How much does a Maui luau cost?
A Maui luau costs about $160 to $360 per adult in 2026, depending on where you go and where you sit. Wailea’s resort luaus sit at the top of that range. Here is every price in one place, plus the cheapest ways in.
Wailea and South Maui luau prices, 2026
| Luau | Adult standard | Adult premium | Child (3-12) | Viator from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Au Moana (Wailea Beach Resort) | $225 | $325 | $90 | $225 |
| Feast at Mōkapu (Andaz Maui) | $283 | $363 | $140 | $296 |
| Grand Wailea luau | $300 | $360 | $150 | n/a |
| Gilligans’ Island Luau (Kihei) | $159 | $199 (VIP) | $109 (4-12) | $166 |
Resort prices are before Hawaii tax, and some add a service charge. Holiday nights cost more at Te Au Moana (up to $340 premium). Every option above includes dinner and an open bar.
The cheapest luau near Wailea
Gilligans’ Island Luau at the Maui Nui Golf Club in Kihei is the budget pick, about ten minutes from Wailea: $159 direct or about $166 on Viator, with a buffet of kalua pork, teriyaki chicken and mahi mahi, an open bar and a Samoan fire dancer. You trade the beachfront for a golf-course lawn with Haleakala behind you. Among the Wailea resorts, standard seats at Te Au Moana are the cheapest at $225. There are no free luaus on Maui; hotel lobbies and shopping centers sometimes host free hula or music, which is lovely but not a luau dinner.
When premium is worth it
Premium adds $60 to $100 per adult. It buys the first rows by the stage, earlier entry, and often a private table instead of a shared one. For an anniversary, honeymoon or first luau with kids who want to see the fire knife dance up close, reviewers say it pays. For a relaxed night, standard seats see the same show. One money saver: book through Viator with free cancellation, so a rained-out evening costs nothing.