Enjoy Kilohana Luau With 4-Course Dinner & Premium Seats
Dine at Gaylord’s at Kilohana Plantation, then enjoy premium Luau Kalamaku seating
Duration
3.5 Hours
Includes
4-course dinner, premium seating
Highlights
Enjoy an elevated evening at Kilohana with a four-course dinner at Gaylord’s Restaurant, then take a torchlit walk to your reserved table for the Luau Kalamaku theatrical production.
- Check in at the Kilohana Mansion by 5:00 PM
- Enjoy a champagne welcome and a four-course Gaylord’s Signature Menu
- Browse the shops at the Manor House before the show
- Walk torchlit to the Luau Pavilion and your reserved table
- Watch Kalamaku’s story of the voyage between Hawaii and Tahiti
- Add the pre-show train ride for an additional fee
What's Included
- Fresh flower lei (for women)
- Shell lei (for men)
- Champagne toast
- Four-course meal at Gaylord’s Restaurant
- Premium seating at Luau Kalamaku
- Complimentary drinks before show (after arriving at the luau)
Things to know
No transportation is included; you must provide your own transportation unless you book a transportation add-on. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Children ages 2–17 pay the full adult price; infants up to age 2 are free but do not receive a meal or a seat.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds if you cancel within 48 hours prior to your check-in time. Full charge for cancellations outside 48 hours and for no-shows. For groups of 20 or more: full refund if you cancel at least 21 days before; changes within 21 days are non-refundable.
FAQs
Yes. This option does not include transportation. If you don’t book a transportation add-on, you must drive yourself to the luau; parking is free.
Check in at the Kilohana Mansion no later than 5:00 PM.
Children can attend, but guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Children ages 2–17 pay the full adult price. Infants up to age 2 are free, but they won’t receive a meal or have a seat at the restaurant or show.
Meeting details
Kauai, Hawaii
More about Kilohana
Kilohana Plantation sits at the heart of Kauai's storied sugar era, a 105-acre estate just outside Lihue that has welcomed visitors since the 1930s. Stepping onto the grounds of Kilohana feels like stepping into the island's past, with the gracious Wilcox family mansion anchoring lush gardens, fruit orchards, and pastures that stretch toward the green folds of the Hoary Head mountains. As the setting for the Luau Kalamaku dinner show, Kilohana offers something rare in Hawaii, an authentic plantation backdrop that grounds the evening in real Kauai history rather than a generic beachfront stage.
The Luau Kalamaku experience at Kilohana begins with an unhurried welcome, time to wander the plantation grounds, sip a tropical cocktail, and take in the scent of plumeria drifting across the lawn. A traditional imu ceremony reveals the kalua pig that has been slow-roasting underground all day, followed by a generous island feast served family style. As dusk settles over Kilohana, the open-air pavilion becomes a theater for a Polynesian production that tells the legend of the islands' first voyagers, weaving fire, hula, and live music into a story you feel as much as watch. The contrast between the gentle plantation setting and the dramatic stage show gives Kilohana a rhythm all its own.
This evening at Kilohana suits couples looking for a memorable date night, families introducing kids to Hawaiian culture, and travelers who want substance behind the spectacle. History lovers will appreciate the plantation context, foodies will enjoy the island flavors of the buffet, and anyone curious about Polynesian heritage will leave with a deeper sense of place. For an introduction to Kauai that blends storytelling, scenery, and a true taste of the island, an evening at Kilohana is hard to beat.
