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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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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
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4.5
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.7%
Recommend this course
66 out of 69 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 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Course to play once

The course is in good condition. My issue is there are too many holes that don't fit my game. I believe others will have the same feeling.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good Experience

Course is nicely laid out and well taken care of, staff was friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This was our first experience on the Dunes.

It was a challenge to play this course due to lack of course layout map (none on scorecard). There were also no trash receptacles at each tee box and no ball washers. I presume we were expected to use the small wet towel provided by the starter, but it was not sufficient to wash balls and clean clubs for 18 holes, especially because the day we played (May 6, 2013) it rained lightly for the first ten holes. Also, be forewarned that after the front nine, you do not return to the clubhouse; the tenth hole is far removed from clubhouse (no opportunity for refreshments). Overall, we consider the green fees to be high for the amenities offered.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Just ok

For it being in Hawaii I had hoped it would have been a better course not saying it was bad but not great tee time was 730 and we couldn't get a drink until hole 16 when the beer cart came around so that was not good the restaurant didn't open till 830 so your out of luck if you have an early tee time the green really need some work but other than that it was a really nice lay out with some nice looking views into the hills the course is worth playing and would have no problem paying 50 buck but we paid 95 a lil to high

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

There are many elevated tee boxes and some narrow fairways.

Excellent layout and very challenging. The greens were inconsistent and need some work.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

The greens needed attention.

Course needs attention and I cant believe they still have gas carts.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice layout, but the course was in poor condition and needs attention. They need to water the fairways and water and roll the greens.

Nice layout, but the course was in poor condition and needs attention. They need to water the fairways and water and roll the greens.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Hidden Gem

This is the place to play in Maui. The green fees are reasonable, the course is challenging, although it would be nice to play it with someone who knows the course your first time. I hit what I thought was a pretty good drive on the 5th hole, only to find out that it was in an unseen water hazard. It feels like you are in Texas hill country more than Maui. The layout is tight and it probably wouldn't be too much fun for a 30 handicapper, but as a single digit I prefer it to Kapalua or Ka'anapali. One of the great surprises is the restaurant is fabulous and reasonbly priced. Play golf at the twilight rates and have your spouse meet you for dinner. My only negative comment is that the greens were a pock-marked, but rolled OK.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Maui Gem

This non-resort course in central Maui is my favorite on island. Every hole has distinct characher and is extremely fun. Because it is not associated with a resort, my wife and I played at 11a for significantly under the super-twilight rate via golfnow and it felt like we had this great course to ourselves.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0

Not bad for a lower price option in Maui

I played this course the day after playing Kapalua Plantation, so anything is easier than that but I remember it as having a number of shorter holes and not too difficult. It has a few blind shots and goes up and down some hills on the back. The course condition was ok but not great. If you want to take a day off from the high priced resorts this is an option. The course is close to the airport and some views are close to residential areas. Can see mountains in the distance but not great views.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

It's worth to play there a round!

Every Thing is ok, exept the Greens. They are not so good and different in speed and condition!
For a quick meal, I recommend the restaurant.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Pace of play very slow, no monitoring

The managment of this course is lacking: reflected in letting a 7-some play in front of us and no monitoring by a marshall. In addition, greens were shaggy and not very playable.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great value for the money

The course is wonderful and the staff is even better. The club
house has the best value lunch on Maui . They really appreciate you as a customer and the course is challenging but once you have played it , one can do better in the scoring area.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

good course, great value and friendly staff

Course has some real challenges but also plays well for higher handicaps. Very accommodating staff and a very good restaurant! The Dunes is our "go to" golf course on Maui!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Links Style Course in Maui

The course plays difficult due to the tradewinds. It is in great shape year around and is always playable in under 4 hours.
Lighted driving range also.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

If the wind is blowing the Blue "T" is all you want.

Tough course from the Blue T for a 9 handicaper. If the wind is blowing hard the 5,888 yards would be a good test.
The staff is very friendly and the restaurant has great food at very reasonable prices for Maui.
I would play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Course was in better shape than I had read. Challenging

A lot of holes up hill or down hill or both. Enjoyed playing the course. Would play it again. One of the better values on Maui.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

This course is set up to be too difficult

We played the Resort yardages and still had difficulty scoring. It was set up for a low handicap golfer. I'm an 11 handicap and I couldn't break 90. Sand traps had little or no sand in them because the high winds blow it all out. I'd love to play this course with no wind and sand in the traps. The scenery was breath taking.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Cost to much for the reasons listed slow

Course is in poor shape. No sand in the traps. Gas carts noisy and smelly. No gps. Pay for range balls. Back home would be a 40$ course. I wouldn't recommend the corse to others at the $

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Each hole is guarded well. Excellent pace of play.

Wind was not blowing excessively when we played. Although all golf on Maui is expensive this was a good value compared to Wailea and Kaanipali courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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