Consolidated "Luau on Maui" thread
Feb 26, 2014, 9:29 am
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I'm staying at Andaz in Wailea next month. The Marriott and GW are walking distance from my hotel, whereas the better ones in Lahaina are 45 minutes away by car. My wife and I plan on having a few drinks so driving might not be a great idea for us. I called the hotel concierge to ask for transportation options, and was told that it's just taxi and limo, and those are at least $90 each way, which is too much for us. To those who drink, how else to get from Wailea to Lahaina and back?
Also, I've spoken to 2 staff members at the Andaz and both recommended the Marriott over the GW. However, GW has discounts at Costco ($20-30 cheaper than Marriott). Any thoughts on this comparison?
Also, I've spoken to 2 staff members at the Andaz and both recommended the Marriott over the GW. However, GW has discounts at Costco ($20-30 cheaper than Marriott). Any thoughts on this comparison?
Sep 29, 2015, 7:38 pm
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Maui Luau
We are staying at Marriott Wailea and noticed they have a luau for $110 per person. We like the convenience of the luau at our hotel, but the price seems steep, especially as we do not know the quality of the luau. Is the Marriott Wailea luau the move, or do folks suggest another one in Wailea?
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Sep 29, 2015 at 8:41 pm Reason: this should have been asked in the existing thread on this topic
Sep 29, 2015, 8:40 pm
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I've been to the Old Lahaina Luau and Feast at Lele. I think you're in the same price range. Both I've been to are good, as far as luaus go. They both get some of the better reviews. Yours is a little more I think, but the convenience is nice.
Personally, I'm not a big fan of luaus, so you probably just need to weigh convenience vs. price. I doubt that any would actually be bad. Lahaina might be a nice break from south Maui if you go a couple hours early and explore the town.
Personally, I'm not a big fan of luaus, so you probably just need to weigh convenience vs. price. I doubt that any would actually be bad. Lahaina might be a nice break from south Maui if you go a couple hours early and explore the town.
Sep 30, 2015, 3:15 am
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I've done the Marriott luau and really like the Old Lahaina one, which I've done multiple times, much better. The long drive to Lahaina is an issue for some people, but I regarded it as a break.
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Mar 20, 2016, 9:28 pm
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A quick question about whether to confirm the Old Lahaina Luau in advance or wait until I arrive. My April stay is about 3 weeks away and had thought of waiting until I arrived on a Sat. to book 4 - 5 days later near the end of my stay but when I check the next week or so it's all booked up. Just curious.
Mar 28, 2016, 2:50 pm
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A quick question about whether to confirm the Old Lahaina Luau in advance or wait until I arrive. My April stay is about 3 weeks away and had thought of waiting until I arrived on a Sat. to book 4 - 5 days later near the end of my stay but when I check the next week or so it's all booked up. Just curious.
Apr 4, 2016, 11:20 am
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A quick question about whether to confirm the Old Lahaina Luau in advance or wait until I arrive. My April stay is about 3 weeks away and had thought of waiting until I arrived on a Sat. to book 4 - 5 days later near the end of my stay but when I check the next week or so it's all booked up. Just curious.
We are just staying south of there so it's a close walk/drive.
Apr 5, 2016, 8:35 pm
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May 17, 2016, 7:45 pm
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Just got back 2 days ago and had a blast in Maui even if it rained for 2 days.
We saw the whole island while there, it was great and had amazing food.
The Old Lahaina Luau was great, the food was Ok for me, not really amazing.
We did the seat on the floor thing but that proved to be unconfortable after a few minutes but the view was great. My wife tried to changed us to a table but the only one available was way at the back so we suffered thru it.
Road to Hana was amazing, Haleakala volcano, "private beach", blow hole, etc. we stayed in Lahaina.
We saw the whole island while there, it was great and had amazing food.
The Old Lahaina Luau was great, the food was Ok for me, not really amazing.
We did the seat on the floor thing but that proved to be unconfortable after a few minutes but the view was great. My wife tried to changed us to a table but the only one available was way at the back so we suffered thru it.
Road to Hana was amazing, Haleakala volcano, "private beach", blow hole, etc. we stayed in Lahaina.