815 Plantation Road, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542, US
(251) 540-7000
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About Kiva Dunes

Kiva Dunes Resort is set within a conservation area on the Fort Morgan peninsula minutes from the sugar-white beaches of Gulf Shores. Its vacation rentals range from full homes to fully furnished condos, each allowing guests access to the resort's four pools, two restaurants and private beach. The Kiva Beach Club is home to a salt-water pool and full restaurant service. Massage and yoga services are available. Kiva Dunes, a Jerry Pate design, is considered by many Alabama's No. 1 public course.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Year Opened1995
Number of Units100-300

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsBar, Casual
Room TypesFractional Ownership
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

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Golf courses at Kiva Dunes

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Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
743 Reviews (743)
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Absolute perfect course!!!

This round of golf was a pure pleasure. This course offers everything that meets the desires for every golfer. Some holes very difficult, to very easy, although all in all it is not an easy course. Challenging in a good way! Loved every aspect of the layout, pace of play, hospitality, and scenery. Can’t wait to get back to play again!!! Probably will book a back to back 18 the next time. For those who read this, GO PLAY THERE!!!! You’ll talk about it for a while!

Jason, from Winfield, AL

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
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Kiva review

Well maintained and great staff. I highly recommend playing the course.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful and difficult

Amenities were premium. Starter was great and accommodating. Course was in superb shape. Layout was just a little confusing but everything was well marked so if was quick to figure out where you were. I highly recommend.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 8
Recommended
Played

Great way to spend the day

Course was great and staff was also fantastic. Slower because everyone else knew this too.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Best golf around

Staff is great. Course is beautiful. Worth it every time.

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
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Awesome course

Course itself was awesome, didn't care hitting off of mats on the range or the fact you can't hit over 260 on the range. Pace of play was pretty horrible but the marshals were actively trying to get the group infront of us to pick up the pace. Staff was very friendly and as I said before, the course was awesome.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Track

Great practice facility, layout and greens. Course was in awesome shape, the staff was very accommodating and friendly. Plan to return again soon.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
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 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Always Great!

I have played this course for the past twenty years and it is always in great shape. Friendly staff. An overall great course!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Awesome Experience

I called the course before I booked on GolfNow to make sure they had rental clubs and they did. They did not tell me at the time that the course was being aerified and I didn’t see it on the site. When I arrived to the course, I was met by the staff and they treated me great from the start. They came to get my clubs but I told them I was renting clubs. They then went and got my rental clubs and put them on a cart while I went into the clubhouse to pay. They had two sets to chose from and I chose the TaylorMade Qi3’s and they came with a sleeve of TaylorMade golf balls. I think they other set were Pings. The set had everything you needed and the face of those clubs were hot. I wanted to sneak them into my rental and go home, they were so good!! The course was in very good shape. Even though the course was being aerated, the balls still rolled very well on the greens. We had to play the front 9 twice because they were aerating the greens on the back but it was still a very enjoyable round. I was paired with a couple who were members and another gentleman and we had a good time. The couple knew the course and treated like we had our own caddies. They were really nice. I wish I could’ve played the back 9 just for the sake of playing it but overall I truly enjoyed this course. The pace of play was phenomenal and we were able to get around 18 holes in just over 3 hours. From the staff in the parking lot, to the clubhouse staff, and the starters, I had a great time. If I’m ever in the area again, this course is a must play for me. Would totally recommend this course.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Punched Greens

KD is normally a very nice course, but with aeirated greens I nicked it a star. The staff was great; it was just the punched greens that cost me a couple of strokes. At the priced I paid I would play it often.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Pace 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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