Island Breeze Luau - King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Held outdoors on scenic Kamakahonu Bay at King Kamehameha's former estate in Kailua-Kona, the Island Breeze Luau invites you to experience a lavish Hawaiian buffet dinner, traditional arts & crafts and authentic Polynesian entertainment.
The evening's festivities begin with a warm welcome and the opportunity to watch and participate in island arts & crafts. Watch the "Kalua'ana o ka Pua'a" ceremony, the uncovering of the imu roast pig from the underground oven, and the arrival of the Royal Court aboard an outrigger canoe. Following these cultural presentations is the luau feast, featuring kalua pork, fresh fish, grilled beef and island produce, as well as an open bar.
After dinner, enjoy "He 'Ohana Kakou" – Island Breeze's newest production. Learn about the Islands' stories through song and dance as the performers present the splendor and beauty of this land we call paradise.
Luau Highlights:
- Takes place on the shores of scenic Kamakahonu Bay in Kailua-Kona
- Luau grounds are on King Kamehameha the Great’s former estate
- Island Breeze Luau has been named "Best of West Hawaii" since 2000
- Shell lei greeting
- Opportunity to learn about traditional arts & crafts
- Lavish all-you-can-eat Hawaiian buffet with a wide variety of delicacies, plus an open bar
- Spectacular Polynesian revue – live entertainment
Luau Buffet Menu (subject to change without notice):
- Tossed Greens w/Assorted Dressings (papaya seed, thousand island, Italian)
- Three Bean Salad
- Picked Cucumber-Ogo Salad
- Macaroni Salad
- Poke
- Poi
- Lomo Lomi Salmon
- Pineapple Cubes
- Fresh Island Papaya
- Sweet Potatoes - Coconut Butter
- White Rice
- Kona Coffee BBQ Chicken
- Island Fish - with ginger, soy, and scallions
- Kona Broil - Beef Teriyaki
- Kalua Pig
- Banana Bread
- Haupia
- Chocolate Cake
- Banana- Coconut Cake
- Coffee- Regular and Decaffeinated
- Hot Tea
- Hosted Standard Bar
- No-Host Premium Bar (Available for Purchase)
Luau Performers
Hula Girls
Shell Call
Luau Show
Fire-Knife Dance
Luau collage
- Where and When:
- Check-in is at 5:00 pm. Festivities end at approximately 8:30 pm.
The Island Breeze Luau is held on the historic grounds of the King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, which is located adjacent to the pier at Kailua Bay, on Palani Road in Kailua-Kona. View Map
The check-in desk is located in the Hawaiian Monarchy Room located across from the Courtyard Business Library and hotel parking lot entrance. Payment for upgraded Hanohano seating is made at this time.
Parking is available at King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. Validation is given at the luau. Parking is $5.00 with validation.
- Requirements:
- Restrictions:
- There are no specific restrictions for this activity.
- Special Notes:
- Flower lei available for purchase upon arrival.
Infant pricing (children 4 and under) are provided their own seat and plate. Children 4 and under are required to pay for the Hanohano option.
- Operation Days:
- Operates Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays (and Wednesdays during the summer months)
- Duration:
- Approximately 3 hours
- Vendor:
- Island Breeze Luau
- Island:
- Big Island
- Capacity:
- 400 guests