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

Golf courses at Kiva Dunes

Golfer Photos

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
739 Reviews (739)
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Overpriced due to course conditions

Course as a whole was very dry with some extreme dried out areas. Greens ran very fast and most could not hold a shot. Ground crews removing foliage in several areas and the once attractive course looks so barren that some holes look unrecognizable.

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Reviews 15
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Played

Overpriced and lots of trees removed

If your going for lunch it’s nice but if your going for golf think again. This may have at one time been a beautiful golf course and ranked high but it is not anymore. It is overpriced the first thing it says on golfnow is it’s on a beautiful piece of property on the gulf of Mexico. Well the golf course has no view of any water but the hazards, the trees have been all ripped out in between the different fairways. Don’t waste your hundred bucks on this course very disappointed.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course, great greens

The course layout and conditions were great. The pace of play was excruciating. Some self-absorbed group found a quasi-Ryder Cup thing took so long that we were left in the dark(literally). It's a resort course with old, slow folks and the aforementioned group tying up things. Too bad. It's a great course

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 14
Recommended
Played

Time of year lots of brown

Lots of brown turf, greens fast and course getting a lot of foliage removed

Verified Purchaser
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
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

Amazing greens

Greens were fast but true, course was in amazing shape for late January. 3 hour 20 minutes for a round , never had to wait on a single tee box. Or fairway

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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
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Best in Gulf Shores area

Great course layout. Well maintained. Drains after rain exceptionally well and wildlife on the course is an added attraction.

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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
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
T O P 10
Reviews 1217
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Michigan Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 73
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A Great Course on the Alabama Gulf Coast!

This golf course was amazing and fun to play! A must play if you're in Alabama. The staff was very friendly, and the pro shop was great. I will be playing this course again in the near future.

First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
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
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 29
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Sand knats are rough. Do bring off spray

If I’m looking for complaints-green speeds were inconsistent. Tee boxes were uneven at times. Now that the bad stuff is out of the way. It was an absolutely beautiful course. Not at all intimidating. I do recommend eating before or plan to eat right after because there is no clubhouse visits at the turn as you don’t come to it.

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
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Positive

The price was a bit high but the course itself was very nice. The extra care that a great course would take was not seen here. The edges were frayed with no color that helped its image. Between the uprights it was extremely cared for!

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Tough Course

This course is very demanding and has a ton of undulations. There are not many flat spots in the fairways or on the greens. Its borderline ridiculous. I enjoyed playing it but its not an everyday course because it wears you out with the slopes and wierd lies. Great staff, great course layout, too tough. I'm glad i played it from the tips but too many other good courses out there for me.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course great staff

Beautiful course that is in great shape and very friendly and helpful staff. It is a very fair course that can challenge all levels but also is not to difficult or punish you to much for a bad shot. Greens are quick and very challenging, but they are big. Enjoyed our time here greatly!

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

Amazing Greens!

Hands down one of the greatest courses you’ll play.. period! Has a PGA feel, greens roll really fast and true, fairways are like hitting off a sponge and the views are awesome! You’ll probably see an alligator sunning somewhere on the course and depending on where the pins are you’ll cuss the greens as such as you’ll praise them.. (but in a good way) all in all, you’re crazy not to play if you’re within 30 minutes of it.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Review 1
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
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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 5.0
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

What a course!

Have been wanting to play Kiva Dunes for a long time. What a great course! Played in winds that were at least 35mph, wide fairways made tee ball very playable, putts were being blown all over the place. What a fun day. Quite the experience and would recommend this course to anyone. Can’t wait for the opportunity to play here again.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great round

From the moment we got on property the staff was extremely friendly and attentive.

Course is in great shape. Greens were perfect and true.

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 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Perfect Greens

The whole experience from beginning to end was great. The staff was wonderful and the greens were the best I've ever played on . The only small disappointment was that there were no water views anywhere on the course. Disappointing since you are at the beach. We would have loved a few holes with a beach or bay view. Otherwise perfection.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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
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