Mauna Lani Luau – Hale Hoaloha

There is something special about gathering by the sea at Kalahuipua’a. At Luau Hale Hoaloha, the oceanfront setting at Mauna Lani brings you close to a place shaped by generations of Hawaiian history, from ancient fishponds to stories passed down through mele and hula.

Your evening begins with a warm welcome, a complimentary cocktail, traditional makahiki games and live island music on the Hoaloha lawn. Before dinner, you can watch the imu ceremony and learn how the kalua pork has been slowly cooked underground throughout the day.

The buffet celebrates the flavors of Hawaii Island with fresh ahi poke, kalua pork, island fish, coffee-rubbed roast striploin, colorful salads, keiki favorites and a generous selection of desserts. There is plenty to choose from, whether you are looking for familiar favorites or something with a more local touch.

As twilight settles over the coast, hula, mele and storytelling bring the history of Kalahuipua’a to life. The production honors Hawaiian traditions and the five great mountains that surround this storied place, building toward a dramatic fire-knife performance beneath the evening sky.

Ali’i Seating Upgrade

The Ali’i Seating Upgrade includes priority seating and complimentary wine. The upgrade fee must be prepaid directly to the luau, and payment instructions will be included in your confirmation email. This upgrade cannot be canceled at check-in.

Mauna Lani Luau Highlights

• Oceanfront luau on the historic grounds of Kalahuipua’a at Mauna Lani
• Welcome cocktail, traditional makahiki games and live music before dinner
• Imu ceremony with storytelling about the traditional underground cooking method
• Extensive island-inspired buffet with children’s selections and desserts
• Hula, mele and stories celebrating Hawaiian history and the five surrounding mountains
• Dramatic fire-knife performance