Royal Ka'anapali: #16
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4.4
396 Reviews (396)
5 Stars
182
4 Stars
151
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.9
88.7%
Recommend this course
342 out of 396 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.0%
Recommend this course
21 out of 25 reviews
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4.4
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.9%
Recommend this course
58 out of 66 reviews
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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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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

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4.4
396 Reviews (396)
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Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Really Royal!

very playable resort golf course and in great shape,

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 02/19/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round of golf with us. We hope to see you again soon. A Hui Hou (until we meet again)!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Hawaiian Jewel

Great course….avoiding the sand traps make for a good opportunity to score well….greens are challenging, but fair

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/05/2025

Aloha and Mahalo for the great 5 Star review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at Kaanapali Golf Courses and we hope to see you again soon! -GM

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wide open resort course

It’s a nice day out on the course but not really memorable.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/19/2025

Aloha and Mahalo for giving us your feedback. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon! - GM

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hawaiian treat!

I highly recommend this course ….Hawaiian beauty and a very friendly trek….

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/19/2025

Aloha and Mahalo for your feedback. We are elated that you discovered the Hawaiian beauty of our course and look forward to having you back! We'll be sure to share your comments with our staff! -GM

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Commented on 02/12/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round of golf with us. We hope to see you again soon. A Hui Hou (until we meet again)!

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Commented on 02/12/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round of golf with us. We hope to see you again soon. A Hui Hou (until we meet again)!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Maui Time

First time playing Royal and I enjoyed it greatly. Course layout is challenging and with the ocean breeze makes it difficult on many holes. Front 9 pace of play was great, back 9 a little slower. Will play it again in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/12/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round of golf with us. We hope to see you again soon. A Hui Hou (until we meet again)!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 02/12/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round of golf with us. We hope to see you again soon. A Hui Hou (until we meet again)!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/03/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/03/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 4 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Tropical Golf Club classic

Wonderful blend of level holes and some challenging elevation drops! Requires precise iron selection because of strong winds and severe slopes in fairways and greens. Fantastic test of skill!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/03/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 5 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens need attention

The greens definitely need some TLC. A lot of burn and mower marks from improper cutting around greens. Not cut for a few days. Fairways and bunkers were ok.

Not worth the money paid

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/03/2025

Aloha and thank you for giving us your feedback. We'll work hard to address some of the items you mentioned. We hope you give us another chance in the future. Mahalo-Kaanapali GM.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Great course great layout .no cart girl and no selection of sandwiches worth mentioning . Marshall was one of the grumpier men alive . Nicely groomed and great greens!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/03/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses and we'll work hard to correct some of our shortcomings you mentioned. I'll be sure to let our team know that overall, you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/03/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 4 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/03/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 4 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/03/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 5 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/07/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We'll work to improve our beverage cart situation. We are thrilled about the 5 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/07/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. You came a long way to Maui from Switzerland and we are thrilled about the 5 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 01/07/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 4 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

This is a nice course and certainly an alternative to more expensive

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/07/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 4 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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