🔥 Mauna Lani Luau - Hale Hoaloha
Held on the storied shoreline of Kalahuipua'a at Mauna Lani, Luau Hale Hoaloha celebrates the beauty and history of Hawaii Island. Long honored as the piko (center) of five great volcanoes — Haleakala, Kohala, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa and Hualalai — Kalahuipua'a is where ancient Hawaiians once tended royal fishponds and shared stories by the sea.
Today, guests gather under the stars for a warm Hawaiian welcome, beginning with a complimentary cocktail, traditional games on the Hoaloha lawn, and live island music. As the evening unfolds, watch the unearthing of the imu, the underground oven where kalua pork has been slowly roasting since morning. Then savor an abundant buffet featuring island favorites like fresh ahi poke, teriyaki chicken, coffee-rubbed roast striploin, kid-friendly options, and decadent desserts, all sourced from land and sea around Hawaii's Big Island.
During dinner, hula and mele bring the legends of Kalahuipua'a to life, leading into a full-scale production that honors the surrounding mountains and Hawaiian culture. The night culminates in a thrilling fire-knife finale that makes the Mauna Lani Luau a night you'll remember long after your vacation ends.
**Ali'i Seating Upgrade – This option includes priority seating and complimentary wine. When you select this option, you pay directly at the luau for the upgrade portion. You CANNOT cancel this option at check-in.
🕒 Luau Highlights
- Oceanfront luau on the historic grounds of Kalahuipua'a at Mauna Lani
- Welcome cocktail, Hawaiian makahiki games, and live music before dinner
- Traditional imu ceremony with storytelling about this ancient cooking method
- Extensive buffet with island-inspired dishes, child-friendly selections, and desserts
- Evening show celebrating the five mountains, Hawaiian history, hula, and a dramatic fire-knife performance
🍽️ Mauna Lani Luau Menu
Salads
- Mixed Greens and Shaved Vegetables with a Lilikoi Vinaigrette
- Waimea Tomatoes, Basil, Goat Cheese with a Li Hing Mui Vinaigrette
- Molokai Sweet Potato Salad
Grill Stations
- Coffee Rubbed Roast Striploin
- Roasted Farmers Market Vegetables
- Garlic Fried Rice with Bok Choy
- Kalua Pork
- Mahi with Lilikoi Butter Sauce and Pineapple Salsa
Raw Bar
- Shoyu Poke
- Spicy Poke
- Shrimp Cocktail
- Sashimi
- Tofu Poke
Sides & Sauces
- Guava Hoisin BBQ
- Regular BBQ
- Finadene Sauce
- Punaluu Taro Rolls
Sides & Toppings
- Poi
- Lomi Lomi Salmon
- Ocean Salad
- Crispy Garlic
- Furikake
- Sambal
- Pickled Ginger
- Wasabi
- Shoyu
- Cocktail Sauce
- Chef Allan's Hawaiian Chili Pepper Water
Keiki (Kids) Station
- Chicken Tenders
- Mac & Cheese
- Jasmine Rice
- Crudite
- Fruit Salad
- Cookies
- Sauces: Ketchup, Ranch & BBQ
Desserts
- Lilikoi Haupia
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake
- Local Poha Berry Mac Nut Tart
- Kona Coffee Chocolate Fudge Cake
- Fruit Platter
- Assorted Cookie
Beverages
- Welcome Cocktail
- Open Bar for Alii Seating
- Unlimited Juice and Soft Drinks
- Self-Serve Coffee & Tea Station
Please note: Menu is subject to change without notice.
Special instructions
- Where and When:
Check in at 5:30 pm at the Mauni Lani Auberge Resort.
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr
Waimea, HI 96743
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- Restrictions:
There are no specific restrictions for this activity.
If you select the Ali'i Upgrade, the upgrade cost is paid at the check-in desk at the luau. You are reserved for Ali'i and cannot cancel this portion at check-in.
- Operation Days:
Monday (seasonal) & Friday
- Duration:
2.5 - 3 hours