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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
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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 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course - Good Value

This is a great course and good value in Poipu area. The course was in good shape with enough challenge to make a fun round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun and challenging

Challenging course because of mixed grasses in the rough. Greens very firm so tough to land it close. Lots of ruins to look at. Starter very helpful and nice. GPS a little basic and small but yardages marked on sprinkles. Will play it again!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow play

Played behind what appeared to be a foursome but only three played which was behind a foursome by hole 7 we could no longer see foursome and by back nine we never seen another group ahead of us they wouldn’t let groups play thru and course had no one controlling slow play they were drunk and forgot clubs on several holes would have been great place playing if slow groups had been monitored

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Buyer beware

I chose this course based on proximity to my hotel and GN positive reviews. The track was very good. Ocean views on some holes. Fairways playable. Greens slow as mentioned in previous reviews. However Club house, range, carts and other infrastructure were barely on par with about every muni I have played. A 5-some plugged up play by the 4th hole and didn’t wave our 2 some by, while pelting balls left and right and driving their carts on top of bunkers and greens. I was greeted with shrugged shoulders when I brought this to the staff s attention. Instead of coming back I’m playing Poipu Bay after noon for $70 more. This course not worth $135 for visitors. Fine for the resident rates, I guess.

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

Overall good condition but gps would help and more on course things such as water and bathrooms

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

The course needs a marshal to keep groups moving we played behind a threesome that was so slow groups behind us left they wouldn’t let anyone play thru either everything else about course was great

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Excellent value for a fun course

Played just after noon. Staff was friendly, let me go off sooner than tee rime as very uncrowded. Course was fun and an interesting layout. Greens pretty slow for my taste but in good shape. Range was pretty basic with beater range balls, but no big deal. Really enjoyed it and played 18 in 2 1/2 hrs!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid course, good pace of play.

Everything was great to include lunch after at Palos Tacos. One issue we had was getting lost a little on the front nine. Ended up playing 7 for 3 and 3 for 7 as signage stunk. Also could not find 4.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Better than expected

Course was nice and challenging. Conditions were better than anticipated.

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

Great layout.

This is a bit of a hidden gem. Robert Trent Jones designed. Pretty challenging, but friendly too. Carts are a bit rough, the cooler on the cart was full of ice. 👍

I would also recommend the Mexican restaurant to a bite to eat after. Good bar food.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

For the price of golf it was good compared to the other courses in the area. The course had some challenges to it which I like and had some great views

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 97
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Layout was good

Great course.

Played 18 in 3 hours

No water except a pond on 18

Some carries over lava rocks

All 3 aspects greens, fairways and tee boxes were very playable

The rental clubs, Callaway, were in very good condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
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 Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

too much

Course had piles of cut grass around greens which affected play. For the high green gees the conditions were not much better than a hacker special. Overpriced.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Play 36!!

First time out at Kiahuna and was pleased. 12 min gaps for tee times meant no waiting. First 18 was a good intro and there are some angles that local knowledge really would help with (aimed at the wrong pin on number 3) but the second 18 played for a SIGNIFICANT discounted same day replay rate and had even more fun the second time. Some peeks at the ocean are out there and awesome mountain view’s.. The Kiahuna community is growing so there is construction noise occasionally and there are a few areas of repair on course/had one dirt lie in a fairway…so not excellent down the board. Would play again - especially if the tee sheet was a bit sparse. Played 36 holes in less than 6 hours! The staff are great, friendly and a lot of Aloha.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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