Spending Christmas on Maui is a gift in itself – the golden beaches, swaying palms, and warm island breezes make for a holiday backdrop unlike any other. But the magic of the season doesn’t stop with the scenery. For Christmas, Maui’s finest resorts and restaurants prepare lavish buffets that blend festive traditions with island flavors, creating unforgettable dining experiences for travelers seeking a holiday feast in paradise.
As your Travel Concierge, I’ve gathered just a few of the most notable Christmas buffets for 2025 across the island. From the grandeur of Wailea’s luxury resorts to the festive community feasts and casual beachfront spreads, this guide will help you find the perfect table for your family celebration. Whether you envision a decadent seafood bar by the ocean, a tropical brunch surrounded by gardens, or even a take-home feast for a private celebration, Maui offers something for every holiday style.
- Fairmont Kea Lani – Christmas Dinner Buffet at Kea Lani Restaurant
- Date & Time: December 25, 2025 (part of their “12 Days of Festive” programming).
- Details: A tropical, aloha-style buffet dinner in a relaxed yet elegant setting – perfect for creating lasting holiday memories.
- Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea – “Christmas Day at DUO” Buffet
- Description: A lavish buffet offering traditional holiday fare, sushi and seafood cold bar, and seasonal-inspired favorites. Four Seasons
- Note: The 2025 events and offerings are to be confirmed, but this buffet was featured in prior years.
- Ka‘anapali Resort – Multiple Christmas Day Buffets
Several venues in Ka‘anapali offer festive buffet options:
- Ocean Pool Bar & Grill (The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas)
– Seafood bar, cold station (cheeses & salads), herb-roasted prime rib, hot selections (shrimp fried rice, turkey, sausage stuffing), desserts. - Black Rock Steak and Seafood (Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa)
– Seasonal salads, sushi and seafood stations, herb-crusted prime rib carving station, roasted turkey, ham, Pacific seafood medley, pumpkin bisque, holiday pastries and desserts. - Umalu Christmas Dinner Buffet (Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa)
– Roasted turkey with fixings, island fish and seafood, bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin, artisan cheeses, fruits, pies and sweets. - Drums of the Pacific Christmas Luau (Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa)
– Traditional luau buffet with holiday plates like roasted turkey, sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry relish, pies and cookies. - Japengo (Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa)
– Holiday-inspired market specials, steaks, seafood, sushi in oceanfront dining.
- Grand Wailea – Several Christmas Offerings
- Date: December 24 & 25
- Christmas Eve Breakfast 7-10
- Christmas Day Brunch 11-2
- I have to highlight this one: be sure to head to the beach to watch Santa arrive on the 24th at 9am on a Hawaiian outrigger canoe.
- Duke’s Beach House – Christmas Breakfast Buffet
- Date & Time: December 25, 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
- Menu: Tropical fruit, acaí bowl, red velvet pancakes, eggs Benedict, Portuguese sausage, bacon, fried rice, Christmas potatoes, coffee or milk.
- Pricing: Adults $28; kids (12 & under) $14.
- Note: Breakfast only, not a dinner buffet – but a festive, family-friendly option.
- What It Is: A carry-out holiday feast to pick up Christmas Eve (by 6 PM) and heat in your rental or at a beach BBQ.
- Menu: Choice of prime rib, turkey, ham, or roast duck; sides like mashed potatoes with giblet gravy, stuffing, seasonal vegetables, salad, dinner rolls; pies for dessert.
- Price: $49.99/person (plus tax); $20 for keiki. Requires ordering before December 21.