Polynesian Cultural Center Review

Great food, culture, and shows...please go for the experience! Ha Breath of Life show!

I really want to give this 4 stars but can't bring myself to do it. First off, the presenters and staff are fantastic- its an awesome way for students for put themselves through College. However, a few shortcomings- first off since everything is outside and its extremely hot, water should be provided. You feel taken advantage of having to buy $3 water bottles all day long so you don't pass out from the heat. And talking about money grabs, they took a picture of us before the Luau then offered us the picture but wanted $40!! LOL. Who pays $40 for a picture. Relax..we already paid $120 just to get in. Also, the food isn't good- probably the worst we had while in Hawaii-- the pork is the only thing worth getting. Lastly, there was an Indian man trying to peddle his $10 pineapple and Pina colada smoothies all day long. He must have asked my girlfriend and I 10-12 times throughout the day for us to buy one. Still- these negative comments are nit picking I will admit. I learned tons about Polynesia and had for the most part a great time. Is an ideal place to bring your children to do some family friendly cultural learning. Definitely go to Simoa, the gentleman who did the presentation was hilarious. But overall, the day is too long. Useless 3 hours between dinner and the show. So yeah, 3/5. Would be a 4/5 had there not been so many "money grabbing" moments

I loved this place. it was my first time in Hawaii and this made the vibes just right. if you're new to this place I would say go forsure. live the tourist life at least once. I mean I might even go back here again. it was that good. great shows great food and amazing culture to be lived.

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Over priced goods that weren't well known by the young vendors. 99% of the bone carving wa average, very over priced and stated to be made of "whale bone" which 99% wasn't! Also note that it is a Later Day Saints venture so want keen on supporting this organisation.

A great show plus more. Was there 50 years ago. Loved it then , loved it now.

Very fun and educational. I learned a lot about the cultures of the Pacific islands. The buffet dinner was ok, nothing 5 star. If you're looking for Polynesian dishes, try the luau instead. The live show was amazing! Great production quality and a dazzling but respectful presentation of the various Polynesian cultures. Highly recommend!

Wonderful experience. The Polynesian cultural center is a great way to learn a bit about a bunch of Polynesian cultures, from Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti, Aoteroa, and others. Good for the whole family. And the luau was wonderful as well!

Best deal in Oahu hands down. You'll remember this for a lifetime. Well worth the money. You won't regret going there.

Fantastic place! Great shows, extremely nice performers. Plenty of parking

Excellent experience. Makes sure to plan at least a full day to fully appreciate all the activities

Everything was wonderful! We had the Ambassador tour so they took us around to all the attractions. The student/workers were so talented, polished and funny in their performances. The food was delicious! A wonderful aloha spirit permeated the whole experience.

Polynesian Cultural Center is a must see when visiting Oahu. Lots of great entertainment and was just beautiful. People were very helpful and talented. Perfect place for us to visit on our 50th Wedding Anniversary.

The culture, the music, the people, the food are all wonderful

This place was very interesting. Enjoyed all the history and learning how other cultures live and used the natural plants around them. Definitely a must see.

I have been here several times and highly recommend

This place is great. It's educational, the staff is actually from the countries they teach you about, and some of the proceeds to towards scholarships for the staff. I learned a lot, had fun, and would go back a third time. This is a place you could spend all day at and still not be able to see it all. The buffet dinner was a lot better than expected. The poke and roast were my favorite items. The staff was nice and helpful, and the shows were all a lot of fun!

In one word INCREDIBLE. So instructive and interesting. Incredible tour guides. Great luau and the show was AMAZING. So good I am going back tomorrow. Can't do it all in one day. Too much to see and do. What a great experience for my wife and I. Very much recommend this to everyone!!!

Good range of food at buffet dinner. Show after dinner is good value for money. Cultural activities at various venue ate informative and entertaining.

The Perfect place for Hawaiian Culture Entertainment. My family visits here every year and the just love everything this place offers. The Luau is among the best in the island and the Grand Finale at the end gave us a glimpse of how ancient older Hawaiians were before. The food at the Buffet were delicious and lots of pork. Can't beat the all you can eat poke!!! They have amazing imu and lechon. Loved the poi that we all ate with the meats. The pineapple drink was worth the buy. The entertainment and education we got never gets old especially the ones from tonga. Love this place!!#

Great full day activity with the family. Opens at noon. During the afternoon walk around to the different islands and participate in activities and presentations about their different cultures. There s drumming, fire making, basket weaving etc. there s a cool boat show in the afternoon on a river through the property. In the evening there s multiple luaus depending on your ticket type and then a big show after that with amazing fire dancing etc. Be sure to go to the Samoan section for your sweet tattoo for the day :)

The pcc is a fun place for the entire family. The education you ll get on the Polynesian Islands is a fun and interactive day.
The market square that s attached to the pcc has some neat shops and great vendors.
Be sure to try Mango Otai at Fiafia farms smoothie stand- it s delicious. The Malasadas at Penny s are also legendary! Some fine treats to mix up a day of fun and adventure.

Absolutely loved going to the Polynesian culture center there's so much to do there. We bought a book about all the different culture and a DVD of the show that way at home we can watch it as many times as we want! This is something I would highly recommend to anyone going to this island!

Highly Recommended, Get the Super Ambassador Tickets, well worth the extra cost!

Really cool, feels authentic. Takes a while to get your bearings. To get the most out of it, you have to be willing to communicate with the hosts and ask questions. Super interactive.

The whole history of Polynesian culture is very interesting

Dazzling show and tremendous environment with country specific exhibits

We had a BLAST. I suggest splitting this trip into two days to REALLY enjoy each village and take in the culture. If you don't, take the time to check all the show times and plan accordingly. We choose to do the show and ALL the activities at Samoa & Aotearoa. We wanted to make sure we caught the Village show on the water. We definitely will be returning this summer.

wow! lots to see and do! make sure to plan to stay for the whole day!

Surprisingly fun. The Ha' Breath of Life show was excellent.

My family and I love this place. Wished we knew about it earlier in our trip. Loads to do and see. Great for lil kids too.

Enjoyable, interesting and too much to see in a day...for real. My friends loved it.

Worth the entertainment and knowledge. If you can, get the package with a tour guide. First time in over forty years for me and first time for the family. Loved it!

Best place ever to understand the culture of the Polynesian Islands

Amaaaaazing!! Great performances, great food, and the staff very courteous and welcoming.

We were really impressed with the variety of what there was to see and do here. The majority of the staff/performaners are university students and they are very talented and friendly! We could have spent a lot more time here. The presentations in the village exhibits are fantastic and I would highly recommend them. The Luau was very enjoyable, particularly the buns and the pork and we had constant performances to watch while we ate. As if we hadn't already done enough we also got to see the evening show which was a great way to end the evening. This centre is as the name says it's not all about Hawai'i, but also about Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Tahiti, Aotearoa (New Zealand) and others!

Great balance of all the islands represented. Many places to visit. When you go, plan on several hours.

Always a pinnacle of our visits to Oahu, excellent representation of various cultures hosted by fantastic students. The luau is good, but the Ha, Breath of Life evening show cannot be beaten by anything on stage or screen.

This place was one the neatest things we did on our vacation, so much history, great people, and a lot of fun. Get there early.

Would highly recommend the evening show. Lots to do and see. On the first visit, would do the guided tour.

It's worth it great shows,price is very reasonable,educational, and fun ,food is great aswail

So much fun, educational, funny and family friendly.

The cultural experience is fun but unless you are interested in visiting the University, half a day is enough time here. See performances and do some activities. The buffet is just ok and the show is a bit boring. Doing a good luau on the island would be a better choice.

This place is a must visit for anyone who is visiting Oahu. Take the entire day, because exploring the Polynesian 'countries' is equally awesome as the evening show. The park opens at noon, which should give everyone enough time to visit every exhibit/demonstration/lecture/show/craft/activity. The staff are genuinely friendly. Everyone is knowledgeable, helpful, and happy. I can't recommend this park enough.

A fun and uplifting traditional Hawaiian experience!! The workers are friendly and the food cheap! Like a miniature Hawaiian Disneyland!!!

Very interesting. Loved the "Ha: The Breath of Life" show.

The park is well run and well laid out, and the cultural shows were incredibly fun. A great place to visit for a small taste of the various Polynesian cultures.

Truly enjoyed our time! The ticket is good for 3 days readmission-- you won't find that info anywhere in here. Must visit when you're in Oahu!

It's a nice way of experiencing the cultures of the different Polynesian islands. There are lots of demonstrations and shows, the hosts are always hilarious. The canoe ride is also worth it. It's a lot more like a theme park than I expected though - because of this I wouldn't recommend the super touristy Luaus here, but rather something like the Toa Luau. So just get the cheapest package online, it's expensive for what you get as is.

Giving 4 stars because the owners of park are very nice and even donate a good portion of the park income to the Hawaiian students employed there.

Honestly, its very crowded, hot, but the shows are very well executed by the students.
Though I felt that some acts were a little too dangerous, and I felt uncomfortable watching.

Definitely grab a pina colada in a pineapple, a meat pie, and a coconut (then finish the coconut and bring it back and ask them to open it so you can eat it).
See the river show and the drum show, and stop by the gift shop, but then I'd just go.

A fantastic place to learn about Polynesian culture in an engaging way. Our guide, Noy, was detailed and ensured that we got the maximum out of the time that we spent there. Definitely worth a look if you're in the area and looking to spend a day learning about Polynesian culture.

The Polynesian Cultural Center is absolutely magical. I highly recommend visiting if coming to Oahu. You'll learn so much and have fun while doing so.

Amazing Breath of Life performance. Great meal and hospitality.

A must see on any trip to Oahu. Excellent luau and night show. A lot to see and do.

We took the Ambadsador Circle Island Tour and Polynesian Cultural Center. Our driver/ tour guide on the Circle island tour was exceptionally knowledgeable. Enjoyed his vignettes. We had a small tour group with a young lady as our tour guide at the Polynesian Cultural Center who treated us as family. It was well worth the price of admission . "He, the breath of life show " was awesome.

Great cultural center. Very interactive and do a great job of explaining and involving you in everything

A good way to get a feel for all the different cultures that make up the Islands.

Interesting with some hands on activities. Very enjoyable day.

I went with a plan with dinner and a show. It's not cheap, but it's fun overall, so I recommend going there once.
The atmosphere is good and I enjoyed it just by looking around the store. Souvenirs are available from affordable to authentic.
The meal was a buffet. It was delicious to eat the crab on the included butter!
The show was very gorgeous with dance, fire and water. I went without prior knowledge, but I felt that the atmosphere was similar to Disney's Moana. The story is perfect if you understand English, but even if you do not understand it, it seems that you can understand it somehow in the atmosphere.
It was interesting that there was a statue that could only be seen as a beat! (Everyone was taking pictures)

Great entertainment for the whole family, so great to see how a culture has developed over the years. Incredible experience a must for anybody visiting the surrounding areas.

Make sure you go see Kap in Samoa, that guy is hilarious!

Very enjoyable, fun, friendly people, and relaxing.

Very educational on Polynesian culture for people from the islands there from.

I live in Hawaii I went here once a long time ago , it has grown so much it's simply beautiful a great place to go on vacation and I learned about the culture...

If you are anywhere in Honolulu, you must visit the Polynesian Culture Center.

Don't missed to visit been coming everytime were here.

Lindo lugar para conocer las distintas culturas de la polinesia. Lo mejor es el show al final de la visita.

A MUST DO if you visit the islands. Plan on two days to see it all.
Aloha!

A cultural experience the atmosphere was so relaxing.

Very fun and much to learn! Ohana luau was very entertaining and the food was ok.

Our guide Timmy was awesome and patient! Seemed a little nervous tho.

Awesome experience they gonna be in my heart for all my life

Has Polynesian Football Hall of Fame! The show Ha! Breath of life is beautiful. Skip the buffet, terrible. Also it is odd because it is run by the Mormon church, who "tamed the heathens" So it feels weird to celebrate the beauty of the Polynesian culture while seeing how religion and non Polynesian people changed the islands and the islanders beliefs.