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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4.7
693 Reviews (693)

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Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Top notch!

From the entrance to the Finish this Golf course was Top Notch! Russell, Mike and the entire team members were fantastic...Very friendly and great knowledge of the course

My wife and I played 4 days in a row and really enjoyed the Southern hospitality...

Thank you Steve and Marnie from Washington State

Ps Don't forget to eat SugarBee apples!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Windy...!

First time playing course and we were not disappointed!

Our game was off but only because it was cold and windy

that happens with spring Golf...Staff was fantastic and very knowledgeable with tips to navigate the course effectively well done to all team members as we enjoyed our experience at Kiva Dunes

Steve and Marnie...Washington State

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 17
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Awesome Day @ Kiva Dunes

Booked at the last minute while vacationing in Orange Beach. Had great weather, staff was super friendly, course was in great shape. The cost was definitely worth it compared to the course we played the day before @ Craft Farms. The Cypress Bend course looked like a distressed Muni in comparision.

Would certianly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

not ready for early tee time

I love the course but warm up is important to me and their range was not ready. I get hitting off of mats this time of year, but the mats were not out nor were the balls. I had about 5 minutes to hit balls before my tee time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
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
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

This course if fun to play.

The PRO shop staff were extremely friendly and helpful. They even got us off 45 minutes before our scheduled tee off time. We were going to grab a quick bite to eat in the dining room. That was a mistake! The waitress had an attitude and it took them 30 minutes to prepare a hot dog which was their special. In addition to that the hot dog was over cooked and not good. 2 hot dogs, 2 cokes were $28+ dollars. We ate dinner for less than that. I would recommend the course but not the dining!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great day at Kiva Dunes

I love Kiva Dunes!! Great course and the weather was great as well! A little on the pricey side, but well worth it on a perfect day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Kiva Dunes

A friend and I played Kiva Dunes on 12/04/23. The weather was a little windy on the day we played it and I’m not sure if that is the norm. Lucky we were either against it or it was at our backs. The course itself was in great shape from tee to green. The greens are very large, and some have multi tiers to them. They were firm, fast and rolled true. There are a couple unique features about the course. After completing a hole, the next tees are switchbacks, where you need to turn around to go to the next tee. There were no issues because there were signs, and we were told about it from the starter. The course itself is pretty much in front of you and what you see is what you get once you get ready for your next shot. The course has some risk reward holes, and you can get into trouble with the driver. I learned that on #9, which is a blind tee shot with a lake guarding the green. Water, marsh, and sand traps do come into play. This was my first time playing a Jerry Pate course and look forward to playing other courses of his. The entire staff inside and out were very friendly and professional. If I’m in the area again I would not hesitate to play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 58
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

I travel to Gulf Shores every year and Kiva Dunes Is my first choice for Golf

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

SLOW SLOW

I was in a 3-some of 3 decent golfers.

A FIVESOME went off in front of us, playing a scramble of some sort.

We waited on EVERY SHOT!

No Marshall anywhere in sight for the entire 5 hour round.

The 5-some had no idea on golf etiquette and made for a miserably long round.

After spending $260 for 2 of us, was disappointed in the experience.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Not at their best today

I like this course and will play it again.

But, there were multiple five-somes on the course today and no marshal. When I asked about it after the round in the pro shop my comments were dismissed with an annoyed look, saying the pace of play is under five hours so it’s ok, which is a comment I expect at a $30 municipal, not a $150 per round resort after I had just spent another $200 in merchandise.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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
Played On
Reviews 5
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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