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Royal Ka'anapali

2290 Ka'anapali Pkwy, Lahaina, Hawaii 96761, Maui County, USA
(866) 454-4653, (808) 661-3691
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About

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.

Holes 18
Par 71
Length 6700 yds
Rating 73.7
Slope 129
Type Resort
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Track Rounds
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf School Academy
Teaching Pro

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes
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
Year Built 1962
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Robert Trent Jones, Sr. (1962) Robin Nelson (2006)

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4.2
4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 433 reviews
84.5%
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433
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  • Conditions
    4.2
  • Value
    3.8
  • Layout
    4.4
  • Friendliness
    4.4
  • Pace
    4.5
  • Amenities
    3.8
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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.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges:
Bunkers 12
Undulating Greens 12
Elevation Changes 11
Best For:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 12
Advanced Golfers 8
Group Getaways 7
Location is:
At a Resort 14
Near Local Attractions 7

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Golfer Reviews

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u178623595
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
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!

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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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Commented on 07/21/2021

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DanKniss
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

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.

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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
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u000001316341
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
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ernestogarcia25
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Spectacular views

The Royal course had its challenges on some holes, and the views were awesome.

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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Damianzimmer
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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JimClara
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Very Nice Course, Incredibly Windy

Nice, well maintained course. Be aware that it's incredibly windy and be prepared to compensate for it.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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ldmurphy
Review 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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thatsnice
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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soulifam
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Not worth the cost

I live in a golf Mecca -- Palm Springs, CA. A $150 green fee gets me both pristine conditions and impeccable service. The quality of the golf course was moderately good --maybe $90 tops. I expected better. Awesome views, however.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
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u000002840956
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice

Nice course, with beautiful views...

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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bryceblackham
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Recently Sanded & Aerated. Stunning Course Scenery.

The greens were recently sanded and aerated. The tee boxes, fairways, and overall course was in tiptop shape. The scenery around us was stunningly beautiful. The layout of the greens are more challenging, but the tee shots are forgiving and open.

We had a great time and would recommend this course to anyone. It was a little spendy, but we were on vacation and it was worth every penny.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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barretn
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Kaanapali Royal - my idea of babymooning

Perfect bluebird day. Great group of guys I was paired up with. The people in front of us crawled along and we didn’t care. A couple of fun holes to navigate. Only slightly easier than navigating the emotions of a pregnant wife... whom I love very much... FOUR!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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amillergolf
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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Commented on 04/02/2021

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ricklopic
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
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fitte29
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u529996779
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Beautiful views

My husband and I played here and the staff were amazing, the grounds are beautiful and the views breathtaking. This was a good course for an intermediate player, challenging with ponds, lots of sand traps.

Verified Purchaser
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
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Commented on 02/24/2021

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glenlowe
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 2.0
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shanedenooijer
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000007265223
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course!

If you’re on vacation in Maui you will love this course. Fair price and great greens. The rental clubs were very nice as well.

Verified Purchaser
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
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u000006597322
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Birdies

Had a couple circles on the card. Windy conditions- tricky fast greens

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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