn't get a chance to create a lei, but that's pretty much the only thing we weren't able to do. We saw the "flower shower" and the special ceremony before dinner.Before getting our dinner, we were able to take pictures by the sunset. I think the pictures don't do it justice! The area is so beautiful and well taken care of. Since we knew where to sit, we headed to the buffet! Food was great for an event like this. We had Kalua Pork, BBQ Chicken, and Beer Battered Fish. They also had sides like bread, Mac salad, rice, poi, and green salad. I also liked that people are able to get seconds. F you still have room after dinner, they also have chocolate cake, haupia, and fruit. During dinner they start a "preshow" where you see the talented ladies do some dancing. Once everyone has eaten, they turn off the lights and start the show. You see dances from Tahiti, Samoa, and more! It was so entertaining that even my one year old stayed still and watched.My recommendation, arrive before they open their doors so you can get the best seat possible, if you want to creat a lei, make that your first stop, and tip the team!

If you would have asked me a year ago, I would have given this place a solid 4 out of 5. However, after visiting for a second time, this score is way lower. We went on a Monday and from the moment we walked in to have our picture taken, the energy of some of the staff was so low, like they didn't want to be there. We got the most expensive package, for 6 people. Our server was great and attentive, but the dancers that night were bad. Like, only one of the guys knew what he was doing, the other ones look like children and were lost in a lot of the performances.Later, we found out from a local than this place had been bought out and under new management. They also got rid of a lot of the dancers. Not sure what exactly happened but the quality has gone DOWN. You can see it even in the simple things like our group picture. I'll share later but 2023 the picture is nicely cropped with a nice logo, 2024 1/4 of the picture is of an ugly wall and they got rid of the logo? Don't go here! Go to luaus owned by locals. I was recommended MAUKA WARRIORS, started by locals and ran by them too. Sorry Paradise Cove, I never plan on returning and have already advised my family of the new place we should be supporting.

This is our first ever Luau and I have to say it was a really amazing experience. I looked into different Luaus while we were in Hawaii and decided to go with Paradise Cove for our first Luau.We went with the Hawaiian Luau Package. On the day of event, we came a little late due to a bit of heavy traffic. We didn't miss much, and there were still plenty of parking! Once we arrived they guided us on where to go. We were provided with complimentary mai tais and then our leis. We were then taken to our seats so that we know where to go once dinner was ready. Hubby and I walked around and enjoyed the scenery and then went to explore and do some activities. It's such a beautiful place and the food honestly was really delicious! We both really enjoyed it and loved the music and entertainment during out time there. Will definitely keep Paradise Cove in mind, but wouldn't mind trying other Luaus for future visits.

Cost for basic package: $150There's a lot to do once they let you inside, most of the activities are complimentary with a choice of tip. There was a woman who made leis around your wrist, so I got one of those since the basic package doesn't give you a lei around your neck. The basic package give you shells around your neck. I also ended up getting a temporary tattoo which was cool, there was also a free kayak ride. There were a bunch of other activities but once the show began I was mesmerized by the women and men, they looked absolutely gorgeous in their outfits. The dance was beautiful and the fire dancers were amazing.

Saturday, August 24, 2024 (RIP / HBD, Our Beloved Grandson Logan): Thanks to Tickets & Tours at Joint Base Hickam Pearl Harbor I was able to get Orchid seating in advance via email (Military discount of $123 each). We had a total of 13 vouchers for family with 4 more family members joining us there. There's a lot of parking and the staff is very friendly. Check in time was 4:45 pm. We were all given "credit cards" with $16 loaded on it to use toward any purchases.The grounds are clean and wide open. We were directed to our reserved table, which was located in the middle with a perfect view of the stage. There is shopping, tattooing, photos with the parrots, etc. Events for the entire family to enjoy!There is a nice beach on the property. Our family spread rose petals in honor of our 17 year old grandson, Logan, who passed away last year from Fentanyl poisoning. We all wore his shirts in his memory. It was a most spectacular sunset & we know he was there in spirit. Just before that a most wondrous rainbow appeared across the Hawaiian skies and we felt that Logan was sending us a sign that he knew his ohana was all together there for him on his birthday. We miss him so much!They opened the buffet in an orderly fashion and we all enjoyed the food; some got seconds. It was very tasty.We enjoyed the show. My battery died so I couldn't take more photos. Honestly, the most impressive were the two fire dancers! High energy and precision were the earmarks of their amazing performances. Neither one dropped a torch! The entire show was highly entertaining! As some had reservations about the dancers & musicians walking off from a previous show there was no sign of any squabbles. The show went on successfully without a hitch.We had an enjoyable experience and would recommend!

Booked the experience through Tripster little cheaper. It was fun, ambiance and venue was great, I felt like there were too many activities to do, and long lines to get to each one. Food was alright nothing special, the best was the last show that they left for the end. Overall ok, but wouldn't go to do it again.

We arrived early to Paradise Cove Luau to guarantee the best seats possible. The space was beautiful, and they had plenty of activities to enjoy before the main show--I highly recommend the canoe ride. The food was just okay. I've been to many luaus in the past and this would be on the lowest end in terms of food and drink. The chicken and pork were a highlight, while the "beer battered fish" tasted like egg and was close to inedible. The show itself was disjointed and had too many breaks. The dancers were very talented, but it felt like they were off stage as much as they were on stage. This might be a good choice for a first luau, but I wouldnt recommend it if you've been to others before.

A luau is one of the must try activities in Hawaii but I feel like there has to be a better one than this. The location was great and picturesque and the show was pretty fun, but the price is way too high and the scheduling felt like it was completely messed up. My main problem is that there were a bunch of different activities, such as the bracelet or necklace making, taking a photo with parrots, and Polynesian tattoos, but there was no time at all to do them. There's also 3 major events: a hula dance lesson, a man climbing a tree, and taking the kalua pig out of the ground, but if you're preoccupied with a different station, then you just completely miss the event. I got there, took a photo with the parrots, made a necklace, and by that time missed the first 2 events. I feel like if I'm paying $240 (deluxe price), I should have time to actually do the things I paid for. The drinks were good here but not strong enough to mask my disappointment. The food was not that great. I thought the chicken and fish were alright, but the actual kalua pork, the centerpiece of a luau, was quite dry. I was also hoping for something more uniquely Hawaiian instead of things like just fried or bbq chicken.

Paradise cove luau is one of the best family oriented luaus IMO. I love how welcoming and catering they are to families. I've been coming here since a kid and now as a parent I get to show my children what it's like! My daughters are pretty picky with their food but loved the options and love each dished they offered! Drinks are awesome along. They do offers family photos with a nice background! Take you own on your phone but don't forget to take the professional option as a great memory for the entire family! The show is great but the samoan chief fire dance takes everyone's attention! We got the general admission tickets is what we got and definitely more than satisfied. If you want or have the extra money to spend go for the deluxe option at least once! Overall this location is a must at least one time while in oahu

Nice luau. There was definitely some downtime between getting there and the show. There were some games and photo ops. The food was decent and the entertainment wasn't too long.