At Go Visit Hawaii, we know that there are a number of different Maui luau options. We also understand gathering all the key details such as prices, days of operation, and reviews can be time consuming and difficult to gather. Trust me. I know it is time consuming because it’s taken me many hours and several phone calls to compile this list.
As promised in the article on tips for choosing a Hawaiian luau and as a service to our readers, we’ve researched and compiled the information to assist you in finding that special luau experience.
This Maui luau list is probably the only place you’ll be able to review all of Maui’s top luaus at a glance without a sales pitch or hidden agenda.
Though there are usually a number of options for seating and upgrades, for simplicity and quick scanning, we’re only going to list the starting price for an adult luau ticket. Tickets for children are generally less. Please note that taxes are often not included in the initial pricing.
I’ve organized the luaus by area of Maui – West Maui and South Maui. You’ll notice that most of the luaus are based in West Maui in Kaanapali and Lahaina.
— West Maui (Lahaina, Kaanapali) —
Old Lahaina Luau
Nights: 7 nights per week
Location/Setting: Oceanfront sunset on North side of Front Street in Lahaina
Prices: $230.37 for guests aged 13 years and older
Imu Ceremony: Yes
For Reservations: Call 1-800-248-5828 or book online.
Reviews: TripAdvisor and Yelp
Additional Information: You choose from two different style seating options – traditional Hawaiian mat seating with a low table (close to the ground) or conventional tables and chairs. The mat seating is closer to the stage. The earlier you make your reservation the better, particularly for seating preference. In my opinion this luau is one of the top luaus in Maui and in Hawaii as a whole. The only thing that they don’t offer that most other luaus do is Samoan fireknife dancing. They don’t offer a fireknife dancer because they are trying to remain as Hawaiian as possible. The official website for Old Lahaina Luau is here.
The Feast at Lele – Closed Due to the Lahaina Fire
Nights: 7 nights per week
Location/Setting: Ocean front sunset on south side of Front Street in Lahaina
Prices: $192.71 for adults (ages 13 and up)
Imu Ceremony: No
For Reservations: Call 1-808-667-5353 or book online
Reviews: TripAdvisor and Yelp
Additional Information: Official website. This is a unique fine dining luau with multiple courses that correspond to the Polynesian entertainment. This luau is operated by the same folks who run Old Lahaina Luau. Unlike Old Lahaina Luau, the Feast at Lele does offer a Samoan Fireknife dance show. See our review of Feast at Lele.
Wailele Polynesian Luau
Nights: Varies by month, see their booking engine on their site for their exact schedule. In general, they usually operate on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays Thursdays and Fridays.
Location/Setting: The grounds of the Westin Maui at Kaanapali Beach
Prices: Starting at $210
Imu Ceremony: No
For Reservations: Book online or call 1-808-661-2992
Reviews: Tripadvisor and Yelp
Additional Information: Official website.
Drums of the Pacific Luau
Nights: Varies seasonally
Location/Setting: On the grounds of the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort in Kaanapali.
Prices: $201.60 for guests ages 13 years and older
Imu Ceremony: Yes
For Reservations: Call 1-808-667-4727 or book online
Reviews: TripAdvisor and Yelp
Additional Information: See the hotel’s website along with the production company’s website for more information.
The Myths of Maui Luau at the Royal Lahaina Resort
Nights: Every night
Location/Setting: Oceanfront gardens at the Royal Lahaina Resort grounds by Kaanapali Beach
Prices: Start at $155 for guests ages 13 years and up
Imu Ceremony: Yes
For Reservations: Call 1-808-661-9119 or book online
Reviews: TripAdvisor and Yelp
Additional Information: Official website They sometimes offer discounts or upgrades for booking directly online. Our recommendation would be to book their VIP Package directly for their best experience.
Maui Nui Luau at Black Rock at Sheraton Maui
Nights: Mondays and Wednesdays
Location/Setting: Beachfront on the lawn of the Sheraton Maui Resort by Black Rock on Kaanapali Beach
Prices: $198 for adults
Imu Ceremony: Yes
For Reservations: Online booking site
Reviews: TripAdvisor and Yelp
Additional Information: See this website. They have a cocktail and show only option.
Sunset Luau at Kapalua Bay
Nights: Thursdays
Location/Setting: On the lawn fronting Kapalua Bay at Montage Kapalua Bay
Prices: start at $260 for all guests over three years old.
Imu Ceremony: No
For Reservations: See this link
Reviews: TBD
Additional Information: This luau show ha
Tales of the Kapa Moe at Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua * New
Nights: Tuesdays
Location/Setting: On the grounds of Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua at the Aloha Garden Pavilion
Prices: start at $249 for all guests over the age of 13
Imu Ceremony: No
For Reservations: Reservations and more information see this dedicated website
Reviews: This is one of Maui’s newest luau which opened July 2023. TripAdvisor reviews to be determined at this link.
Additional Information: This luau is held under an open-air, covered pavilion, which is ideal should there be rain.
— South Maui Luau (Kihei and Wailea) —
Gilligan’s Island Luau in Kihei
Nights: Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Location/Setting: On the grounds of the Maui Nui Golf Club
Prices: Starting at $159 per adult / $99 per child
Imu Ceremony: No
For Reservations: Book online – General Seating Tickets or for their best experience VIP Seating Tickets
Reviews: TripAdvisor
Additional Information: Ocean views
Luau at Grand Wailea Resort
Nights: Varies seasonally, but generally open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
Location/Setting: Beachfront lawn on grounds of Grand Wailea Resort
Prices: Starting at $275 per adult (age 13 years and up)
Imu Ceremony: Yes
For Reservations: Book online
Reviews: TripAdvisor
Additional Information:
Te Au Moana at Wailea Beach Marriott Resort
Nights: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
Location/Setting: On the lawn at the beachfront luau grounds at Wailea Beach Marriott Resort
Prices: start at $265 per adult (age 13 years and up)
Imu Ceremony: Yes
For Reservations: Call 1-877-872-2740 or book online
Reviews: TripAdvisor and Yelp
Additional Information: Official website
The Feast at Mokapu
Nights: Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Location/Setting: On the lawn fronting Mokapu Beach at Andaz Maui at Wailea
Prices: start at $280 per adult (ages 13 years and up)
Imu Ceremony: Yes
For Reservations: see this link.
Reviews: TripAdvisor and Yelp
Additional Information: Official website
Notes:
– All prices, websites, schedules and notes were accurate at the time of the most recent update in February 2024. However, the information is subject to change without notice. Before booking, be sure and verify all the details that are important to you. We have provided contact information for each luau provider for your convenience.
– We have listed the adult pricing. Pricing for children under the age of 13 is generally much lower than adult pricing.
– We have listed the lowest adult pricing for general seating. In most cases, luau companies offer upgraded seating, which is closer to the performance stage. Pricing, of course, is higher.
– If you have never been to a luau, be prepared with what to expect. Read our article: What to expect from your first-time to a Hawaiian luau.
Have you been to any of these Maui luaus? What did you think?
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We’ve also covered Oahu luaus, Big Island luaus and Kauai luaus.
Sheila Beal
Andy Beal
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Great list! We have only been to OLL and it was great. Although it is a buffet serving a ton of people, everything worked like clockwork. We did not make long lines for anything! We probably will not “do” a luau next time but it’s nice to have such great info in one place. Just in case 😉
Hi Lissete – thanks for sharing your experience at Old Lahaina Luau. I really enjoyed that one. Hopefully you’ll get back to Hawaii soon whether you plan a luau or not. 🙂
We’ve done both the Old Lahaina Luau and the Sheraton Ka’anapali Sunset Luau thus far on our visits to Maui. The Old Lahaina Luau, as Lissete pointed out, hosts a ton of people and it is almost like a well-oiled machine with how they run everything like clockwork. The Sheraton luau, on the other hand, was much smaller and hand more of an ohana feel to it.
I think it’s worth noting that each of these luaus offer up different experiences and slightly different atmospheres and scenery. We like to take in at least one luau every trip, and we tell people it’s definitely not a “seen one, seen them all” type of attraction.
Hi Kris – Thanks for adding your Maui luau insight. It’s nice to hear that you had good experiences at both luaus. I’ve been hearing quite a bit of nice things about the Sheraton Kaanapali Sunset Luau. One thing they have that the others don’t is the cliff diver, which is quite impressive.
Hi there,
I’m leaving for Maui on Wednesday and am wondering if there are any free luaus(cultural activiites) on the West side.
Thanks,
Hi Ericka – there aren’t any free luaus, but there is a free hula show at the Lahaina Cannery Mall. http://www.lahainacannerymall.com/hula_show.html
You’ll also find some other freebies or low cost things to do in these articles:
https://govisithawaii.com/2007/12/10/8-great-rainy-day-things-to-do-on-maui/
https://govisithawaii.com/2007/09/20/mauis-top-7-free-or-nearly-free-things-to-do-and-see/
Hi, We will be on Maui the last half of April staying in Kihei. We have heard mixed reviews about the Marriott Wailea show (some have said it was cheesy) and are wondering if we should make the extra effort to attend a West Maui Luau. Do you have an opinion. We are there on a girls trip so we are looking for one that is fun with great entertainment, food & drink. Any opinions would be gratefully appreciated.
Hi Danna – That’s a very good question and I’m not sure if there is a correct answer. Here’s some food for thought:
– it was difficult for me to find reviews of the Wailea Marriott luau and they really don’t carry much information about it on their own website. Just speaking from my personal experience, the lack of information kind of scares me.
– There’s probably a little bit of cheesiness in every luau.
– In my opinion, I’d go to one of the West Maui luaus….I’d put the Old Lahaina Luau, the Feast at Lele, and the Sheraton Kaanapali Sunset luau on the top of my list.
I hope this helps. I’d love for others to chime with their opinion.
Please let us know what you choose and how you liked it. Have a wonderful time in Maui!
I’ll be coming to visit in June
Is there any Luau near by ?
We’ve listed all the luaus on Maui in the article.
Hi Sheila,
Are you aware of any small-scale luau providers on the West-Maui side? We are sponsoring a rehearsal dinner for our son and daughter-in-law’s wedding at the Sugarman Estate and we would like to hire someone to host a luau for approximately 40-50 people. This luau could be in someone’s backyard or rural property. We are not looking at one of the large, commercial-scale parties, but rather a small, intimate setting.
Robb
Hi Robb – you might want to look at the Feast at Lele, which is a smaller, more upscale luau. Additionally, contact some Maui event planners.
Great list. I think you missed one though; Ka’anapali Beach Hotel – Legends of Ka’anapali Luau.
Thank you so much for this list, I have spent several days trying to figure out which luau to go to on our upcoming visit to Maui, and today I found your blog post. 🙂 The Migrations Luau looked very interesting, so I called the venue, but unfortunately, as of 2019, Sugar Beach is no longer doing them. They only do luaus for private parties.
We did the Old Lahaina Luau last time we were in Maui, back in 2013 and it was great!! Really liked everything about it, just want to try a different one this time.
Hi Sheila,
My family and I are heading to Maui in July. Do you know how they might be with food allergies? I plan on giving a few a call, but was wondering if you may know the answer.
Thank you,
Kristie
Sorry, we do not know. Your idea to contact them directly is a good one.
Hi Sheila,
am bringing my 3 college kids to maui for xmas. Special time for sure. We are staying at Wyndham kihei. Where is the best Kihei, wailea luau for xmas eve? Grand Wailea, Marriott, or ?? Mahalo for any help.
Best,
Lauren
Hi Lauren – I really like the ocean backdrop for the luau at the Marriott. You can’t go wrong with any choice you make, though.
Hi :
I have booked both the Old Lahina Luau and the Feast at Lele, would that be too much? Are these two similar? Thanks
Though they are both luaus, they are very different experiences. They’re both excellent. I’ve been to both, but not on the same trip. If your budget allows, why not? Id start with Old Lahaina and then do the Feast at Lele second — that’s starting with the good one and finishing with the better one.
I see, I will do both then, they are about 4 days from each other. Thanks!
We’ve always only done the Feast at Lele luau. You get your own table no matter how many people are in your party. Last time we were there the stage was on the ocean side so the tables all faced the ocean. Not sure if they still have the stage there. Very intimate and the wait staff brings each course to your table. Unlimited drinks too. Hoping to come back again next year 2023 and maybe try a different luau although our hearts belong to the Feast at Lele.
We are currently in Maui. Got here
yesterday. We’ve been to several
Luaus before over the years.
We hope to enjoy one on this trip too.
Any recommendations for us?
We’re celebrating our wedding
Anniversary on August 6th.
Thanks.
Lois from California
Happy Anniversary! The most romantic luau, in our opinion, is Feast at Lele in Lahaina.
I’m not sure when this was last updated, but the OLL price is now $229.17 including tax per adult. If it was close I wouldn’t had said anything, but an additional $47 each is a large increase.
We actually updated this page just last month, November 2022, as noted. That means OLL has just increased their prices! Unfortunately the luau companies can and do change pricing, options, amenities without notice. We’ll revise the pricing for OLL today.
And mahalo for letting us know, Steve.
HI – we’re an Aussie family travelling on Pride Of America in July
We are looking to luau in Maui on a Monday night but see that most luau’s are on the west or south side. Our harbour is on the north side of the island. What is the best way of getting there? We won’t have a car
Perhaps one of the ride shares, like an Uber, but that could be pretty pricy based on the length of the drive.
According to Google Maps, there’s a public transport bus stop about a half-mile from the harbor. That would be the least expensive way, but also a bit longer, time wise, than if you took a cab. Go to Google Maps and search for the luau you’re most interested in going to. Then calculate directions from the harbor where you’ll be docked. Be sure to click on the transit button, which looks like a subway car. That will give you all the information for using the Maui Bus to get to your luau.