About Waikiki Luau At Rock-A-Hula Cabana
Waikiki Luau at Rock-A-Hula Cabana is a fun and convenient Waikiki luau offering a shorter evening experience with a buffet dinner, welcome Mai Tai, live Hawaiian music, and hula. Located within walking distance of major Waikiki hotels, it is a great choice for families and visitors looking for an easy and affordable luau in the heart of Waikiki. With island-style dining and relaxed entertainment, it delivers a memorable Hawaiian evening in just under two hours.
When your Hawaii vacation calls for an easy evening of island music, hula and delicious food, Waikiki Luau offers a lively celebration right in the heart of the city. Its central location is within walking distance of all major Waikiki hotels, making it especially convenient for families and visitors who prefer to leave the car behind.
This shorter luau begins at 5:45 pm and ends at 7:30 pm, fitting plenty of tropical flavor and entertainment into one hour and 45 minutes. Hawaiian dancers and musicians welcome guests with hula and a Mai Tai before the buffet opens. During dinner, classic and modern island tunes fill the evening while hula dancers bring the spirit of Hawaii to the Cabana.
With a whole fresh pineapple served family style, carving stations, island favorites and a tempting dessert and ice cream bar, the meal offers something for nearly every appetite. Guests can also join a lively hula lesson, adding a playful and interactive touch to this relaxed Waikiki dining experience.
Waikiki Luau Highlights
- 1 hour and 45 minute luau dining experience in the heart of Waikiki
- Luau welcome
- Luau-themed dinner
- One welcome Mai Tai drink
- Relaxing live Hawaiian music and hula dancers
- Lively hula lesson
Waikiki Luau Menu
At Your Table
- Whole Fresh Sweet Pineapple* Family Style
Carving Station
- Island Roasted Whole Suckling Pig
- USDA Prime Roast Beef with Au Jus and Black Sea Salt
Luau Favorites
- Teriyaki Glazed Chicken
- Macadamia Crusted Fish of the Day with Pickled Ginger Buerre Blanc
- Passion Fruit Roasted Uala Sweet Potatoes*
- Fried Noodles
- Steamed White Rice*
- Poi Rolls freshly baked by Elvin’s Bakery
Island Salad Bar
- Hawaiian Mixed Greens*
- Housemade Papaya Lilikoi Dressing*
- Sesame Dressing*
- Island-Style Macaroni Potato Salad
- Homemade Lomilomi Salad
- Limu Tofu Poke*
Hawaiian Dessert & Ice Cream Bar
- Seasonal Fresh Tropical Fruit Platter*
- Chocolate Dobash Cake
- Coconut Haupia*
- Fruit Sorbet*
- Vanilla Gelato
Beverages
- Freshly Brewed Kona Blend Coffee by Hawaiian Paradise Coffee and Tea
Vegan / Alternative Entrée
Grilled Vegan Garden Patty is available with 24 hours advance notice. Please notate special request next to guest’s name when making your reservation.
Vegan selections are marked with *
Alternative Entrée: Grilled Vegan Garden Patty available with 24 hours notice. Please notate special request next to guest’s name when making your reservation.
Waikiki Luau Schedule
- 5:45 pm: Luau welcome with Mai Tai and hula
- 6:00 pm: Luau buffet dinner with live entertainment and hula dancing
- 7:30 pm: Luau ends
Where & When
Check in at 5:45 pm at the Rock-A-Hula Cabana on the 4th floor, Building B, of the Royal Hawaiian Center.
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Luau is from 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm.
Discounted parking fee available at Royal Hawaiian Center with validation from Rock-A-Hula.
Restrictions
There are no specific restrictions for this activity.
Operation Days
Daily except Monday (and seasonally Friday)
Duration
2 hours
