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!
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.
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 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!
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 will drive by historic plantation homes, through a low land forest and pineapple, taro and sugarcane fields. This adventure also includes a stop to feed the plantation's herd of wild pigs, goats and sheep, plus you'll get to see their cattle, horses, clydesdales and donkeys. After the train ride, you will still have plenty of time to see the imu ceremony, participate in arts & crafts and visit the Historic Mansion with its unique shops and galleries.
Luau Kalamaku Highlights:
- Hawaiian luau buffet
- Authentic award-wining Hawaiian show
- Open Bar
- Hawaiian Hula dancers
- Traditional fire knife dancing
- Hawaiian crafts
Luau Kalamaku Schedule:
5:00-6:30: Enjoy craft demonstrations & Hawaiian games
5:30-6:10: Catch a ride on the Kauai Plantation Railway (additional charges apply)
5:00-7:30: Open bar
6:15-6:30: Imu ceremony
6:30-7:30: Dinner, dessert, coffee, live music and traditional hula
7:30-8:15: Main show - Kalamaku
8:15-8:30: Photo session with the cast
Luau Kalamaku Menu:
Starters:
- Potato Macaroni Salad: Potatoes, macaroni, onion, celery
seeds, garlic, green onion, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. *Contains
eggs. (Vegetarian)
- Vegetarian Tofu Salad: Tofu, fresh tomato, red ogo (seaweed), Maui onion, sesame oil and fresh ginger (Vegan)
- Seasonal Fruit Platter: May include any of the following:
Hawaiian grown pineapple, locally grown sunrise papaya, cantaloupe
and watermelon (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Kauai Fresh Green Salad: Romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, cucumber, tomato and red radish (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Balsamic Vinaigrette: Balsamic vinegar, salad oil, olive
oil, fresh basil, sugar, garlic and black pepper (Vegan, Gluten
Free)
Entrées:
- Teriyaki Chicken: Chicken thighs, fresh ginger, fresh
pineapple, garlic, cornstarch, water, soy sauce, salt and black
pepper
- Kalua Pork: Whole pig roasted underground in an imu
(Hawaiian earth oven) wrapped in banana and ti leaves, salt,
liquid smoke (Gluten Free)
- Seasonal Fish: Fish filet, ginger, coconut milk, garlic, spinach, heavy cream, white flour and pepper
- Steamed Jasmine Rice: Aromatic Thai jasmine rice, star anise and salt (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Vegetable Chow Mein: Chow mein noodles, bok choy, carrots,
celery, onions, bell peppers, wonbok, garlic, shoyu, broccoli,
cauliflower, sambal (chili paste) and sesame oil (Vegetarian)
- Sautéed Garlic Vegetables: Zucchini, onion, carrot, ginger and butter (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Poi: Taro root and water (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (Vegetarian)
Desserts:
- Banana Cream Tart: Butter, salt, sugar, cornstarch, heavy cream, vanilla, crème de banana, salt
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake: Wheat flour, soy, milk, heavy
cream, sugar, corn syrup, butter, pineapple. *Contains eggs.
- Haupia Coconut Pudding: Cane sugar, coconut cream, coconut milk, cornstarch
Drinks/Bar:
- Traditional tropical drinks, mixed drinks, local beer, wine & non-alcoholic beverages
Manor House Experience:
This special culinary experience option is a combination of the Luau Kalamaku evening show and a
True Taste of Kauai, a specialized dinner at Gaylord's Restaurant at
Kilohana. Please click on the link below to see the menu:
Manor House Experience Dinner Menu
Manor House Experience Schedule:
5:00 pm: Fresh flower lei greeting & check-in at the plantation home
5:15 pm: Champagne reception
5:25 pm: Four-course dinner at Gaylord's Restaurant featuring signature items
6:45 pm: Shopping at the galleries and boutiques inside the plantation home
7:05 pm: Torch lit walk to the Luau Pavilion & stop at the Mango Bar for a Mai Tai or glass of wine
7:30 pm: Premium reserved seating at Kalamaku, the luau show
Please note: Menu is subject to change without notice as some ingredients are seasonal and based on availability.
