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Ka'anapali Kai golf course
The Ka'anapali Kai Course on Maui is popular with locals and tourists alike.
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2290 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, Hawaii 96761, US
(808) 661-3271
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About Ka'anapali Golf Resorts (Maui)

Ka'anapali is a resort development in the west Maui town of Lahaina. It is home to two golf courses, Royal Ka'anapali and Ka'anapali Kai, as well as a number of beachfront hotel and condominium properties that offer stay-and-play golf packages. Ka'anapali is a three-mile stretch of beach with 13 places to stay and 45 restaurants. Hotel brands include the Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas, Aston Maui Ka'anapali Villas, Royal Lahaina Resort, Maui Eldorado Ka'anapali by Outrigger, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel, Aston at The Whaler on Ka'anapali Beach, Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Marriott's Maui Ocean Club, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort, Spa & Residence Club and Ka'napali Royal. The beaches are famous for stand-up paddleboarding, snorkeling, sailing, parasailing, sunset dinners and whale watching. Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed the famous Royal Ka'anapali Golf Club in 1962 and the shorter Ka'anapali Kai course was added later.

Facts

Price Range$$$$
Property Class★★★★★
Acres1200
Year Opened1962
Number of Units500+

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual, Buffet
Room TypesRoom, Suite, Villas/Casitas, Fractional Ownership
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Beach AccessYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Ka'anapali Kai
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u584502224
Reviews 5
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5.0
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Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Ka'anapali Kai
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u000005273211
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Ka'anapali Kai
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u000005123413
Reviews 4
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Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Ka'anapali Kai
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SmokyBear
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Pretty good

Overall the course was good, although the bunker “sand” was more like dirt. Bring a sand wedge with little to no bounce.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
Ka'anapali Kai
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Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Kaanapali kai

great experience. played twice. very fast pace of play. enjoyed gift. will play again when I return to Hawaii.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Ka'anapali Kai
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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

What a TREAT!

The course was great, the weather and scenery were spectacular and the price was right. We loved it.

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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 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Royal Ka'anapali
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gc1507108965
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 02/03/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM

Ka'anapali Kai
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u4033816
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

This course was enjoyable

Course is relatively easy - most holes have plenty of space and are pretty straightforward. Course is fine shape - not great but definitely not bad. We enjoyed the round.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Royal Ka'anapali
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kevin1austin
Review 1
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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
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Commented on 02/03/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 4 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM

Royal Ka'anapali
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Par4ace
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Tropical Golf Club classic

Wonderful blend of level holes and some challenging elevation drops! Requires precise iron selection because of strong winds and severe slopes in fairways and greens. Fantastic test of skill!!

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 02/03/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 5 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM

Royal Ka'anapali
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Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

Greens need attention

The greens definitely need some TLC. A lot of burn and mower marks from improper cutting around greens. Not cut for a few days. Fairways and bunkers were ok.

Not worth the money paid

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First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 02/03/2025

Aloha and thank you for giving us your feedback. We'll work hard to address some of the items you mentioned. We hope you give us another chance in the future. Mahalo-Kaanapali GM.

Royal Ka'anapali
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OuajaquLRaogbaDxDzge
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great course

Great course great layout .no cart girl and no selection of sandwiches worth mentioning . Marshall was one of the grumpier men alive . Nicely groomed and great greens!!

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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 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 02/03/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses and we'll work hard to correct some of our shortcomings you mentioned. I'll be sure to let our team know that overall, you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM

Royal Ka'anapali
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u000004742479
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played
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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 4.0
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Commented on 02/03/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 4 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM

Royal Ka'anapali
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saundersd09
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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
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Commented on 02/03/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 4 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM

Ka'anapali Kai
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u000003698295
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Ka'anapali Kai
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u262457142
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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
Pace 5.0
Ka'anapali Kai
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u262457142
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Royal Ka'anapali
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Review 1
Recommended
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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 3.0
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Commented on 02/03/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 5 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM

Royal Ka'anapali
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OuajaquLRaogbaDxDzge
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 01/07/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We'll work to improve our beverage cart situation. We are thrilled about the 5 star review and happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM

Ka'anapali Kai
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tigreen
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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