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Luau Makaiwa - Sheraton Kauai Oceanfront Luau & Fire Knife Show [Open Soon]

Amazing show! Delicious Food!

Reviewed by: ALucero

This was a great show last time I came to Kauai I went to Smith's and this was by far a better show. For one it was on the beach like a luau should be, The pork was delicious, not as strong tasting flavor like some. They had chicken as well. Salad, mac salad, desserts were delish, pineapple upside down cake. Yummmm! The food was amazing the dancers were awesome the singing was beautiful. The fire performer was freaking AMAZING! My 7 year old Granddaughter was engaged the whole show. Thanks to all the performers! Not to mention this was a great deal! Thanks again!

Us!

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Packages:	Buy One, Get One FREE! - Standard Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2019/03/25
Activity Date:	2019/03/24

Luau Makaiwa - Sheraton Kauai Oceanfront Luau & Fire Knife Show [Open Soon]

Great Luau Experience

Reviewed by: WillP

Luau Makaiwa was a great experience! The food was delicious. We loved the mai tais and pineapple juice. The management was top notched. They made sure we were taken care of. Entertainment was great! The music was very soothing. The dancers were very graceful.

I would recommend everyone to attend this luau because you will have a great time and will not regret it. Location is close to the beach. There was even a professional photographer.

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Packages:	Buy One, Get One FREE! - Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/03/19
Activity Date:	2019/03/14

Luau Makaiwa - Sheraton Kauai Oceanfront Luau & Fire Knife Show [Open Soon]

A Luau to Remember

Reviewed by: NiaP

I had a fantastic time at the luau. I learned so much about Hawaii and the art hula while being entertained at the same time. The food was amazing (especially the kalua pork)! If my stomach would have let me, I would have ate so much more! I would definitely recommend people to go to this event.

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Packages:	Buy One, Get One FREE! - Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/03/18
Activity Date:	2019/03/14

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Best Luau Experience

Reviewed by: Noble

Our whole party of six was pleasantly surprised by the Smith's Family Garden Luau. We have been to other luaus and this rates as the best so far. The grounds are beautiful! The food and service was excellent! The staff were very friendly. The dinner entertainment was nice and the after dinner show was very good and informative of Hawaiian cultural history.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/03/04
Activity Date:	2019/03/01

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Karri

This was my first trip to Hawaii and my first Luau. The Smith family did an amazing job. The food was delicious and the show was outstanding. Highly recommend!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/02/23
Activity Date:	2019/02/22

Luau Makaiwa - Sheraton Kauai Oceanfront Luau & Fire Knife Show [Open Soon]

Great Luau

Reviewed by: Pauline

The Luau Makaiwa was a fantastic experience. We visited the island in February and were greeted by lot of rain during the majority of our trip. Luckily, the Luau is inside a giant tent outside and by the water. The buffet food at the Luau was tasty! I wish there were more options for entrees and desserts however. Open bar had wine, beer, and mai tais. It was my boyfriend and I's first Luau and we both had a great time. This is a smaller production Luau which in many ways could be a great thing. Every table had a good view of the stage and it had a smaller family vibe rather than an extravagant production like the other luaus on the island. There were some vendors and activities planned but there could have been more in my opinion. The musicians and dancers were funny and talented. The performances were both entertaining and educational encompassing all of Polynesian culture. I can see this being a great activity for families who want to avoid the crazy crowds at the other Luaus and still get a authentic experience.

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Packages:	Buy One, Get One FREE! - Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/02/19
Activity Date:	2019/02/14

Luau Makaiwa - Sheraton Kauai Oceanfront Luau & Fire Knife Show [Open Soon]

Show was great

Reviewed by: Big T

The MC the dancers and band were great. Food was good. Bar was ok.

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Packages:	Standard Package
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Posted on:	2019/01/23
Activity Date:	2019/01/20

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Show was wonderful!

Reviewed by: T. G.

The grounds of the Smith Family Luau are beautiful, kept up well. The unearthing of the pig was a great experience. The food, well, it was okay, nothing special. The mai tai's were a funny brown color, not sure what juice was in it. The best part was the show. The music and dancers were amazing! So happy we were able to see it.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/01/22
Activity Date:	2019/01/16

Luau Makaiwa - Sheraton Kauai Oceanfront Luau & Fire Knife Show [Open Soon]

Luau

Reviewed by: Jana Rackley

This was my first Luau and wow what a great experience. I attended with my Mother. The place where the Luau was beautiful, although I wish it was slightly closer to the ocean!!
It was awesome to have vendors there, I got myself the cutest turtle necklace I had seen on the island.
The table where we were placed was directly mid stage which was perfect for the performances. The company at the table was also great. The food was delicious, desert was just ok. Open bar of Mai tais was of course amazing.
The performers were by far my favorite. So much beauty in the dancing, instruments, singing and their attire.
I was so happy to find this deal and was very impressed with my very first Luau.

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Packages:	Buy One, Get One FREE! - Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/01/06
Activity Date:	2018/12/30

Waimea Canyon Experience Tour & Luau Kalamaku Dinner Show Combo [Closed]

Awesome day!

Reviewed by: T. & D. Jones

Our driver on the tour was very knowledgeable about the island. The canyon is amazing and the luau was one of the most entertaining shows I've ever seen! This is definitely on our "let's do this again" list!

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Packages:	Waimea Canyon Tour & Standard Luau
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/01/06
Activity Date:	2018/05/25

Luau Makaiwa - Sheraton Kauai Oceanfront Luau & Fire Knife Show [Open Soon]

The Maka’iwa luau

Reviewed by: Ileene Lipkin

What a fabulous time. Food entertainment and ambiance was just wonderful. In the past I have been to many luaus throughout the Hawaiian islands and I can honestly say this was the best.
Don’t miss this show in Kapa’a at the marriot. I happen to be a very particular eater and I loved the food.

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Packages:	Buy One, Get One FREE! - Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/12/14
Activity Date:	2018/12/13

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Smith's family luau

Reviewed by: Peggy

We had a fantastic time at the luau. Delicious food and a fabulous show. This is a must do on Kauai. The gardens are also beautiful and includes a guided tram ride thru them. Great service. Loved the transportation to the luau and home.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/12/03
Activity Date:	2018/11/30

Luau Makaiwa - Sheraton Kauai Oceanfront Luau & Fire Knife Show [Open Soon]

Great Smaller Kid-Friendly Luau!

Reviewed by: Tesh Khullar

We have been to 2 other luaus on other Hawaiian islands and this was the best by far. We have 2 boys (9 and 7 year old) and the others we went to were way too large. This one was perfect size and had really nice activities for the kids (that the folks that ran them encouraged kids to do). In addition, the luau made sure our kids sat in the front of the table to have good views. We drove about 35 mins to get to this luau but was worth it and highly recommend it for those that are looking for an outing with kids.

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Packages:	Buy One, Get One FREE! - Standard Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2018/11/19
Activity Date:	2018/11/18

Luau Makaiwa - Sheraton Kauai Oceanfront Luau & Fire Knife Show [Open Soon]

Wonderful luau!

Reviewed by: R and D

We thoroughly enjoyed this luau! The singers, musicians, and dancers are all outstanding. Hula master Halao o Leilani does a beautiful job telling the stories of the islands through a variety of performances. It is a smaller venue for a luau and there was not a bad seat in the house. The luau is set in a big white open-aired tent along the shores of the Coconut Coast. We enjoyed walking around the grounds before the luau began. There was plenty of food and desserts and lots of refreshments. There are bottomless mai tais, beer, wine, and soda from 5:30 to 7pm. Be advised that the beverages are no longer served after 7pm. The performance goes until ~8:30pm. The mood at the luau was upbeat and celebratory and we were so glad we went!

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Packages:	Buy One, Get One FREE! - Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/11/13
Activity Date:	2018/11/11

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

More tribal and fire dancing

Reviewed by: Karen

The food and staff were excellent. Would like to have seen more of tribal danciing like the Tahiti dance with the drums and the fire danceing .

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/10/25
Activity Date:	2018/10/22

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Smith Family Luau

Reviewed by: Uma

Amazing place, hospitality and food!! Enjoyed the spectacular show they had!! Great dancers and ambience!!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2018/09/06
Activity Date:	2018/09/03

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Good, but not the best

Reviewed by: Andy

The food was very good, and the show was good as well. My only real complaint is the time gap between events happening. We arrived and were treated to a tram tour of the botanical gardens, which is fabulous. After that we had approximately 40 minutes before the Imu ceremony where they pull the pig out of the oven. Although we further explored the gardens, there's only so many times you can admire a flower or tree. My wife and I decided to find seats (open seating for parties less than 5), and we choose poorly. The bar doesn't open until after the Imu ceremony, so we weren't able to enjoy a drink (other than water) while we waited. After the Imu ceremony, the band started playing music and the bar opened. Once the buffet started, we realized our poor choice of seats, as we were among the last tables to be signaled for the buffet. At least we had drinks by that time, but the waiting wears on you. The food was good, but once we were finished, there was only the music to listen to. Normally this is an opportunity to talk to the other guests, but the seating arrangement isn't conducive to starting a conversation with strangers.
After another 30 minutes or dead time or so, we moved from the dining area to the theater. The show was entertaining, with traditional dances and music, but it just didn't flow as a story for me. I felt like it was more of a documentary of Hawaiian dance. My wife and I were ready to go when it was over (even before).

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/09/05
Activity Date:	2018/08/30

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Best event on my Kauai trip!

Reviewed by: Andy

I enjoyed the whole experience immensely! The food was great and the entertainment was fantastic! What I loved the most was that there was constantly something going on, I was never bored waiting for the next tick of the clock to happen, unlike a different luau we went to later during our trip.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/09/05
Activity Date:	2018/08/28

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

It was a great time!

Reviewed by: TLS

Very nice and friendly staff. Great food and excellent show.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/09/03
Activity Date:	2018/08/31

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Nice surprise

Reviewed by: Mikaela

My idea about a Luau was...some food and a little bit of Tahitian dancing on a hotel property...This is what we saw year after year walking on Kaanapali beach - Maui .

Smith Family Garden Luau IT IS TOTALLY DIFFERENT- worth attending. They are very well organized and offer you a unique experience!

1. You get greeted by a local girl and boy who are offering a lei and at this point you get a group picture taken- nice touch- no pressure to buy it,

2.They offer you a tour of the garden and after that you have time to wander by yourself- 50 min- until they do the pork ceremony.

3. You are invited to your table- parties 6 or more have assigned seats- very thoughtful. They have a neat system to invite you to get the food without overcrowding the area. BTW- plenty of good food and drinks.
4. During the meal they entertain you : a little bit of dancing and singing and they invite people from the crowd to teach them how to dance. It was really neat !!
4. After the meal you are invited to an outdoor theater for an 1 hour show. It was A REAL show...lights, music...put together very professional! Enough seats for everyone, you can seethe scene from every seat . At the entrance you can pick up your photos.

I think it is the only Luau worth attending :)

In the garden

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/08/29
Activity Date:	2018/08/08

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Best luau ever!!!!

Reviewed by: Jessica Sturholm

Best luau ever! Food was amazing! Drinks were strong! ❤️

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/08/04
Activity Date:	2018/08/01

Smith's Tropical Paradise Wailua River Cruise & Garden Luau Combo [Open Soon]

Smiths Tropical Paradise Luau

Reviewed by: Debbie

Awesome food and great show. The grounds were beautiful and the workers were very friendly!!!

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/07/08
Activity Date:	2018/07/05

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Great show

Reviewed by: Neil

Outstanding show. Staff was great. Good food variety

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Packages:	Gold Package: Premium Seating
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/06/21
Activity Date:	2018/06/18

Smith's Tropical Paradise Wailua River Cruise & Garden Luau Combo [Open Soon]

My favorite

Reviewed by: Sjewkes

I loved the this luau. The grounds were beautiful, the food was yummy, and the show afterwards was well done and professional. We learned a lot and saw a lot.

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2018/06/16
Activity Date:	2018/06/11

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

An authentic Polynesian evening in Kauai

Reviewed by: Darcy

On our last night on the island, my friend and I went to the Smith's Luau, and it was one of our most memorable times on Kauai. It was not only informative, but entertaining as well. You can tell that this family owned and operative business is run with love and a true appreciation for Hawaiian culture.

The tram ride took us along the huge gardens, and was a great way to get a quick view of the area. I loved that they have a herd of goats! The babies were just so cute! It was also close to where they were doing the imu or underground oven ceremony. Picture time!

The food was plentiful and really tasty. I loved that they had entertainment (music and dancing) while we ate, and the only thing is that I would personally skip the fruit punch. It was just too sweet! But the food, man! I had two full plates and would have had more, but would have ended up rolling out of there.

Our night concluded with some fantastic performances, and although they weren't the most polished, they were filled with sincerity and a love of hula that can't be matched. You can tell that they truly enjoy being on that stage and it is just so moving. Really happy we went :)

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2018/06/06

Smith's Tropical Paradise Wailua River Cruise & Garden Luau Combo [Open Soon]

True family experience

Reviewed by: Brian and Laura

At first we thought this was a millennial type commercialized affair. Boy were we wrong...this was one of the best activities we did in kauai this week. This was a first class operation that has been refined to perfection by 4 generations of family with a great river tour, garden tour, AWESOME food and the after dinner show was first class. I highly recommend attending this event. Thanks to the "Smith" family!

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2018/05/28
Activity Date:	2018/05/25

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Best luau ever!

Reviewed by: Margot & Gene

The family owned luau was extremely well run from the warm greetings, the shell lei and pictures to a tour of the gardens, the ceremony of retrieving the pig and delicious dinner and drinks. We especially enjoyed the variety of the show. The dancers were suberb! We'd recommend this luau experience to everyone

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/04/30
Activity Date:	2018/04/27

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Fun evening!

Reviewed by: Mike and Melinda

Never ending tropical drinks, shopping pre-show, great dinner buffet and really nice show! What more can you ask for? The area is covered as well in case it rains. This was a fun evening! The show production is top notch. They fit a lot of people into the building but to their credit, it doesn’t feel like it. Don’t let them trick you into thinking the poi is good though! ;)

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/04/07
Activity Date:	2018/03/20

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Luau Kalamaku Show and Dinner

Reviewed by: Walter Ostromecki

My daughter and her three friends 'raved' about the great dinner and show. The show was simply breathtaking and food outstanding. Especially enjoyed the after show meet with the cast! Would highly recommend this luau and show to all Island visitors

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2018/03/27
Activity Date:	2018/03/23

Smith's Tropical Paradise Wailua River Cruise & Garden Luau Combo [Open Soon]

Worth every penny!

Reviewed by: Hayley

So much to rant and rave about! Truly one of the best experiences we had on our honeymoon! 5/5 stars. Phenomenal time, show, food, and ambience. Highly recommend!!

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/03/04
Activity Date:	2018/03/01

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Amazing show! Delicious Food!

Great Luau Experience

A Luau to Remember

Best Luau Experience

Wonderful experience!

Great Luau

Show was great

Show was wonderful!

Luau

Awesome day!

The Maka’iwa luau

Smith's family luau

Great Smaller Kid-Friendly Luau!

Wonderful luau!

More tribal and fire dancing

Smith Family Luau

Good, but not the best

Best event on my Kauai trip!

It was a great time!

Nice surprise

Best luau ever!!!!

Smiths Tropical Paradise Luau

Great show

My favorite

An authentic Polynesian evening in Kauai

True family experience

Best luau ever!

Fun evening!

Luau Kalamaku Show and Dinner

Worth every penny!

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