Is this lūʻau suitable for children?
Yes. The event is family-friendly and welcomes guests of all ages. Children 2 and under attend free.
A Story As Legendary As Kaua‘i
Experience an unforgettable evening of mele, hula, storytelling, and island cuisine at Wailua Nui Lūʻau. Set oceanfront at the Hilton Garden Inn Kaua‘i Wailua Bay, this vibrant celebration brings together the legends, flavors, and spirit of Kaua‘i in one spectacular night.
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$175 USD
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All ages
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3-hour
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Wailua, Kaua’i
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$200 USD
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All ages
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3-hour
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Wailua, Kaua’i
Wailua Nui Lūʻau Kaua‘i Features
Oceanfront Setting in Sacred Wailua
Set against the shoreline of Wailua Bay, this lūʻau unfolds with ocean breezes and golden sunset views. As twilight settles over Kaua‘i’s historic Wailua district, the stage comes alive with color, music, and movement — creating one of the most scenic lūʻau settings on the island.
Authentic Imu Ceremony & Island Feast
Witness the traditional unveiling of the imu, where kālua pig is slow-cooked underground in time-honored Hawaiian fashion. Then enjoy a generous three-course buffet featuring island favorites, prime rib, tropical flavors, and included drinks depending on your seating package.
Award-Winning Polynesian Performance
Produced by Tihati Productions, Hawai‘i’s longest-running entertainment company, this dynamic show shares the moʻolelo of chiefs, navigators, and fishermen of Kaua‘i through powerful hula, live music, and thrilling fire knife dancing.
Wailua Nui Lūʻau Kaua‘i Details
- Highlights
- Description
- Price & Availability
- Instructions
- Restrictions
- Transportation
- Food & Drink
- Itinerary
- Cancellation
Highlights
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Oceanfront Wailua Bay
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Traditional Imu Ceremony
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Kālua Pig & Prime Rib
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Interactive Cultural Arts
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Live Hawaiian Music
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Fresh Flower Lei Greeting
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VIP Front-Row Option
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Polynesian Fire Knife
Description
Wailua Nui Lūʻau invites you to gather beneath the open sky in one of Kaua‘i’s most storied regions. Located along the shores of Wailua Bay at the Hilton Garden Inn, this oceanfront celebration blends culture, cuisine, and performance into an immersive evening that honors the heritage of Hawai‘i and greater Polynesia. The experience begins as you are warmly welcomed with aloha and presented with a fresh flower lei or kukui nut necklace. Before dinner, explore interactive hana noʻeau cultural arts demonstrations. As the sun lowers over the Pacific, the ceremonial imu presentation reveals tender kālua pig prepared in the traditional underground oven. Dinner features a three-course self-service buffet filled with island favorites including prime rib and tropical sides. As darkness falls, performers share the legends of Kaua‘i’s chiefs and navigators through mele and hula, culminating in an exhilarating fire knife finale that lights the night sky.
Price & Availability
3-Hour Wailua Nui Luau Standard Seating
| AdultsAges 11 yrs+ | $175.00 |
| ChildrenAges 3-10 yrs | $95.00 |
| ToddlersAges 0-2 yrs | FREE |
3-Hour Wailua Nui Luau Preferred Seating
| AdultsAges 11 yrs+ | $200.00 |
| ChildrenAges 3-10 yrs | $110.00 |
| ToddlersAges 0-2 yrs | FREE |
Operates Sundays, Tuesdays, Fridays. Approximately 3 hours.
Instructions
Check in at the lūʻau grounds at the Hilton Garden Inn Kaua‘i Wailua Bay. Doors open at 5:00 PM (time adjusted seasonally by sunset). Arrive early to enjoy pre-show cultural activities.
Restrictions
If outdoor weather is inclement the event may move indoors. Guests must be 21+ with valid ID to consume alcohol. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals must be requested at least 24 hours prior.
Transportation
Guests are responsible for their own transportation to Hilton Garden Inn Kaua‘i Wailua Bay, 3-5920 Kūhiō Highway, Kapa‘a, HI 96746.
Food & Drink
Three-course self-service buffet. Standard Seating includes one standard drink. VIP Seating includes two standard drinks. Additional beverages available for purchase.
Itinerary
- 5:00 PM - Check-In & Lei Greeting
- 5:15 PM - Cultural Activities
- 5:45 PM - Imu Ceremony
- 6:00 PM - Buffet Dinner
- 7:00 PM - Show Begins
- 7:45 PM - Fire Knife Performance
- 8:00 PM - Show Concludes
Cancellation
Any request for a refund 72 hours or more prior to the start of the tour or activity is honored with a full refund.
No refunds are issued for any cancellations inside the 72-hour period, prior to the start of your tour. There is no refund for no-shows. There is no charge for date change or tour change based on tour availability outside of the 72-hour cancellation period.
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