About Wailele Luau
Wailele Luau at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa offers a fun and scenic Maui luau experience in a lush tropical setting with ocean and sunset views. Guests enjoy a lei greeting, island-inspired buffet dinner, flowing drinks, and a lively Polynesian show featuring the legends of Pele and Maui. With its beautiful Kaanapali location and thrilling fire-knife performances, it is a great choice for couples, families, and groups.
Surrounded by lush tropical greenery, ocean views and the glow of a Maui sunset, Wailele Luau offers a beautiful setting for an evening of island dining and Polynesian entertainment. The Aloha Pavilion creates an inviting backdrop as guests gather to enjoy music, storytelling and traditions from across the Pacific.
The show shares the stories of Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire, and Maui, the legendary demigod. Performers bring these stories to life through music and dance from Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji, Samoa and New Zealand. The evening builds toward an exciting fire-knife performance featuring one of Maui’s most energetic troupes.
Dinner is an all-you-can-eat luau feast with traditional island selections and locally inspired flavors. Drinks flow throughout the evening, with mai tais, tropical cocktails, local beer, sodas and fruit juices available as guests relax beneath the stars.
Wailele Luau Seating
Ohana Seating
Ohana Seating is located behind the premium section. Table assignments are based on the date the reservation was booked.
Premium Seating
Premium Seating is located closer to the stage. Table assignments are based on the date the reservation was booked.
Wailele Luau Highlights
- Lei greeting upon arrival
- Tropical setting with ocean and sunset views
- Polynesian storytelling through music and dance
- All-you-can-eat luau dinner
- Open bar with tropical cocktails, local beer and non-alcoholic beverages
- Fire-knife dance finale
Wailele Luau Menu
Starters
- Kim chee with won bok cabbage
- Cucumber namasu with Maui onion and wakame
- Kula island greens with papaya seed dressing
- Ka’anapali somen salad with cucumber, kamaboko and sesame vinaigrette
- Seared ahi tataki with truffle ponzu
- Lomi lomi salmon with Kamuela tomato and Maui onion
- Maui Gold pineapple
- Hawaiian potato salad
Entrees
- Kalua pua’a, slow-roasted pork with Molokai sweet potato and haupia butter glaze
- Kalbi chicken with Maui vegetable yakisoba
- Steamed opakapaka with Chinese-style sizzling soy, wok vegetables and local-style Spam fried rice
Desserts
- Lilikoi cheesecake
- Ube butter mochi
- Maui Gold pineapple fosters cake
- Gluten-free macadamia chocolate decadence
Food Allergy and Meal Requests
The menu is subject to change without notice. All dishes are prepared in a kitchen where nuts are present. Please add any food allergy or special meal request beside the party name when booking and indicate whether the request is for an adult or child.
Where & When
Location: The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, 2365 Kaanapali Parkway, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761 View Map
After entering the Westin Maui Resort and Spa through the main entrance, make a left in the main lobby. Continue down the Art Walk past the gift shops and Business Center, then make a right at the end of the corridor. Guests will be checked in at the entrance of the Aloha Pavilion.
April 1st - September 30th: Check-in time is 5:30 pm. The line usually begins forming by 5:15 pm. Luau ends around 8:30 pm.
October 1st - March 31st: Check-in time is 5:00 pm. The line usually begins forming by 4:45 pm. Luau ends around 8:00 pm.
Restrictions
Prices, dates, times and menu subject to change without notice.
Hotel reserves the right to cancel the luau no later than 12:00 pm on the event day due to pending weather conditions or other restrictions.
For those with strict dietary allergies or needs, please notify us as soon as possible so we can try to accommodate them.
Special Notes
The luau offers $15 self-parking validation. Alternatively, pay parking is available at the Whalers Village next to the resort. Parking rates at Whalers Village are $6.00 per hour (subject to change without notice). You may be able to get the parking ticket validated if you shop at Whalers Village prior to the luau. Complimentary shuttle service is available for guests staying at The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas and The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa.
Operation Days
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday.
Duration
3 hours
