Waikiki Starlight Luau - Hilton Hawaiian Village

Bundle deals available if booking another activity with this luau. Please call 866-482-9775 for details.

The Waikiki Starlight Luau takes place right in the middle of Waikiki, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Rooftop Garden. Your Hawaiian luau experience starts upon arrival. You’ll be warmly greeted with a traditional lei and welcome Mai Tai punch and live music. You can then participate in a number of activities, including Polynesian Tatau (a tattoo station), hula lessons, a pineapple toss, coconut carving, the conch shell blowing challenge and more!

Then indulge in a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet feast including authentic Hawaiian cuisine, as well as continental American favorites. The big luau feast is followed by an exciting Polynesian show, with music and dances from Hawaii and greater Polynesia. This is a top Waikiki luau – one that you’ll always remember.

Luau Highlights:

• Located in the middle of Waikiki
• Traditional lei and welcome Mai Tai punch upon arival
• Take part in Hawaiian activities
• Delicious all-you-can-eat luau buffet
• Exciting Polynesian show

Waikiki Starlight Luau Buffet Menu:

Cold Selection

• Island Salad Greens - Carrots, Cucumber, Papaya Seed Dressing, Orange Ginger Vinaigrette (GF)
• Caesar Kale Salad - Parmesan Crisp, Portuguese Sausage Crumble, Caesar Dressing
  
• Green Papaya Salad - Fresh Herbs, Fish Sauce, Peanuts, Lime (GF)
• Potato Salad (GF)
• Soba Noodle Salad - Ham, Bean Sprouts, Cucumber, Fish Cake, Tamago (Egg), Miso Dressing
• Maki Sushi - Pickled Ginger, Wasabi
• Poi
• Sliced Sweet Potato - Toasted Coconut (GF)
• Lomi Lomi Salmon - Maui Onions, Scallions (GF)
• Seafood Poke Salad - Scallops & Shrimp, Peppers & Sweet Red Onions, Olive Oil, Champagne Vinegar (GF)
• Taro Rolls with Butter
  

Hot Selection

• Hawaiian Fried Rice - Bean Sprouts, Napa Cabbage & Scallions (GF)
• Stir-Fried Vegetables - Snow Peas & Toasted Sesame Seeds (GF)
• Seared Island Catch - Coconut Lime Sauce, Lomi Lomi Tomatoes & Onions (GF)
• Huli Huli Chicken - Soy Jus, Toasted Sesame, Scallions & Peppers (GF)
• Kiawe Smoked Brisket - Guava BBQ Sauce
• Kalua Pork - Braised Cabbage, Scallions (GF)
• Carving Station: Whole Smoked Suckling Pig - Hawaiian Red Clay Salt (GF)
  

Desserts

• Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bars
• Coconut Haupia Squares
• Banana / Coconut Bread Pudding
• Fresh Fruit Bowl
• Coffee / Decaf Coffee & Hot Tea

Kids' Buffet (12 years and under)

• Iceberg Lettuce Wedges - Ranch & 1000 Isle Dressings
  
• Assorted Fresh Diced Fruits
• Tater Tots
• Corn Cobbetts (GF)
• Huli Huli Teriyaki Chicken Bites (GF)
• Pineapple BBQ Meatballs - Sweet & Sour Sauce

(GF) Gluten-Free

Two complimentary beverages are included. Additional drinks will be available for purchase. Menu is subject to change.

Seating Options:

General Seating: Includes standard table seating and a Mai Tai Punch

Golden Circle Premier Seating: Includes a fresh orchid lei greeting, premier seating section closer to the stage,  a Mai Tai Punch & 1 beverage.

Diamond Premier Seating: Includes a fresh orchid lei greeting, premier seating section that is Center within the 1st or 2nd row, 1st in line to enjoy the buffet, a Mai Tai Punch & 2 beverages

Luau Schedule:

• 5:00 pm - Doors open
• 5:30 pm - Welcome activities with lei greeting, photo opportunity, cocktail reception, live music & interactive activities and games. Types of games include pineapple tosses, tattoo station, Hawaiian implement station & Hawaiian crafter/carver table.
• 5:45 pm - Group hula lesson and conch shell blowing contest
  
• 6:00 pm - Dinner
• 6:45 pm - Fashion show
• 7:00 pm - Waikiki Starlight Show - Voyage Across the South Seas

Holiday Luaus - Holiday luaus are held on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Year's Eve.  Please select Holiday pricing to book those days.

All Holiday Luaus will not have tiered seating. Seating will be designated by the Luau Manager.

All Holiday Luau guests will receive a Flower Lei & have upgraded buffet menus as exampled below.  New Years Eve luau will also include party favors and a champagne or sparkling cider toast.

The Holiday menu example:

Cold Section: Local Island Greens, Green Papaya Salad, Local Tomato Salad, Seafood Salad, Hawaiian Poi, Lomi Lomi Salmon, Soba Noodle Salad, Chilled Molokai Sweet Potato, Taro Rolls, Maki Sushi & Hawaiian Pineapple & Fruit Bowl

Hot Station: Kalua Pork, Seared Island Catch, Pineapple & Vegetable Fried Rice, Roasted Turkey with Stuffing & Cranberry Relish, Guava & Honey Baked Ham with Pineapple Raisin Sauce, Carved Kiawe Smoked Prime Rib with Au Jus

Dessert Station: Pumpkin Cheesecake, Milk Chocolate Haupia & Coconut-Banana Bread Pudding