Mele Luau at Coral Crater Adventure Park

All guests at Mele Luau are greeted with a lei and a glass of tropical punch (with or without alcohol). The luau starts off with several Hawaiian cultural experiences, including hula and poi ball lessons, a demonstration in pareo (sarong) tying, and temporary Polynesian tattoos. There is a small craft fair located onsite to check out as well. The luau grounds has an imu (earth oven) and a cooking demonstration on how to use one is also provided.

The Luau feast begins with the Imu Ceremony as the roasted pig is removed from the earth, and after a short blessing dinner begins. This buffet dinner features traditional luau foods such as slow roasted Kalua pork and haupia (coconut pudding) as well as many other Hawaiian regional dishes that reflect the islands’ rich and diverse food culture.

The evening’s emcee is Kaleo Pilanca, a well-known local comic. Kaleo will bring the laughs and add some local flavor to the evening while teaching you about Hawaiian culture. In addition to Kaleo’s comedy, some of the best Polynesian dancers and musicians on Oahu will be joining him onstage for Mele’s standout luau main show.

Unlike most luau shows which are usually just a series of song and dance acts representing various Pacific Islands, Mele has created an original show which tells a sweet Polynesian love story. Audiences will still get to experience the same sampling of Polynesian culture, but the different dance and musical numbers are connected to the plot – which makes the whole show feel more seamless and elevated. And of course, the show’s dramatic finale includes a thrilling fire-knife performance!   

Mele Luau is located at Coral Crater Adventure Park. Coral Crater offers obstacle and climbing courses, plus zip-lining and guided ATV tours. The park closes at 6pm, when the luau begins, so it does not disrupt or interfere with the luau operations. While admission to the park is not included with the luau, some guests opt to spend the day/afternoon at the park or on a tour and then stay for the luau afterwards.

Mele Luau/Coral Crater is in Kapolei, which is about a 45-minute drive west from Waikiki and about 10-minutes from the resorts of Ko Olina. Parking is available on-site for $10 per vehicle. A parking pass can be added to your reservation during the checkout process.

Mele Luau has four tiered packages available for their different seating areas, as well as additional perks such more drink tickets, better quality leis, priority access to the buffet, etc.

The picnic package is the least expensive and includes seating at picnic tables located furthest from the stage. (Tip: If sitting on a bench for two hours sounds uncomfortable to you or anyone in your party, then it is a good idea to upgrade to any of the other packages as they all have chair seating).

The Oahu and VIP packages are located closer to the stage and have more perks. The VIP package also includes an option to upgrade to a Romance package, which includes a private table and a special dessert for two. This is the perfect add-on for couples celebrating a special occasion who wish to have a more private dining experience.  

Finally, there is also a Private Box seat package which can accommodate parties of ten. Guests with private box seats can also avoid the buffet line altogether as they will be served family style by luau staff, in addition to having an elevated view of the stage.