Maui Luau: Gilligans' Island Luau in Kihei
Description
Gilligans' Island Luau is an intimate luau experience and is the only luau in Kihei on Maui. Our luau is less than one quarter the size of the average luau in Hawaii. So, every seat is a great view of the show. The show is a mesmerizing journey through various types of Polynesian culture presented in a fun and engaging format. Through storytelling, audience participation and remarkable performances, we present an experience unavailable anywhere else. Locally owned and operated, Gilligans is located on the Maui Nui Golf Course. With our small venue, we sell out quickly. Reserve your seats today!
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Experience an Authentic Polynesian Luau in Kihei on the Island of Maui. Come see the traditional Polynesian evolution of Hawaiian, New Zealand, Tahitian Hula Dancers with a Samoan Fire Dancer finale. Show includes Hawaiian Musicians & Drummer and more! In an intimate setting with less than 1/3rd the capacity of most luaus, come have a great time experiencing the culture outside of a resort environment. Includes an open bar with tropical well drinks, red or white house wine, beer and all non-alcoholic beverage. Enjoy a full Hawaiian all you can eat buffet with Hawaiian Kalua Pork, Teriyaki Chicken, Panko-crusted Mahi Mahi with Lemon dill cream sauce, Hummus with vegetable crudites, Lomi Lomi Salmon, Mixed Vegetables, Mac Salad, Poi, White Rice, Molokai Sweet Potato, Green Salad w/Pineapple Vinaigrette dressing and Hawaiian Sweet Rolls with honey butter. For dessert, try Fresh Pineapple cubes, Chocolate Haupia Pie, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies, and Lilikoi Bars.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1,278)
Loved the small venue! Show was amazing, food was delicious. Backdrop was the ocean at sunset. Highly recommend!
Amazing! Fun, great food, good company and well worth it! Beautiful scenery! A perfect date night on Maui!!
The perfect Luau! The food is all so good, the music was really amazing, and the show was fantastic. Everyone was so friendly and inviting. This is the best Luau We've been to hands down.
Golf course clubhouse dinner with Costco dessert. Food was pretty good, but other luaus have more of a spread. The show was good, but could've been longer and have more performers in it. There were some patio beams blocking the view for some people in our party.
Great experience! We were impressed and honored to walk through the history of Polynesian dance. The venue was intimate and the food was amazing. 10/10 experience.
The service was good, and the show was low budget very few dancers . The staff was recycled meaning the greeters checking in etc turned out to be dancers and played multiple roles .the food was just average.Overall, the experience felt more like a family picnic than the authentic, memorable luau I was expecting.it was warmed in cheap foil containers. The venue itself seemed very low budget, with ripped seats and a run-down golf course setting that didn't create the atmosphere I imagined for a luau. Then photo opportunities was one outside the venue with a cheap backdrop.Even the desserts were served on paper plates and appeared to be Costco items. Alcoholic drinks were included, but they tasted very watered down. Unfortunately, I left feeling extremely disappointed. Spending $1,200 for my family of 6 on what felt like such a low-budget experience was frustrating, especially given the high expectations and cost.
Aloha, Mahalo for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your evening didn't meet the expectations you had for your family's visit. Our luau is intentionally designed as a smaller, family-style experience that celebrates Hawaiian culture through storytelling, music, and hula in an intimate setting rather than as a large-scale resort production. Many of our guests specifically choose us for that authentic, personal atmosphere, though we understand it may not be what everyone is expecting. We're also sorry that the food and venue did not meet your expectations. Your comments have been shared with our team as we continually work to improve the guest experience. Regarding the beverages, our cocktails are prepared with a variety of tropical fruit juices, which can create a smoother flavor profile than drinks where the alcohol is more pronounced. We appreciate that everyone's taste preferences are different. Thank you again for your feedback and for choosing to spend part of your time on Maui with us. We wish you and your family safe travels and all the best. Mahalo, The Team
Very entertaining show. Just not worth the hefty price tag. Good food and great performers and staff
Aloha, Mahalo for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the show and that our performers, staff, and food helped make your evening enjoyable. We're sorry to hear you felt the experience wasn't worth the price. We understand that value is personal and can vary from guest to guest. We do strive to offer one of Maui's most affordable luaus while providing an intimate, family-style experience that celebrates authentic Hawaiian culture, music, storytelling, and hospitality. Thank you again for spending your evening with us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We wish you safe travels and hope you enjoy the rest of your time on Maui! Mahalo, The Team
I definitely enjoyed this, but the food was okay...probably worth $25 a plate, so the cost of this event just far surpassed what you should really pay...M a y b e you could justify $100/person, but not more. Other reviewers were right, the desserts were from Costco for sure. I did enjoy the show though, it was small, and typically only the same 5-6 people. The fire demonstration at the end was awesome and it was fun getting up to do some of the moves. The host was great too with the stories of the islands and the two men playing music and singing were good too.
We loved the whole experience!! Great food, drinks and entertainment!! We were VIPs, so right up front and got to eat first. Felt very intimate overall. The entertainers were so very talented!! LOVED IT ❤️
entertainment is excellent. food can be better - other than sweet potatoes and pork, everything tasted quite ordinary in my opinion
