Luau Maka'iwa - Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort (formerly Courtyard Kauai at Coconut Beach)
Luau Maka'iwa is currently unavailable for booking on our site. Please visit our Kapaa luaus page for other open luaus on Kauai.
Experience Kauai's newest luau! Held at a beautiful oceanfront location in Kapa'a, Luau Maka'iwa invites you to experience a fascinating musical and culinary journey of Hawaii and greater Polynesia.
Listen to stories of ancient Hawaiian legends about the Polynesian islands' connection with the ocean that are told through song and dance. Witness the impressive torch lighting ceremony that signals the start of the evening's festivities and watch mesmerizing hula kahiko (ancient hula) dances performed under the direction of one of Hawaii’s best kumu hula (hula masters) – Leilani Rivera Low.
Another highlight of the evening is the lavish luau buffet dinner featuring a wide variety of delicacies, as well as Mai Tai and other tropical cocktails, beer and wine (open bar available until show starts). Make sure you arrive hungry!
Luau Highlights:
- Luau is set on ancient royal surfing grounds on Kauai's scenic east shore
- Cocktail reception, followed by cultural & arts demonstrations
- Option to buy an authentic, hand-crafted souvenir
- Torch lighting ceremony
- Scrumptious luau feast featuring a wide variety of island-style delicacies
- Spectacular Polynesian show with award-winning hula, as well as Tahitian, Maori, Tongan and Samoan dances
Standard Seating Inclusions:
- Buffet dinner & luau show
- Seating behind the VIP section
- Seating is pre-assigned
VIP Seating Inclusions:
- Buffet dinner & luau show
- Seating closer to the stage at round tables (tables seat 8 guests)
- Ladies receive a flower for their hair. Gentlemen receive a ti leaf lei.
- Seating is pre-assigned
Luau Menu:
Hot Items:
- Green Coconut Curry Mahi Mahi (Fresh Island Fish) *gf, df, pf, sff
- Kalua Pork *gf, df, pf, sff
- Huli Huli Chicken *df, pf, sff
- Kauai Vegetable Chow Mein *df, pf, sff
- Stir Fried Vegetable *df, pf, sff
- Kaffir Lime Scented Calrose Rice *gf, df, pf, sff
- Island Sweet Potato Hash *gf, df, pf, sff
Cold Items:
- Lomi Lomi Salmon *gf, df, pf, sff
- Potato Mac Salad *pf, sff
- Salad Bar
- Poi *gf, df, pf, sff
- Rolls *pf, sff
Dessert:
- Papaya Mango Rice Pudding *pf, sff
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake *pf, sff
- Coconut Haupia *pf, sff
- Coffee & Tea Station
Open Bar: open from 5:30pm to 7:00pm (approximately)
- Beer
- Wine
- Mai Tais
- Soft Drinks
*Gluten Free =gf, Dairy Free=df, Peanut Free=pf, Shellfish Free=sff