Makena Beach & Golf Resort

Excellent views of Maui and the Pacific on numerous holes. Resort style, not too tight, but tough to score with deceptive (and sometimes downright diabolical) greens. Pace of play was excellent - 3 hr. 15 min.

Course is quite challenging and fair but challenging as well

Not as well maintained as some of the resort courses, but better than some of the lower priced courses on Maui. The traps are in poor condition in that the "sand" is shallow and contains a LOT of gravel......not what I expected on a mid-to-high price range course on the the island. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Like many course supplied cart GPS systems there are too many annoying messages...."you are nearing a restricted area" ( I can read the signs), or "Please return to the cart path" when you are on the cart path for example. However, GPS did seem very accurate to the pin which is a plus. Course is more difficult than some in the area in that there is little chance to play (or even find) a ball hit off the fairway and there are few level lies. All in all, it is a fun course to play and the beauty around you helps you get past the minor deficiencies of the course. We are hopeful that the "South Course" will be reopened soon as it was always our favorite Makena course in the past.

Course is set in the natural surroundings of Maui. Has a ton of excellent views and great holes for the eye. Course played tough but very fair with tons of optins on shots. I would play again and again.

Thank goodness the views were stunning because the play was painfully slow. Played here 2 years ago and thought it was the best...This time had far better experience at Wailea old blue. When you pay 150.00 a round you expect more, especially from Marshalls (didn't see one) and refreshment cart (didn't see until the 8th).

This was a good, challenging course. A side bonus is great senic views of the ocean and nearby islands. The course was well maintained and the staff friendly and helpful.

This course was a lot of fun to play. Some very challenging and interesting holes. Would recommend anyone to play.

Great natural features and tremendous views on almost every hole. Course conditions were not perfect, but very good. Staff and facilities are both great. It was the only course that we played twice on our trip.

Beautiful course to play with great views so take a camera along. Difficult greens to read and if not use to this type of fairways it is difficult to play.

Loved the hospitality and friendliness of the staff. The course was kept up pretty good, greens were being revamped so it was a bummer to put. Besides that the course was great w awesome views. Oh and the gps system was a big plus!

This course on the south side of the island is worth the drive and the money you will spend. The views were spectacular. It was a little wet when we played so the ball did not carry well in the fairways, but what can you do about that. The course was challenging but fair and enjoyable to play. The GolfNow rate made it a better value than what the others I was paired with paid. Saw many whales in the ocean between Makena and Molikni. Loved the lava walls and valleys. Really added to the natural beauty of the course. Had a slow group about two holes ahead of us, but they did a good job of making them speed up. Would play this course again, given the opportunity.

Course was great. good value, didn't get to finish due to rain. We also thought club rentals was $35 and it ended up being $55 each.

My wife and I played here on our honeymoon back in 1999 and we were looking forward to a great return experience last week. Perhaps it can be attributed to the magic of that time in '99, but our round last week was just OK. We found the course pretty chopped up, the greens a bit rough, and the 6pm clubhouse closing a bit brusque considering the sun was still up and the play slow (1:12 tee time, had to sprint thru the last four holes). The staff was very friendly and helpful (including lending me a driver & 3 wood after I discovered the clubheads snapped off upon opening my travel bag), and of course the location & views are the highlight of this place. It was fine for the discounted online twilight rate but I would not be pleased at full rate!

We were able to get a day of tee time here on golf now.com-- what a great deal at 42% off! We got a great morning tee time and headed out...check in was great- staff was prompt and attentive. Pro shop nothing special but their large resort towel is beautiful and I bought three as gifts!
The course is gorgeous, of course ,with stunning views. My only complaint is the pace of play-- and no Marshall to keep it on task. The foursome in front of us never once played ready golf and we waited every time. I'm all for the aloha spirit, but 28 mins behind when there was no one in front of them is not good etiquette !

Enjoyed the experience so much we booked another round. Definitely on our list of courses to play when on Maui.

I have golfed at Makena in the past years but this year the course conditions are not good....seems to be lacking attention and maintenance. I have golfed at other courses during the same week and seen other's ground crew trimming trees or manicuring lawn, but no one was in sight in Makena. Golfing at Makena used to be the top of my list on value for money but after this time it is longer deserves the top spot.

Excellent Ocean Views, challenging course. It is a real treat to play such a beautiful course.

This is a fun but somewhat challenging course. It has great views of the ocean. Ranks as one of the best courses for the money on Maui.

Overall I love this course. Usually the staff are very friendly and accommodating. On my most recent visit the gentleman working in the Pro Shop was fairly rude to me and several other customers which is so different from other staff, I hope I don't have to deal with him on future visits

Bring your own clubs. I rented and paid $ 57.00 for clubs that looked like they'd played at least 1000 rounds.