This Luau is a combination of a show and food and ambience. The show is good, lots of information a nice performances and actors. The ambience is great since is in the beach, with a nice sunset view.but the food ok. The food is less than ok, is a hotel buffet (poor, the food is not properly replaced, you pay $150 and they serve you TANG!) Is overpriced and not the best experience you will have in your live Try the traditional Luaus instead read more

What a great event this was! The entire staff was exceptionally and made everything personalized. Food and drinks were perfect and the show was entertaining non stop. Well purchased the premier seats which was great! Highly recommend! read more

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My family loved this luau. Beautiful setting, great food, free-flowing drinks and incrediblY talented musicians and dancers. I loved that the Mx explained the background and significance of each dance- I had been to Old Lahaina Luau in Maui and they didn't do thAt- this one was much more special for it. read more

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Went here for my second ever Luau. And loved it so much. The cultural teaching they put in with the show was a first for me. The dancers were beautiful and very talented, the live music was amazing. The drinks were delicious! They only downfall was the food was okay...but I think the show makes up for that and more. If I'm back in Kauai and doing another Luau it will be here! read more

Attended this Luau at Sheraton Kauai and it was outstanding. Food choices were excellent, from the appetizer to entree and dessert. Drinks were good and not much of a wait at the bar. Well done! BTW, this event is moved to an indoor ballroom on the property in the event of bad weather. We were notified of this when booking. So no need to worry about the weather. read more

I booked a group of 8 for this and the whole experience was awful. I booked this because it stated it was on the beach which it was not. Also they stated if it rained, which it had done all week, it would be inside. We got poured on during dinner ruined everything, they handed out rain ponchos after we were soaked and our food was ruined. The show was ok but the view was limited. I wrote to them about our experience before I wrote this and never received a response. Pamela S read more

It was pouring rain, the event was not moved inside as promised. The food was swimming in rain water. could not see anything due to rain. We walked out and we are asking for a refund read more

Auli'i Luau - Rain and more rain - Performing Arts Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

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My boyfriend and I decided to do this luau our first night in Kauai and weren't expecting much since it's a touristy experience but we were so pleasantly surprised! Staff was so friendly, MC was entertaining, the music was fun, food was pretty good for a buffet...drinks were even better and we even got to take in a double rainbow during the show! I'd definitely recommend! read more

Auli'i Luau - Stage + rainbow - Performing Arts Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

WE LOVED OUR LUAU!!!!!!! We highly recommend this luau. We had the most amazing time and had the best view of Kauai and the sunset. The food was absolutely incredible. It was worth every penny to eat the ahi tuna, beef strips, appetizers, and so much more. The open bar included mai tais, blue hawaiians, beer, and wine. It was the perfect amount of food and high quality. The entertainment was top notch. The emcee was hysterical and you could tell he was having so much fun in his job. He included the audience in his jokes and brought people on stage. We really felt like Ohana (family) while at the luau. We will definitely be back. Already planning our next stay in Kauai. This luau is one that can't be missed. read more

Auli'i Luau - Performing Arts Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

This was the perfect luau for us to try, as we were staying at the Sheraton, and we liked the idea of the luau being outside on the beach! That being said, the only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that my husband and I are just not luau people I think lol. Definitely a touristy thing to do, but if that's your cup of tea, you should check this luau out for sure. We got the VIP tickets, so I got a flower lei and my husband got the brown seeded lei, while all of the other guests got smaller shell leis. Also included in our VIP tickets were premier seating near the stage as well as a bento box of appetizers different than that was offered in the buffet line. There were a good number of performers and local artisans at the luau as well. The food was okay- we had better Hawaiian food at other restaurants and food truck setups elsewhere. But it is unlimited! It was also open bar, but note that the only drinks included were select wines, beers, and on our day the cocktails were mai tais and blue Hawaiians. The entertainment was awesome- the MC described what island each dance came from and the significance of it, making for an even more special experience. Overall, if you want to go to a luau, I'd definitely recommend this one. If you've already been to a luau or are just not a luau/touristy person, no need. read more

After researching all of the luaus on the island, I decided to book reservations with Aulil Luau (hosted by the Sherton). The outdoor/ocean view setting was the deciding factor, as I figured that would give the most authentic type of experience. My first words of advice is to book as early as possible! Two months in advance, I tried to purchase two tickets for premiere seating (a $20 upgrade which will give you early entry, seating in the first two rows by the stage, and flower lei's) and they were already sold out. I purchased tickets for regular/open seating and requested to be added to the wait list. We attended the luau this past Thanksgiving and were very happy with how it all turned out! We arrived early (a little after 5:00pm with doors opening at 5:30pm) and there was already a long line formed. So, next set of advice is to arrive even earlier if you would like good seats. When we were let in, we were given shell lei's and plastic/disposable ponchos due to the chance of rain. Everything was set up beautifully; tables draped with cloth, fire torches, a decorative stage, the staff was dressed in Hawaiian attire, the buffet set up ready to go, etc. The buffet was really good and plentiful... Appetizers, salad, steamed rice, noodles, potato/pasta salads, taro rolls, fish and I believe three types of meat were served (I'm vegetarian so just observed). They will invite you up for seconds and thirds if you'd like -- and there's dessert so bring a big appetite! The show was awesome! Colorful, energetic and they will put on a show no matter what!! It ended up raining and the dancers smiled through all of it. Overall, it was a very memorable experience. read more

FIRST this review is only about the food we left before the show started Imagine the worst buffet you have been to then go down from there. There were throngs of people we waited 30minutes to get in. OH you want a drink wait in line for to get a watered down Mai Tai. Then you will be told to go when the buffet ...to wait in another line to eat only what can described as bland and mushy. We took a stab at the desert line (again wait) At a hundred bucks a pop this is joke. Go to Merriman's Fish House just down the street and get the BEST Mai Tai in the island maybe the world read more

Fabulous Dinner & Luau!! I've been to a few luaus during my 47 years on this earth. I am in Kauai with my husband and three teenage girls as well as my mother. We wanted to find something to do that my mom could enjoy, since kayaking and riding ATVs in the mud isn't her thing. In my experience, luau food is terrible--seriously--who actually likes Poi?? And purple rolls?? I don't eat pork, so I really can never find anything yummy at a luau. All the luaus I considered had both good and bad reviews. However, the luau at the Sheraton looked the best, so we booked it (with premier seating). On the day of the luau it poured rain--and I mean POURED!!!! We got an email update around noon indicating that he luau was moved indoors due to the weather. No big deal, I thought. I can eat crappy food indoors, too. Then the rain stopped, and by 4pm we got an email that said the luau was moved back outdoors. The location is AMAZING. We were next to the beach, and we got to enjoy cocktails (open bar) while watching the sun set. Truly extraordinary. Then it was time for dinner. The food was surprisingly good! Even the purple rolls were tasty. There was nothing they could do to make the poi taste good though. Then came the entertainment. Seriously--the dancers and fire guys were fabulous! It wasn't too long or too short. We all really enjoyed it. Lots of costumes and smiles. Every seat in the house was good--but premier seats get to be closer to the stage so I think the price difference is worth it. I would certainly recommend this to anyone looking for a good luau in Kauai! read more

The performers and band were incredible and the food was great! The setting was very lack luster, very bare of decorations and extra greenery for atmosphere, bare tables, black table cloths, and the show time was short. After 6:00 dinner, with some dancers in the background and music playing, and there was a half hour "intermission", and then the show ended at 8:09. We won't do this luau again if we return to Kauai. Not worth the cost as compared to other luaus we've been to. read more

The entertainment was worth the price of the admission. The crowd enjoyed a variety of Polynesian dance and fire stick performances. The pit-roasted pork was excellent. And the rest of the menu offerings were unremarkable . Relaxing with food, drink, and entertainment on a beautiful Pacific beach as the sun was setting . . . Incredible! read more

I've been to a few luaus since I moved to Oahu, so I was excited to see one on another island. This one came highly recommended as the only beachfront luau on the island. The Auli'l luau has two separate packages to choose from: a regular one and a deluxe one. I didn't notice much of a difference beside the leis they give out and seating maybe. This luau is definitely a show, as opposed to others I've been to that have some other activities. This one has multiple hula shows from various Polynesian islands. I loved them! The food here is pretty good too. I loved the taro bread rolls, but I was a little disappointed that they brought out the pork already shredded. They just described the process of cooking it then brought it out. I would definitely recommend this luau if you're into hula. read more

It was the first Luau I had ever been to. My Mother went to one years ago 1987 on the main island but she didn't remember if it was better, more exciting or? So I will just say I was a little disappointed. We chose this Luau as it was the only one on the island that was beachfront. The line was long to get to your seat and the you only got a lai if you paid the higher price for premier seating. It appeared the only difference was that you go a lai and they serviced you water and you sat at a round table closer to the stage. So my biggest disappointment was that we weren't all treated the same. When you go to a Luau you think you will all be sitting like one big happy family and they dancers will be attentive to all. NOT! They paid way more attention to the Premier group than us general/standard seating. Also you weren't facing the beach and that was the whole reason I went to this one as it was on the Beach but it didn't really feel like it was. Food was good and drinks were delicious! I can not complain about the food or the Drinks. Entertainment was good. I felt it was a bit distant and not interactive with ALL the clients. read more

This was our first luau experience and I really feel it will be hard to beat! It was well organized and super entertaining from start to finish. The food was great with tons of options. While the price is not cheap, it is not that far off from eating out at a nice restaurant with a few drinks. The setting on the beach made for such an authentic, Hawaiian feel. All the entertainers were incredibly talented and engaging. If you are looking to get into the spirit of the island, attend this luau! read more

AMAZING! Aulil is the only Luau done on the beach on the island of Kauai. A real Luau! Stories about the Hawaiian islands and people were told beautifully. All you can eat and drink. The food was superb! We got the premiere tickets at hawaiidiscount.com. Arrive early because even if you do have premiere seating it is still first come first seated. We arrived 30 minutes before hand, 2nd in line. We received our lei's and drinks while waiting. We were also the first to go down the buffet line. While waiting for the show to start they had drummers and other musicians. Photos are allowed and at the end you will get to take photos with the dancers. I don't really know what people are complaining about on here. This is a really luau that does story telling through dancing and singing and at the end at a fire torch performer. I would also have to say this is the most reasonably priced luau. Why pay the same price for a luau that is indoors? As far as people saying it was on a sloped hill...there is no hill. Yes there are people who watch from a distance on the beach, but who wants to stand to watch a show also they didn't watch for long or else they would have to sit on the grass. Note that since you are near the ocean bring a light sweater/cardigan. read more

Fun evening and great beach setting! We decided to start our week of fun with a Luau. The staff was friendly and the food was good. The MC was engaging and very informative about the culture. The dancers were superb and seemed to enjoy what they were doing. The sandy beach, beautiful sunset, and an almost full moon made the night perfect. read more

Right on the ocean. The food was absolutely excellent and the music was great. The Aloha spirit was definitely felt and the staff was friendly and happy. It's not a very private set up as people at the beach, Lavas bar, and guests at the Sheraton can easily enjoy the show from their vantage point. But, oh well. They didn't get to eat the wonderful food we did. read more

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Truly entertaining. The food was actually quite decent. I would say that premier seating is nice, but not at all necessary. This is the only luau I've ever been to so I have no comparison. But I would recommend it without reservation. read more

Great Luau - energetic MC. This is a big Luau with many styles featured. Venue is at the Sheraton by sandy beach. It is touristy but energetic and must-do for a first timer ! I had been to 2 before which were smaller But I liked this one too with the different styles featured and talked about read more

This was our first luau and it was amazing!! The entertainment, food and drinks were wonderful! We loved the host Moi! He was great!! Definitely would recommend this luau! read more

We got the premier seating and it was totally worth the price. You get a really good view of the entertainment and mostly importantly for me, first dips on the food! There was a good selection of food at the buffet - poke, pork, beef, chicken, noodles, etc. Dessert was ok. The open bar was nice too. read more

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This was our first luau and we were not disappointed! Here's what you can expect... Parking at the event was super easy. Look for the special event sign, but they said valet parking was free. We did special event and figured we could leave faster. When you register online you get the choice of "premium" or "standard" seating. My advice is if you have a large group of more that 4 you do "premium". They get to sit at round tables in the very front of the stage. Which are reserved, so no worries if you arrive closer to 5:30pm check-in. "Standard" is seated at long rectangular tables and it's first come first serve. We got "standard" tickets and I highly suggest you arrive early and stake your place in line. There are two lines and like I said seating for "standard" is first come first serve. We were there at 5pm and we're still not the first people! There were several people serving cocktails to adults and juice to children while you waited in line. It was a nice touch! The line moves quickly so it isn't too bad and we got close seats to the stage. Once inside head to the bar and get your cocktail so you can at least enjoy it while everyone gets seated. The food was good, was it a 5 star Michelin meal? No. Did they have food for my vegetarian husband? Yes! It's comfort food and everyone at our table agreed that it was filling and had good flavors. Yes, they call you table by table but it goes pretty quick considering they have 4 buffet lines going. Same with dessert, lots of good food and moved pretty quickly. There were 2 mixed drinks available and the bartender never stopped getting them out. No lack of Mai Tai or Blue Hawaiian's at this event! They also had pog and orange juice for the kids. Water, tea and coffee were also available. The entertainment was excellent! There were stories and dancing that had meaning. The MC was hilarious, he kept the party going. The dancers were beautiful and the fire show at the end was a nice touch. They keep you mesmerized and happy, everyone was smiling. Overall, it was a well organized event, with good food and wonderful entertainment! We would definitely return with others so they could experience it as well. read more

Cousin Moe made this a memorable event. I enjoyed the food, live music and show. Cousin Moe walked around and made sure everyone was apart of the show. Prior to the show they had a photographer and an area for souvenirs. read more

Great location, amazing food, and engaging MC/performers! This was our family's first luau and we all had a blast. It's located right on the Sheraton Kauai's oceanfront property, so the view is absolutely amazing. The check-in and seating processes went very smoothly, and we didn't have to wait long to get our food. Honestly, I didn't expect the food to be great, but it exceeded my expectations by a mile! The performance was engaging, fun, and educational. Would recommend to those who are staying in the Koloa/Poipu area. read more

Good food, Great Location. Dancing was Exceptional. If you are on Kauai please go and experience it.

Had to do it - yes, at least one super-touristy activity while on the island. I'm a "smoke my whole pig in my own backyard kinda gal" so wasn't overly bummed that this particular luau was sans bringing the pig out of the pit ceremony. It's a smaller luau, facing the beach, on a hotel property, so take it for what it is. Pupus were purple (sweet) potatoes, crudite, smoked beef, potato chips and dip. Main meal consisted of a buffet line of food including mixed green salad, macaroni salad, lomi lomi, kimchee tofu, poke, steamed rice, a couple of noodle dishes and a whole lotta animal/fish proteins in chafing dishes. Its buffet food, so not stellar, but better than the Old Country Buffet. I recommend the pork and beef, but would skip the fish dishes as they were quite bland. Smaller luau means you can see the stage (with the palm tree, ocean backdrop) no matter where you're seated. $99/pp price (I found a 15% off discount searching online) includes the buffet and open bar. The Blue Hawaii and Mai Tai drinks are weak, but they also have a couple of beers, white wine, red wine and a nice selection of coffee and juice. While I had moments of discomfort (do you ever have those neo-colonialism, white folks moments?!?!), I was also in awe of the performers. read more

Great show! Very entertaining. Cousin Moy, the MC was fantastic! It was our second time attending this luau in 10 years. This time the show was better than 10 years ago. Beautiful spot for it as well, right next to the beach. Only thing keeping me from a 5 star rating was the food. It was just ok. Overall, I would recommend this to people! read more

FIRST IMPRESSIONS Long lines are broken up by lovely wahines offering leis and Mai Tais. Pupus (appetizers) and more Mai Tais are available as soon as you enter. THE SHOW Definitely not "authentic" Hawaiian culture, but if you're looking for a good show featuring many dances from various Polynesian cultures, this is definitely a great choice! THE EATS From the start, appetizers (pupus), Mai Tais, and Blue Hawaiian cocktails are plentiful. Pupus consist of THE VERDICT A great choice to keep yourself entertained with a full tummy while visiting Poipu on Kauai. read more

What a fantastic luau experience! While many of the reviews comment on the show being touristy and the food being mediocre, we went in open minded and had a great time. The food was delicious and there was a great mix of silly luau traditions and high quality entertainment. It wasn't perfect - rain forced us to move inside, you don't get to see the pig unburied, and the fire blade dancer dropped his stick once or twice - but none of those things mattered. The band was fantastic, the dancers were talented, energitic, and excited to be there, the food was flavorful and plentiful, and the fire dancing was crazy cool. Some things to note: - Prices were ~$105 for general admission and ~$130 for preferred seating (preferred gets a seat right by the stage and goes to the food lines first) - Definitely spend the extra $25 to get preferred seating! We were right next to the stage and had the best view in the house. - Unlike some shows, you are able to take as many pictures and videos as you'd like. - The pork and steak are delicious! - Open bar was great, you have a limited selection of drinks, but they'll bring you as many as you'd like. Be sure to drink up during dinner, the service stops during the show. read more

How does this have an average of a 4 star review? Apparently a lot of people that have never been to a luau before. This was our 3rd or 4th. Had a friend that had never seen one before so after reviewing the options I chose this one at the Sheraton. Positives: The location - ocean front at the Sheraton. The hostess - very personable and always smiling. The dancers - overall good dancing and the fire dancer was fantastic. Negatives: Food - very average - but it's a buffet. I don't expect great but this was fairly blah. Cheese factor - though the dancers were good - whoever is in charge of the outfits and the dances needs to find a new career. Most of the outfits looked like stuff you could buy at Party City for your backyard luau party at home. Fake - and multi colored - grass skirts, fake plastic lei's, etc. just awful. So sad given that the participants were pretty good. The band - again very cheesy. Would rather have just the traditional drums and the music/song that the dancers make. Price - $100 for 18 and over? $25 more if you want "preferred seating"? Awful. If you are looking for a traditional luau telling the stories of Polynesia through dance and song - look elsewhere! But for a few dances - this was a waste of an evening. read more

My husband and I attended the Aulii Luau with our 3 month old baby and really loved it! I actually grew up in Hawaii but thought it would be fun to go to a Luau during our vacation. I chose this Luau after a lot of research because its the only luau in Kauai thats actually on the beach. We paid the additional fee for the premiere seating and I would recommend that option to anyone who isn't fond of lines. We got right in via the premiere seating line, were greeted with beautiful flower leis and had our picture taken with hula dancers on the beach. The food was delicious!! (I went back for seconds) and they left it out so that you could go back for more. As someone who used to live here I was really pleased with the assortment of local favorites and the quality of the food. Open bar and the servers kept the drinks coming. The show itself was of great quality and very authentic. The host was a hoot and really involved the audience. Unfortunately we had to leave a little early because our baby started losing it. I wish we could go back and do it all again. Everyone was super friendly, the food and drinks were great and what we saw of the show was fantastic!! read more

This luau was one of the highlights of our trip! The food was wonderful and abundant. The entertainers were so talented and fun to watch. Our host was engaging and funny. The drinks were pretty weak and definitely NOT worth factoring in to the price tag, but the pork more than made up for it. I loved that it was right at the water and that the sunset was our stunning backdrop! I highly recommend getting to the line early to be sure to snag an up close seat. Overall, it was the best experience! (I'd also like to add that Gordon at the Sheraton went above and beyond to make us comfortable. I sprained my ankle the night before and could not walk. He met us at our vehicle and wheeled me down to our seats so that my husband could wrangle our children. He needs a raise! Thank you! ) read more

This luau was good fun. I have been to other luaus and was not going to bother with this one, but my husband had never been to one and wanted to try it. I was nervous that the buffet would not have anything for me to eat as in the past it has been very meat-centric. I was so wrong! This buffet was delicious. The pupus included purple potatoes, potato chips, fresh veggies and dip, and couple meat things. The main buffet had so much variety. Good green salad, macaroni salad, cooked vegetables, vegetable fried rice, miso tofu, poke, pork, beef, chicken, fish, poi, and more. It was all so tasty and wonderful. Then the desserts! Pineapple upside down cake, coconut cake, brownies, coconut cream gels, fresh pineapple, rice pudding, etc. And an open bar all night long. The food and buffet was fantastic. It wins. The dancing and show were good. Not the best I'd ever seen, though the cast of performers had very impressive credentials. It was certainly enjoyable, and the host was wonderful. My husband enjoyed it very much. Plus who doesn't love a show on the beach? It's a great experience if you've never done a luau before, and even if you have it is one heck of a meal. read more

This was my first luau. My husband and I flew in just an hour before and rushed to meet the wedding party we were joining. The view is completely unbeatable. Right on the beach, at sunset, more picturesque than I can describe. I couldn't believe it was real! The food was great and the show was incredible! It was the PERFECT way to start our wedding weekend trip! read more

Best show ever ,,,,,,,,, on island wow not enough words to describe fire show. Hula dancing great food great location ocean view

Great luau! Ocean front location, located in very nice Sheraton resort. Friendly lei greeting, open bar with drinks that are not skimpy on the rum, and appetizers at checkin. We sat in general seating and there were really no bad views, so I recommend the lesser expensive seats. Dancers were great, and the fire dances made the show worth it. The host was energetic and kept the aloha spirit up during the whole show. Food was excellent! Great Kaluha pig, creamy macaroni salad, and the fresh fish and beef tips were very flavorful. A beautiful evening in paradise. read more

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