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4.4
900 Reviews (900)
5 Stars
373
4 Stars
399
3 Stars
96
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
94.5%
Recommend this course
825 out of 900 reviews
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4.6
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
33 out of 33 reviews
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4.5
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.8%
Recommend this course
68 out of 71 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
900 Reviews (900)

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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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day out with friends

Enjoyed the course and conditions of the greens were super easy

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved the course

Loved it so much we booked another tee time two days later

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Ok if they know You

Reception by the starter crew really deserves an F. When I arrived I was able to park right by the load out area. I walked by the starter crew who were sitting around and only helping what appeared to be certain people they knew. No one asked or acknowledged me. This was on a Thursday so it was not that busy.

So I went in to pay and when I came out, one of the guys sitting down ask me when my tee time was and when I told him he said, oh you're too early you can have that cart over there. The cart was an old gas cart, no cooler and the brake mechanism was funky when you set it. So I drove it to my car and loaded my golf bag myself. The other carts had a cooler and were electric I think.

As time passed I saw the starter guys run, drive and hurry to get other golfers bag and put them on a cart for them. It appeared they catered heavly to the locals or people who appeared to be well off. I didn't come in tshirt and shorts. I was wearing Nike Golf attire and I'm a 14 hdcp so I know how to dress for playing golf.

I was able to get a cooler after I asked a person in the proshop if they had any coolers for the crappy white carts too.

The restaurant does not have a quick grab in go golfer process. It is a sit down restaurant only and they are heavy on reservations. The pro shop had old sandwiches and No Beer. So you are completely dependant on the cart girl who we only saw once and their 3 water stations were completely empty of water. This was between 12.30-4.30pm.

The course greens and fairways saved this from being a 1 star.

The course has an ok size pro shop, maybe 20x15. No men's golf shoes. The range is fairly large but the grass you hit off is pretty rough. It had a nice large putting and chipping green. Of what I could find they did not have a separate putting green.

I will not be going back because in the climate here you need water. And since they don't allow you to bring coolers on the course I'll spend my money where they take care of Everbody and not just certain people.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Great course which will not brake your bank like some other resort courses at Maui. Greens were a bit slower from what I’m used to, but that just added more fun to a play. Course is challenging and staff is super friendly! Will be back for sure!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging course

I enjoyed playing The Dunes as it is a challenging course. Great elevation changes with some narrow fairways and some bunker protected greens.

Our pace of play of 4:15 hous was good considering a busy Labor day Monday.

My only complaints are hard, crusty sand traps and dry tee boxes.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Overall Experience

I thought the overall condition of the course was good. The pace of play was good, although there was a mix of twosomes mix in with my foursome which might have been a little slow for them.

The staff were friendly and knowledgeable.

I would certainly play the course again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
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 Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun challenging course

Very impressed. Lots of challenges… probably more challenging than Wailea Gold and half the price but the views aren’t quite as nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nats ruin a wonderful day

The course was a blast until the 16th hole, when we were invaded by NATS ….they covered us & it was not fun to finish when you’re covered by these bugs.

They were everywhere ….very nice course & staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

they close at 6!!

their closing time is at 6 in the winter and 6:30 in the summer, they are strict about that weather the sun is out or not they don't care, they will chase you and kick you out at 6:25.

we didn't know that, we paid good money to pay full 18 holes, but got kicked out at hole 12.

not a pleasant experience, golfnow.com DID NOT POST THIS NOTICE anywhere in the descriptions.

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

Great day

We had the best time ever playing this course. Will definitely go back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great conditions, pure greens, fast play

Had a great time on this challenging layout course! Early tee time of 6:50am we played in just under 4 hours with foursome. Greens were rolling very true and overall in excellent condition. Highly recommend this course, great value especially compared to the other resort style courses. Staff was super friendly, will definitely be back. .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Greens and Quick Pace of Play

Played early morning round and course was in excellent condition. Greens rolled very smooth, and PCs

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging Course

Very challenging course, but fair. The trade winds can beat you up. It's a beautiful track that will have you saying "I want a rematch". Don't overthink it, but follow the yardage book that is provided. I can't wait till I return next year to give it another try.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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