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Wailele Luau at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa
Wailele Luau at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa
Wailele Luau at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa
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Wailele Luau, staged outdoors amidst a scenic garden setting alongside Kaanapali Beach, this intriguing luau performance and dinner show is held on-site at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa and showcases stories of demi-god Maui, ancient Hawaiian kahiko with traditional costumes and Hawaiian awana with a grander spectrum, leading up to the island’s most extreme fire knife dance finale.
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JimboLA
Los Angeles16 contributions
The new Wailele Polynesian Luau at the Westin Resort in Maui, Hawaii was excellent. We've been to a very cheesy luau on Oahu, and didn't want that experience, so we avoided the others on Maui. The Old Lahaina Luau is well reviewed, but doesn't have fire dancers, so we chose the Westin and were not disappointed. It's a smaller, intimate venue overlooking the sea and sunset, right on the Westin grounds. Some luaus have up to 700 attendees, this one was in the 130 range- much nicer. If you don't pay for premium seating, it's "festival seating", so many wait in line to get the best tables, but the staff serves Mai Tais and kid's drinks while you're in line. (You don't have to wait in line unless you want to, but any seat would be fine) All cocktails are included, the photos are not, but they're very good. The advantage of the Westin luau is in the table seating and service. No lines at a bad buffet, real table service with family style platters on a lazy susan on your table with comfortable chairs on a stone pavilion- no sitting in sand. Tables are for 8 or 9. And the food was excellent. Every item from appetizers to desserts was terrific. The show was really good, the music was top notch, the performers were outstanding and the emcee was funny, engaging, not a sleaze bag, and actually was a great singer. There were 5 fire knife dancers plus the third generation fire performer who led them all in the finale. Awesome. Everything about this evening was just right. Even celebrity patrons! Only zinger was the $20-$25 for the photos- a bit steep. I would recommend this luau- you can't go wrong. It is around $105 for adults and $75 or so for kids, but everyone enjoyed it from our 6 and 11 year old kids to our 70 year old parents! Nice!-+
Written March 26, 2008
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G P
Las Vegas, NV427 contributions
We were with a group of 16 last week who participated in this luau at the Westin Maui. We were in the "premium" seating. I can say, without question, that everyone in our group had a great time. The sit down service was wonderful for the small children in our group.
The entertainment was top notch and the fire dancers were outstanding. Highly recommend.
The entertainment was top notch and the fire dancers were outstanding. Highly recommend.
Written June 6, 2008
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Tad C
Carmel, IN6 contributions
May 2011
My wife HAD to experience a luau, being a guest at the Westin I opted for the event held at the hotel for convenience. The concierge talked us into paying an extra $10 or so per person to get the premium seating. This was the best decision we made....
We were told to show up at 5:15. We showed up about 5 minutes late. The line was really long. Then we were told that premium guests should walk to the front. All the rest of the attendees had to stand in line while the premium attendees sat in a air controlled room drinking mai tai's. The drink was terrible. I don't like most mixed drinks but even my wife thought it tasted bad.
After about 10 minutes all premium guests were seated in the first few rows. The staff took another drink order before the festivities started which was nice.
The seating is 8 per table and a lazy susan is used to serve the entire table. I would have preferred a limited menu where i coud pick items that were served individually. The food was average. Our biggest disappointment was the lack of quantity. For a family style dinner it was closer to heavy hors d'oeuvres. Both my wife and I ended up eating again after the luau. We liked the food but nothing was replenished once we finished. We only had 7 at our table (not 8) and we never got any extra food when we ran out of certain items that everyone enjoyed.
The MC for the evening was slightly cheesy but seemed to have good intentions. He had a good singing voice. The hula girls were uninspiring and seemed unexcited to be there, no smiles or positive body language. The male dancers did a decent job.
Luckily we had some great company at our table and we entertained each other most of the night. The performance was mediocre at best and it did not grab anyone's attention at the table for most of the night.
The finale was exciting with the male dancers and the flaming torches. It starts out with the old guy which is cool. He was very good. They bring 4 more guys out and they all do a great job. If only the whole show had that much energy.
Overall, we were disappointed with the value. We paid $230 to attend and it wasn't worth the price in our opinion. If they food was plentiful and the hula girls were more inspired it could have been a great night.
With some improvements to their choreography, show agenda, and selection of dancers this could be a decent luau. Although my recommendation to anyone interested in a luau during their visit to Hawaii would be to try another location.
We were told to show up at 5:15. We showed up about 5 minutes late. The line was really long. Then we were told that premium guests should walk to the front. All the rest of the attendees had to stand in line while the premium attendees sat in a air controlled room drinking mai tai's. The drink was terrible. I don't like most mixed drinks but even my wife thought it tasted bad.
After about 10 minutes all premium guests were seated in the first few rows. The staff took another drink order before the festivities started which was nice.
The seating is 8 per table and a lazy susan is used to serve the entire table. I would have preferred a limited menu where i coud pick items that were served individually. The food was average. Our biggest disappointment was the lack of quantity. For a family style dinner it was closer to heavy hors d'oeuvres. Both my wife and I ended up eating again after the luau. We liked the food but nothing was replenished once we finished. We only had 7 at our table (not 8) and we never got any extra food when we ran out of certain items that everyone enjoyed.
The MC for the evening was slightly cheesy but seemed to have good intentions. He had a good singing voice. The hula girls were uninspiring and seemed unexcited to be there, no smiles or positive body language. The male dancers did a decent job.
Luckily we had some great company at our table and we entertained each other most of the night. The performance was mediocre at best and it did not grab anyone's attention at the table for most of the night.
The finale was exciting with the male dancers and the flaming torches. It starts out with the old guy which is cool. He was very good. They bring 4 more guys out and they all do a great job. If only the whole show had that much energy.
Overall, we were disappointed with the value. We paid $230 to attend and it wasn't worth the price in our opinion. If they food was plentiful and the hula girls were more inspired it could have been a great night.
With some improvements to their choreography, show agenda, and selection of dancers this could be a decent luau. Although my recommendation to anyone interested in a luau during their visit to Hawaii would be to try another location.
Written May 22, 2011
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Boise, ID2 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
I’m a small business owner and take these reviews seriously. I don’t like leaving negative reviews but I think people should have been told about this.
March 17 was the last show they did on the beach, so you’ll see a difference in reviews prior to that date and after.
The normal venue on the beach is under construction so they cram people into a wierd “courtyard” right adjacent to the parking lot. There is no premium seating. Sure, you may be near the tiny stage, but the space is so small it doesn’t really matter.
We sat with a family who was seeing it for their 4th time. They said this was a joke compared to every other time they had seen it. They said this was a scaled down number of performers too.
The MC was funny, the food was ok, but it was like watching a high school performance outside the cafeteria near a parking lot.
Enough said. Just want folks to know what they are paying for. It’s not what we were told it was going to be by our concierge, and from others who had seen it in the past, it’s not like it used to be. Wait for the construction to end.
March 17 was the last show they did on the beach, so you’ll see a difference in reviews prior to that date and after.
The normal venue on the beach is under construction so they cram people into a wierd “courtyard” right adjacent to the parking lot. There is no premium seating. Sure, you may be near the tiny stage, but the space is so small it doesn’t really matter.
We sat with a family who was seeing it for their 4th time. They said this was a joke compared to every other time they had seen it. They said this was a scaled down number of performers too.
The MC was funny, the food was ok, but it was like watching a high school performance outside the cafeteria near a parking lot.
Enough said. Just want folks to know what they are paying for. It’s not what we were told it was going to be by our concierge, and from others who had seen it in the past, it’s not like it used to be. Wait for the construction to end.
Written March 24, 2019
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Benji A
5 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Beware! Westin is redoing their outdoor space and the "new location" for the luau is in the PARKING LOT. They built a wall of palms around a small section of the parking lot. The view is of the building. The food is in the hallway by the conference rooms. And haha - it's now ALL considered premium seating. Thankfully the manager promised to refund our money.
Written April 5, 2019
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justusor
Albany, OR36 contributions
Apr 2011
We thoroughly enjoyed this show, as did our 9 year old son. I would expect the dancers to be jaded after doing the same show twice a week all year long, but they were energetic and entertaining. I laughed to the point of tears over the antics, comments and expressions of the lead dancer! We paid the extra money for premium seating to avoid the lines (worth it), and were escorted quickly to a waiting room for drinks and as quickly to a table directly in front of the stage. It was nice to have table service, and the food was excellent. We had hoped to avoid the "cattle calls" of buffet lines and really large audiences that most of the other luaus have, and our expectations were met. The only improvement I would suggest is getting a new emcee with a bit more energy and a sense of humor -- he was the only downside to the show. Was it expensive? Absolutely. But you're in Hawaii, and nothing is cheap. Most of the luaus run close to $90 a seat anyway, so incrementally the cost isn't much more. I don't know that I would do it again, but I would definitely recommend it to friends.
Written May 7, 2011
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Dan Hocson
1 contribution
Jul 2012 • Couples
My wife and I attended the luau as part of our 20th anniversary trip to Maui. We opted for the premium seating and were in the second row, dead center. After checking in, we were escorted to our table and introduced to Adam, our server. He was very friendly and attentive throughout the evening. Drinks are free, with an open bar serving a variety of basic adult beverages.
As other reviewers have noted, the food is served family style on a central lazy susan. This worked well, and we didn't find it awkward in the least. There was no shortage of food, as additional items were brought out by Adam as necessary. No one went home hungry. My wife, who really doesn't like fish, really enjoyed the ahi poke and the seared fish entree. The pork was moist and delicious.
The show was very entertaining and the Fire Knife finale really was spectacular. The dancers stay after the show for photographs if you desire.
There was a professional photographer there and for $20 you can get a 5x7 souvenir photo. You don't pay until you get a chance to see the picture. One caveat, it is cash only, no credit cards for the photos.
One other thing to be aware of: there is an $18 parking fee. I didn't see it mentioned on the website, so it came a little bit of a surprise. You can pay in cash or you can pay with a credit card at the hotel front desk (they stamp the valet ticket showing you paid).
As other reviewers have noted, the food is served family style on a central lazy susan. This worked well, and we didn't find it awkward in the least. There was no shortage of food, as additional items were brought out by Adam as necessary. No one went home hungry. My wife, who really doesn't like fish, really enjoyed the ahi poke and the seared fish entree. The pork was moist and delicious.
The show was very entertaining and the Fire Knife finale really was spectacular. The dancers stay after the show for photographs if you desire.
There was a professional photographer there and for $20 you can get a 5x7 souvenir photo. You don't pay until you get a chance to see the picture. One caveat, it is cash only, no credit cards for the photos.
One other thing to be aware of: there is an $18 parking fee. I didn't see it mentioned on the website, so it came a little bit of a surprise. You can pay in cash or you can pay with a credit card at the hotel front desk (they stamp the valet ticket showing you paid).
Written July 2, 2012
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terrinel
Evanston, IL7 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
I am so distraught by reading the reviews within the last week of this luau while I was in Maui. I did my research and took the time to choose this particular Luau. I am SO upset with the lack of communication about changes to the show or anything that would be different other than advertised. It was beyond horrible! This was the first time my family had seen a Luau and been to Hawaii and to be crammed into a, basically, courtyard/parking lot, and have NO preferential seating when I was told I paid for it, I am REALLY upset. Nothing was as expected...do NOT book this Luau! I couldn't see anything! Staff was condescending and food was mediocre. The host of the show was the only saving grace that I didn't get up and walk out. He was really funny and the entertainers were great...but for the cost of this show, it was unfortunately not worth it. I was embarrassed because I booked the show for a family of 6...equals A LOT of $$$! And we ALL left very disappointed!
Written April 2, 2019
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ProfessorCha
Orange County, CA23 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
I’m sure every luau on Maui is tired of being compared to the Old Lahaina Luau, but it’s unavoidable. Waiele was nice and had really great performers, but it is distant “also ran” to Old Lahaina.
What makes this less than spectacular is that there’s nothing to distinguish it other than he claim of being the only luau on West Maui with fire knife dancers. Granted, this was a big hit and the performers were amazing. But that’s not enough to sustain the cost.
The food was good but nothing outrageous. The drinks were ok. And the venue (Westin Maui) is clearly showing its 1980s age: lots of pastels and off white. Too much Miami, not enough Maui.
What makes this less than spectacular is that there’s nothing to distinguish it other than he claim of being the only luau on West Maui with fire knife dancers. Granted, this was a big hit and the performers were amazing. But that’s not enough to sustain the cost.
The food was good but nothing outrageous. The drinks were ok. And the venue (Westin Maui) is clearly showing its 1980s age: lots of pastels and off white. Too much Miami, not enough Maui.
Written June 23, 2018
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Stephen1952a
Scottsdale, AZ201 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
We purchased premium tickets, arrived early, and were seated in the first row facing the stage. We were asked to get up and go take a photo (for which we would be charged if we purchased a photo.) We left our drinks at our seats to show that our seats were not available to others. When we arrived back to our seats our seats had been given away! We were expected to take seats at that same table with our backs to the stage. When we refused to sit there we were asked to wait and were given seats several table rows back. Very unprofessional and unfortunate.
The food was just OK and the show was good but not great. There are better Luau shows on Maui.
The food was just OK and the show was good but not great. There are better Luau shows on Maui.
Written May 23, 2018
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