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Kauai's Best Luau - Hawaii Alive!

Kauai Marriott, 3610 Rice Street, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
808-651-6202
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Ranked #12 of 18 attractions in Lihue
Type: Dinner Theatres
Owner description: Kauai's Best Luau features traditional music and dance, chants and legends of ancient Hawaii. In addition, you will see authentic Tahitian dance and... more » Owner description: Kauai's Best Luau features traditional music and dance, chants and legends of ancient Hawaii. In addition, you will see authentic Tahitian dance and a Samoan Fire Knife Dance, performed by Halau Na Punua O Kauai, the Punua family of entertainers directed by Wallis and Shana Punua, and Kauai's senior most Kumu Hula Kuulei Punua. This halau (dance school) has been featured at the prestigious Merrie Monarch Hula Festival and the World Hula Invitational. This family has performed for stars John Wayne, Marilyn Monroe, Charo, Tiger Woods, John Travolta and many more! « less
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

This show was very good. The luau however was just a plated meal at the hotel restaurant. There was no unearthing of the pig or ambiance to the meal.

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

We were very much entertained The dancers were magnificent This show made our Wedding Anniversary quite memorable Thanks Hawaii Alive =)

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Ottawa, Canada
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12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

We took a tour which included a river cruise and a luau at this location. The gardens are beautiful and they did a ceremony for the pig roast. We enjoyed the afternoon show and we thought the food was very good especially the beef. The service was good. We enjoyed the wedding vows renewal and the hula dancers. We would... More

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half moon bay, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

Apparently this show has gone through some changes over time, but as of this writing, it was a great way to enjoy island music and dance. This show is done in a large, covered courtyard that is in the Kalapaki Marriott garden. You can buy a plated meal separately for $40, which is not worth it at all. However, you... More

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West Rockport, Maine, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

Beautifully performed event of traditional Hawaiian Hula and other island performances. All of it was very enjoyable and I highly recommend. Though we did not partake in the dinner, just the performance, I was told by other's that indeed, the meal was delicious. I'd say if you're nearby, this is an event not to be missed. Pure Hawaii!

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Frisco, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

What a wonderful end to an already wonderful day! My mom, my grandmother and I saw this show and we all loved it. The costumes were beautiful and the host did an outstanding job of explaining the message of each song. It meant a lot to my family that this was a family business that has been passed down from... More

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Carnation, Washington, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

We really enjoyed this show. The venue is quite intimate (maybe 30 or 40 people in the audience) and the show follows that theme. The feel is more of a show in someone's backyard for visiting friends than a formal performance, although given by excellent dancers. The emcee does a good job of explaining the various types of dancing and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

this was our first stay on hawaii and not konowing what to expect from a luau this one was awesome .. the open bar concept with good food and great show put on by hawaiian people in native garments was captive and the fire guy was amazing to see. this was a nice thing to experience . cannot to come... More

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Manchester, Connecticut
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2012

The luau show was decent, but the food is plated so you cannot choose what you want to eat before hand. You eat in the restaurant and then walk to where the luau performance takes place. The performance was wonderful and done very well. No complaints there. I've been to two other luaus and found this lacking the atmosphere and... More

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Austin, Texas
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2012

I have been to 5 other luaus in my life and this one was the most boring. The production value was terrible as the band leader acted like an emcee instead of being part of the show. It was so fragmented and they stopped between each act to introduce the next dance and the emcee talked to the audience to... More

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