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

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Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
743 Reviews (743)
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Well kept course, Huge Greens & Fairways....My kind of course.

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
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fabulous

Best course in Alabama including Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Course immaculate, greens always perfect. Even at the rates, a great buy.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
T O P 25
Reviews 264
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fun Course with Very Nice Conditions

This was my first time playing Kiva Dunes. The staff at the course is fantastic. From the time you arrive at the bag drop to the time you take your cart to the cart return, the staff was friendly, nice and very accommodating.

Great practice area (range balls included in the greens fee). The course has a nice mix of sand, water, trees, and rough. The course was in excellent shape. The greens were big and quick with lots of slopes and undulations. There are many scenic, and fun golf holes. If you book on Golfnow with a Hot Deal, the course is quite a bargain. The worst part of the round was the SLOW play. Once we reached hole #9, we had to wait on the tee box and we had to wait on every single hole from 9 - 18. Very slow and agonizing.

The course is quite open with plenty of room of the tees. There are a few strategically place bunkers which makes you think about what you are doing, but if you are a little wayward, the course is not too penalizing. Next time I am in the area, I will definitely be back to play again.

Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Best Course in Gulf Shores Area

Best course in the Gulf area! Diverse holes, scenic, fast undulating greens, good pace of play, excellent staff, and a bargain if you book a Hot Deal on Golfnow!

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
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

5 star course

Beautiful course with an awesome staff.The pace of play was great.I cannot say enough about the friendly staff and the course condition

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Pretty course

Starter rushed us before tee time then we were held up every hole.

Marshal was pleasant and helpful.

Holes are too close for amateur players...rather dangerous at times.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course

Course was firm even after 2 weeks of rain. Greens were quick and had some nice breaks on them. Plenty of room off the tee and greens are pretty good size.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 4.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great layout!

The course has an excellent mix of sand, water, trees, and rough. The four people in our group were impressed with the challenging layout. The course was in excellent shape. The greens were big and quick. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be returning here soon.

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
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

ALWAYS A CHALLENGE

This track is always a great challenge. Wd had some weather issues with rain and wind but it drains very well, and there was no standing water anywhere. The Happy Cart remains one of the most expensive in the area as are drinks inside the bar/restaurant. I was asked if I wanted a double bloody mary when I ordered one mid morning. Wrongfully assuming there was a 'double' discount, but no...18.00! The cart girls need to know how NOT to disturb golfers when they drive around. Cheers

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet 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
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Vacation Golf Getaway

One of the best courses I’ve golfed. From the moment we pulled in we felt welcomed. Bag drop staff, starter, and cart girl were outstanding and great to visit with. Very helpful! Second off this morning and made it around in 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 6
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
T O P 100
Reviews 173
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

The best golf course in the area

I played all the golf courses in the area being a local in Gulf Shores Alabama, and this golf course is pretty much the best golf course in the area. The staff in the pro shop is accommodating to my needs and want to do. Best of all the greens here are the best...

Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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 4.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played
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
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course

Pro Shop Sales! Driving range supplied Balls! And a starter who got us out ahead of outing. Course drained remarkably well consider all the rain that fell. Greens ran true, fast n smooth.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
T O P 500
Reviews 91
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Enjoyable day

Course is in good shape. Greens are fairly large and roll true, although a bit slower than I had expected for this caliber of course. Very good fairways and I thoroughly appreciated the tee boxes were level. This course is definitely worth playing when in the area. Well maintained and manicured.

Alabama Advisor
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Pristine course conditions

This course is very interesting and challenging with lots of places to get into trouble! It’s a great layout and this time of year, the pace of play was awesome. We finished in three hours.

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 4.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Kiva Simply the Best

We Have been coming to Panhandle for over 12 years and we finally played Kiva why did we wait so long?? It's a great course with good challenging holes ,fairways are top notch and greens were quick except for a couple . The overall look of the course is almost impeccable greens staff do a fabulous job of making the course look it's best, hats off to them.

The front 9 played in 1 hour 40 minutes , we bottled up in the back at 2 hours 25 minutes over all not bad if its not busy probably can be played in 3.5 hours easily. Loved the staff and we will be playing this in the following years every winter it will be a regular...for us SnowBirds!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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