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    Auli'i Luau

    3.9 (194 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndPerforming Arts, Hawaiian
    Closed 5:30 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Cynthia M.

    This was a spectacular performance, spectacular food, & spectacular location! We've actually been to a few other luau's on Oahu & the Big Island and this is the best one yet so far. We wanted to make sure we went to one ON the beach because of authenticity and this one did not disappoint. Don't go to one indoors! The performers were spot on traditionally. The food & drinks were very good! I just wish there was a pig cooking underground we could have eaten from. But the taste & variety of food was great! We even had a bento box waiting at our table!!! That was a nice surprise! The location! Ah! The location was beautiful! We got there before sunset, watched the sunset and when the sun went down, the fire performance, and more of the others, came out. It was amazing! There were even craft presentations that you could take a part of. A small shop. There was a professional photographer that, if you wanted, could take photos ON the beach for you. Then you could purchase photos at a reasonable cost. Overall, we LOVED it! I have SO many more photos, but shared some of the best!

    So cool to take pics with the fire dancers after!
    Natalie H.

    This was our 3rd luau and frankly it rivaled the one we did the year prior at Aulani on Oahu. SO much less crowded than the one we did on Maui. Fun little activities to do before the show. Our seats were literally in the first row behind the priority seating- our kids could actually see, I was impressed and hope it was because I booked so early :) unlimited (2 choice) tiki drinks and sodas/juice for kids. Really decent buffet too! The fire show was spectacular - neither of the other luaus we'd seen included that. We saw the sunset and a rainbow and it was literally right on the ocean- just so cool. Our kids were thoroughly entertained till the end which gives it the full 5 stars.

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    Erin P.

    What a perfect night we had at the Auli'i Luau! This was the first luau that 3 out of the 4 people in my group had attended, and it was the highlight of our week in Kauai! Upon entering the luau, we were greeted with shell leis and were taken to our table. The appetizers were out and the bar was open, so we made our way to get food. There was a quick introduction to the evening to the stage, and then our tables were dismissed for dinner. During dinner, there was dancing and entertainment on the stage and different stations that you could visit to learn about Hawaiian instruments, Poi, learn how to open a coconut (and drink from it), get spray-on tattoos, etc. The food was really delicious! We are not an easy group to feed, as one person is gluten free, one is dairy free, and I'm a vegetarian. However, there was plenty of signage saying "gluten-free" and "vegetarian", so we knew exactly what we were eating! We also felt like there were plenty of options for each dietary restriction. The actual performance was really engaging, and everyone was so talented! If you are planning to attend a luau, I'd recommend this one!

    The environment was very nice. I had a such great time at the Luau. I recommend you arrives early.
    Nadia F.

    The food was ok, the bad side was: a lot of flies around. The environment was very nice, great service. I recommend you arrive early. Aloha

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    I took my whole family here for the luau experience. They had a great time! A few activities before the dinner, drinks were brought out to us as we waited in line to enter got the ambiance going. The buffet meal was good but not spectacular. The show was a lot of fun. Note: if anyone has food allergies, if you specify that at the time of reservation, then they will give you a link to a list of allergies when you check in. This was so helpful for my group!

    Kim M.

    Due to rain, our Lu'au was moved from the beach to an indoor location. I'm glad they were able to accommodate everyone with the inclement weather, however, being in a hotel conference room made you very aware throughout the entire show that you are in a hotel conference room. The food was so so, though I was just happy to eat! I am gluten-free and was worried there wouldn't be options, but there were! They actually had a nice spread of food, even though it didn't taste fantastic. The staff were really funny and nice and the band was great. As for the dancers, I'm going to give you two versions. My version: The dancers were talented, though not all of them could match the great energy level some of the dancers exuded. The dances were fun and took us through many of the Pacific Islands and told stories of the people. The fire dancer was really daring, especially indoors. I totally expected the sprinklers to go off! There was a photographer taking pictures, which she later emailed to us for purchase. The prices were outrageous, especially given they are digital prints. My husband's version: He thought the dancers had poor timing overall. He thought there were a few dancers who seemed to know their stuff and the others were sorely lacking. He stated that this is not the caliber of dancer he expected in a professional Lu'au. It is worth going to, as we definitely had a good time. Be aware that if there is a chance of rain you will likely be moved indoors.

    Amanda J.

    We were very fortunate to get last minute seating for this incredible luau. The staff were very friendly. Really great views of the ocean on their grassy Garden area. Overall the food was good, common foods you would expect at a luau. The performers and storyteller were excellent. I really appreciated the beautiful ceremony and all the dancers. I was so happy to be able to bring my teenagers to such a beautiful location and have them witness a ceremony that help them understand some of the Hawaiian culture and why this is such a special place.

    I was trying to fit as much food as I can so I didn't need to go back.

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