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Makalei Golf Club

72-3890 Hawaii Belt Rd, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Hawaii 96740, Hawaii County
(808) 325-6625
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About

Malakei Golf Club wanders through a colorful landscape of indigenous flora and fauna, providing a home to a variety of wildlife including peacocks, pheasants, and wild turkey. Situated in the Kona region of Hawaii, which is widely renowned for its coffee farms, the course offers dramatic elevation changes that range from 1,800 to 2,850 feet. The golf course plays through lush forests accented with lava tubes, cinder cones, and an ancient stone wall that dates back over a century. The fast bentgrass greens, rolling fairways, and cooler climate are reminiscent of a course in northern California but the stunning panoramic views will definitely remind you that you are in Hawaii. Malakei Golf Club's 15h hole is a signature hole thanks to its memorable scenery. It not only offers an incredible view of Maui's 10,000-foot Mount Haleakala, it is also your best chance for a hole in one.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 7091 yds
Rating 74.3
Slope 144
Type Public
Style Woodland
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Fivesomes Allowed No. Only with permission.
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant
Beverage Carts
Year Built 1992
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Dick Nugent (1992)

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3.5
3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 769 reviews
73.5%
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  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    3.0
  • Value
    3.7
  • Layout
    4.2
  • Friendliness
    4.4
  • Pace
    4.1
  • Amenities
    2.4
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Course Highlights
This mountain course delivers a thrilling layout of dramatic elevation changes, steep terrain, and resident peacocks roaming the tee boxes. Friendly staff, relaxed pace of play, and strong value make it a rewarding Big Island experience.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Course Challenges:
Elevation Changes 37
Bunkers 16
Thick Rough 15
Best For:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 31
Advanced Golfers 18
Locals 18
Location is:
Worth the Drive 22
Convenient to the City 19
Near the Airport 17

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u000002137322
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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u000007574241
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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Diz1anddiz2
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

This is a beautiful layout

In its heyday...this was a phenomenal course...it has come on hard times but they have managed to keep it open. Yes...the bunkers are horrible at best...but we see good times coming for this course...play it...

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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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keith4516
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun course.

Love the course hole by hole. Regret there is not presently enough money available for maintenance. We were told today the course has been sold to Korean investors and they intend to return it to resort course condition. I will be overjoyed when they do. Always play this course when we come to the Big Island.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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danhonma
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u314159947534
Review 1
Recommended
Played

Makalei

This is a unique course. Because of its setting on the side of a volcano and in a rain forest, the course is lush green with many challenging but fun holes. Several holes are straight down hill, which makes for long drives and challenging lies. Whenever I visit the Big Island, I always play Makalei.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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jdmbigsky
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 1.0
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u314161829545
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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lingold7096
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
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sckrause
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Like golfing in a zoo

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Hawaii13
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Makalei

Fun course. Quite hilly. We had to wait on every hole, but still finished in 4+ Hours. Good value for your money. I will recommend this course to others.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
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mlb103151
Reviews 6
Recommended
Played

Course is in great condition..

Course was fun to play along with.the peacocks.

Could use some new carts.. All staff members we wonderful.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u967739581
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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jendever
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played

Nice Course on the Big Island

I really enjoyed playing here - It’s a very scenic setting up on the mountain with wonderful views of the ocean far below. The staff was super friendly. Thanks to the hot deal I feel it was definitely worth the money. I hope to play again sometime.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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Andrew8584167
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 2.0
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arcadiosalinas
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great course

Was awesome beautiful green course. Greens were a little slow because they have a broken roller other than that it was phenomenal

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Fishexpo
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun mountain course

A great experience. First time playing a mountain course and the incline and decline of the holes was very interesting. Some holes had a distant ocean view.

The large amount of peacocks and other wildlife was an added attraction. Very beautiful.

The staff there was super friendly and helpful. Quick time to check in and get your cart. The cart trip to driving range/1st hole is about a 10 minute ride. The driving range faces the ocean and is sloped downhill.

The only reason I didn’t rate a star higher is that the golf carts are very much in need of replacement. However, it was posted in the pro shop that new ones are on order. I’ll play this course again.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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sarguy
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

I’ve always enjoyed playing here, don’t hit any ball off a direct line, to the green, fringes are extra long and OB areas are a jungle. YOU WILL LOSE BALLS HERE. Views are breathtaking and air much cooler than the lower coastal courses.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
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rscrutcher
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
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sundance
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Makaylei golf course

Fun course. In the mountains so much cooler than Hilo. Greens were in good shape. Some fairways a little spotty but overall a nice somewhat challenging course. Will play it again

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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