What is the best luau on the Big Island of Hawaii?
Voyagers of the Pacific at the Royal Kona Resort ($169–228) is the best luau on the Big Island. Their oceanfront setting overlooking Kailua Bay sets it apart — watching sunset over the Pacific while the show unfolds is uniquely spectacular. Hawaiiloa Luau ($205–240) at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott is the alternative for Kohala Coast visitors, with a more intimate atmosphere. Neither Big Island luau matches Oahu's scale, but both deliver authentic Hawaiian cultural experiences with genuine imu ceremonies. If you're visiting for volcanoes and manta rays, add a luau as an evening activity — Voyagers is the safe choice.