πΊ Luau Kalamaku - Kilohana Plantation
Please note there are multiple Marriott Resorts on Kauai. For guests staying at the Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club, the luau is closer to the resort than any pick-up location offered!
A popular combination is Smith's Luau and the Fern Grotto Cruise, a 1.5 hour boat ride up the Wailua River. Be sure to add the luau to cart before using this link!
Held at the historic Kilohana Plantation just outside of Lihue, Luau Kalamaku offers many extras that are not available at other Hawaiian luaus. For one, their luau show features twice as many dancers and entertainers than any other luau on Kauai. It was even named "Best Luau Show" by Lonely Planet. Also, guests have the option to enjoy a train ride through the plantation prior to the luau dinner.
Other pre-dinner activities include island arts & crafts demonstrations and the traditional imu ceremony, in which the kalua roast pig is unearthed from the underground oven. The big luau feast has something for everyone (see menu below). After dinner, enjoy the spectacular Polynesian show that pays tribute to the ancient navigators who sailed across the South Pacific even under hardship, relying only on their "inner fire of determination." This willpower eventually brought them to the Hawaiian Islands. Watch talented performers bring the history and beauty of Hawaii to life with music, dance and drums.
ποΈ Luau Packages
Hawaiian Luau Package: The Luau Kalamaku Hawaiian luau package includes standard seating.
Silver Luau Package: Enjoy elevated views for a better view of the mesmerizing Luau Kalamaku show. This prime seating brings you close to the energy, music and storytelling of the unforgettable performance.
Gold Luau Package: Luau Kalamaku's exclusive Gold Package includes premium seating, so you can experience our theatrical show so close to the stage that you can feel the heat from our famous fire dancers!
π Train Ride: This is an additional upgrade. Prior to the luau feast, enjoy a train ride through the 105 acres of the Kalamaku Plantation. You'll pass plantation homes, forests, pineapple, taro, and sugarcane fields. Stop to feed wild pigs, goats, sheep, and see cattle, horses, Clydesdales, and donkeys. Afterwards, explore the imu ceremony, arts & crafts, and the historic mansion shops.
π Luau Kalamaku Highlights
- Hawaiian luau buffet
- Authentic award-winning Hawaiian show
- Open Bar
- Hawaiian Hula dancers
- Traditional fire knife dancing
- Hawaiian crafts
π Luau Kalamaku Schedule
- 5:00-6:30: Craft demonstrations & Hawaiian games
- 5:30-6:10: Kauai Plantation Railway ride (add-on)
- 5:00-7:30: Open bar
- 6:15-6:30: Imu ceremony
- 6:30-7:30: Dinner, dessert, live music, hula
- 7:30-8:15: Main show - Kalamaku
- 8:15-8:30: Photo session with the cast
π½οΈ Luau Kalamaku Menu
π₯ Starters
- Potato Macaroni Salad (Vegetarian)
- Vegetarian Tofu Salad (Vegan)
- Seasonal Fruit Platter (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Kauai Fresh Green Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Balsamic Vinaigrette (Vegan, Gluten Free)
π EntrΓ©es
- Teriyaki Chicken
- Kalua Pork (Gluten Free)
- Seasonal Fish
- Steamed Jasmine Rice (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Vegetable Chow Mein (Vegetarian)
- SautΓ©ed Garlic Vegetables (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Poi (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (Vegetarian)
π° Desserts
- Banana Cream Tart
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake
- Haupia Coconut Pudding
πΉ Drinks / Bar
- Traditional tropical drinks, mixed drinks, local beer, wine & non-alcoholic beverages
π Manor House Experience
This culinary upgrade combines the Luau Kalamaku show with a four-course dinner at Gaylord's Restaurant at Kilohana.
View the Manor House Menu
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Manor House Schedule
- 5:00 pm: Fresh flower lei greeting & check-in
- 5:15 pm: Champagne reception
- 5:25 pm: Four-course dinner at Gaylord's
- 6:45 pm: Gallery & boutique shopping
- 7:05 pm: Torch-lit walk to Luau Pavilion
- 7:30 pm: Premium reserved seating for show
Please note: Menu is subject to change based on seasonal ingredient availability.