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Maui Luau Locations: Which Region Should You Book?
Last updated: November 2026
Reviewed by Maui Luau Company Editorial Team. Independent Hawaii travel reviewers.
Maui luaus cluster in five sub-regions: Kaanapali and Lahaina on West Maui, and Kihei, Wailea, and Makena on South Maui. The right one for you is almost always the closest one to your hotel, because Maui's two main resort bases (Kaanapali and Wailea) are 50 to 70 minutes apart at sunset. Pick a region below to see every venue in that area.
Which Maui luau region is closest to my hotel?
| Region | From Kaanapali | From Wailea | From Kihei | From OGG Airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kihei | 50 to 70 minutes | 5 to 15 minutes | 0 to 10 minutes | 20 to 30 minutes |
| Wailea | 50 to 70 minutes | 0 minutes | 5 to 15 minutes | 25 to 35 minutes |
| Kaanapali | 0 to 10 minutes | 60 to 80 minutes | 50 to 70 minutes | 45 to 60 minutes |
| Lahaina | 5 to 10 minutes | 50 to 70 minutes | 40 to 55 minutes | 45 to 55 minutes |
Drive times reflect typical late-afternoon sunset-hour traffic and can vary.
Every Maui luau region
Kaanapali
West MauiWest Maui's main resort corridor. Five on-property luaus, walkable beach path.
Home to the Sheraton Kaanapali Sunset Luau at Black Rock, the Hyatt Regency Maui luau, the Westin Maui luau, and the Hilton Maui luau. Best for first-time visitors staying in the Kaanapali resort strip.
See every luau in Kaanapali →Lahaina
West MauiHistoric town, culturally central. Verify venue status after the 2023 fire.
Home to the Old Lahaina Luau (widely considered Hawaii's most authentic) and the Feast at Lele. Both venues were affected by the August 2023 wildfire. Verify current operating status directly before booking.
See every luau in Lahaina →West Maui
Umbrella region covering Kaanapali plus Lahaina. Start here if unsure.
West Maui is the leeward coastline from Lahaina town through Kaanapali up to Kapalua. Seven main named luaus operate on this coast, most within a 10 minute drive of each other.
See every luau in West Maui →Wailea
South MauiMaui's upscale resort district. Three refined luaus, walkable from every Wailea hotel.
Home to The Lū'au at Grand Wailea (USA Today 10Best), the Feast at Mokapu at Andaz Maui, and Honua'ula at the Wailea Beach Marriott. Best for luxury travelers, couples, and Wailea resort guests.
See every luau in Wailea →Kihei
South MauiSouth Maui condo base. One beachfront luau, plus 10-20 minutes to every Wailea show.
Kihei is one of the two big lodging bases on Maui. Sugar Beach Sunset Luau is the main in-town option, and every Wailea luau is 10 to 20 minutes south.
See every luau in Kihei →