Wailua Nui Luau: Hawaiian Cultural Journey

Experience Hawaii’s magic at Wailua Nui Luau with a buffet, fire-knife dance, and cultural arts by Wailua Bay.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay - Witness engaging cultural demonstrations and savor a Hawaiian-themed self-service buffet. Enjoy Tihati Productions’ performance of Wailua Nui, set against the stunning backdrop of an oceanfront view.
What's Included
  • Complimentary self-parking with validation
  • Live Hawaiian Music and cultural demonstrations
  • Meals
  • Interactive activities like tatau (tattoo) and rosette making
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Fresh flower lei or substitute upon check-in (subject to availability)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Valet parking is not available.
Additional Information

Discover the enchantment of traditional Hawaii at the Wailua Nui Luau, located on the picturesque shores of Wailua Bay. Upon arrival, guests are greeted with a fresh flower lei. Delight in a lavish self-service buffet featuring beloved island dishes. Experience the fascinating imu ceremony and be entertained by enthralling Hawaiian and Polynesian…

Location
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay
Kuhio Highway
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.5
(136 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
556patrinar
Jul 27, 2026
Good Value - Good tasting food!! Nice show as well.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Noname314
Jul 19, 2026
Great show, ono food! - Our entire staff recently attended the Wailua Nui Lūʻau, and we had such a wonderful experience! From the moment we arrived, we were warmly greeted with fresh flower lei and genuine aloha from the friendly staff. The beautiful oceanfront setting, surrounded by coconut trees and illuminated beneath the evening sky, created the perfect atmosphere. The pre-show activities, such as lei-making, were fun and interactive, while the live Hawaiian music added a special touch to the evening. The traditional underground imu ceremony was a wonderful cultural experience, and the buffet featured a delicious variety of local favorites, with something for everyone to enjoy. The authentic performances and storytelling were truly entertaining, taking us on a journey through Hawaiʻi, Tahiti, Tonga, and Samoa. The performers were talented and engaging, the costumes were vibrant, and the emcee did a wonderful job explaining the cultural significance behind the different dances. The fire-knife performance was an exciting way to end the evening! Our team had an amazing time together, and the entire experience was filled with warmth, culture, and aloha. We highly recommend Wailua Nui Lūʻau to visitors, families, friends, and local groups looking for a memorable evening on Kauaʻi. Mahalo to the entire Wailua Nui Lūʻau team for your wonderful hospitality!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Grant_b
Jul 18, 2026
Everything about this... - Everything about this luau is top notch, from the food and beverages provided to the amazingly talented performers. The support staff were incredible as well. I would highly recommend this activity to anyone!
Review provided by Viator
Regine_m
Jul 7, 2026
Best Luau in Hawaii - One of the best luau's in the entire country it was amazing and the experience and the culture and the food was divine. The drinks are complementary and the blue Hawaiian and the mai ties are fantastic. I will never forget this and the food again was Divine to see The roaster pig come out of the ground was amazing and extra delicious
Review provided by Viator
Khadijah_d
Jun 30, 2026
Beautiful time, the host... - Beautiful time, the host and dancers did a great job!! Drinks and dinner included and had a station to get a bracelet or headband made
Review provided by Viator
Teddy_b
Jun 27, 2026
Luau at the Hilton - It was awesome. Great location in the back of the hilton overlooking lydgate beach. The staff were great. My daughter and I loved the food. Great musicians.....Great talking story....Great hula.....and the fire dancer, he did an incredible job. I highly recommend this luau!!
Review provided by Viator
Braydeng175
Jun 24, 2026
Best Luau I’ve Ever Attended - This was by far the best luau I have ever been to! The food was amazing, the traditional storytelling with dancing was great, and the musicians were very skilled (coming from a musician myself). I particularly impressed by their award winning fire dancer. Highly recommend going if you’re in town.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Robertml8553il
Jul 31, 2026
Average at best - Food was average at best…..entertainment excellent
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Carol_g
Jul 28, 2026
Lots of activities before... - Lots of activities before dinner so arrive on time! Dinner was ok, didn’t enjoy much and it got cold quickly. Luau and history was great!
Review provided by Viator
Johnna_g
Jul 25, 2026
Average luau experience - I’ve been to at least 7 other luaus in Hawaii and I’d rate this one the lowest. It wasn’t bad but there was nothing about would warrant me recommending it to others, particularly at $200 per ticket. The setting was ok with sea views over a parking lot, the drinks were weak and watery, and the food was very average. The entertainment was good, particularly the young man who did the fire sword performance, but I’ve seen more impressive luau shows overall. This is one I’d definitely skip unless you have your heart set on a luau and everything else is sold out. We paid for premium seating so we did go through the food line first and had front row seats.
Review provided by Viator
From $175
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).