VIP Seating
About This Experience
At Pāʻina Waikīkī, you'll discover what makes this island's storytelling tradition so captivating. Located at 2552 Kalākaua Avenue, this authentic lūʻau brings Waikīkī's legendary tales to life through traditional mele, hula, and world-class Polynesian performances that'll have you completely mesmerized.
Your VIP seating Honolulu experience gets you the best seats in the house — right up front where you won't miss a single graceful movement or powerful chant. The evening runs from 5:15pm to 8pm on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights. When you arrive, expect the full royal treatment: fresh flower lei greeting, welcome mai tai, plus two additional cocktails as the night unfolds.
Now let's talk about the food — this isn't your typical hotel buffet. The extensive Hawaiian luau spread features locally-sourced ingredients prepared the traditional way. The carving station serves up 12-hour roasted prime rib with smoked au jus and horseradish cream that's absolutely divine. You'll find huli huli chicken with pickled red onion, above-ground smoked kalua pork, and seared island catch with ume and yuzu beurre blanc sauce that showcases our local flavors perfectly.
Don't skip the sides — Hanalei poi, lomi lomi salmon salad, furikake potato and macaroni salad, plus fresh Maui gold pineapple. Save room for dessert too: coconut crème, haupia, and pineapple upside-down cake with Koloa rum, all paired with Hawaiian paradise Kona blend coffee.
This VIP seating Honolulu experience welcomes all ages and includes everything — the complete luau buffet, sliced prime rib, welcome lei, and three cocktails per person. With 4.3 stars from 257 Google reviews, the venue offers full refund or credit with 72 hours advance notice. It's an evening that truly captures the spirit of old Hawaii while treating you like the VIP you are.