Step inside the 1935 Tudor manor at Kilohana Plantation for an evening that opens with four-course dining at Gaylord’s Restaurant, then moves to premium seating for the Luau Kalamaku theatrical production. The Manor House tier puts you close enough to see the fire knife dancer’s sweat and hear the chanter’s breath—a level of intimacy and refined atmosphere that transforms the standard luau into something genuinely special.
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Luau Kalamaku Manor House Experience: the premium package at Kauai’s Kilohana Plantation, with a champagne welcome, a four-course dinner at Gaylord’s Restaurant and premium reserved seats for the Kalamaku show.
Price: from $262.88 per adult · confirm current rates at booking
Duration: about 3.5 hours, check-in by 5:00 PM
Island: Kauai
Best for: Couples and small groups who want a sit-down dinner rather than a buffet line before the show
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WHAT THE MANOR HOUSE EXPERIENCE INVOLVES
Guests of the Manor House Experience begin their evening with a champagne welcome at the historic Kilohana Plantation, where they receive fresh flower leis for women and shell leis for men. This elevated luau package features an intimate four-course dinner at Gaylord’s Restaurant, where the Chef de Cuisine prepares a specialized menu showcasing meats, fish, and produce sourced from Kilohana Plantation’s 60-acre orchard and agricultural park. The dining experience accommodates parties from two to twenty guests, offering a relaxed atmosphere before the evening’s theatrical performance.
As the Kauai skies darken, guests are escorted via a torchlit walk to the Luau Pavilion, where they take their premium reserved seats for Kalamaku, an award-winning theatrical production. The show tells the epic story of the ancient voyages between Hawaii and Tahiti along one of the longest sea roads of Polynesia, bringing to life the laughter, fear, and seduction of these ancestral journeys through dramatic performances enhanced by a state-of-the-art media system. The evening culminates in a spectacular fire dream sequence featuring fire poi balls and traditional fire knife dancing, celebrating the legacy born from the cherished seeds of Hawaii’s original people.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– Arrive by 5:00 PM for check-in at the mansion
– About 3.5 hours from arrival to the finale
– Guests under 18 must be supervised by an adult
– The Manor House tier has limited capacity and books out quickly
– The standard Luau Kalamaku package with round-trip transport is sold separately
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Cancellations requested within 48 hours of your check-in time receive a full refund. No-shows and cancellations made outside the 48-hour window incur the full charge. Groups of 20 or more receive full refunds if cancelled at least 21 days prior; cancellations within 21 days are non-refundable. Trip Protection is available for direct bookings and allows cancellation for any reason until 1:30 PM on the event day.
The premium package at Luau Kalamaku. You start with a champagne welcome at the historic Kilohana Plantation and a fresh flower or shell lei, eat a four-course dinner at Gaylord’s Restaurant, then walk by torchlight to premium reserved seats for the show.
A four-course menu prepared by Gaylord’s Chef de Cuisine, using meats, fish and produce from Kilohana Plantation’s 60-acre orchard and agricultural park.
An award-winning theatrical production telling the story of the ancient voyages between Hawaii and Tahiti, finishing with fire poi and fire knife dancing.
About 3.5 hours from arrival to the finale. Check in at the mansion by 5:00 PM.
From $262.88 per adult. Confirm current rates on the booking calendar.
Yes, but guests under 18 must be supervised by an adult.
The standard package, with round-trip transport, is sold on our Luau Kalamaku page. The Manor House tier replaces it with a four-course dinner at Gaylord’s and premium reserved seating.
