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Royal Kona Resort Luau

75-5852 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740
808 356 1800
Ranked #13 of 69 attractions in Kailua-Kona
4.0 of 5 stars 209 Reviews
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Aurora, Illinois
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The Luau was almost rained out. The management provided ponchos when it began to rain hard, It was raining too hard to get a good view of the Imu Oven or underground oven where they roast the pig. The show stopped because of the rain ,but it eventually resumed. We ate delicious island foods, drinks and desert. It was a... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The Royal Kona Resort Luau is the best one you will find. The venue (right by the shore) is spectacular for Hawaii and the entire event is scripted perfectly. These folks have done this many times. The food is good, the entertainment is spectacular (the entertainers are enthusiastic!), and even if mother nature drops a deluge of rain (as was... More

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Silverdale, Washington, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Food was very good and entertainment represented the history of Hawaii very nicely. We paid $70 each, don't pay for reserved seating because it's first come basis even if you RESERVE it, but not a bad seat in the place anyway. Great luau!

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Superior, Wisconsin
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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This show was awesome and had amazing food! Great value for all the food, unlimited drinks, and a great fire show!

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Chino Hills, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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Great location with beautiful sunsets. After you find your seats and get a drink, you can take some beautiful pictures of the waves crashing over the rocks. The food was great and the show was colorful and energetic. We had a fun and entertaining evening.

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Bakersfield, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

The set up was kind of boring. didnt have any activities to do or see before dinner and the show, like i have seen at better luaus. the show was good but only if you have never been to another luau before. the food was decent and plentyful and the open bar was a plus. it was very small because... More

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Edmonton, AB
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Great food, all you can drink and the show was amazing. We did this Luau 3 times.

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Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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food was better than average, luau was pretty well done. the overall feeling was lacking authenticity,but fun night anyway. overpriced

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Christiansburg, Virginia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

My husband and I were on our honeymoon and had been at another luau earlier in the week. I had booked this luau for us to celebrate my husband's birthday. The luau is set right on the beach. In behind the dancers you can see the ocean. We got to watch the sunset as we enjoyed the luau. The musicians... More

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Seattle, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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The entertainment was exactly as expected. The dancers were pretty good and featured dances from a few different areas. The band was good and the fact that the music was live was a nice plus. The MC gave it the feeling of being on a cruise ship. The other entertainment is watching everyone get drinks. They could save time, money,... More

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