My reason for giving this Luau a 2 star review is that there is absolutely nothing about this Luau that should make it $900+ for three people non VIP. (the service was great)
Atmosphere: okay, the view is gorgeous it’s on a lawn by the beach in Hawaii can’t beat that. There are about 60 tables with 3-6 people at each table.
Service: servers and waitstaff were friendly helpful bubbly and upbeat
ceviche, little bit of the main meat that they cut up in a bowl and put on table, some Asian inspired noodles, and cut (flank) steak. Also we were served rolls with butter and a salad
At the entrance those who paid $300 seat received dollar store shell necklaces and those I believe paid $450 for VIP received necklaces that were a little more heavy duty.
All and all, I’d skip this Luau 100%. Save your $1000+ for taking a family to do something else.
Renata Swatowski
Nice but very cheese. For the money the show was ok, they could have put in more real details. The pig was not roasted in fire but somewhere in the oven and what they prezent is probably plastic. I would rather eat authentic pig with just rice than all sorts of just ok food. There should be better Luaus somewhere on the island for less.
Christian
Incredible time! From the moment we get our Lay’s to watching the performances to the food. The open bar was just the cherry on top. Highly recommend the premium seating. Cannot wait to go back
Valeri Munoz Cruz
Amazing experience! The staff, dancers and the rest of the entertainment were great. The food was delicious and the open bar was definitely a highlight! Would recommend to anyone, especially those who have never been to a luau before. Would definitely come back!
Pasha
I have been to this Luau before and it has been fairly good, good atmosphere, shows, location and food but pricey imo. I was on a paid vacation with my family with this Luau scheduled. They cancelled only 2 days in advance for lack of attendance and offered nothing but a delayed refund or reschedule on later dates that obviously would not work. The concierge seemed genuinely uninterested in helping. Not mean, just absolutely no solutions other than the most extreme. I expected better treatment and got it at the next luau I booked for less money, Old Lahaina. I will never book here again.
Alex Batali
My wife and I have been to a couple Luau's on Maui and this one is the best that we've been to. I love that they do individual group seating, so that you get your own table during the Luau. The pre-dinner drinks are excellent and we really enjoyed the authentic lawn game prior to dinner!
The food was much better than other Luau's, especially since it was family style instead of buffet. Portion sizes were large. The show with dinner was great, including the fire portion!
Cindy Camille
I had seen this show before in the early 2000’s and I recall more action, including more drums & 2 very fit native young men that would climb coconut trees as part of the show. It has been over 20 years since I’ve been back & was excited to show my son “the best luau on Maui”.
The grounds are beautiful, but as for the show and entertainment itself, to say this was a disappointment would be an understatement.. my son didn’t know any better since he had never been.
All of the action of the show that I recall that made this show spectacular is now gone & now very slow moving & boring. Even though we all wanted to leave, we decided to stay in hopes we would see more action, but nope.
And no, there isn’t 2 solid hours of show/action/dancing. The dancers were hardly on stage at all, maybe 20% of the time. The rest of the time is waiting and waiting and waiting, including waiting for the crappy food (because it is brought out in courses) .
A little over $800 for a family of 3 and they still charged us $50 extra for a family photo. Ridiculous!!
Whomever the chef, choreographer and the one in charge of ticket pricing for this event needs to be fired. There needs to be WAY more action, especially drums. The pricing for this is more expensive than a Cirque de Soleli show in Vegas and not even CLOSE to being as captivating & entertaining.
What a complete waste of money for a non traditional experience, mediocre food and cheap alcohol drinks. Overly expensive and a rip off. The king at the end with the fire was the highlight but overall the experience was poor, especially for $275 per adult.
Honestly, don’t waste your money here a cheaper luau will be much better with lots more show. We kept wandering off listening to the other luau where it sounded like everyone was getting their money’s worth. We will not ever be back to this one.
Caleb Boggess
Great entertainment
Nicole Elkendier
We had a great time at the Grand Wailea Lū‘au! The food was excellent and we loved learning more about the Hawaiian culture and origins. Our toddler was mesmerized by the dancing and beautiful outfits.
Xuan Hu
Had a great time, the food can definitely use some work but there were definitely hits amongst the variety. The show was great and staff are very friendly.
A magical experience. The dancers, the stories, the fire, the MC, and then the service was outstanding. The setting was beautiful with incredible food, gosh I'd go back for the salad and Kahlua pork any day! Sam our server was fantastic and we got to try ancient Hawaiian games and activities too! You must go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert James Ocampo
We had booked this luau without looking at Google reviews first and let me be the bearer of bad news but the most recent reviews were pretty spot on.
The positives: the location was phenomenal. The sunset views were out of what seemed like a catalog. The hotel, impeccable and stunning. The outdoor setting was clean and beautifully sculpted. The wait and seating staff were kind and friendly.
The not so positive: the food was bland. For the price that is advertised for this luau, we expected a unique and flavorful dish/dishes but nothing popped out as unique or different. I'd also like to add that the desserts looked like they were bought from the store, as seen in the pictures. The entertainers were 50/50, half seemed really into the performance and the other half seemed like they didn't want to be there. Again, for the price, I'd assume a performance that was more entertaining.
On a side note, my wife and I have never been to a luau and didn't know what to expect however in this instance, more money for a luau does not mean a better experience. This was a mediocre experience with a great view but with nothing special and nothing warranting the price paid for the luau.
Dietary restrictions: They did call prior to the reservation to see if there were any allergies or dietary restrictions within our party.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Elizabeth Ruffino
I’m gonna be nice and give 2 stars, because the performance itself was great and we really loved it. You could tell there was a lot of heart in it. BUT … For $275 a head the food was bullshit. We both left still hungry and disappointed. Anyone who writes a 5 star review had to be hammered drunk because there’s no way you’d actually think the food was good if you were sober.
I wish we had done more research and found a more authentic experience. You would expect better from the Waldorf Astoria. Severely overrated.
Atmosphere: 2
Rachel Burton
We had high hopes for this luau.. My husband & I were guests at the Grand Wailea & absolutely loved it so we figured the luau would be amazing here.. It was a big letdown. To begin, the food was awful, everything was very dry with no flavor. The show itself was decent, when they were actually performing… We felt like the majority of the time we were there we were just listening to the background band/music play while the servers were passing out the next course or cleaning up tables. When the performers were on stage they definitely were not up there long.. You could tell the crowd was bored & impatient. We have been to a few other luaus & they were way more entertaining.. Photographer was outside taking pictures but have to pay $50 for ONE picture, (felt like that should have been included in the already high price) The scenery was honestly the best part of the luau.. The beach is behind you & the sun is setting during the show.. But I’m sure the location/scenery is similar at any other luau. Just overall really disappointing.. Especially for the price - paying $600 for 2 people to leave unamused & hungry is sad :( Would recommend looking elsewhere. Would also like to mention I am not one to leave bad reviews.. hoping they will take this into consideration & improve.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Virginia Stallings
Our least favorite Luau on the island. The show was not very good compared to even a cruise liner’s show and the food was very sub par with poor service. I am writing a formal letter to management to be more specific with my concerns. I have never been compelled to write a negative review, but feel I should help others make a informed decision before subjecting yourself to a complete waste of your time.
My reason for giving this Luau a 2 star review is that there is absolutely nothing about this Luau that should make it $900+ for three people non VIP. (the service was great)
Atmosphere: okay, the view is gorgeous it’s on a lawn by the beach in Hawaii can’t beat that. There are about 60 tables with 3-6 people at each table.
Service: servers and waitstaff were friendly helpful bubbly and upbeat
ceviche, little bit of the main meat that they cut up in a bowl and put on table, some Asian inspired noodles, and cut (flank) steak. Also we were served rolls with butter and a salad
At the entrance those who paid $300 seat received dollar store shell necklaces and those I believe paid $450 for VIP received necklaces that were a little more heavy duty.
All and all, I’d skip this Luau 100%. Save your $1000+ for taking a family to do something else.
Nice but very cheese. For the money the show was ok, they could have put in more real details. The pig was not roasted in fire but somewhere in the oven and what they prezent is probably plastic. I would rather eat authentic pig with just rice than all sorts of just ok food.
There should be better Luaus somewhere on the island for less.
Incredible time! From the moment we get our Lay’s to watching the performances to the food. The open bar was just the cherry on top. Highly recommend the premium seating. Cannot wait to go back
Amazing experience! The staff, dancers and the rest of the entertainment were great. The food was delicious and the open bar was definitely a highlight! Would recommend to anyone, especially those who have never been to a luau before. Would definitely come back!
I have been to this Luau before and it has been fairly good, good atmosphere, shows, location and food but pricey imo. I was on a paid vacation with my family with this Luau scheduled. They cancelled only 2 days in advance for lack of attendance and offered nothing but a delayed refund or reschedule on later dates that obviously would not work. The concierge seemed genuinely uninterested in helping. Not mean, just absolutely no solutions other than the most extreme. I expected better treatment and got it at the next luau I booked for less money, Old Lahaina. I will never book here again.
My wife and I have been to a couple Luau's on Maui and this one is the best that we've been to. I love that they do individual group seating, so that you get your own table during the Luau. The pre-dinner drinks are excellent and we really enjoyed the authentic lawn game prior to dinner!
The food was much better than other Luau's, especially since it was family style instead of buffet. Portion sizes were large. The show with dinner was great, including the fire portion!
I had seen this show before in the early 2000’s and I recall more action, including more drums & 2 very fit native young men that would climb coconut trees as part of the show. It has been over 20 years since I’ve been back & was excited to show my son “the best luau on Maui”.
The grounds are beautiful, but as for the show and entertainment itself, to say this was a disappointment would be an understatement.. my son didn’t know any better since he had never been.
All of the action of the show that I recall that made this show spectacular is now gone & now very slow moving & boring. Even though we all wanted to leave, we decided to stay in hopes we would see more action, but nope.
And no, there isn’t 2 solid hours of show/action/dancing. The dancers were hardly on stage at all, maybe 20% of the time.
The rest of the time is waiting and waiting and waiting, including waiting for the crappy food (because it is brought out in courses) .
A little over $800 for a family of 3 and they still charged us $50 extra for a family photo. Ridiculous!!
Whomever the chef, choreographer and the one in charge of ticket pricing for this event needs to be fired. There needs to be WAY more action, especially drums. The pricing for this is more expensive than a Cirque de Soleli show in Vegas and not even CLOSE to being as captivating & entertaining.
What a complete waste of money for a non traditional experience, mediocre food and cheap alcohol drinks. Overly expensive and a rip off. The king at the end with the fire was the highlight but overall the experience was poor, especially for $275 per adult.
Honestly, don’t waste your money here a cheaper luau will be much better with lots more show. We kept wandering off listening to the other luau where it sounded like everyone was getting their money’s worth. We will not ever be back to this one.
Great entertainment
We had a great time at the Grand Wailea Lū‘au! The food was excellent and we loved learning more about the Hawaiian culture and origins. Our toddler was mesmerized by the dancing and beautiful outfits.
Had a great time, the food can definitely use some work but there were definitely hits amongst the variety. The show was great and staff are very friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
A magical experience. The dancers, the stories, the fire, the MC, and then the service was outstanding. The setting was beautiful with incredible food, gosh I'd go back for the salad and Kahlua pork any day! Sam our server was fantastic and we got to try ancient Hawaiian games and activities too! You must go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had booked this luau without looking at Google reviews first and let me be the bearer of bad news but the most recent reviews were pretty spot on.
The positives: the location was phenomenal. The sunset views were out of what seemed like a catalog. The hotel, impeccable and stunning. The outdoor setting was clean and beautifully sculpted. The wait and seating staff were kind and friendly.
The not so positive: the food was bland. For the price that is advertised for this luau, we expected a unique and flavorful dish/dishes but nothing popped out as unique or different. I'd also like to add that the desserts looked like they were bought from the store, as seen in the pictures.
The entertainers were 50/50, half seemed really into the performance and the other half seemed like they didn't want to be there. Again, for the price, I'd assume a performance that was more entertaining.
On a side note, my wife and I have never been to a luau and didn't know what to expect however in this instance, more money for a luau does not mean a better experience. This was a mediocre experience with a great view but with nothing special and nothing warranting the price paid for the luau.
Dietary restrictions: They did call prior to the reservation to see if there were any allergies or dietary restrictions within our party.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
I’m gonna be nice and give 2 stars, because the performance itself was great and we really loved it. You could tell there was a lot of heart in it. BUT … For $275 a head the food was bullshit. We both left still hungry and disappointed. Anyone who writes a 5 star review had to be hammered drunk because there’s no way you’d actually think the food was good if you were sober.
I wish we had done more research and found a more authentic experience. You would expect better from the Waldorf Astoria. Severely overrated.
Atmosphere: 2
We had high hopes for this luau.. My husband & I were guests at the Grand Wailea & absolutely loved it so we figured the luau would be amazing here.. It was a big letdown.
To begin, the food was awful, everything was very dry with no flavor.
The show itself was decent, when they were actually performing… We felt like the majority of the time we were there we were just listening to the background band/music play while the servers were passing out the next course or cleaning up tables. When the performers were on stage they definitely were not up there long.. You could tell the crowd was bored & impatient. We have been to a few other luaus & they were way more entertaining..
Photographer was outside taking pictures but have to pay $50 for ONE picture, (felt like that should have been included in the already high price)
The scenery was honestly the best part of the luau.. The beach is behind you & the sun is setting during the show.. But I’m sure the location/scenery is similar at any other luau.
Just overall really disappointing.. Especially for the price - paying $600 for 2 people to leave unamused & hungry is sad :( Would recommend looking elsewhere.
Would also like to mention I am not one to leave bad reviews.. hoping they will take this into consideration & improve.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Our least favorite Luau on the island. The show was not very good compared to even a cruise liner’s show and the food was very sub par with poor service. I am writing a formal letter to management to be more specific with my concerns. I have never been compelled to write a negative review, but feel I should help others make a informed decision before subjecting yourself to a complete waste of your time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
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