Luaus on other Islands: Oahu | Maui | Big Island of Hawaii

There are some wonderful luaus in various hotels and resorts on the island of Kauai. The Kauai Coconut Beach Hotel, in the town of Kapaa, offers a nightly luau that has been called one of Hawaii's most authentic luaus. The Hyatt Regency Kauai holds their 'Drums of Paradise' luau every Sunday and Thursday. Also on Thursdays is the 'Paina O Hanalei' at the Princeville Resort on beautiful Hanalei Bay.

A select few luaus are held on private property on Kauai. 'Gaylord's Reflections of Paradise Luau' is held Mondays and Thursdays in the Kilohana Carriage House, located on a 35-acre sugar plantation owner's estate that was built in the early '30s. But with its unique location and local flair, 'Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau' is probably the most memorable luau on the island.

Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau

Located along the beautiful Wailua River in a rich, tropical garden, Smith's offers one of the most spectacular luau settings in Hawaii. You'll want to arrive early so you can stroll through the meandering pathways where you'll see lagoons teeming with fish, exotic peacocks, endangered "singing tree ducks," and over 20 types of fruit in their orchard. If you're in the mood, you can buy a tram ticket for a narrated tour of the grounds, which begins at 5:30pm.

At 6:00pm, you can watch the unearthing of the traditional pig during the Imu Ceremony. Your succulent dinner has been cooking all day in the underground oven! Then, Mai Tais (an Islnd favorite), beer, wine, standard bar drinks, and soft drinks are served, as tables go one at a time through the international luau buffet. You will be entertained with wonderful Hawaiian music and humor throughout the dinner hour.

After the feast, the conch shell blows and the torches are lit at the Lagoon Amphitheatre for the start of Kauai's most spectacular show! Night blooming lilies open before your eyes as the Hawaiian Goddess of the Volcano, Pele, dramatically emerges from the fiery lava to tell her story.

Their International Pageant will immerse you in a colorful festival of dances, showcasing the various ethnic groups that have come to call Hawaii home. Enjoy dances and songs from Tahiti, Hawaii, China, Japan, the Philippines, New Zealand and Samoa.

The lush garden setting, the fabulous food and great entertainment make this luau a must on your visit to Kauai.

Reservations for Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau are required - Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau - click here for more info!

Photos courtesy of Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau.

Kauai Coconut Beach Luau 

The famous Coconut Plantation is the setting for this great luau. Beginning with a shell lei greeting and island arts and crafts before unveiling the featured dish, Kalua Pig, you'll enjoy the many Hawaiian specialties at the all-you-can-eat Polynesian buffet, and a never ending supply of Mai Tai's and punch from the open bar.

Tihati Productions brings you "Tihati's Hiva Pasefika" celebrating the special connection between Kauai and the South Pacific in song and dance -- taking you on a voyage of discovery from Tahiti to Hawaii. Conch shells, drums of the South Pacific, Tahitian dancers, fire dancers of Samoa, and more!

Reservations for the Kauai Coconut Beach Luau are required - Click for more info. 

Luaus on other Islands: Oahu | Maui | The Big Island of Hawaii