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4.3
869 Reviews (869)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
93.6%
Recommend this course
794 out of 869 reviews
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4.2
19 Reviews (19)
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10
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
89.5%
Recommend this course
17 out of 19 reviews
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4.3
96 Reviews (96)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
90.6%
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87 out of 96 reviews
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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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4.3
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun and Challenging Course

Overall this is an interesting course with lots of elevation changes and many holes that require strategic shot selection. Fairways are in good condition, greens are in excellent condition and very consistent. A great value and we finished in 4 hours! Will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
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 Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day at the Dunes

Novice golfer > 1 year. Challenging yet playable for my skill level. Great conditions and well maintained course at a great rate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem of Maui

I was on vacation in Maui and brought my sticks with me. Asking around and doing some research, this course definitely is affordable for the average cost of golfing on the island, the course layout was pretty fun with amazing views on both the front and back 9, and the course conditions was in good shape. The golf carts are in good condition as well!

You get a free yardage book and helps with choosing the right club along with your rangefinder. Staff was very friendly and really enjoyed my time here. Would definitely recommend golfing here if visiting. Also, the restaurant was very nice with an amazing view of 18th hole.

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

A Maui Must

Great staff. Very courtious. Great layout. Challenging, yet doable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfection in paradise!

I'm visiting and wanted to golf a few times on Maui and this was a course recommended by a friend. I got a great set of rentals and was partnered with a friendly and enjoyable local partner. The course was beautifully maintained and the weather was perfect - sunny, low 80s and no wind! I couldn't have asked for a better day of golf and plan to return when I visit again in the future. I got a great price on GolfNow, so keep those hot deals coming!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Rude Staff

Played 8 holes today. My pregnant wife was riding with me and started to feel a little under the weather. She wanted to leave so we headed in. When I turned in the cart, I told the pro shop what happened and asked if I could get a rain check for 9 holes. The guy at the pro shop said “you knew your wife was pregnant when you came out so we can’t give you any refund or rain check.” I was taken aback. Worst customer service I’ve ever encountered. Every other course I’ve played on Maui has been wonderful. I will be avoiding the Dunes for the foreseeable future and encourage others to take their business elsewhere.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 01/03/2024

We are sorry read that you are displeased with our Rain Check Policy. We take all customer feedback seriously, and therefore, we will utilize this opportunity to review our Rain Check Policy and to work with our employees to address providing timely notice of the Policy to all our customers. You are invited to experience all eighteen holes at a later date, and we will forward you rounds of golf that may be redeemed by booking directly with The Dunes.

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Played On
Reviews 45
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 45
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It was okay.

Pace of play was okay. Staff was okay. Golf cart was not okay. Restaurant was good. Practice facility was very good. Course layout was okay, a lot of blind tee shots. The Nene geese on the course were cute. Over all it was okay.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dunes?

No dunes here but certainly a pretty good course with some "entertaing" holes. Greens are in good shape and the fairways are better than they were last year. Some bunkers need more sand. It would be good to play it more than once as there are many holes that are blind second and even first shots and require management. No bombs away on quite a few holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Must play

The Dunes is easily one of my favorite courses to play on Maui. It's one of the rare reasonably priced courses to play in Hawaii. The offer multi game passes to help save some money on your green fees. Call the course directly to purchase the passes. The course was in fantastic shape, with excellent greens and overall course maintenance. Friendly staff and new golf carts make the outing very enjoyable. Every hole is a unique challenge with sometimes drastic elevation changes(up and down)to keep you on your toes. Highly encourage you to play here while you're on Maui. This is a course I would be a member of if I lived there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/02/2024

Aloha and mahalo for your kind words! We hope to see you soon at the Dunes!

The Dunes Staff

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Under construction

It’s clear that the course is making some changes. My 18 birdies app did not line up with the course layout and there were some areas tore up. Nice course though!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need to bring your “A” game for target golf

If you like target golf, this course is for you. Blind tee shots, small elevated greens and narrow sloping fairways. Length is not an issue on this course. Miss the fairway and you may not find your ball on some of the holes. Nice elevation changes. Will play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/02/2024

Aloha and mahalo for your kind review of The Dunes! We look forward to seeing you soon at the Dunes!

The Dunes Staff

Played On
Reviews 37
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf course

Course very challenging with the wind but was manageable. Had a great time will come back next year when we make our yearly visit to Maui.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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