Sugar Beach Events Sugar Beach Sunset Luau
Kihei, Hawai'i · 2.5 hours
From $100.00
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Which Maui Luaus Include an Open Bar?
Last updated: August 14, 2026
Reviewed by Maui Luau Company Editorial Team. Hawaii travel and luau industry reviewers.
By the Maui Luau Company team
Three of the Maui luaus we list include drinks in the ticket price: Myths of Maui at Royal Lahaina from $208.94, and both seating tiers at The Lu'au at Grand Wailea from $300. Sugar Beach Sunset Luau in Kihei is the exception. Its $100 ticket covers admission and entertainment only, with cocktails and food sold separately on site.
Which Maui luaus include drinks in the ticket?
| Luau | Bar type | What is included | Adult from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myths of Maui, general admission | Included | Tropical cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks through the evening | $208.94 |
| The Lu'au at Grand Wailea, standard | Hosted open bar | Mai tais, pina coladas, mixed drinks, beer, wine and soft drinks | $300 |
| Grand Wailea Ali'i Premium | Hosted open bar | Same hosted bar as standard seating | $360 |
| Huaka'i Luau, general admission | [VERIFY] bar is not listed in the ticket inclusions | Buffet, live music and entertainment are confirmed included | $203.26 |
| Sugar Beach Sunset Luau | Cash bar | Nothing included, with specialty cocktails, a full bar and food sold on site | $100 |
Grand Wailea rates are before 4.712 percent state tax and a 24 percent service charge, and Sugar Beach does not permit outside food, beverages or coolers.
What does open bar actually cover?
At Myths of Maui, the ticket includes tropical cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks served through the evening alongside the buffet. At The Lu'au at Grand Wailea, the hosted bar pours mai tais, pina coladas, mixed drinks, beer, wine and soft drinks at both the standard and Ali'i Premium tiers. In both cases the bar runs for the length of the event, not the length of the show.
What is not included at the bar?
Premium and top-shelf spirits generally sit outside the hosted list, and anything ordered beyond it is charged separately. Bring a valid photo ID, since every venue that pours alcohol checks it. And treat "unlimited" as service at the bartender's discretion, which is standard practice across Hawaii venues. Our etiquette and tipping guide covers what to tip at a hosted bar.
Which luau gives the best drink value?
Myths of Maui at $208.94 is the lowest priced ticket we list that includes drinks, which makes it the value pick for anyone planning on more than a couple of rounds. Grand Wailea at $300 and $360 includes the hosted bar too, but you are paying for the three-course table service and the Wailea Beach setting as much as the pour. Run the numbers against the full comparison in our Maui luau cost guide and the cheapest Maui luaus roundup.
What about non-drinkers, kids and designated drivers?
Non-alcoholic drinks are part of the included bar at Myths of Maui, and Grand Wailea includes assorted soft drinks with coffee and tea on request, so nobody in your party pays extra to stay dry. If nobody drinks at all, the maths flips: a cash-bar ticket like Sugar Beach in Kihei at $100 is the cheaper evening, and you buy only what you want.
Can you bring your own drinks to a Maui luau?
No. Sugar Beach states plainly that outside food, beverages and coolers are not permitted, and resort venues in Lahaina and Wailea run the same policy as licensed properties. Plan to buy on site or book a ticket with the bar included.
Frequently asked questions
Which Maui luaus have an open bar?
Myths of Maui at Royal Lahaina includes complimentary cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks. Both seating tiers at The Lu'au at Grand Wailea include a hosted bar with mai tais, pina coladas, mixed drinks, beer and wine.
Does the Sugar Beach Sunset Luau include drinks?
No. The $100 ticket covers admission and the live entertainment. Specialty cocktails, a full bar and island food are available to purchase on site, and outside food, beverages and coolers are not permitted.
What is not included at a Maui luau open bar?
Premium spirits are usually outside the hosted list. At Grand Wailea the hosted bar covers mai tais, pina coladas, mixed drinks, beer, wine and soft drinks, and anything beyond that is charged separately.
Do you need ID for the bar?
Yes. Bring a valid photo ID for bar service at every venue that pours alcohol, including the hosted bars.
Are soft drinks included for kids and non-drinkers?
Yes at the venues with a hosted or complimentary bar. Myths of Maui includes non-alcoholic beverages, and Grand Wailea includes assorted soft drinks alongside coffee and tea on request.
Is the open bar worth the higher ticket price?
It depends on how much you drink. Two or three cocktails at Sugar Beach prices narrows the gap quickly, but if nobody in your party drinks, the cash-bar option is the cheaper night out.
Which Maui luaus have an open bar?
Myths of Maui at Royal Lahaina includes complimentary cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks. Both seating tiers at The Lu'au at Grand Wailea include a hosted bar with mai tais, pina coladas, mixed drinks, beer and wine.
Does the Sugar Beach Sunset Luau include drinks?
No. The $100 ticket covers admission and the live entertainment. Specialty cocktails, a full bar and island food are available to purchase on site, and outside food, beverages and coolers are not permitted.
What is not included at a Maui luau open bar?
Premium spirits are usually outside the hosted list. At Grand Wailea the hosted bar covers mai tais, pina coladas, mixed drinks, beer, wine and soft drinks, and anything beyond that is charged separately.
Do you need ID for the bar?
Yes. Bring a valid photo ID for bar service at every venue that pours alcohol, including the hosted bars.
Are soft drinks included for kids and non-drinkers?
Yes at the venues with a hosted or complimentary bar. Myths of Maui includes non-alcoholic beverages, and Grand Wailea includes assorted soft drinks alongside coffee and tea on request.
Is the open bar worth the higher ticket price?
It depends on how much you drink. Two or three cocktails at Sugar Beach prices narrows the gap quickly, but if nobody in your party drinks, the cash-bar option is the cheaper night out.
Ready to Book Your Maui Luau?
If drinks matter to your night, book a ticket that includes the bar. If they do not, the cash-bar option in Kihei is the cheaper evening.
Check AvailabilityMaui Luaus With Drinks Included
Starting adult prices pulled from each live ticket listing.
Huaka'i Luau Huaka'i Luau Maui General Admission
Lahaina, Hawai'i · 2.5 hours
From $203.26
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Myths of Maui Luau at the Royal Lahaina Resort GENERAL ADMISSION
Lahaina, Hawai'i · 2.5 hours
From $208.94
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