the place
Wailea and Mokapu Beach: the lawn's setting
Where the luau sits on Maui's southern leeward coast, and what the name Wailea means.
Reserve your seats for the feast ↗Wailea facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Coast | Maui's sunny southern leeward coast |
| Resort community | Planned from 1971 on land once used for fishing and cattle ranching |
| Name | Usually translated as the water of Lea, goddess of canoe-builders |
| Public beaches | Polo, Wailea, Ulua, Mokapu and Keawakapu |
Maui's dry coast
Wailea lies on the island's sunny southern leeward coast. The lawn used for the luau sits on that shoreline.
Before the resorts
Wailea began as a fishing settlement and later became cattle country. The master-planned resort community was created in 1971.
What the name means
Wailea is usually translated as the water of Lea, a Hawaiian goddess associated with canoe-builders.
Mokapu Beach
Mokapu is one of Wailea's public beaches, along with Polo, Wailea, Ulua and Keawakapu. The luau uses the grassy lawn beside it.
The view west
GetYourGuide's highlights describe panoramic ocean views as the sun sets over West Maui. Sunset time moves with the season, so your voucher is the guide to timing.
Getting there
The address is 3550 Wailea Alanui Drive. With the open bar, plan your ride home in advance; valet parking is complimentary if you drive.