Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
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4.70
“Ohana”
Reviewed by: San Francisco , 2024/03/02The Smith family really made you feel like “Ohana”. They were very welcoming and embraced and welcomed each and every guest with a pooka lai; photo, tram tour, exhibition on how pig was prepared and cooking process; unlimited buffet style meal with authentic cultural entrees, desserts and “poi”; and evening entertainment.
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| Activity Date: | 2024/02/09 |
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It was ok
Reviewed by: B Denney, 2024/02/21When I think of a Luau, I think of the movie with Adam Sandlin, Jennifer Aniston, and Nicole Kidman in Just Go With It - in Maui.
The Luau we attended here was different than my expectations. The arboretum on the property was beautiful and full of a variety of plants, trees, animals, and some sea life.
The buffet style food approach was ok, but nothing exceptional unfortunately.
After dinner, there was a show to reflect the Hawaiian history and culture through dance, which culminated in a one-man fire stick show.
Again, all okay. Probably the coolest thing to me was the fact that it's a family business of more than 5 generations. Hats off to them!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/12 |
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Must do in Kauai!!
Reviewed by: Sabra , 2023/09/21This luau is informing and very exciting! They talk a lot about the past of Kauai and ancestral history. Price point at only $25 (without dinner) is absolutely great, especially for families with little ones. Handicap seating is available. Main seating area is at a slant so if you want to sit towards the bottom (closer) come early. My 1 year old even loved it and was clapping. Attire is Hawaiian style and it’s wonderful to see all the cool outfits. Bathrooms are close by and water is provided. I felt it ran a bit short this time compared to last year but it was still super amazing and would 100% go again.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/20 |
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Excellent 10 out of 10
Reviewed by: Etcheverry , 2023/08/04So good highly recommend great food, amazing show, loved it all!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/02 |
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Best all around
Reviewed by: Kimberly Tan , 2023/07/07We have been to several luaus on different islands. The total experience here from start to finish was excellent. The grounds are beautiful with a lot of great photo opportunities and the food was surprisingly delicious! The drinks were tasty and they kept them coming. The show was not only entertaining with traditional components but had a flare of different cultures that really added to the experience! Absolutely a must when choosing which luau to attend. I was worried when the price was significantly more affordable but wow was I ever so happy with my choice. Would definitely recommend!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/05 |
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Highlight of our trip
Reviewed by: JAV, 2023/05/24This was my first luau and I was impressed! We had a very nice cruise to the fern grotto first which seamlessly ended right before the luau entrance time began. The location from the dock to the entrance was also very close by. The whole evening was seamlessly organized. We had a time to get there, get cocktails, watch the unearthing of the pig, then get the buffet. They let people know when to go to the buffet so it wasn’t a swarm. Love the limited open bar as well! People also were handing out drinks on trays so the bar line wasn’t an issue. I am vegetarian and since I specified ahead of time they gave a separate plate as well for me. The plate seems to be suitable for vegans as well. I was so full! I like the high chair for my toddler because it has a good table for him that was also removable. There is also an orchid garden and other gardens to walk or take a tram around to see. The show was also spectacular. Great transitions and dancing! Mahalo for a great night!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/22 |
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Great and affordable show for a family of 5.
Reviewed by: Pilar, 2023/05/21Our family booked the show only option and we had a wonderful time!
The performance was really colorful and the live music was a plus. The place is really pretty and well kept. All the people there were really nice! I highly recommend the experience. (We didn't do the whole Luau since we are vegan and we figured the meal experience wasn't for us)
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/17 |
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Well put together production!
Reviewed by: Gary & Becky, 2023/05/08Great location for a Luau. On the beach, cultural events, beautiful sunset, good food, talented performers. Great show!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/27 |
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True family atmosphere
Reviewed by: A visitors dream, 2023/03/04The tour of the property was phenomenal! Such a warm and engaging family. The food was top notch and the show was beautiful. Highly recommend Smiths Family Luau!! My husband and I truly enjoyed the experience!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/02 |
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Beautiful property, Excellent Food. Show Is Lacking.
Reviewed by: Yuchen, 2023/02/23Really fun Luau!
GLOWS:
- Beautiful property. Got to see a peacock open its tail -Lots of great picture spots on the property.
- The food was delicious!! I finally got to try all the traditional Hawaiian food in one place. Things that I didn't get to order in the restaurants, I got here. And it was All You Can Eat which is always amazing. There was no shortage of food for sure. Since they gave you a ton of time (I think an hour?) to eat, you can take your time and go back for 2nd's or 3rd's. (All you can drink drinks but I don't drink alcohol so I enjoyed their juices which were great too!).
- Pig Ceremony!! I got to see them dig out the pig and see the whole thing. It felt special as Mr. Smith explained all that was happening.
- Good singing and hula dancing! Get on the stage and shake your booty!!
- Fire dancer in the show was great!
- This is a family run operation and we were told there were 3 generations on the property!! Keep it up!
- I appreciated the shout outs for all the celebrations that everyone was doing. From Birthdays to Anniversaries and everything in between. One big party!
GROWS:
- Honestly, a Luau is part food and part show and the show was really just lacking. There was no spirit in the performers. I'm not sure if they were bored/tired of doing it night after night or what but I felt almost bad for them(mainly the ladies). The crew was small so they had to do a lot of different dances with the same performers, there was no energy or spirit in any of the dances. Favorite part was definitely the Fire dancer - he was fantastic. The guys also carried a lot more energy than the ladies. I do appreciate the way they tried to incorporate different cultural dances into the show but they all started to look the same after one or two dances. I would've left halfway through the show if it weren't for the fire dancer at the end.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/09 |
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Tropical Garden show
Reviewed by: North Idahoans, 2022/09/10Enjoyed all the performances and the historical/cultural commentary as well. Also enjoyed how the fire dancer interacted with the audience. Beautiful setting surrounding the stage with the fire latterns and ponds. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/08 |
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My experience at the luau..
Reviewed by: Silvana Behrens, 2022/07/23The host was excellent!… the location pristine…. The dinner was also excellent…the show was very nice and sadly to say I would it like to see more “traditional show”… not so staged…
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/05 |
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Best dinner and show ever!
Reviewed by: Moss couple , 2022/06/05Food was absolutely delicious both the main courses and the desert not to mention the endless alcoholic beverages and regular drinks host were more than friendly and helpful they were great best time we have had in forever beautiful park very informative and entertaining from the pig pit to the 30 acres of sanctuary tram ride thank you Smith family for the great time I definitely recommend this activity if you visit Kauai !!!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/03 |
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Best Luau show deal around!
Reviewed by: JoseP, 2022/04/23We have been to luaus on all four major Hawaiian islands and they are expensive. Traveling with a party of six can be quite expensive. Being able to just purchase tickets for a luau show was very inexpensive and the value was fantastic. Great show we actual stadium style seating. And for the price, this is the best luau show on any of the islands. A short “train” ride from the entrance was also included in the price, which was only $20 per person when we went. Great value!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/30 |
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Better than any other luau we’ve been too!
Reviewed by: Sabra , 2022/04/17This was such a good luau! My teens are still ranting and raving over how much better this one was than the others we’ve been too. They really loved all different stories alongside all the different dances. Even our friends kids 5 years and below loved it! The wall in was long- but they offer a tram for anyone who needs it so that’s awesome. I love how the pathway was lit with tiki torches to get you in the mood. This is a show, not really an engaging show where they invite you to the stage so that’s nice to not be put on the spot. I wish they offered booze and drinks for the show but we just did the show portion so maybe it was included in the food part. My 2 year old fell asleep for the show, so maybe if they offered an earlier show like 7pm she would’ve been awake and I would’ve preferred that. Thank you for a great show!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/15 |
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Awesome First Experience Luau
Reviewed by: Justin Sousa, 2022/04/16I absolutely had no idea what to expect but it was one of the best entertainment venues I’ve ever experienced. The Smith luau family atmosphere was great my family had a great time food was good drinks were good I would totally do it again!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/14 |
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Luau
Reviewed by: Beverly Kramer , 2022/03/22Everything about our evening was perfect. From the beautiful gardens, show, and dinner. When we visit Kauai again we will definitely be going back to see Smith’s luau. We had more enough to eat and were encouraged to go back for seconds. The open bar was great! The Smith family are so friendly and welcoming ❤️
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/16 |
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Nice Family Show
Reviewed by: Tiffany , 2022/03/18Very nice show. The guy that did the fire portion did an excellent job. Please add more of this to your show!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/16 |
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Hula good time !!!!
Reviewed by: Norman Minor, 2022/03/16We had a fantastic time at the luau. It was my wife and I on an anniversary trip and a Luau was a must. I am confident I picked the best one with the Smith's. Entertainment quality was awesome, food was as well. Staff was super friendly and the gardens were immaculate. You won't be disappointed.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/09 |
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Great 1st time Luau experience!
Reviewed by: Heather, 2021/10/01The Smith Family grounds were beautiful from the moment you walk in. Everything was so visually appealing and everyone was so nice. They take you around the entire grounds in a trolley so you can see everything beforehand. Plus you have time to walk around after the trolley ride. We enjoyed it all even the rain, the unveiling of the pig ceremony, the dinner entertainment, the explanation of the luau dance moves, the Smith Family, the dinner, and the luau show. We would definitely return. I believe it is a must see, especially for those who have never been to the Smith Family Luau before. Keep up the great work Smith family.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/24 |
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Smith family luau
Reviewed by: Stoebner, 2021/07/09Very well organized. Beautiful gardens. Loved the peacocks. Food was delicious and plentiful as were the complimentary drinks. Show was very entertaining and educational as several cultures were represented. Highly recommend adding this to your must-do list while in Kauai.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/07 |
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Smith’s Family Luau
Reviewed by: ABCD, 2020/03/14Great show for the whole family. Would highly recommend it.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/19 |
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Smiths Luau
Reviewed by: ABCD, 2020/03/14It was a great experience. One of the best that we have attended.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/19 |
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Best Luau EVER!
Reviewed by: Barbara Garcia, 2020/02/21What a great Luau! It has the down home feel of family since it’s all the Smith Family clan putting it on. It is located on a beautiful site by the Wailua River with beautiful gardens and birds to walk amongst. The food was fabulous and more than you could ever eat. An open bar. Who does that?! The dinner entertainment was great and then the show!! Best show around. Beautiful theatre and stage and not just any old Hawaiian dances but something from every culture that created the Islands and all with a story to tell. Just can’t say enough! They even walk you out to the parking lot to say Aloha❤️ LOVED IT❤️❤️
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/20 |
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Fun Kauai Luau
Reviewed by: DrJPaulWede, 2019/12/01My wife and I had a fun and entertaining experience at the Smith Family Luau. Transportation by bus was prompt from the Nawiliwili cruise pier. We were greeted with shell leis and had a quick tram tour of the gardens. My wife absolutely loved taking photos of the gardens flora. After the tram ride we watched the roasted pig be unearthed from the underground cooking pit. Then we went to the large pavilion where pre-dinner cocktails were served. I saw the crowd and said to myself “oh brother”, but the bartenders had a system set up that made the lines move quickly and getting drinks was no problem. We we called up by tables for the buffet, which also moved quickly, and the authentic Hawaiian fare was delicious! During this time we were entertained with Hawaiian music and dance. After the delicious food and drink, we walked over to the amphitheater to view the evening dance entertainment. As it was well after dark, the stage was lit and had a live band playing most of the dance numbers. We were treated to native Hawaiian, Tahitian, Philippine, Japanese, and Maori dances. After the show, we made our way to the buses and back to the pier. The entire experience took about 4 hours.
Recommendations include wearing bug spray, especially for the outdoor show, and if you would like a leisurely, extensive tour of the gardens, get there before 5 o’clock, to beat the crowds and the sunset.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Veltra. When we got to the site, the operators mistakenly charged us for transportation, which had already been paid in the original purchase. As we were a “captive audience” at the time, I went ahead and paid it again, and would sort it out later. The next day, I received an email from Veltra stating that they caught the error, and would refund the amount to my credit card. A few days later, I received the credited amount. I didn’t have to lift a finger. Now that’s proactive customer service!
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| Activity Date: | 2019/11/04 |
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Beautiful experience
Reviewed by: Irene M, 2019/11/09We were originally not going to attend a luau but decided last minute to do so as this was recommended by locals as a must do experience. The family and staff were wonderful, absolutely loved talking to the Aunties. The food was good with a variety to choose from. The show incorporated different dances representing the different backgrounds in Hawaiian culture in addition to the Polynesian beginnings. The gardens were beautiful. Definitely recommend this luau as you get not just food and a show but a chance to walk through the gardens with a tram tour to start and also to talk to the friendly staff. They all have such wonderful stories and experiences to share!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/10/18 |
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Fabulous Luau on Kauai
Reviewed by: Kim in PA , 2019/11/09Our only opportunity for a Luau was on Kauai when our ship overnighted. This was an excellent choice. Optional transportation from cruise ship, be prepared for long lines, was a great add on. You arrive in plenty of time to explore all the gardens with time to spare before the Imu Ceremony. Lots of time to find a seat in the pavilion before your table is invited to the buffet line. After you are done eating, make your way to the theater to get a good seat for the show. It's a good show, but goes on a bit too long. Make your way back to the parking lot to board your bus for the short ride back to the cruise terminal.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/10/30 |
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Amazing!
Reviewed by: Dee, 2019/08/25The food was delicious but very little time to eat! We were seated in a table where we were the last to be fed which was ok but thought they would give us more time to eat & drink. The garden is beautiful and enjoyable! The Smith's Luau was a great choice.
The Show was great too!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/30 |
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Fun had by all!
Reviewed by: Virginia / Missouri, 2019/08/04Greeted with Aloha and smiles.
We have been many times to this luau. We enjoy it every time. Food is good, and if you don’t get full it’s your fault. Plenty of alcohol too. Every thing included in price. You learn a little history at the show.
The Smith family is very attentive. They are the definition of Aloha!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/12 |
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