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4.3
235 Reviews (235)
5 Stars
81
4 Stars
120
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.7
92.4%
Recommend this course
210 out of 235 reviews
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3.7
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.0
66.7%
Recommend this course
4 out of 6 reviews
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4.2
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.5%
Recommend this course
29 out of 31 reviews
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Course Highlights
Kiahuna GC delivers a genuinely challenging layout with ocean and mountain views on nearly every hole. Exceptionally welcoming staff and outstanding value make this a standout choice among Kauai's courses.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort/Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6925 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.5

Kiahuna Golf Club is a challenging short course that has narrow fairways. The course is structured around many ancient remnants of authentic Hawaiian culture. A golfer will encounter unusual obstacles such as lava walls and stone structures. This course is called "the longest short course you will ever play."

Kiahuna Golf Club offers challenging resort golf within a fascinating area of ancient Polynesian archeology. Enjoy your game surrounded by the lush, natural beauty of Kauai and its historical Hawaiian culture. World famous golf architect, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., skillfully included many ancient remnants of an authentic Hawaiian village into the design of Kiahuna Golf Club. Your experience will be the beauty of the course as well as a sense of the enduring history of the region.

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Course Details

Year Built 1984
Fairways Bahia Grass
Greens Bahia Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (1984) Colligan Golf Design (2003) Donald Knott (1984) Gary Linn (1984) Mark Rathert (1984)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire must be worn at all times

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

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Reviews

4.3
235 Reviews (235)
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Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Best score ever

Had my best game ever. Very narrow challenging fairways. Was confused at times which way the hole was facing. But overall had a great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course - Worth Every Penny

This was one incredible golf course. We played the south course. The views were beautiful. The holes were challenging but not too difficult. If I ever return to Konna, I would play here again.

We booked our golf through the Fairmont Resort. As a member of the loyalty program (no charge to join) we received free rentals. The rented clubs (driver and irons) were Taylor Made Stealth.

As an aside, we got a few great bounces off the lava rocks; but you never know how that will go.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kiahuna golf

Excellent course in great shape but the play was a little slow for me. I did wind up, jumping a few foursomes and that helped a little bit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent and Challenging

Course is excellent. Staff from check in to finish provided excellent service (starter a 49ers fan so plus for that one 😀). Overall challenging due to windy condition and bunker placements.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great fun course

I played by myself and was able to shoot my best score and finish in three hours. It wa a beautiful afternoon. Can’t wait to come back to the island and play there again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Going to okay it again during the stay

Back nine has some rock outcroppings. Now that I know where to shot, I want to okay it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice day on the plantation

Beautiful setting with grand views. The course was tough on us, especially since it is only a par 70. My wife found too many traps, most of which were too hard/wet to get out of (and several had tracks from previous golfers who did not rake 😩). Greens are almost recovered from being plugged, and play true but are still somewhat dimpled. Not too windy the day we played, but looked like several holes had the exposure to be nasty on the wrong day. Friendly staff made up for some of the off course amenities quirkiness. Restaurant didn’t open until after our tee time with few local options for breakfast. The phone number on the cart to call as you start the 9th hole to place your order goes to a voicemail that is a general line for the restaurant chain and not specific to the course kitchen, so we had an extended wait to receive our food. We only had to let one group play through while we waited, but on a busier day that could have been 3 or four.

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

Great Time on Vacation

This course was more affordable than most in Kauai, but it wasn’t less of a course. If was challenging, beautiful, and from what I know, it has some historical significance on the island. Not many water views, but the beauty of the course made up for that. I highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It would have been nice to know that a wedding was taking place outside the clubhouse as we finished our round.

Course was in excellent shape tee to green. I enjoyed the undulated greens.

Conditions Good
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

Excellent Experience

Single player with 3:24 tee time, was able to get off early off the back nine. Finished in under 3 hrs. Love everything about the course. The ONLY thing that concerned me was having to get the carts in 6 when sunset was almost 7:30. Was not a problem just a worry. Otherwise 👍👍👍👍👍

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course design

Complete difference in course design between first 9 holes and back 9 holes, and I enjoied with different strategy.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Kauai Golf Trip

When I travel to Hawaii I normally go to Maui to play golf. This year I decided to play in Kauai instead. Kiahuna was one of the courses I wanted to try and I’m glad I did. It was in great shape and the he staff was friendly and helpful Thumbs up!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Alternative

Played here on a Wed as a single. Got paired with two other golfers and had a great day. Course is resortish, but interesting. Liked the back better than the front. Course and greens were in good shape, other than two of them that had been plugged and sanded. A good alternative to other more expensive ones in the area. Now the bad, driving range was closed, no snack bar and the Paco’s Tacos onsite also closed. Apparently Wed was local morning. Anyway, Still had a good time here and would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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