Toa Luau

Toa Luau

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Toa Luau invites you to immerse yourself in the beauty and excitement of Polynesia on Oahu’s historic North Shore! Book any one of our three luau packages for admission into the lush Waimea valley. Set aside ample time in the day to walk through the fragrant flower lei gardens or hike among some of Hawaii’s most diverse plant life and even swim at the refreshing Waimea falls. The epitome of your visit happens with TOA at Oahu’s newest Polynesian luau! Complete with authentic interactive cultural demonstrations, island feast and a sampling of Polynesian dances from all over the Pacific. Your time with us will be one to remember long after you leave our beautiful islands. Natural wonders, traditional cooking demonstrations, and thrilling entertainment … There’s Something for everyone when you spend an adventurous day with TOA LUAU in alluring Waimea.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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aillav
Toms River, NJ4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Family
Toa Luau was the best experience of our Oahu vacation. It started with hand-on experiences, carving taro root, peeling green bananas, scraping coconuts and other cultural experiences. Then we were served incredible food, followed by fabulous entertainment. The emcee was so entertaining as well as informative, sharing the cultural details with a perfect touch of humor. There were guests of all ages and everyone seemed to enjoy the whole experience. I highly recommend spending your day at the Waimea Valley area, including the Toa Luau!
Written September 30, 2023
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Aloha and mahalo for writing us this review and for sharing your experience at the luau! We're glad that you had the best experience at the luau and enjoyed the show and the food. Mahalo for the recommendation, we greatly appreciate it! Hopefully we'd see you again soon! Mahalo nui loa!
Written October 5, 2023
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Kamber S
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
Our entire family enjoyed this luau! Very entertaining and informational. Loved knowing we were supporting a local family business. Food was delicious and they were able to accommodate our gluten free and vegetarian diet restrictions. They even offered my son a second plate! There really isn’t a bad seat in the house. Would recommend the evening show since there are a fair amount of fire acts which look amazing in the dark.
Written March 25, 2023
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Aloha! Mahalo for taking the time to write us this review and for sharing your experience with your cousins at Toa Luau. Mahalo for the recommendation, we are truly grateful. Hopefully we'd see you again! Mahalo and God bless!
Written April 3, 2023
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Amanda_Nev
Lombard, IL12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023
This was my first luau, but I would find it hard to believe that you could have any better experience, especially given this one is in the breathtaking Waimea Valley complete with a beautiful waterfall. We saw the 5 pm show and I wish we would have arrived even earlier to truly enjoy the park and swim in the falls. The cultural demonstrations were great and the host for the event was very entertaining and engaging. The dancing and show were very educational and took you through the history and different cultures. While there was a portion of traditional hula dancing, you are not going to find coconut bras at this performance. It was also some of the best pork we have ever eaten. The meal was plated, but there were plenty of seconds/thirds if you wanted. Also, the coconut cake was absurdly delicious. We spent a total of about five hours at the falls and the show and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Not to mention, the drinks were quite good, as well!
Written January 9, 2023
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Aloha and mahalo for taking the time to write us this review! We're happy to hear that you had a very memorable first time luau experience with your Toa Luau ohana. Hopefully we'd see you again the next time you're on the island. Mahalo and God bless!
Written January 19, 2023
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Beverly M
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
From our Uber rider to the Luau we heard this was one of the most authentic Luaus left in Honolulu. Apparently some are discouraged by the distance and that’s not for no reason. It took us 60$ to get here and 95$ to get back after 8pm from Honolulu. Keep that in mind when considering driving here or taxi-ng here.
Aside from the logistical issues, everyone was awesome here. The greeters, the servers, the performers, the bartenders and the mc! At the beginning we got to crack into a coconut, weave a head piece lei and watch them make coconut milk.
I would do this again and again and again. Truly made me have appreciate the Polynesian culture and the richness of their traditions. I’m humbled by the hospitality they shared and their rich culture.
Food was great! And there was plenty more as it was buffet style meaning you could be served more after. Everyone was extremely attentive in bringing you refills of water and food. You get dessert and truly I can’t think of a better way to have experienced something new while in Hawaii. I would recommend this event to anyone visiting Hawaii.
You get an opportunity to tip your crew so bring your cash!
Written November 2, 2023
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Aloha and mahalo for taking the time to share your experience at the luau, this is a great help to our guests. We're glad that you had a great experience at the luau and enjoyed the show, food, and your time with your Toa Luau ohana. Mahalo for the recommendation, we appreciate it! Hope you'd visit us again soon! Mahalo nui loa!
Written November 13, 2023
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Jackie E
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Family
This was definitely a highlight to our vacation and we cannot reccomed the Tao Luau, enough. What is also a plus is that the price includes admission to Waimea Falls and Botanical Garden. There is plenty of time to enjoy the hike, swim in the falls and change in time for the Luau. We had a large party of 15 and it still felt intimate. From the moment you enter, you are greeted and directed by staff. Throughout the experience, everyone, including the "host" and MC took the time to get to know you and your family. The food was delicious and there was a lot to keep all kids engaged, ages 8-15 years. They even gave a shout out for my sister's birthday and our parent's wedding anniversary
Written July 27, 2021
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Bri
Scotts Valley, CA1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
All of us thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at Toa Luau! The food was delicious and the music, dancing, and cultural learning experiences were all excellent. But what left the biggest impression on us was the kindness of one of the male performers. We have a three year old son with autism, and despite wearing his noise reducing headset, he was having difficulty with the loudness of the performances. The dancer noticed his struggle, and took a moment to reposition the speaker closest to our table to face away from us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! That meant a lot.
Written December 31, 2023
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Aloha! Mahalo for taking the time out of your busy schedule to write us this review, we appreciate it! We're glad that you guys enjoyed the luau. We're sorry that your son had been struggling with the noise. Hopefully we'd see you again the next time you're on the island! Mahalo nui loa!
Written January 18, 2024
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Voyager753139
San Diego, CA5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
If you are thinking of going to a Luau, don't waste your time and money on any other than Toa Luau! This luau was impressive and intimate, even with 190 guests. The cultural activities before the luau meal are fun as well as interesting. The staff is friendly and engaging during the entire event. The dinner is not rubber chicken dinner even though they are serving so many people. The roasted pork has amazing flavor and the included bar drinks are delicious too. The Polynesian dance show was an excellent representation of many of the Polynesian island. This is a family run business and they treat you like a cousin, aunt, or uncle. We would definitely go on our next visit to Oahu.
Written May 11, 2022
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Aloha and mahalo for taking the time to write us this review! We are very grateful for the positive words you have written in this review and we are so glad that you had a great time with us at the luau and enjoyed the roasted pork and drinks. Hoping that you'd come again the next time you visit the island! Mahalo!
Written May 13, 2022
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Nancy S
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
We've been to other luaus but this was by far my favorite. It is small and you really feel like Ohana. The staff work incredibly hard and are truly lovely. I would highly recommend this. The setting of it in Waimea Valley is absolutely stunning as well.
Written March 6, 2022
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Aloha! It's a delight to know that you enjoyed the luau. Hopefully we'd see you again soon. Mahalo and God bless!
Written March 7, 2022
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Jace R
Salt Lake City, UT25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Friends
Probably the best luau I’ve been to! Ultimately we chose Toa Luau because of the recent rave reviews from others, and we weren’t disappointed. The welcoming staff started our experience with open arms and a beautiful lei, and we felt like we were part of the family all throughout the experience. The dinner was phenomenal, all the way from the kalua pork to the coconut cream cake! The complimentary cocktails were sensational, much better than the typical mai tai. The pre-dinner cultural experience was very interesting and immersive. The performers were amazing and put on a fun show, especially with the fire show finale!

The whole staff was very conscious of the current COVID situation, and made every effort to provide an enjoyable experience despite any current restrictions. I am very glad we chose Tao Luau to end our Hawaiian vacation and would highly recommend them to anybody looking for an authentic and enjoyable evening.
Written May 20, 2021
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Jen
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021
IT. WAS. SO. GOOD. Do not leave Oahu without attending this luau. I have no idea how it doesn’t cost more money because I would have paid double what I did for this show. All of the cousins were so nice and informative. You can tell they all genuinely enjoy what they do, and if they don’t then they are great actors. If you’re considering other luaus- don’t. There’s a reason Toa doesn’t have mixed reviews like the others do- it is nothing short of spectacular. Shoutout to Jr teaching us more about the culture! Oh and free entry into the gardens with your ticket is an awesome added bonus! It was WELL worth the hour drive from where we stayed in Waikiki Beach and I will definitely go back when we visit Oahu again.
Written April 15, 2021
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