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Maui Luau Reviews

Our Maui luau reviews help you make one of the most difficult and expensive decisions on your vacation - which luau is the best for you?

Pick a luau that doesn't match your expectations, and you just blew $400 or more to listen to the complaints from the rest of your family.

The page links below include reviews of all luaus on Maui, as well as pictures and videos to help you select the luau that matches your expectations and budget.

Lahaina Luaus

The two Lahaina luaus are more intimate and expensive than the larger luaus held at Kaanapali hotels.

The Feast at Lele luau in Lahaina offers a small intimate luau primarily for adults. Want to get away from the kids? The Feast at Lele luau offers a small, intimate 'up-scale sit-down' luau in Lahaina primarily attended by adults, where you are served a Polynesian dinner at your table during a Polynesian luau show.

According to Travel & Leisure magazine, ...this is the most fabulous cooking on Maui, which is saying a lot.

Photo by Alex McLeod




The Old Lahaina Luau focuses on authentic Hawaiian food and hula show - no Samoan fireknife dancers or other acts that don't originate from Hawaii. The Old Lahaina Luau focuses on authentic Hawaiian food and hula show - no Samoan fireknife dancers. This luau is sold out weeks in advance.

From Frommer's Maui travel guide: ...authenticity, intimacy, hospitality, cultural integrity and sheer romantic beauty have made this Maui's top luau.


The Ulalena Show at the indoor Maui Theatre in Lahaina has a friendly cast that lets you ask questions after the show.

Ulalena is not exactly a luau, but it is in Lahaina (at the Maui Theatre) and, like a luau, provides an entertaining show that is unique to Hawaii. Somewhere between Cirque du Soleil, luau, Hawaiian history lesson, myth and pure entertainment, Ulalena became our favorite indoor show (plush theater chairs, air conditioning, surround sound system, and no high winds!) and entertained everyone in our family.

Kaanapali Luaus

Kaanapali luaus are also good choices if you are staying at Kapalua, Napili, or Kahana.

Dancers at the Drums of the Pacific luau at Kaanapali on Maui. The Drums of the Pacific luau at the Hyatt Regency in Kaanapali offers a Polynesian show and buffet dinner. In addition to the more common kids (12 or under) discount, they also offer a rare discount rate for teenagers. If you like a big party, that's what you have here - a big crowd, lots of families and a long and varied show.


Most Maui luaus have one or more fireknife dancers as their grand finale. Want to attend a luau that doesn't blow your vacation budget? The first and longest running Kaanapali luau, the Royal Lahaina Luau also offers the most wallet friendly luau on Maui. We appreciated paying only $24 for a child that just wants a familiar hot dog or macaroni and cheese. Unlike some luaus which are held a few nights a week, the Myths of Maui show is offered six nights a week. The large capacity means it is usually available for last minute reservations. They have a grand finale with several fireknife dancers.


Photo by All About Hawaii

Maui Westin Wailele Polynesian Luau maori warrior with spear
Kaanapali's answer to the Feast at Lele, the Wailele Polynesian Luau at the Westin Maui Resort and Spa is a new luau for the Kaanapali area that has a small audience size, luau food that is better than the traditional buffet, and dinner that is served family style (in large platters at your table) so you don't have to wait in a buffet line. This luau is scheduled only on Thursdays.


Kaanapali Black Rock Sunset Torch Lighting Ceremony The Sheraton Kaanapali Sunset Luau is almost on Kaanapali beach at Black Rock, so the sunset torch lighting and cliff diving ceremony is integrated into the show. The grass covered luau grounds are more natural than many luaus. This buffet style luau is presented on Mondays and Wednesdays.

South Maui Luaus

A south Maui luau is convenient if you are based in Wailea, Kihei, Maalaea, Makena, Kahului or Paia.

Photo by D'Arcy Norman




Ocean sunset provides a backdrop for the Wailea Marriott Luau on MauiThe Wailea Marriott Luau in south Maui presents the show Honua'ula - Return to the Sacred Lands - four nights a week. The sunset ocean setting behind the stage makes for stunning visuals and great pictures. Food is served buffet style.


Maui Prince Luau fire dancer finale The Maui Prince Luau is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Maui Prince Resort in Makena in south Maui. Food is served buffet style. The Drums of Makena luau show is held in a garden setting and includes a fire dancer finale.



Other Maui Luau Pages

Free Maui hula shows vary in quality - the best is the show at Whalers Village at Kaanapali. Want to see a luau show, but not spend any money? There are several free Maui hula shows. Our favorite free show is the outdoor stage at Kaanapali's Whalers Village.

But avoid timeshare brokers offering cheap or free Maui luaus.


Maui luau hula dancers pose with us. Never been to a luau, and just need an introduction to what you will do and see at a luau? Learn more about Hawaiian culture and food, such as the two types of hula - hula kahiko and hula auana, or how a kalua pig is cooked in an underground imu oven.


Maui luau videos Do videos give you a better review of Maui luaus than a lot of long words and static pictures? Watch all our luau videos on one page, rather than going to each page about a particular luau. Hear the loud drums and see the movement of the dancers.


Need a single page to give you the ways that luaus differ so you can organize your own checklist to select a luau? Make your own list of how luaus differ in pricing, entertainment offerings, dining arrangements, what days of the week and months of the year when they are held, and how far in advance you need to make reservations.


The Waikapu Village Luau has been discontinued for now.

Maui Luau Pictures

Tired of squinting at these small luau pictures that load quickly in your web browser? Try our Maui luau pictures page for some large pictures that blast you with color and detail.

Maui Luaus: fire knife dancer at the Feast at Lele luau in Lahaina



Maui Luau Pages Shortcut Menu

Watch some free Maui hula shows, or find the right luau for you without blowing your budget.


Maui luaus Overview
Lahaina Luaus
Feast at Lele
Old Lahaina Luau
Kaanapali Luaus
Drums of the Pacific Luau
Wailele Polynesian Luau
Royal Lahaina Luau
Kaanapali Sunset Luau
South Maui Luaus
Wailea Marriott Luau
The Feast at Lele and Old Lahaina Luau are two Maui luaus held in Lahaina. Maui Prince Luau

What will I do and see at a luau?
Selecting a luau? read this first!
Watch our Maui luau videos
View our Maui luau pictures
What is Ulalena?

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