Kaanapali Beach Luaus on Maui: Every Resort Show and Sunset Option
Last updated: November 2026
Reviewed by Maui Luau Company Editorial Team. Hawaii travel and luau industry reviewers.
Kaanapali Beach on Maui hosts four main resort luaus: the Sheraton Kaanapali Sunset Luau and Maui Nui Luau at Black Rock (Sheraton Maui) from $165, the Hyatt Regency Maui luau from $175, the Westin Maui luau from $175, and the Hilton Maui luau from $170. All four are on-property, walkable from most Kaanapali hotels, and open to non-guests.
What area does Kaanapali cover on Maui?
Kaanapali is Maui's original master-planned resort corridor, a 3 mile beachfront stretch on the leeward west coast just north of Lahaina. The Kaanapali Beach Walk connects almost every resort, which means guests at one Kaanapali hotel can easily walk to a luau at another. Sunsets face directly out over Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi.
Which neighborhoods and landmarks are in Kaanapali?
The Kaanapali luaus cluster at the north and central end of the beach. Sheraton Maui (2605 Kaanapali Parkway) sits at Puʻu Kekaʻa (Black Rock) at the northern end. Hyatt Regency Maui (200 Nohea Kai Drive) anchors the southern end. The Westin Maui and Hilton Grand Vacations Maui fall between them along the beach path.
Which luaus are in Kaanapali?
| Venue | Style | Best for | Price from | Show length | Book direct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheraton Kaanapali Sunset Luau | Sunset oceanfront luau at Black Rock | Sheraton guests, Sunset photographers | $165-$220 | 2 hours | See venue page |
| Maui Nui Luau at Black Rock | Beachfront cliff-diver luau at historic Puʻu Kekaʻa (Black Rock) | Families staying in Kaanapali, Sheraton guests | $165-$220 | 2 hours | Official site ↗ |
| Drums of the Pacific Luau | Large-format Polynesian revue at Kaanapali resort | Hyatt guests, First-time luau attendees | $175-$235 | 2 hours | Official site ↗ |
| Wailele Polynesian Luau | Torch-lit oceanfront Polynesian luau at the Westin Maui | Westin guests, Kaanapali visitors | $175-$225 | 2 hours 15 minutes | Official site ↗ |
| Grand Luau at Honuaula (Hilton Grand Wailea affiliate) | Wailea oceanfront luau available to Hilton and Waldorf Astoria guests | Hilton loyalty guests, Wailea resort visitors | $210-$285 | 2 hours 30 minutes | See venue page |
Sheraton Kaanapali Sunset Luau
The Sheraton Kaanapali Sunset Luau is a 2-hour beachfront luau at the Sheraton Maui Resort in Kaanapali, staged next to Puʻu Kekaʻa (Black Rock) at sunset. Adult tickets start around $165 and include a Hawaiian buffet, two drink tickets, lei greeting, and a Polynesian show that follows the nightly torch-lighting cliff dive.
Maui Nui Luau at Black Rock
The Maui Nui Luau is a 2-hour beachfront luau at the Sheraton Maui Resort on Kaanapali Beach, staged next to the historic cliff-diving site at Puʻu Kekaʻa (Black Rock). Tickets start around $165 per adult and include a Hawaiian buffet, lei greeting, two drink tickets, and a Polynesian revue ending with the Samoan fire knife dance.
Drums of the Pacific Luau
The Hyatt Regency Maui luau, officially called Drums of the Pacific, is a 2-hour Polynesian revue at the Hyatt Regency Maui in Kaanapali. Adult tickets start around $175 and include a Hawaiian buffet, open bar, lei greeting, imu ceremony, and a stage show spanning four Polynesian cultures with a Samoan fire knife finale.
Wailele Polynesian Luau
The Westin Maui luau, called the Wailele Polynesian Luau, costs $175 per adult for general admission and up to $225 for premium seating. The 2 hour 15 minute show runs on the oceanfront lawn of the Westin Maui Resort in Kaanapali and includes a Hawaiian buffet, open bar, lei greeting, imu ceremony, and Samoan fire knife finale.
Grand Luau at Honuaula (Hilton Grand Wailea affiliate)
Hilton does not operate its own luau in Maui. Hilton Grand Vacations and Waldorf Astoria (Grand Wailea) guests typically attend The Lū'au at Grand Wailea, an adjacent-property luau on Wailea Beach. Tickets start at $210 through partner rates and up to $360 for Alii Premium seating. The show runs 2 hours 30 minutes.
How far is Kaanapali from major Maui resorts and the airport?
| From | Drive time |
|---|---|
| Kahului Airport (OGG) | 45 to 60 minutes |
| Kaanapali resorts | 0 minutes (on property) |
| Kapalua resorts | 10 to 15 minutes |
| Lahaina town center | 5 to 10 minutes |
| Wailea | 60 to 80 minutes |
Drive times reflect typical late-afternoon sunset-hour traffic and can vary.