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At Go Visit Hawaii, we know that there are a number of different luau options for anyone planning a trip to Hawaii. We also know that researching the different luau options is fairly difficult as not all the relevant information is readily available. As promised in the article on tips for choosing a Hawaiian luau and as a service to our readers, we’ve researched and compiled the information to assist you in finding that special luau experience. Starting today, we begin our series of listing the luaus on each island. We begin the series on the Big Island. All the luaus on the Big Island are in the Kona and Kohala areas.

Kohala Coast Luaus

Royal Luau at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott
Opens: Check-in between 4:30 and 5:00
Nights: Sundays and Wednesdays
Location/Setting: Adjacent to the Anaehoomalu fishponds.
Prices: $74.95 for adults and $34.46 for children aged 6 - 12. Children under 5 are free.
Price Includes: Buffet, open-bar drinks, Polynesian show and taxes
Imu Ceremony: Yes at 6:00
For Reservations: 1-808-886-6789
Reviews: TripAdvisor, Yahoo
Additional Information: Official Hotel Flier

Legends of the Pacific at the Hilton Waikoloa Village
Opens: Doors open at 5:30
Nights: Tuesdays and Fridays
Location/Setting: At Hilton Waikoloa Resort grounds. (No water views from the seating area.  See photo 1 and 2 for views of the seating set up.)
Prices: $82 for adults, $65 for seniors 65 and older, $65 for teens 13- 18, $41 for children 5 - 12 and free for children under 5. Upgrade seating to front row with family-style food served and unlimited Mai Tais at your table for additional $25 per person. You can skip the food altogether and just see the show for $40 per person which begins at 7:15 p.m.
Price Includes: Buffet, one cocktail, Polynesian show.
Imu Ceremony: Yes at 6:00
For Reservations: 1-808-886-1234
Reviews: None found
Additional Information: Official Website

Kona Luaus

Kona Village Luau at Kona Village Resort
Opens: 5:15
Nights: Wednesdays (Hula Mana), Fridays (Savaii Polynesian Show, the longest running show)
Location/Setting: At Kona Village Resort grounds 10 miles north of Kona.
Prices: $98 for Adults and teens 13 years and older, $67 for children ages 6 - 12 and $0 for children ages 3 - 5.
Price Includes: Buffet, one drink and hula (Wednesday) or Polynesian show (Friday).
Imu Ceremony: Yes on Fridays
For Reservations: 1-808-325-5555
Reviews: Epinions, Frommers, Travel.Taquitos
Additional Information: Official Website

Island Breeze Hawaiian Luau at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel
Opens: 5:00
Nights: Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Location/Setting: King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel grounds in Kona
Prices: $70.31 for adults, $34.90 for children ages 5 - 12, children under 5 are admitted free
Prices Includes: Buffet, open bar, Polynesian show, taxes
Imu Ceremony: Yes, also they have a royal Hawaiian court presentation.
For Reservations: 1-808-329-8111 x200 or book online
Reviews: TripAdvisor 1, TripAdvisor 2
Additional Information: Hotel Website, Island Breeze Production Website

Royal Kona Resort Luau
Opens: 5:00
Nights: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Location/Setting: Royal Kona Resort grounds in Kona (ocean front with sunset views)
Prices: $60 for adults, $22.50 for children 5 - 12, children under 5 admitted free for each paid adult
Prices Includes: Buffet, open bar, Polynesian show, taxes
Imu Ceremony: Yes
For Reservations: 1-808-329-3111 or book online
Reviews: TripAdvisor, IgoUgo
Additional Information: Official Website

All prices and times were accurate at the time this article was written. As resorts often change dates and prices, please verify current times, days, and prices.

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