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4.4
901 Reviews (901)
5 Stars
373
4 Stars
399
3 Stars
97
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
93.8%
Recommend this course
825 out of 901 reviews
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4.6
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.0%
Recommend this course
32 out of 33 reviews
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4.4
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.2%
Recommend this course
55 out of 59 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Dunes delivers a fun, challenging layout with hills, elevated tees, and well-maintained fairways and greens that consistently impress. Welcoming staff and strong value for the price make this course a compelling choice worth returning to.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6841 yards
Slope 139
Rating 73.6

For golfers looking for a great Maui experience, your destination is The Dunes at Maui Lani.

Golf's most respected journalists agree: The Dunes is a must-play. Golf magazine named it among the top 35 best new golf courses in America, while Golf Digest called it one of the five "Best Kept Secret Golf Courses in America."

Designed by Robin Nelson, The Dunes at Maui Lani is immaculately maintained and brilliantly laid out. It is a tribute to the great links courses of Ireland that more than one golf writer has described as a "British Open course on Maui." Stunning dunes dot the terrain at every corner, challenging the golfer at every hole.

In addition to 18 holes of championship golf, The Dunes offers the only lighted practice range in central Maui, with grass tees, fairway and green-side bunkers and a pitching and putting green, plus an air-conditioned pavilion. Also, when not on the golf course, golfers can enjoy a four-star meal at Cafe O'Lei at The Dunes.

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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tif-419 Grass
Architect Robin Nelson (1999) Mark Miller (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar

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Reviews

4.4
901 Reviews (901)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Dinner 10
Patio Dining 10
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 27
Bunkers 24
Undulating Greens 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 20
Advanced Golfers 17
Seniors 13
This Course's Location is:
Near the Airport 22
Convenient to the City 19
Worth the Drive 11

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Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First timers

Found the course challenging but fair. The back nine was more difficult for me. Staff was friendly and the greens were in good shape

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

The course layout and challenge is excellent. The multiple tee boxes provide a great experience for all abilities and distances.

The only negative were the bunkers which were mostly mud or hard, cement like, sand.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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 Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Fast greens, many bunkers

The greens were in great shape, most likely because of a previous tournament, they’ve been slow and furry lately. Lots of bunkers and different varieties of sands, some bunkers have beach sand it seems. Course is a good challenge

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Leo

Awsome course , bought a package deal after playing, going back 3 times!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1st time links player

This course was the most fun and challenging for any level. The layout has many variations. Surprisingly links style was so interesting.

Definitely would play it again while in Maui. The green fees were very reasonable. The driving range was convenient and the clubhouse receptionist was helpful and kind.

Nothing but the best time!

If I would see some improvement would be a beverage cart. Good to bring your own.

Mahalo

Ernie G.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Marvelous Maui Gem

Great course in great shape. Fantastic pace of play (just over 3 hours) but still time enough to enjoy the wonderful views of Maui.

My only nit is the greens could roll faster.

But overall, best course and best value for the price on the island.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Golf

Very interesting layout. In super condition. Wasn’t expecting the elevation changes, nor the lovely views. Good value for Maui. Will definitely return to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Hot weather
Used cart

The Dunes - Exceeds Expectations - Great Value

Here is island golf at it's best at a public track. Challenging! Great course layout! Greens were a little slow! Will go back ahead of almost every other track on Maui!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tee time

Ok for the money, however, for a trip to Maui, I'd play better course, if the budget permits.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

The winds at the Dunes

The winds are the major factor. Yet to play it without high winds. 6th round out there. I’m scoring in the 70’s at the Wailea courses, can’t break 80 at Maui Dunes. Three of the four par 5’s are not gettable and are difficult.

I will keep coming back, it’s a great value and a challenge

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ok course nothing spectacular

People here were very friendly. They have a range area and chipping. You need to purchase a bucket of balls

Greens were very very slow. Easily a 5 stroke difference. Fairways were decent. Views were non existent. Probably would not play again. Cost was reasonable

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course and staff

Back nine is tough some blind shots but course is great and a must play when in Maui!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Reserve through the course, not through the third party

Do not reserve through the third party. I reserved a T-Time for a foursome and one of our party got hurt. Because we made a reservation from the third party, the course was not able to revise the group and we had to pay the full amount. Additionally, when checking in, I found out my son qualified for a junior rate which also couldn't be fixed.

The course was awesome but call the shop to make your reservation.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting hilly layout

Well designed and rental clubs were good. Good overall interesting experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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