Ka'anapali Kai golf course
The Ka'anapali Kai Course on Maui is popular with locals and tourists alike.
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

Golf courses at Ka'anapali Golf Resorts (Maui)

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Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
925 Reviews (925)
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Okay but nothing special

Way too much money for run of the mill golf course. Some nice views of the ocean. Staff was nice. Driving range gives you about 20 balls, chincy! Pro shop is kind of dumpy, the place should shine for the bloated prices. Pace of play was good because the place wasn't very busy

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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Kaaanapli

Not sure it's worth the money. Billed as a high end course. Nice folks in pro shop , back shop crew meh. Course was not mint , greens ok,

Enjoyed wailea blue way better

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First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 12/02/2024

Aloha and Mahalo for giving us your feedback. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon!

Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

For the price

I was shocked by the condition of the course for the price I paid. The greens were slow and inconsistent. The rough was lumpy and bumpy like you would expect it to be, but chipping green side was ridiculously hard and I play Bermuda all the time. Had fun once I decided to just enjoy the day!

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 12/02/2024

Aloha and thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that we couldn’t provide you with the best experience possible. Hope you’ll give us another chance in the future. Mahalo.

Reviews 6
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Adds about this course are fraud

The course is all in the hills and it played like a bad muni. The greens need work and were nowhere near ten on stent meter. They were soft and in need of mowing. The course layout is unremarkable. The concourse bathrooms were portable potties. Overall very disappointing.

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First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 1.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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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 5.0
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Windy golf day

Love golfing here….beautiful views but it was extremely windy which made it a challenge.

This is a par 70, so don’t be fooled that it is easy. Almost every hole is on an angle and lots of bunkers which we found.

The only downside is that there are portable toilets…..bummer

Greens are in great shape and our HOT DEALS price was a bonus

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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
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

The Royal is King!

We love playing the Royal when we vacation in Maui. With wind the layout can be challenging especially from the Blue tees. If it wasn't so expensive now, we'd play it multiple times.

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Previously Played
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 5.0
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Commented on 01/07/2025

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

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Commented on 12/02/2024

Aloha and Mahalo for giving us your feedback. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon!

Review 1
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 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 12/02/2024

Aloha and Mahalo for giving us your feedback. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon!

Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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
Reviews 6
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 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Fun Time at Kaanapali Kia

This course was fantastic. Great views of the Pacific Ocean from the 14 holes up the mountain on the other side of the highway. A bit windy at times but that added to the experience. I didn’t care for holes 1, 16, 17, and 18 that were on flat land amongst the resort. Rough was a bit of a challenge. I can’t imagine the Royal Kaanapali course that is $225 to play verses $125 for the Kai course being any better, especially from the scenic view standpoint. I highly recommend playing the Kaanapali Kai course on Maui.

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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 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Run of the mill course

Not much of a layout. Course is in decent shape except the traps which were like rocky mud pits. I played it as i was staying in the area and got the reduced rate. Don't expect too much if you decide to play it.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
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
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Commented on 11/06/2024

Aloha Ricky 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. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round of golf with us. We hope to see you again soon. A Hui Hou (until we meet again)! - Kaanapali GM

Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A great course to play in Maui

The Kaanapali Kai course was a great place to play a round of golf in Maui.

Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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 2.0
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