Recent Traveler Reviews
Here is a selection of the most recent reviews of the Lava Legends and Legacies Luau on the Big Island submitted by actual travelers. Read what travelers liked, what they loved, and what they thought could be improved.
An excellent luau. We had been to the one at the sister hotel on Maui a few days before, which was very good, but this one was even better, probably because it was smaller, only around 100 people. The imu (pig) was very fresh and all the rest of the food was lovely. Drinks flowed freely, unfortunately I was driving, so I was limited to punch, but apparently the wine was quite acceptable. The entertainment was also excellent, similar to that which we have seen before, but sufficiently different to make it interesting. I have seen the fire dance at least 6 times before, but this one was definitely the best, I think the lad was from Samoa and he was fantastic.
Reviewed by: Spanish traveller, Spain, April 2013
The Luau was great, I'd do it again. The food was excellent, the musicians, singers, MC and dancers were top notch. And what a beautiful setting with the ocean in the background. D.C. from Canada
Reviewed by: Dale W C, March 2013
This was our 3rd. trip to hawaii big island and our 3rd Luau with lava legends.The show was 5 starr and food was outstanding. A job well done to the staff. Thanks for great food and show
Reviewed by: kieth D, February 2013
Small intimate Luau. Some of the others were too big and impersonal. This was perfect. The dancers were fantastic and the food was mouth watering. Will go again when we return
Reviewed by: Helen R, August 2012
This was the best luau show I've ever seen. The hosts showed us the "unveiling" of the pig roasted in traditional island style and described the process. And it was delicious! The rest of the meal was pretty good too. I enjoyed the fresh fish and the chicken especially. The show was great! I really liked that they showed dance styles from various Polynesian cultures and the fire dancer at the end was spectacular. I heard later that he wins annual competitions in Honolulu every year. One thing to note was that I found that had we waited and booked through Expedia at our hotel, we would have gotten closer reserved seating. We had booked ahead through Viator to ensure we could go when we wanted to. I don't know if you can work out a similar priority seating arrangement. We had really good seats anyway and could see all the action. Got some great pictures, too.
Reviewed by: Robert C, June 2012
Excellent show and enjoyed the location with the beach behind the stage. I was talked into this by family and thought it might be too crowded as on a prior experience but this seemed intimate enough to enjoy the talent. Thanks to all.
Reviewed by: Cynthia Y, March 2012
Food was excellent and you couldn't beat the entertainment. Beautiful setting with a memorable sunset...
Reviewed by: Bob DeTrano, USA, July 2011
The meal great, the show tops.
Reviewed by: Dick, USA, April 2011
We enjoyed the Lava Legend very much well organized with plenty of food end drinks we would recommend to anybody to take it. In fact we recommended to a Canadian couple while we were there.Thank you VIATOR
Reviewed by: luigi D, February 2011
The food was delicious and the show was beautiful. I had a really great time there and I recommend it :)
Reviewed by: MARIAH R, January 2011
