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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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Royal Ka'anapali
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u1568091
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Friendly Staff

Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent course but played after they had plugged greens so the were bumpy and super slow.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 09/05/2022

Aloha and Mahalo for giving us your feedback. We're happy to hear your interaction with our staff was a pleasant experience for you. We will be sure to let our team know . We hope to see you again soon!

Ka'anapali Kai
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Reviews 2
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Ka'anapali Kai
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Reviews 2
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Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Ka'anapali Kai
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Review 1
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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
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Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Royal Ka'anapali
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calthof
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Recommended
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First Time Playing
5.0
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Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
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Commented on 08/26/2022

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. 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)!

Ka'anapali Kai
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Reggiemartin28
Reviews 2
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Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Ka'anapali Kai
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Cole9341965
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

First Time!

This was my first time to Hawaii and first time on this course. This course was amazing. The views from the course were phenomenal! Will definitely come back here!

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First Time Playing
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Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Ang9435489
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Greens very difficult

Unable to buy dri nks as bar was closed at 5.00pm for dinner guests. Would like to play again but would need a bit of practice putting on the 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 2.0
Royal Ka'anapali
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zack1919
Review 1
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 07/29/2022

Aloha Zack and Mahalo for your 5 star rating! We’re thrilled you had a positive experience. We will be sure to let our team know as well. A Hui Hou (until we meet again)!

Royal Ka'anapali
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u000001008376
Reviews 4
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 07/27/2022

Aloha and Mahalo for your fantastic rating! We’re thrilled you had a positive experience. We will be sure to let our team know as well. A Hui Hou (until we meet again)!

Ka'anapali Kai
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u7432781
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Royal Ka'anapali
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u000001008376
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 07/19/2022

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!

Royal Ka'anapali
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u314162896998
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 07/19/2022

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. 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)!

Ka'anapali Kai
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wrlarsen
Reviews 2
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 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Royal Ka'anapali
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u243578940
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Awesome course!

Nice wide fairways. You feel confident and comfortable letting the drives go! Greens were very tough for me both speed and reading. Had an awesome time!

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 07/10/2022

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!

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DonnaTaylor16
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great value

Great value. Unfriendly starter and no cocktails available is my only complaints.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
Royal Ka'anapali
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u032962382
Review 1
Played

Slow play despite asking course marshal for help

Slow play really impacted the enjoyment level playing this course. Worse we called the pro shop who sent a marshal . He advised us that a group two up from us was 2-3 holes behind. But he did nothing nor did he come back to see if there was improvement l. 10 to 15 minute waits between shots is not fun. This course needs real marshals who ensure proper pace of play is adhered too

Previously Played
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
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Commented on 06/30/2022

Aloha and thank you for bringing this issue to our attention and please let me apologize for the slow play from the groups ahead of you on that day. Keeping our customers happy is our number one priority and I hope you give us another chance in the future. Mahalo.

Ka'anapali Kai
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u314162083697
Review 1
Recommended
Played

Father's Day Outing

Great Father's Day with my boys on a beautiful course!

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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 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Ka'anapali Kai
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u000002144485
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played
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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Ka'anapali Kai
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Scott0033
Review 1
Recommended
Played
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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
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