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4.3
272 Reviews (272)
5 Stars
116
4 Stars
111
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.6
89.4%
Recommend this course
232 out of 272 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.5
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
96.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 25 reviews
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4.3
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
91.1%
Recommend this course
41 out of 45 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6700 yards
Slope 129
Rating 73.7
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Royal Kaanapali Golf Course Maui
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Course Details

Year Built 1962
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. (1962) Robin Nelson (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire must be worn at all times

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Sauna, Jacuzzi

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
272 Reviews (272)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 12
Undulating Greens 12
Elevation Changes 11
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 12
Advanced Golfers 8
Group Getaways 7
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 14
Near Local Attractions 7

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Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 12/10/2018

Thanks for playing and for the review!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beware of the environment affects

If you're not familiar with the greens, the ocean and the mountains will have a great affect on your putting. The ball will take the grain and break severely

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice day but wind

The course was well maintained. Very beautiful views, moderate challenge from tee box. Very challenging st green. In fairness green roll very good and true. My issue nothin would hold the greens. Using a 60 loft, with proVX and TP5 balls, nothing held. No ball marks on green. The greens acted like a trampoline. Otherwise great course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Staff are very friendly
Course conditions- excellent
Challenge play due to windy conditions

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bring Fluid & Food

Nice course to play. Unfortunately there is a miss on revenue opportunity and experience for patrons. You had numerous water stations but found a couple to be empty when I went for a refill, Not having a beverage/food cart or a 9th hole stop for a quick snack and drink was disappointing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/19/2024

Aloha and Mahalo for giving us a 5 Star review. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Definitely Play

My expectations probably were low after reading some of the reviews, but I was impressed with this course.
The condition of the course was exceptional. The course itself was mediocre, but playable for people of all handicaps. There isn’t much trouble to get into and the greens were definitely not fast.
No beverage cart.. grrr. Apparently they don’t have an on course license…. In a 100% hospitality area seems sort of crazy..
If you are in doubt if it is worth the money, don’t worry it is.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/19/2024

Aloha Mr. Webster and Mahalo for giving us your feedback. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/19/2024

Aloha and Mahalo for giving us your feedback. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Conditions were good and most of the course is visible from the tee. Greens were quick and rolled true, but pins were cut into the slopes making it tough to hole putts. Bunkers had good sand, but tended to plug if you hit near the edges. Course could be brutally tough with heavy winds. Range is too short to hit longer clubs. No beverage cart on the course. Shop staff was less than helpful, but the starter was personable. Overall, it was a good experience and the views are amazing! Fortunate to have found a good discount on GolfNow and been paired up with good people.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/19/2024

Aloha and Mahalo for giving us your feedback. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/11/2024

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round of golf with us. We hope to see you again soon. A Hui Hou (until we meet again)!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 03/11/2024

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round of golf with us. We hope to see you again soon. A Hui Hou (until we meet again)!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Maui Sunshine

Played two days after heavy rain. Course mostly recovered other than wet bunkers. Greens very fast even affected by brisk winds. Fun day, would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/11/2024

Aloha Duane, yes, a little more than just our normal "liquid sunshine" this year. We've had a couple days of very heavy rain. The good news is the course is back in great shape now and we hope to see you back out again soon! Mahalo.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Resort golf

Overall the course was great. The fairways were wide and the course was in good shape. The bunkers were in good shape overall a great course.

Greens were lighting fast. This is resort golf, so I wasn’t expecing it to be a hard round

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Love the course! Views of the ocean on the back 9 are beautiful!

Fairways and greens were in great condition!! I’ll be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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