Royal Ka'anapali in Lahaina, Hawaii, USA

Rating Snapshot

All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.2

431 Reviews (431)

5 Stars

196

4 Stars

164

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.3

Value

3.8

Layout

4.4

Friendliness

4.4

Pace

4.5

Amenities

3.8

84.5%

Recommend this course

370 out of 431 reviews

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Avg Rating

4.1

35 Reviews (35)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.2

Value

3.7

Layout

4.4

Pace

4.4

Amenities

3.8

StaffFriendliness

4.2

80.0%

Recommend this course

28 out of 35 reviews

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Avg Rating

4.2

57 Reviews (57)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.3

Value

3.8

Layout

4.4

Pace

4.6

Amenities

3.8

StaffFriendliness

4.3

80.7%

Recommend this course

46 out of 57 reviews

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AI summaries based on real golfer reviews

Course Highlights

Stunning ocean views of Lanai and Molokai frame a well-conditioned layout that consistently challenges skilled golfers while remaining enjoyable for beginners. Exceptionally friendly staff and a smooth pace of play round out this memorable Maui experience.

About

Holes 18

Type Resort

Par 71

Length 6700 yards

Slope 129

Rating 73.7

Maui's Ka'anapali Resort is built upon 1,200 acres of land home to ancient Hawaiian royalty and is home to two 18-hole championship golf courses. The Royal Ka'anapali course was built in 1962 and designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., who created undulating greens and wide fairways to accent views of the Pacific Ocean and West Maui Mountains. This championship challenge has played host to such events as the Champions TOUR Ka'anapali Classic for 14 years, LPGA Kemper Cup and Shell's Wonderful World of Golf, and such legends as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Jan Stephanson and Betsy King have competed here. Guests of the Ka'anapali Resort receive discounts on green fees at both Royal Ka'anapali and newer Ka'anapali Kai, which was extensively renovated in 2005.

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Satellite Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Uliuli/Royal Blue	71	6700 yards	73.7	129
Keo Makamae/Sandy White	71	6267 yards	72.0	125
Keo Makamae/Sandy White (W)	71	6267 yards	76.7	137
Kula/Gold	71	5839 yards	69.8	122
Kula/Gold (W)	71	5839 yards	74.5	130
Pu Koko'o/Burgundy	71	5016 yards	65.3	112
Pu Koko'o/Burgundy (W)	71	5016 yards	69.3	120

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for Royal Kaanapali

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Blue M: 73.7/129	519	190	421	373	474	460	324	185	485	3431	454	424	362	390	405	202	437	155	440	3269	6700
White M: 72.0/125 W: 76.7/137	502	175	353	359	440	440	306	167	467	3209	433	399	335	362	380	171	412	140	426	3058	6267
Gold M: 69.8/122 W: 74.5/130	449	153	338	302	427	420	285	149	441	2964	413	359	323	343	359	151	393	121	413	2875	5839
Red M: 65.3/112 W: 69.3/120	394	135	275	240	339	403	267	135	428	2616	394	260	251	301	272	126	374	100	322	2400	5016
Handicap	5	15	3	11	1	9	13	17	7		6	8	14	4	12	16	10	18	2
Par	5	3	4	4	4	5	4	3	5	37	4	4	4	4	4	3	4	3	4	34	71

Course Details

Year Built 1962

Fairways Bermuda Grass

Greens Bermuda Grass

Golf Season Year round

Architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. (1962) Robin Nelson (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees

Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Golf School/Academy Yes

Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Dress code Proper golf attire must be worn at all times

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Sauna, Jacuzzi

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Accolades

Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Hawaii (2024 #14) (2023 #20) (2022 #25) (2021 #15) (2020 #19) (2019 #17) (2018 #20) (2016 #20)

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Reviews

4.2

431 Reviews (431)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:

Drinks 10

Course Challenges Include:

Bunkers 12

Undulating Greens 12

Elevation Changes 11

This course/club is great for:

Wildlife/ Scenic Views 12

Advanced Golfers 8

Group Getaways 7

This Course's Location is:

At a Resort 14

Near Local Attractions 7

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Reviewer Photos

u672603053

Played On 11/08/2021

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

GMkaanapali

Commented on 11/24/2021

Mahalo for playing and leaving a review. We appreciate your feedback. Hope to see you again in the near future.

19Andrewrubini48

Played On 11/01/2021

Reviews 9

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Swing away

With the pandemic still going on Kaanapali Royal still puts up the good service. Had a great time playing on the royal course. Fairways bunkers greens we’re all in such great shape. I’ll recommend the Royal to anyone.

Mahalo to the staff at Kaanapali Royal

Comment

GMkaanapali

Commented on 11/24/2021

Mahalo for playing and leaving a review. We appreciate your feedback. Hope to see you again in the near future.

u3503903

Played On 10/29/2021

Reviews 9

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

GMkaanapali

Commented on 11/24/2021

Mahalo for playing and leaving a review. We appreciate your feedback. Hope to see you again in the near future.

imssully

Played On 10/19/2021

Reviews 7

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Windy weather

Used cart

Must play the wind!

Course layout is good. The variables wind made it more challenging!

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

GMkaanapali

Commented on 11/24/2021

Mahalo for playing and leaving a review. We appreciate your feedback. Hope to see you again in the near future.

u5678868

Played On 10/13/2021

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Good

Comment

GMkaanapali

Commented on 10/15/2021

Mahalo for playing and sharing your review with our team. We appreciate you choosing us and look forward to serving you again soon.

u9421300

Played On 09/13/2021

Reviews 5

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

GMkaanapali

Commented on 10/15/2021

Mahalo for playing and sharing your review with our team. We appreciate you choosing us and look forward to serving you again soon.

u5945092

Played On 09/07/2021

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Average

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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rp2716

Played On 08/30/2021

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

First time at Royal Kaanapali

The course was great! The only reason it did not get a Five Star was because the greens had been aerated so putting was a chore!. Easily playable! For all golfers!

I would recommend this course!

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

GMkaanapali

Commented on 09/01/2021

Mahalo for playing and sharing your review. Hope to see you again.

u000004648285

Played On 08/28/2021

Reviews 2

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

GMkaanapali

Commented on 09/01/2021

Mahalo for playing and sharing your review. Hope to see you again.

u314159625974

Played On 07/25/2021

Reviews 1

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

GMkaanapali

Commented on 08/09/2021

Thank you for playing and sharing your review with us.

u251469181

Played On 07/13/2021

Reviews 2

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

GMkaanapali

Commented on 07/21/2021

Mahalo for playing and taking the time to share your review with us.

trantham55

Played On 07/13/2021

Reviews 2

Handicap 5-9

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Hot weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Poor

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

GMkaanapali

Commented on 07/21/2021

Mahalo for playing and taking the time to share your review with us.

trantham55

Played On 07/11/2021

Reviews 2

Handicap 5-9

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Hot weather

Used cart

Course was in great shape

got a little windy in the afternoon but besides that I'd highly recommend playing here.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Fair

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

GMkaanapali

Commented on 07/21/2021

Mahalo for playing and taking the time to share your review with us.

Matt6295113

Played On 07/09/2021

Reviews 3

5.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

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u251469181

Played On 07/04/2021

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

4.0

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

GMkaanapali

Commented on 07/21/2021

Mahalo for playing and taking the time to share your review with us.

brianbpt

Played On 06/27/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Royal Course Sunday Play

Beautiful course views. Long and challenging but great course layout and forgiveness when venturing off the fairway!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Photo submitted by brianbpt on 06/28/2021

Comment

GMkaanapali

Commented on 07/21/2021

Mahalo for playing and taking the time to share your review with us.

u314161771842

Played On 06/24/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Fun

Need better signage to direct to tee box on hole # 16

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

GMkaanapali

Commented on 07/21/2021

Mahalo for playing and taking the time to share your review with us.

u000006170589

Played On 06/23/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once every three months

4.0

Previously Played

Paradise

The course was in very good condition and greens didn’t have any ball marks. Course play was really good as we came in 7 minutes over time.

Course staff was very friendly and accomodating. I would definitely refer this course to friends

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u178623595

Played On 06/19/2021

Reviews 2

Handicap 10-14

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Fantastic course!

What a great course to play when visiting Kaanapali. The course conditions couldn’t have been more perfect along with the pace of play. If you’re in town, make a tee time here!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

GMkaanapali

Commented on 07/21/2021

Mahalo for playing and taking the time to share your review with us.

DanKniss

Played On 06/14/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Worth it

The wind created a tough challenge, but otherwise I found it to be a fun and dynamic layout. I was one of the last tee times for the day, but pace of play was great and finished well ahead of sunset.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

GMkaanapali

Commented on 07/21/2021

Mahalo for playing and taking the time to share your review with us.

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FAQ

What is the address of Royal Ka'anapali?

Royal Ka'anapali is located at 2290 Ka'anapali Pkwy, Lahaina, Hawaii 96761, Maui County, USA.

Is Royal Ka'anapali open to the public?

Yes, Royal Ka'anapali is open to the public.

What year did Royal Ka'anapali open?

Royal Ka'anapali was built in 1962.

Who designed Royal Ka'anapali?

Robert Trent Jones, Sr. (1962) and Robin Nelson (2006) are the architects of Royal Ka'anapali.

What type of grass does Royal Ka'anapali have?

Royal Ka'anapali has Bermuda Grass greens and Bermuda Grass fairways.

What is the par of Royal Ka'anapali

The par of Royal Ka'anapali is 71.

What is the length of Royal Ka'anapali

The length of Royal Ka'anapali is 6700 yards.

What is the rating of Royal Ka'anapali

The rating of Royal Ka'anapali is 73.7.

What is the slope of Royal Ka'anapali

The slope of Royal Ka'anapali is 129.

What are the course conditions at Royal Ka'anapali?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Royal Ka'anapali are great.

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