---
title: The Luau at Grand Wailea
slug: grand-wailea-luau-maui
type: attraction
sub_type: luaus
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/grand-wailea-luau-maui
city: Wailea
state: HI
country: US
address: 3850 Wailea Alanui Drive
geo:
  lat: 20.68358
  lng: -156.44127
duration: up to 2.8 hrs
cancellation_policy: All sales are final. No cancellations or changes.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T18:36:47.299Z
price_from:
  amount: 280
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: InStock
rating:
  value: 3.5
  count: 1009
  scale: 5
ticket_options:
  - group: Other Options
    options:
      - name: Standard Seating
        price: 257.44
        regular_price: 300
        savings: 42.56
        ticket_types:
          - name: Adult (13+ yrs)
            min_age: 13
          - name: Child (3-12 yrs)
            min_age: 3
            max_age: 12
          - name: Infant (0-2 yrs)
            min_age: 0
            max_age: 2
      - name: Alii Premium Seating
        price: 313.92
        regular_price: 360
        savings: 46.08
        ticket_types:
          - name: Adult (13+ yrs)
            min_age: 13
          - name: Child (3-12 yrs)
            min_age: 3
            max_age: 12
          - name: Infant (0-2 yrs)
            min_age: 0
            max_age: 2
---
## Overview
Experience the Grand Wailea Luau on Maui's Wailea Beach, featuring traditional Hawaiian cuisine, vibrant hula, fire knife performances, and pre-show activities under the stars.

## What's Included
- Multi-course Hawaiian feast served family-style at your private table
- Hosted bar with mai tais, pina coladas, mixed drinks, beer, wine, and soft drinks
- Tea or Hawaiian coffee upon request
- Pre-show activities including Hawaiian lawn games, ukulele lessons, and a casual hula lesson
- Choice of Standard Seating or Ali‘i Premium Seating with premium pre-set snacks and special dessert for Ali‘i Premium
- Traditional Hawaiian storytelling, music, hula, imu ceremony, and fire-knife dancing performance

## What's Not Included
- Transportation to the luau

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## Ticket Options

- **Standard Seating** — $257.44 (regularly $300.00, save $42.56)
  Standard seating is in the last four rows from the stage and at your own private table overlooking Wailea Beach. Immerse yourself in authentic Hawaiian culture with this spectacular luau featuring local cuisine and an amazing Polynesian show.
  - Adult (13+ yrs)
  - Child (3-12 yrs)
  - Infant (0-2 yrs)
- **Alii Premium Seating** — $313.92 (regularly $360.00, save $46.08)
  Ali'i Premium Seating places you at your own private table in the first two rows closest to the stage, providing the best view and placing you close enough to feel the heat during the fire knife dance.
  - Adult (13+ yrs)
  - Child (3-12 yrs)
  - Infant (0-2 yrs)

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## Good to Know
- Oceanfront location overlooking Wailea Beach with stunning sunset views
- Ali‘i Premium Seating includes the first two rows closest to the stage; Standard Seating includes third row and back
- Seating begins at selected booking time; arrive early for best table placement within your seating tier
- Entire experience lasts approximately 2.5 to 3 hours
- Valet parking available at resort's main entrance
- Valid photo ID required for alcohol service; minimum drinking age is 21
- Casual resort attire (nicer than beachwear) is recommended
- Menu items are subject to change; vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly substitutions available with advance request; please note dietary needs at booking
- Winter hours: 5:15 PM - 8:00 PM; Summer hours (from June 8): 5:45 PM - 8:30 PM

## Cancellation Policy
If the luau is cancelled due to weather, the venue will do their best to contact all attendees at least 2 hours before the luau start via phone or text message. In the event of inclement weather during the show performance resulting in concluding event, no refunds will be made once show has commenced.

## FAQs

### Is the show appropriate for children?
Yes, the Grand Wailea Luau is very kid-friendly with pre-show activities like ukulele lessons, temporary tattoos, and Hawaiian games, plus engaging performances that appeal to guests of all ages.

### Where is The Lu'au at Grand Wailea located?
This Maui luau takes place on the oceanfront lawn overlooking Wailea Beach at the Grand Wailea Resort, located at 3850 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, HI 96753.

### Are drinks or alcohol included?
Yes, the luau includes a full open bar featuring mai tais, pina coladas, mixed drinks, beer, wine, and assorted soft drinks. Freshly brewed tea and coffee are available upon request.

### Is there reserved seating?
Yes, seating is assigned within your selected tier at check-in. Booking in advance secures your seating category (Standard or Ali'i Premium), but your exact table placement depends on when you arrive. For the best table within your tier, check in early.

### How long does the luau last?
The entire experience lasts approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.

### Does the luau operate in inclement weather?
If the luau is cancelled due to weather, the venue will do their best to contact all attendees at least 2 hours before the Luau start via phone or text message. In the event of inclement weather during the show performance resulting in concluding event, no refunds will be made once show has commenced.

### Is transportation included?
No, transportation is not included. You must provide your own transportation to the luau.

## Reviews

> "Best Luau"
> — traceyhR3647FU, March 09, 2026

> "Probably similar experiences available for half the price"
> — flogger76, February 21, 2026

> "Disappointing and Overpriced. I Would Not Recommend It"
> — OZev, December 25, 2025

> "Waist of money"
> — laracD948HJ, December 03, 2025

> "Luau magic"
> — brookecF3672CT, October 05, 2025