Kaua'i Entertainment

  1. Aloha Beach Resort

    Presented by the famous Punua hula halau (troupe), this luau is both flashy and family-oriented, featuring keiki (child) to tutu (grandparent) dancers. Wallis and Shana Punua, who direct the show, follow in the footsteps of Kumu Hula Ku'ulei Punua, a senior hula teacher on Kaua'i. The dinner is your typical generous but standard open-bar, all-you-can-eat buffet.

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  2. Grand Hyatt Kaua'i Resort & Spa

    The Drums of Paradise Luau is a well-oiled production befitting the Grand Hyatt setting. For an all-you-can-eat buffet, the food is decent. The indoor show is more glossy than homey and of course includes the Samoan fire dance.

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  3. ResortQuest Kaua'i Beach at Makaiwa

    Performed daily except on Monday, this Tahitian-themed Tihati 'Hiva Pasefika' luau is rather Vegasy, with a passable buffet dinner, open bar, imu unearthing and Polynesian revue - plus a 'pareo fashion show.' It lacks the down-home charm of family-run affairs, but performers are quite impressive.

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  4. Seaview Terrace

    Catch the sunset from indoors here, as the aptly named bar boasts a perfect view. Entertainment includes a nightly torch-lighting ceremony at sunset and either Hawaiian music or keiki hula shows (times vary depending on season).

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  5. Sheraton Kaua'i Resort

    Advertised as Kaua'i's only 'oceanfront' luau, the Sheraton's 'Surf to Sunset Luau' is the standard all-you-can-eat buffet and bar, followed by a Polynesian revue.

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  6. Smith's Tropical Paradise

    Started in 1985, the Smith Family Garden Luau is today a Kaua'i institution, attracting droves of tourists. It's a lively affair, run with lots of aloha spirit by four generations at the lovely 30-acre garden. The multicultural show features Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan, Filipino, Chinese, Japanese and New Zealand dances.

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