Upon arrival at the Marriott we decided to attend their luau as it was our first night on the Big Island and it was an easy option for dinner and entertainment for that evening. Our expectations were not that high as we'd attended various dance performances and Island Nights on several islands in Tahiti and the Cook Islands which have... more

After reading some of the reviews, I was hesitant about booking this luau, but since we were staying in Waikoloa and it was on a Weds, which was my mother's birthday, we decided to go. We were pleasantly suprised. The staff was very friendly, we had a group of 15 of us, so they had reserved us enough tables for... more

We attended this luau at the begining of June. There were roughly 200 people that attended also, and the staff said that was a really small group. I guess usually it is double that size. The luau itself was fun. it's always nice to experiene other cultures. The down side of it is that the food wasn't that great, and... more

I attended this luau in Mid-June of 2008. It was wonderful. Everything from the free shell lei they give you when you arrive to the huge buffet of food to the wonderful hula dancers was great. The dessert buffet was awesome. That coconut cake was made by angels. The dancers were fabulous. They presented many Polynesian dances. It was definitely... more

We attended the Marriott Royal Luau at the end of March. I have attended other luaus which felt much more cheesy and impersonal than this event. Doors and bar open at 5 p.m. and when we arrived at 5:30, there was a line because the staff takes a group photo of each party as you enter the luau grounds. We... more

Food is slightly above dog food. However I do not believe even a dog would want it. With 500 people attending tonights performance and an open bar for 4 hours, not one person was drunk. Liquor is so watered down you could drink 2 -26oz bottles with no hangover. The liquor bottles say 40% proof however my guess is point4.... more