Great Luau! The location may give you pause when driving in, however it is another world inside the gate. Great beachfront views of the sunset and perfect for a family photo. We were treated very well the entire evening. Germaine's has a plan and it works! No pushing and shoving at the buffet, plenty of opportunities for seconds and the seating is comfortable. There really isn't a bad seat in the house. On top of that, a great show that's as kitschy as you might expect...or fear! The food was much better than the old Paradise Cove luau. Kalua Pork has good flavor and the mac salad is as good, if not better, than found elsewhere on the island. The drinks were weak, as expected. However, they have a nice self serve bar for soft drinks, coffee and tea. The service throughout our visit was thoughtful and organized. If you want a solid luau experience, I recommend giving Germaine's your business. read more

Before dinner, there are several interactive cultural activities like lei-making, temporary Polynesian tattoos, and learning basic hula steps. These are fun, especially if it's your first luau, and help pass the time before the main show begins. The imu (underground oven) pig unveiling is a nice cultural highlight and adds to the authenticity. The buffet offers a solid spread of traditional Hawaiian dishes -- kalua pork, lomi lomi salmon, poi, chicken long rice, rice, salads, and desserts. The food is hearty and filling, though not gourmet. Some items stand out more than others, but overall it feels appropriate for a large-scale luau buffet. Drinks are included, though they're on the lighter side, so don't expect strong cocktails. The performances are the highlight of the night. The Polynesian dances from different islands, live music, and fire knife dancing are energetic and engaging. The performers clearly enjoy what they do, and the crowd interaction keeps things lively. While it may not feel ultra-luxury or theatrical, it's genuine, fun, and entertaining, which adds to its charm. read more

Germaine's Luau - Hawaiian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

This is located right next to the beach, great for taking sunset selfies. The tickets purchased included 2 drinks and dinner buffet style and the entertainment dancers. Considering the size of the venue the lines went fairly quickly for the buffet. There is a gift shop on site and I thought the prices were very reasonable. Purchased my tickets through an excursion provided by a cruise line. Was a bit pricey. Set that aside it's a guarantee back to ship on time as this ran late till end of port time. read more

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The Luau was a lot of fun. The show was great. The location was overlooking the ocean and great for pictures. We had VIP tickets so our seats were great. I highly recommend this Luau if you are in the area. read more

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Service is fantastic, the food is okay. You are really coming for the great show and the food and drink is just a part of the experience. It is also on a private beach so you get amazing views and pictures of the sunset before the show begins! We did the standard package that includes the meal and one drink, which I think is the way to go unless you are a big drinkers. The pork was the highlight of the meal, besides that everything else was okay. I ended up feeding a lot of my food to the cats that are on the property. Amazing show with greta dancers, the fire dancers were a highlight for me. read more

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They should of cancelled their entire show for the day with rain and wind blowing everyone's table covers. They equipped all guest with Ponchos to stay dry but everyone is getting swallowed and holding their ponchos down for dear life in this 3rd Kona Storm they were having. I understand they don't want to lose the thousands of dollars from cancelling one luau event, but it was horrible for all the guests. No one could even enjoy it with rain pouring down on our food because they have no cover, and still with the wind blowing our plates and umbrellas backwards, they still wanted to keep the show going....like c'mon make your guest enjoy themselves after dropping all this money, even a partial refund should of been due, but no the show must go on rain or shine, happy or unhappy guests! At least build a cover or shelter to protect your guests, and they don't offer full refunds unless they decide to cancel on you which doesn't seem like they do very often. I'm never returning and highly discouraging this Germaine's luau until I get some type of compensation or reimbursement for my precious yet limited vacation time. No Thank You! Go somewhere else that treats their paying customers with dignity and respect, I've eaten better at campgrounds than here. The show and and food were decent as expected but you don't treat paying patrons this way! read more

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If visiting Hawaii, absolutely do a luau. The performers were great. Beautiful location on the water but the website should advertise more it's an hour away from the main posted office location. A ton of food options from the buffet- pork and fish were well worth the price of admission. Got a free beer mug but the tiki glass was $18 no including the drink. read more

Been to my handful of luau's over the years and from all that I have been too this one was the least stressful lol, totally relaxed feel, vibe was fun, not rushed, easy to follow and well prepped out The intro was pretty short and sweet The pig uncovering was tastefully done, playfulnesses with the two presenters was definitely an ice breaker for us and the crowd The performances of each island and different types of dancing was fun to watch The way they laid out the lines to go get food was organized. The first row tables got their food delivered to them, their seconds they would need to go to the regular buffet line, the second row obviously was set to go in stages per table following the third followed the same as the second, if you felt for seconds there was pretty much allot if it leftover minus the sweets of course those go quick The Poi tasted fresh, the pork was super tender and slightly decently seasoned, the fried fish was good, the chicken was tender and seasoned well everything else was decent Drinks were colorful and strong. I would come back again, experience was fun Food *** 1/2 Price $$$ Performance ***** Service ***** Ambiance ***** Definite a must try for first time luau'ers read more

I have been to several luaus but it has been years since I have been to Germaine's....until a few weeks ago. I forgot how beautiful it was there! So beautiful they filmed Lilo & Stitch at this location. They have different spots for fun photos, an all you can drink soda station, self serve all you can eat buffet, gift shop, Hawaiian activities & let's not forget the bar with really different yummy adult drinks. The Hawaiian dancers are absolutely gorgeous and the show was just beautiful. Oh let me know forget, do not forget your photos from George! I cannot say how much aloha he showed! 100% recommend Germaine's Luau....thank you George for being so kind and showing us the Hawaiian hospitality!! read more

Germaine's Luau - Hawaiian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

The best10/10, it was a dream and I can't wait to go back what beautiful culture, lovely dancers,beautiful ocean scenery and yummy food. Fun fact this is the same place the Lilo and Stitch movie filmed there Luau scene, little did I know until after LOL Mahalo to Germaine's for the hospitality read more

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I've read mixed reviews on this place so I decided to check it out with my family while visiting . The staff were all so nice once we arrived. I felt like I walked into the Disney movie Lilo and stitch as there was a small scene that was actually filmed there. Food was good and I liked that they were organized with going table to table allowing guests to make a plate without being staggered over each other. The only downside were the drinks , needed just a tad bit more alcohol. I felt like we just ordered juice at the bar. For the experience to those who are Lilo & Stitch fans I would recommend checking this place out. read more

Germaine's Luau - All you can eat buffet dinner plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

This was my first time at this place. As I was driving, I was confused by the location as it sits in the industrial part of town. The customer service there was great one older man in particular, was so accommodating that he escorted us to the best open seating available. The buffet style dinner was well organized! The kalua pig was cooked underground which gave its incredible flavor. Even though the food lacked salt and pepper, it was authentic Hawaiian, in my opinion. The performance was good but as a former stage performer myself, some of the dances/dancers didn't seem authentic as they indicated. read more

Went to Germaine's luau for dinner and a show the venue is in the middle of the industrial complex which made us nervous but once inside those fears were put to rest and an evening of food and entertainment was on the menu. The luau started with the unveiling of the pig from the Buried pit which was quite the show in itself. Next was the meal which consisted of pork beef fish and chicken all of which were quite good for a Buffet style the sides were OK nothing to write home about. The show was very good lots of islands being representedit was a great night read more

Germaine's Luau - Fire dancer - Hawaiian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Germaine's Luau is a one of kind experience located directly off the beach - this is the most authentic luau experience on the island of Oahu. The welcome, púa ceremony, flower and tattoo activities, food buffet, and entertainment is above and beyond what I expected. It is a nice intimate and interactive experience - you can feel the Spirit of Aloha throughout the Luau. One fun fact: The live action Lilo and Stitch had been partially filmed here as well. The service from beginning to end was amazing and the staff was located throughout to help with any questions. There is a small gift shop with limited items to buy and directly across is the restrooms. This is an outdoor experience so plan accordingly!! I always try and research each place before I visit. To those who drive there is parking, but I'm not sure if it's free, or included in your ticket. As traveled with a group a friends with private transportation. read more

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We had such a great time at Germaine's Luau! The dancers were so talented, the show was entertaining from start to finish, and the beachside setup was stunning. The sunset alone was worth it. The food was delicious, and my husband absolutely loved the whole experience. read more

To be completely honest, I was a bit disappointed with this experience. We got stuck in traffic and because of that we ended up being a half hour late but that wasn't what disappointed me. Thankfully, we had arrived before most of the actual show and dinner had started but I really felt rushed through the entire event. We missed waiting in line to check in and receive our lais, drink tickets and seating assignments but we got all of that with no line by being late. We found our table, got our drinks and then sat down with a few minutes before food was served. Once the food was served, we were all whisked off to the buffet line to grab our food before the show started and once it did, it flew by at such a fast pace that I feel that we may have missed some of it. They told us when dinner was served that in Hawaii at Luau, you don't eat until you're full, you eat until it hurts but that wasn't possible. We got our first plates and were told that food would be available until some certain dance in the performance but that was only about 20 minutes. My wife and I almost had to run back to get seconds and after we had gone through the line for the second time, the food was packed up and gone. The show was great don't get me wrong, but the performances were machine gunned at us at such a fast pace that it was hard to enjoy. They cram a lot of entertainment into a couple of hours that fly by so fast that when it's over, your left with your head spinning. They have their production down to a precise science and from a tourism standpoint, I can see how that is efficient and profitable for them as a company. For me as the consumer however, I felt like the whole thing was a novelty and that the price I paid was not worth the value of what I received. There are a lot of Luaus to choose from when you visit Hawaii, but I don't know if they all feel this rushed and we chose Germaine's not only because my kids had been but also because the comedian Fluffy, (Gabriel Iglesias) spoke so highly of it in one of his stand ups. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I was looking for a relaxed and fun filled evening with great food and entertainment. The food was good, and the entertainment was great, but I felt like I was ushered in and out of the place too quickly. In one way and right out the other in a sense. If you're going to visit Hawaii, I definitely recommend experiencing a luau. I can't say for sure that Germaine's is the best. Overall, I don't feel like the price per person was worth the experience that we had but then again, maybe I'm wrong. Thanks for reading and Cheers! read more

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Recently tried this place. It is located next to the beach but in an industrial area. We received instructions about checking in early for some activities. We got there about 30 minutes earlier but were not able to get in until after the designated time. We were greeted and seated afterwards. Everything was going ok when they started the show. Unfortunately, it started to rain after they asked people to queue up for food. The staff handed out some ponchos to the guests but still pushed through with the show. Our food got drenched with rain water. I wished they would've paused the food service until the rain stopped. The show was great though, too bad we couldn't really enjoy it. read more

This is absolutely the BEST Lūau on the island of Oahu! We've been to a couple different ones and this is the most enjoyable and authentic with everything you'd imagine when you think of a luau! The location is amazing where you put your feet in the literal sand while you enjoy the stunning views of the ocean. The show is fun and lively and the whole experience feels like a family has invited you to their family backyard bbq Lūau! The menu has everything you can want with a buffet style that where you can go back for 2nds and 3rds and you will! Along with bottomless non alcoholic drinks like soda and coffee and delicious bartender concoctions you do want to miss out on this Lūau! read more

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My husband and I enjoyed every moment of the experience! At first we thought we were lost because you have to drive through an industrial area that looks deserted, and then suddenly you find this hidden away. The beach view was so pretty (but blocked off). You can get a flower in your hair and a "tattoo" drawn on your arm. The drinks are good. Plenty of food that was pretty salty but good. The performances were amazing! I saw in other reviews how they were bothered by seeing cats, but it wasn't a concern at all in my opinion. The cats do roam around, but they don't bother you. Overall, it was a wonderful experience - a dinner and show outside by the beach. read more

Staff is so friendly and the sunset on the beach is epic! Every table has a good view of the stage and show is top notch. Pork and chicken are solid everything else looked pretty cafeteria style. Brightside they have poi. I'm one of the few mainlanders that actually likes it. Downside mosquitoes so wear repellent!!! It's also in an industrial park so our Lyft driver almost didn't pick us up at the end of the show. They also have cats that wander around. I like them but one of my colleagues is super allergic so bad news for her. read more

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Came to Germaine's Luau for my and my son's birthday. On recommendation of comedian Gabriel Iglesias. We got there a little early (30 minutes), and was able to enjoy some time at the beach park next-door. The staff was amazing. From the ladies, working the parking, the ladies working the ticket booth, the gentleman directing us for pictures and drinks. Overall, every person we met, there was spectacularly wonderful. Especially since it was Thanksgiving day. The person who gave us our little tattoos, was also an excellent dancer. The young ladies, who made the flowers for our hair, also amazing dancers. Watching them pull the pig from the pit was awesome, the food was delicious, the pork was tender, the vanilla buttercream cake was absolutely perfect. Just sweet enough. Everything felt like homemade food and it was a lovely experience. read more

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The luau itself was great, staff was fun! I do think it could use some updating - some facilities seemed not up to date. However, transportation was not kind. We had gotten picked up by a small van at our hotel and the dropped off at another bus to take us out to the site. The first bus driver was extremely rude and unkind. We had arrived 5 minutes before our scheduled pickup and he practically threw a fit. He kept saying he called me 4 times, when he called me once and I was walking up as it was ringing. Overall didn't show that Aloha spirit which was a sad time for first time vacationers. read more

Definitely the best luau on the island. Away from all the crowds with good parking and decent food. The dancers are the best out of several luaus we have tried with all the different friends & families that have visited the island. read more

Germaine's Luau - Fire dance - Hawaiian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

The staff seemed cranky and mildly put out to be there and the food was mediocre. The entertainment, however, was amazing. I think this venue is well past its prime. Never again. read more

We had such a fun time! Meal was delicious and entertainment was amazing. Not to mention the sites! read more

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Throughout our trip thus far, when people ask "what're you doing the rest of the week?" we tell them we are going to the Germaine's Luau and every single person says "Oh, that's the best Luau on Oahu!" After experiencing the dinner, performances, and ceremonies I can see why! It was very, very well done! We got to see the ceremony of pulling the Pua'a (pig) out of the ground and then we watched dances from all over the Pacific Islands while we ate! The food was sooo good and the venue is absolutely gorgeous! The dinner tables are over sand so you can take your shoes off and enjoy the sounds of the ocean which is literally meters away). Pro tip: towards the beginning l, when they ask for 3 male volunteers, DO IT! I did and I have no regrets read more

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FANTASTIC $$ for a luau on Oahu. It's not as frilly or fancy as the more expensive hotel luaus but the actual show is just as good (smaller dance team than I've seen at the shows that cost 100$ more per person). It's a great deal for a GREAT show. Think picnic tables and basic accoutrements. Arrive early for the best seats in the section you paid for. The pictures we took near the lighthouse at sunset are the best we got in Hawaii. Staff is super friendly, attentive and funny. Not going to lie, I've never enjoyed the food at any luau I've been to, price hasn't mattered , but as a vegetarian I think it's to be expected. The pig is the star, and it smells dang good. Remember that tips are appreciated. read more

On my first visit to Hawaii I knew I wanted to go to a luau! I found this one through locals that told me it was the best experience, food and overall show! They were right, you are given a wooden lei, a complimentary free photo that we took with a beautiful dancer and then we were seated! Whichever package we booked we were given 2 drink tickets, we used them on the pins colada and blue Hawaiian, we went back for Mai Tais and all of the other delicious cocktails! We were seated at a table with the nicest people (picnic style) they had a buffet of food you were called up to get a plate from and then the show began! It went for a couple hours. The food was decent, but I wasn't running back for seconds. You're here for the view, show, and drinks! Couldn't recommend this luau more, they give you the best experience. This was such a highlight of our trip! My bf said he wished we did a luau the first and last day we were there! read more

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This place should shut down. What a joke of a Luau. 150$ and you get to eat of chinet paper plates with a plastic fork. When you get to the end of the buffet line, there is a woman that asks....beef or pork. You can only have one or the other. They also don't tell you that one drink is two tickets. While you're eating, they have staff roaming with Green trash bags clearing tables. Add in the feral cats and you have quite a romantic time. We bought the middle package. When we arrived they told us it was open seating....well it isn't. You have to sit where your "wristband" color assigns you. Realistically, they are all decent seats viewing wise. The limited food was just ok. The staff was kind of rude and didn't seem to care. The 35 minute ride is not worth it. I would look for another Luau if I were you...we won't be back. Edit: I forgot to mention the dessert was forgotten. They offered a 2 in x 3in piece of yellow cake...nothing else really. I think they had a fruit salad. read more

Germaine's Luau - Hawaiian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

I arrived late and had no one to do photos with. Alika stepped in and was the best on keeping the smiles going! It was a great show beyond expectations! I was so mesmerized with the fire dancing, all energy was 110% and pure aloha. Food was excellent as well! Drinks were generous on feeling good! Had a great time! read more

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Came to this place on a tour. From start to finish my experience was good. From our bus driver, Georgia, to the entertainment it was an experience to remember. Georgia shared great personal stories and talked about what we were about to see. The food .... Oo the food was awesome. I will tell you it's all you can eat but there is so much not sure you even need to go back for more. There was rice, salad, potato salad, rolls, chicken, beef, fish, pork, poi and cake (I'm sure I'm missing something). For a buffet everything was cooked to perfection and seasoned well. They do a vip area where as you get to go to the buffet line first and you have better sits. This also comes with more drink tickets and pictures. All the entertainment was good they even get the audience involved. Great experience !!! read more

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The food was not great and the wait time for the buffet was TOO long. You need another buffet line for 800 people.

Really fun experience! First off I would like to say their service/team members are superb! The whole experience they made personal and was neatly organized. Although the location isn't walking distance or super close to the Waikiki area it was really easy to get to by car and not a long drive. The food was good /buffet style and there were options for things I have never tried which I appreciated. The show was beautiful and they also had some fun activities to do before the show that I don't remember being on the package that I didn't expect and really enjoyed. All the performers and workers were extremely nice and held conversations that didn't seem like forced work small talk. Great location, beautiful photo ops w/ a lighthouse right on the beach! Good for all ages my 2 and 11 year old had so much fun! Would 100% recommend. read more

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Germaine's Luau is good, entertaining, fun, and a really great luau to take your family to (as long as they've never been to any other luau before and don't have anything else to compare it to). I've actually been to Germaine's before and several other luau's on the islands. Germaine's is great. My family loved it. My kids enjoyed it. Is it the best Luau? No... Is it the worst? Not even close... Was it good enough and fun? Absolutely... My first luau choice was the Polynesian Cultural Center but it was sold out. This was a good second choice. Pros: *The location. You can't beat a luau on the beach. The best location ever. During the show we snuck out to take pictures on the beach during sunset. *Just a solid good time. *Entertainment is good. Very Low Key. Definitely reminds me of an intimate production. You won't be seeing any walking on hot burning coals or anything. But it's good. Cons: *The food is very mediocre. I don't want to be rude but I've had better Hawaiian food at L&L BBQ and that's a chain. *Every adult gets free drink tickets but yo... where the alcohol be at? Do yourself a favor and pick up a bottle at the ABC store and sneak it in. *Your seating is pretty much dependent on when your bus arrives so... if your bus is the last, you're gonna sit in the back. read more

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350.00 each person for a show on next to the recycling center dancers were great I feel sorry for them because the are part of the event they could be at any 5 star hotel but this place sucks read more

Was definitely worth it for the live show. The dancers were amazing and very entertaining. They interacted with the crowd, and even acknowledged people who were having birthdays, anniversaries or any special occasion for them to be there. The food was alright, it could've had more and different options but since it was a buffet you could keep going back. The bar closed before the show did so you kind of had to cram all the drinks down to make your moneys worth. Other than that it was a great show. (Ps. you can take pictures afterwards with the dancers) read more

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Went to this Luau on an Excursion while on Princess Cruises. We have asked them to take this off their excursions because it is NOT up to standards! we paid $350 for a Commercialized Luau. Absolutely a TOURIST TRAP! So many things that were awful with this Luau . The event is on a man made beach that you can not even go out to. It is next to an industrial park and cement plant. We were seated at large picnic tables that were not easy for our 70 year old parents to sit at. There were cats going to the bathroom in the sand while we ate. And the food was not good. i would not recommend this for anyone. The Dancers were however AMAZING! read more

Luau...there are certainly plenty to choose from in and around honolulu, I checked Yelp. I had some considerations and with Covid protocol it was a bit of a challenge. We required Transportation to and from, Germaine's is about an hour north during rush hour traffic. We bought the premier tickets, (no point coming all this way to sit at the back and miss the show)...right. Organized very well, friendly staff, decent food, seconds welcomed. Front row table first to the buffet line too. Really good show, singing, dancing, and a fire eater too. three each drink tickets and good choices for us non-drinkers, sodas and coffee was free. Also included was a souvenir picture of you and your other. All in all a great memory and a story too. Pricy but I Highly recommend. Foodguy-Martin Faith, Hope, and Love Aloha casa read more

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Very far with traffic it took us an hour and a half to get there all to come to an industrial area which was not not very nice to see driving into industrial area to do a beach luau it was terrible. We never even went by the water. It was all done on a stage who knows what we were eating there was cats running around everywhere. Much much more to say, but I'll be nice. Just don't do it. Save your money. read more

The food and entertainment were great. However, the reason I'm giving them three stars is the photography services. When we arrived, they took photos of our family as a whole, and then photos of our two children. At the end of the night they try to sell you the photos for $20 a set and we asked for one of each and they would not sell them to us that way. I told him I was only going to buy one set of photos and asked if I could have one of each and again they told me no I asked what they do with the photos and they said they keep them. I'm not sure why they would need to keep photos of my two children Rather than purge them. I did not authorize them to keep photos of my children. The woman who was in charge of photography, was extremely rude and disrespectful. As such, I would not go back there again. read more