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3.8
678 Reviews (678)
5 Stars
320
4 Stars
185
3 Stars
87
2 Stars
52
1 Stars
34
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.1
72.2%
Recommend this course
550 out of 678 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.5
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
58.3%
Recommend this course
7 out of 12 reviews
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3.9
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
70.7%
Recommend this course
41 out of 58 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6609 yards
Slope 138
Rating 73.1

Nestled at the base of the Ko'olau Mountains in Oahu, Royal Hawaiian Golf Club enjoys a stunning tropical setting framed by ancient jungle trees that climb to more than 100 feet tall. The father-and-son team of Pete and Perry Dye designed the course. There are many telltale signs that this is a Dye course, from the many elevation changes to the varied bunker styles that are utilized throughout. The round begins with stunning views as you plunge downhill into the Maunawili Valley. There are more trees and narrower fairways on the front nine, contrasting nicely with the wide-open back nine. Royal Hawaiian Golf Club's back plays towards the mouth of the valley, offering a view of the mountains and sparkling blue Pacific waters in the distance. It's not an overly punishing golf course but locals and visitors alike have called it the toughest and most scenic course you'll find on Oahu.

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Course Details

Year Built 1993
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Platinum Paspalum Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Pete Dye (1993) Perry Dye (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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3.8
678 Reviews (678)

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Reviews 3
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Played On
Reviews 13
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Plays Once a month
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4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Unique Jungle Course

Love this course. There is nothing like it. It is like golfing in Jurassic Park with its gorgeous scenery. The course is tough and many balls will be lost if you don't keep it on the fairway. But I enjoyed the challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Green condition is very bad

The green condition is vey bad but the price is expensive.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 02/06/2026:
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. Your feedback matters, and we’re actively working to improve.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Jurassic Park

Front nine especially felt very much like playing golf in Jurassic Park. However The conditions were not good for the price. Back nine a little better shape and more open. the course is challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Poor condition

The course was poorly maintained, and the cart-path-only restriction further diminished the overall experience. The parking garage was also closed due to a recent fire, requiring us to park down the hill and walk up to the clubhouse, which added to the inconvenience.

Considering the price we paid, the experience was not worth it. I’ve played this course many times in the past, and it was once one of my favorite courses in Hawaii. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case. I now find that other courses offer a much better overall experience.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/02/2026:
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We know there’s room to improve and are actively working on it. We’d love the opportunity to earn a higher rating next time.
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Must Play if you’re on Oahu

I mean there were some fairway that were patchy along with greens but I am not sure there are better views for a golf course on this earth and for that alone it will always be worth it to play Royal Hawaiian

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Response from on 09/17/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Burned Out

My three friends and I were supposed to play Saturday morning. We were all fired up. ( No pun intended) As we pulled up Saturday morning, we noticed a Honolulu Firefighter there. I didn't realize who he was at first so I had asked him where I could park. He told me the course was closed due to all the golf carts burning up a couple nights prior. We drove from Waikiki and were given this disappointing news. NO EMAIL, NO PHONE CALL, NO nothing to give us a heads up of what happened. TRULY DISAPPOINTING

Response from on 09/02/2025:
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear your experience wasn’t what it should have been. Your feedback is important, and we’re working to make things better.
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0

Drove 50 mins to play here and right at the moment before card swipe to pay, the pro shop mentioned punch greens. With some warning I could have save my time

And go somewhere else.

Great scenery and good course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

The most Magical courses

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
4.0
Previously Played

The most difficult course

Amazing view but the most difficult golf ⛳ course.

You need to prepare many extra balls

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic experience!

Don’t miss a chance to play this ridiculously wonderful Jurassic Park course. Bring a basket of balls and enjoy the “Easter egg hunt” while you look for your errant hit. The staff is great, the layout is crazy and the laughs are plentiful. Put it on your bucket list.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/08/2025:
Thanks for the glowing feedback! It’s always a pleasure hearing that guests had a fantastic time. Hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough but amazing.

Most amazing views I’ve ever seen on a course. Super tough target golf. Bring extra balls if you’re left or right of center your ball is gone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course is secondary to the views

This is by far the most picturesque golf course I've ever played. Every hole has breath taking views that make you forget where you are as you stare in wonder.

The course is exceptionally challenging if you don't hit it straight. Bring extra balls. The layout is cut out of jungle and the mountainside.

Bring a camera!!! Take pictures. Enjoy the incredible scenery!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

All about the tee shot

I played for the 1st time on vacation this week. Fortunately I had a very good driving round. I can say that if you struggle off the tee, bring a lot of balls! Beautiful course I’m returning tomorrow for a 2nd round. I booked 6:40 both days (first tee time), and played as a single - loved it! 2:40 min and greens crew moved aside to let me play through. The staff was outstanding and very friendly from check in at pro shop to starter! Great job, Mahalo!

John C

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/11/2025:
Thank you for the awesome review! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience and look forward to having you back again.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful course and views

Overall amazing golf course with incredible views. Wished there was a cart girl or more refreshments available during my round but hard to complain on such a beautiful course. Definitely recommend if you are vacationing in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/09/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
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