GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
3.0
239 Reviews (239)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
70
3 Stars
58
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
42
Conditions
2.5
Value
2.9
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.9
52.0%
Recommend this course
136 out of 239 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.5
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
6
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.4
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.2
41.2%
Recommend this course
7 out of 17 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.9
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.5
Value
2.8
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
51.4%
Recommend this course
19 out of 37 reviews
Read Reviews
frame.svg
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
circle-star.svg
Course Highlights
Staff consistently deliver genuine aloha spirit, making every round feel welcoming and memorable. The challenging layout features elevation changes, tight fairways, and distant par 5s that reward experienced golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6500 yards
Slope 124
Rating 70.0
Book a Tee Time at
Hawaii Kai Golf Course - Championship
Powered by GolfNow.com

Course Details

Year Built 1973
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Architect William F. Bell (1973)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+ Annual
golf ball.svg
$120 in monthly tee time promo codes
waivedfees
12 rounds of waived fees
redeemtrophy
GolfPass Member Pricing
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection

Reviews

3.0
239 Reviews (239)
Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not playing this course ever again

This is the worst course I have ever played. I was told it was a good. Fairways were horrible greens are horrible. They allow five sums twosomes threesomes foursome’s in singles on the course all at the same time which makes for a very long day.You go out at 2 PM and can’t finish because carts need to be back in by 6 pm I would not recommend this course to anyone

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

A dog track....

This has to be one of the worst courses I’ve ever played. The fairways are horrible and the pace of play was unacceptable. The price was cheap for Hawaii,, but it was still over priced. I would not recommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Where’s the faitway

Pros great deal on golf now. How much 25$. Greens in great condition. Pro shop staff friendly and attentive, Cons wow where do I start slow pace of play you would think one cart per golfer would speed up play ahhh nope. Fairways in horrible shape leaves all over stripe the ball down the middle of fairway lost ball. Dirt, weeds ohh did I mention the leaves? You are probably thinking because I played horrible I’m angry and will write a negative review personally I think 39/42 is a decent score . In closing 25$ for golfing here probably will wait till Hawaii Kai GC gets it together Mahalos for reading this hope it helps all golfers no matter what skill level you are

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Not worth the Green Fee

I’m not saying it’s a horrible course. Actually it’s a nice course that over charges non-residents. For $30 more I played Royal Kaanapali (feature on TV show Big Break) on Maui.

Two worlds apart.

Pace was dreadful. Almost 5 hours to play.

I will say staff were excellent and friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Great course. First time playing the Championship course due to a discount. Will come when there are

Discounts available. Staff was friendly. The course was well maintained. Definitely recommend to friends and family.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairway needs to be maintained

There were many places which does not have lawns in the fairway.

It needs to be maintained well.

In overall, compared to price , the course was good.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course

Overall nice course, good for guys like me who don't hit too long.

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

Scenic golf course

The views from many greens are beautiful. Mountains and sea!

Not a difficult course, but becomes a beast when the winds are blowing.

Club House is tired looking and the restaurant was closed.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Outrageous

$150 is the advertised 'rack' rate for a round here. I paid $110.

In my view, all things being equal, a fair fee for 18 holes here would be $25

The greens should be called 'slightly different coloured fairway'

The layout could, with some care, be pretty nice (the location can't be faulted) but, to charge the fees they charge is outrageous/shameful

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Not bad, all Things Considered

I found out the hard way that when playing in Hawaii you're going to need about $125 a round on the low end. That being said Hawaii Kai is pretty good verses the other low end courses. "Championship" is a little misleading but with a little more care and maintenance they could have a very decent course. I really couldn't tell if they were losing some of the fairways or if they were coming back. The greens are in trouble they're pretty much gone on most holes (but you can adjust to them and enjoy the course.) Nice layout not a lot trouble, a little water and some sand.It's a nice challenge the wind was very strong at times the course is sitting between the ocean and the mountains.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Have not been to Oahu in 20 years. Been golfing for 8 years. Easy course layout. My girlfriend who just began golfing enjoyed it as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Nearby Courses
Honolulu, Hawaii
Public
3.3235294118
30
Waimanalo, Hawaii
Public
3.0982142857
102
Honolulu, Hawaii
Private
3.0
2
Kailua, Hawaii
Semi-Private
3.8623141685
690
Kailua, Hawaii
Private
5.0
1
Kaneohe, Hawaii
Public
1.2777777778
4
Honolulu, Hawaii
Municipal
4.0
2
Kaneohe, Hawaii
Public
4.1327206483
298
Honolulu, Hawaii
Private
0.0
0
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
Military
4.0606060606
12
Honolulu, Hawaii
Semi-Private
3.8123308645
119
Golf Packages
Kapalua Resort Bay Course

Maui Golf Around Package

REQUEST QUOTE BELOW*
MAUI | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Napili Kai Beach Resort and golf at Kapalua Resort Plantation Course, the Royal Ka'anapali Course, Ka'anapali Kai Course, or King Kamehameha Golf Club.

Maui Golf Around Package

REQUEST QUOTE BELOW*
MAUI | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Napili Kai Beach Resort and golf at Kapalua Resort Plantation Course, the Royal Ka'anapali Course, Ka'anapali Kai Course, or King Kamehameha Golf Club.
Royal Ka'anapali Golf Course

Ka'anapali Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
MAUI | Enjoy lodging accommodations at either The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali or the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa and golf at Ka'anapali Kai Golf Course & Royal Ka'anapali Golf Course.

Ka'anapali Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
MAUI | Enjoy lodging accommodations at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali or the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa and golf at Ka'anapali Kai Golf Course & Royal Ka'anapali Golf Course.

Best of Maui Golf Package

REQUEST QUOTE BELOW*
MAUI | Enjoy lodging accommodations at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua and golf at the newly refined Kapalua Resort Plantation Course, the Royal Ka'anapali Course, the Ka'anapali Kai Course, or the King Kamehameha Golf Club.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account