Te Au Moana Luau
Te Au Moana Luau
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Bradley R
28 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Oh, how so terribly disappointed we were with our second time to the Te Au Moana Luau. For the cost of this Luau ($725 for a family of 4) it is NOT worth it!! Without question it was the LOWLIGHT of our 12 day trip to Maui. 😩😭
Now that the food service has changed to family style (vs. buffet) it was NOT good. What a bummer because the last time (July 2019) the food was a highlight. This time the pork was dry, the beef was undercooked, the noodles were hard, the desserts were underwhelming, and the drinks were watered down. Sadly, the best part of the meal was the bread.
Our kids were also sad that there were no activities this time (temporary tattoos, lei making,
Etc.) They loved that so much last time and I’m sure this is a Covid protocol now, but how can you charge more money for the Luau and offer less!?!
We enjoy the actual show very much and all the participants give a really good performance, but why pay the incredibly high ticket price when people just walking by can stop and watch the entire show for free. In fact we saw multiple families bring their own food and camp up on the hill by the pool watching the show and eating their dinner. (Notice in our one photo that you can stand/sit from where the photo was taken and watch the entire show for free)
What a terrible waste of money that we could have used to do so many other things on Maui. Shame on Wailea Beach Resort to charge so much for this Luau and have a far less enjoyable experience.
Now that the food service has changed to family style (vs. buffet) it was NOT good. What a bummer because the last time (July 2019) the food was a highlight. This time the pork was dry, the beef was undercooked, the noodles were hard, the desserts were underwhelming, and the drinks were watered down. Sadly, the best part of the meal was the bread.
Our kids were also sad that there were no activities this time (temporary tattoos, lei making,
Etc.) They loved that so much last time and I’m sure this is a Covid protocol now, but how can you charge more money for the Luau and offer less!?!
We enjoy the actual show very much and all the participants give a really good performance, but why pay the incredibly high ticket price when people just walking by can stop and watch the entire show for free. In fact we saw multiple families bring their own food and camp up on the hill by the pool watching the show and eating their dinner. (Notice in our one photo that you can stand/sit from where the photo was taken and watch the entire show for free)
What a terrible waste of money that we could have used to do so many other things on Maui. Shame on Wailea Beach Resort to charge so much for this Luau and have a far less enjoyable experience.
Written August 11, 2021
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Trip17475
Charlotte, NC6 contributions
Jun 2022
This was my favorite thing that we did in Hawaii. The food was good with a variety of meats. The timing of the show was perfect for us. They even took a break just in time for everyone to go get pictures by the water at sunset. The show was so interesting and our group of 11 with ages 15-50 really enjoyed it. I appreciated that it was longer because I felt like we got our money's worth. The music was awesome as well. We upgraded to the premium seating and it was worth it. With premium seating, you can go to a special line to get in that is a lot shorter. Overall, great memories.
Written June 23, 2022
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MauiES
13 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Admittedly, I’m not a fan of luaus. And while this was no exception, I do have a responsibility to be fair, hence the 4-star rating. Food was exactly what you would expect if you have ever been to a luau, school, prison, the military, or anywhere else where food has to be prepared for a large number of people in a relatively short amount of time. Great? No. Could I do any better for so many people? Also no. It’s better than merely edible, but won’t be in your top 10 meals in Maui if there a week or longer. Service? Very good. No complaints. Show? Too long. Way too long. Several performances could be cut and it would be a better show with the “less is more” philosophy. Haka dance and fire dancers were outstanding. They carry the entire show. Before you decide to NOT attend this luau, re-read my first sentence. I have to admit, better than most overall.
Written February 9, 2020
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Dear MauiFan7720,
Thank you for sharing your experience at Te Au Moana. We are happy you had a pleasant experience and that you loved our impeccable service. We value your specific comments and have made a note of it. We hope you will choose us again on your next visit to our area.
Mahalo,
Mike Giamundo
Resident Manager
Wailea Beach Resort
Written February 9, 2020
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Tom G
2 contributions
Dec 2019
Entertaining, but lacks cultural relavance as everything is so staged and scripted. Same four male dancers and seven female dancers throughout show. Nice, but not really worth the high cost. On a positive note, the Food was very tasty for a Luau. Everything except the steak...it was like rawhide. Desert was cookies, brownie, pineapple cake, and banana bread. All tasted terrific. The beverage service was very poor. It consisted of get your own Water, POG, and go to the bar for a small glass of Soda, small beer, and a two small specialty drinks. Nothing blended available, no pina coloda's, no lava flows, no magarita's, no martini's, no other mixed drinks, etc...just mass production easy drinks like Mojito's. Spent almost $1000 for preferred seating for family of 6 but would have been better spent an another Luau service like the Old Lahaina Luau. Much more value for the money.
Written December 31, 2019
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Dear 943tomg,
Aloha, and thanks for choosing us for your luau experience. We are happy to know you enjoyed some things about our Luau, but we hate knowing you were not totally satisfied. One of our main priorities is putting on a great show from beginning to end, and we apologize for not meeting these expectations for you. your comments are appreciated, and we thank you again for letting us serve you.
Mahalo,
Mike Giamundo
Resident Manager
Written January 1, 2020
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shopaddict
Dallas, TX277 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
I would say this is an average show that starts with dinner for first hour or do. Not what I was expecting. A couple years ago we had seen a free Polynesian dance show at the outlet mall, that included audience participation, and was very good. This was very similar, and included some audience participation, and showcased different types of Hawaiian dances.
I have heard some of the other luau’s are pretty spectacular, so might be better than this one. If you find this review helpful, please like this review.
I have heard some of the other luau’s are pretty spectacular, so might be better than this one. If you find this review helpful, please like this review.
Written January 9, 2020
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Dear shopaddict,
Thank you for being our guest. We appreciate your generous comments about your experience at our Luau. We hope you will consider visiting us again on your next visit to Maui.
Mahalo,
Mike Giamundo
Resident Manager
Written January 9, 2020
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Tina Lee
Emporia, KS70 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
There was a lot to love about this luau. Each family unit had their own table and were served family style (due to Covid). They brought SO much food! And if you liked something and wanted more, they’d bring you that too. All of it was delicious. Plus the open bar was available all night. The show itself was very good. They had to make a lot of adjustments with Covid, making all the performances, demonstrations, etc up on the stage, but it was well done. I loved being able to watch the sun set behind the stage, the weather was perfect. We actually walked over from the Four Seasons, and it was an easy walk. We’d go again!
Written April 6, 2021
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Sth
4 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The food was delicious and plentiful. The entertainment was also very good. This is not on the beach as described. We paid extra for premium seating and were in the second row but we had to sit for @ 2 hrs staring directly into the hot intense sun with no shade. Pretty uncomfortable. It was fun but not the more traditional luau if that was what you are looking for.
Written February 8, 2020
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Dear ShWcCb,
Thank you for sharing your experience at Te Au Moana. We are glad you loved our delectable food and that you enjoyed vibrant songs and dances telling about our Pacific heritage. We value your feedback and hope to see you again soon.
Mahalo,
Mike Giamundo
Resident Manager
Wailea Beach Resort
Written February 8, 2020
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NGVAN
Vancouver, Canada20 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
We had a nice time at the luau. The food was all quite good, and even with standard seating we had a good view of the stage. The dancers were all very talented and you could see they worked hard at being entertaining. I quite like the band, not overly loud, but quite pleasant. Our nine year old liked it, especially the food and the fire dancers. Only drawback was it was too crowded to see the ceremony when they unearthed the pig, but the coconut demonstration was good. A good luau experience. Note, more signage is needed from the parking structure to the luau location.
Written February 23, 2020
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Dear Naomi G,
Thank you for sharing your experience at Te Au Moana. We are glad you and your family had a good time with us and that you loved our ancestral storytelling and delicious food. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon.
Mahalo,
Mike Giamundo
Resident Manager
Wailea Beach Resort
Written February 23, 2020
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Justin S
46 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
What a great experience! We opted for the premium seating which, for the small price differential, is well worth it for the unobstructed front row view, and getting the first servings of each course. The meal was bountiful and delicious. Open bar with authentic Hawaiian cocktails - favorite was the Blue Hawaiian.
The highlight was the beautiful show and storytelling by the host, the hula dancers, fire dance and beautiful music set against the stunning Maui sunset backdrop.
We met some nice couples from all over the world at our table and all agreed this was the best luau EVER.
Truly a once in a lifetime experience and I am so grateful.
The highlight was the beautiful show and storytelling by the host, the hula dancers, fire dance and beautiful music set against the stunning Maui sunset backdrop.
We met some nice couples from all over the world at our table and all agreed this was the best luau EVER.
Truly a once in a lifetime experience and I am so grateful.
Written September 24, 2023
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Hello Justin,
Your review just made our day! Thank you for choosing Te Au Moana Luau and sharing such wonderful feedback. We're thrilled to hear that the premium seating, delicious meal, and authentic Hawaiian cocktails added to your experience. It warms our hearts to know that you found the show, storytelling, and the stunning Maui sunset backdrop so captivating.
Creating the 'best luau EVER' is what we strive for, and we're delighted you had a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It was a pleasure having you, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more unforgettable moments.
Written December 29, 2023
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Shana S
Longview, WA4 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
BEWARE.. There are 2 tables that look directly into the setting sun. They have full sun for 2+ hours and make it impossible to see the performers as you cannot look any way but to them to view the show and behind them this huge setting sun so you only see black shadows. All other tables were shaded as the sun set. Reminded me of always being told never stare into the sun or it will damage your eyes. There were no vendors or flower leis as advertised or shown in the pictures. We got nut leis that heated up so hot in the sun they burnt us and we had to remove them. The kid taking the pictures was pretty rude when I refused to purchase 2 portraits instead of just 1 and told is " You should just go sit down and enjoy the show it cant be that bad." I replied " I do want to see it but I invite you to go sit in our chairs and try and see anyone up there, and if you do you have to use your hands to shade your eyes on a full circle and squint ."
We left at 6:40pm during after dinner intermission as the show hadnt even begun and we were seeking shade. Our cold food heated up within 10mins of sitting on the table. Our ice cubed water was warm in 30 mins of sitting. We asked if we could move our chairs into the shade away from anyone and were told no we needed to remain seated at our own table.
I expected more from Marriot than to put customers health at risk by having them stare into the sun and not let them move into the shade when requested. If you can get a seat in the shade I imagine this would be a great experience, but you can't request it prior or worse when you arrive. What we did see when we were standing in the shade was nice.
We left at 6:40pm during after dinner intermission as the show hadnt even begun and we were seeking shade. Our cold food heated up within 10mins of sitting on the table. Our ice cubed water was warm in 30 mins of sitting. We asked if we could move our chairs into the shade away from anyone and were told no we needed to remain seated at our own table.
I expected more from Marriot than to put customers health at risk by having them stare into the sun and not let them move into the shade when requested. If you can get a seat in the shade I imagine this would be a great experience, but you can't request it prior or worse when you arrive. What we did see when we were standing in the shade was nice.
Written April 20, 2021
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Does anyone know why the cost of this luau is now $225 per adult? Seems as if the price has increased dramatically just recently. For a family of 4, this seems very costly...
Written July 5, 2021
Aloha! I know the Lu’au opens door around 430/5 pm but I was wondering what time the performance starts? Mahalo.
Written May 16, 2021
They perform throughout the dinner.
Written May 16, 2021
Is there a short hula "lesson" for guests? Do little girls receive the flower necklace or it is only for adults?
Written December 24, 2019
All the women and girls receive flower necklaces
Written February 16, 2020
Is there any difficulty fir a group of 5 to sit together if seating is limited when purchasing tickets
Written September 2, 2019
If it’s not vip and you are near the front of the queue you should be fine. Otherwise not sure
Written November 2, 2019
Is there any shuttle or transportation for cruise guests arriving in Kahului wanting to come to the luau. Cruise ship arrives at 10 am and departs 11pm. What is the best way for a group of 8 adults to come to the show? May 2, 2019 arrival.
Written February 6, 2019
You will have to make your own transportation arrangements. There is very very limited bus service on the island. Uber will be your best bet.
Written February 7, 2019
What time does the actual eating start?
Written January 24, 2019
After everyone is seated & the performance of the removal of the Pig from the ground. They call out your table to avoid heavy crowds.
Written January 25, 2019
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