Luau at The Westin Maui Ka’anapali

Experience the tastes and sights of Hawaiian culture and history with the Wailele Luau at the Westin Maui Resort in Ka’anapali. You’ll enjoy an all-you-can-eat feast of Hawaiian cuisine, an open bar served to your table, emceed entertainment with laugh-out-loud audience participation, educational storytelling centering around the demigod Maui, and authentic performances with vibrant costumes, culminating in the exciting fire-knife dance. 

COVID-19 UPDATE: The luau is tentatively scheduled to reopen in mid-November. If you are traveling before then, there is a chance it might reopen sooner, in which case this webpage will be updated, or you can email us and we'll let you know.

The luau is conveniently located right off the main Kaanapali Beach. If you are staying at lodging along this beach, you can likely just take a short walk on the paved and lit beach walkway. Complimentary shuttle service is available for guests at the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas, Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, and the Sheraton Maui Resort (which is also walkable). Also, most hotels in the area have a free Ka’anapali Resort Shuttle that goes to Whalers Village which is next door to the Westin Maui Resort. Validated parking ($15) is also available at the Westin Resort.

Limited premium seating, which guarantees reserved seating in the front and priority access to the buffet, is assigned when bookings are made, so the earlier you book, the better seats you will get. This upgraded seating can sell out at least 1-2 weeks in advance. Standard seating is first-come, first-served and has more availability.

• Exciting fire-knife performance
• Thrilling Maori war dance
• Comedic host entertains the crowd
• If staying along Ka’anapali Beach, it's likely only a stroll along the beach pathway (no need to drive)
• Servers bring drinks to table (no need to stand in line at bar)
• Smaller crowd and intimate setting compared to other luaus that can be 500+ people (this luau has a max of less than 175)
• Gratuity included (unlike the large Lahaina luau)

Maui Revealed Guidebook:

A luau can be a blast, and they are highly recommended. The better ones are at the higher price end, and you should book them in advance.

Westin Luau’s food is good and they have a great fire knife finale, with the most fire knife dancers on the island.

Fodor's Guidebook:

Luaus are a major attraction. You get what you pay for, and many of the best book weeks or months in advance, so reserve early. Plan your luau night early on in your trip to help you get into the Hawaiian spirit.

Moon Guidebook:

Attending a luau is like going to dinner theater. It’s a good opportunity to try a lot of local foods at once. If you really enjoy a good Broadway show, then you might enjoy a luau, and kids seem to love them.

Of the numerous luaus in Ka’anapali, the best show is at the Westin Maui. The fire dancers here are the best, and the food is above average.

October 1 - March 31:
Check-in begins at 5 pm. Program begins around 5:45. Ends around 8 pm.

April 1 - September 30:
Check-in begins at 5:30 pm. Program begins around 6:15. Ends around 8:30 pm.

Appetizers

• Lomi Lomi Salmon
  ala'e salt-cured salmon, kula tomatoes, maui onion and scallions
• Pipikaula Poke
  peppered-dry beef seaweed, sesame and soy sauce
• Kula Island Greens
  papaya seed, kula lavender, coconut ranch dressing
• Cucumber Seaweed Salad
• Hawaiian Style Potato Macaroni Salad
• Maui Gold Pineapple
• Island Poi
• Taro & French Dinner Rolls

Main Course

• Kalua Pua'a
  slow-roasted pork
• Huli Huli Chicken
  guava barbeque sauce
• Steamed I'a
  fish, ginger, tomato relish
• Pa’ia Dry Mein Noodles
  plantation-style noodles, upcountry vegetables
• Moloka'i Sweet Potatoes
• Steamed Sticky Rice

Dessert

• Lilikoi Cheesecake
• Pineapple Upside Down Cake
• Chocolate Chantilly Cake
• Coconut Raspberry Cake

Children's Menu - June through July, a children's buffet is also available, with pizza, chicken tenders, hot dogs, spaghetti, fruit, and cookies. Other times of year, you can request such food in advance at the time of booking.

Special Thanksgiving (Nov 28) menu here, and special Christmas Eve (Dec 24) menu here

• Reusable silverware and cloth napkins
• Biodegradable/compostable bamboo plates & paper straws
• Walking distance from Kaanapali Beach hotels/condos means less transport used (i.e. less pollution/carbon emissions)

• No refunds after 48 hours prior to activity time

• 4.166% Hawaii sales tax (GET)