Luau At Hilton Garden Inn

Wailua Nui Luau at Kauai Hilton Garden Inn runs through Tihati Productions Ltd.. Rated 4.5 across 146 reviews. Runs 3 hours (approx.). From $175.

Overview

The Wailua Nui Luau runs for roughly three hours at the Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay in Kapaʻa, starting at 17:00. On check-in guests receive a fresh flower lei, subject to availability. The early part of the evening is hands-on: cultural demonstrations and interactive activities such as tatau (tattoo) and rosette making. Dinner is a self-service buffet with kalua pig, prime rib, huli huli chicken and a seared island catch of the day. Alcoholic drinks are included for guests 21 and over.

Produced by Tihati Productions, the show features live Hawaiian music and cultural demonstrations. Many reviewers praise the performers, the host's talk about island culture and the fire dancer, though opinions on the food and drinks vary. The evening ends back at the meeting point.

Most travellers can participate, with a capacity of up to 300 guests and wheelchair and pushchair access. Anyone wanting an intimate, small-scale evening may find the size and the buffet format less appealing. Confirmation arrives at the time of booking, and self-parking is complimentary with validation.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Arrive at the hotelThe meeting point is the Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa. The event starts at 17:00.
2. Lei greetingOn check-in, each guest receives a fresh flower lei or a substitute, subject to availability.
3. Cultural activitiesBefore dinner, guests can join interactive demonstrations such as tatau and rosette making.
4. Buffet dinnerA self-service buffet serves kalua pig, prime rib, huli huli chicken and seared island catch of the day, with alcoholic beverages for guests 21 and over.
5. Music and showThe evening continues with live Hawaiian music and cultural demonstrations.
6. Evening endsThe experience ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the evening, especially around weather and what the ticket covers.

• Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so travellers arrange their own transport. Complimentary self-parking is available with validation, but valet parking is not.
• Weather matters. The experience requires good weather, and if it is cancelled due to poor weather, guests are offered a different date or a full refund. One reviewer who was moved indoors due to rain still enjoyed the food and performers.
• Drinks. Alcoholic drinks are included for guests 21 and over, with ID required if asked. One reviewer mentioned drink tickets for beer and wine.
• Bring ID. Anyone planning to drink should carry photo ID. The bar may ask for it.
• Family friendly. The event welcomes children, with pushchair access and infant seats available. One reviewer's grandson was invited on stage during the show.
• Group size. The luau can host up to 300 travellers, so expect a large, lively crowd rather than an intimate gathering.

Common issues. Food opinions split, with some calling it delicious and plentiful and others finding it very average, and one reviewer felt the price per person was not justified. One reviewer said the drinks were weak and watery. There is no hotel pickup or valet parking, and any cancellation must be made at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.

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