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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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samnbrooks
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good round, but.......

I thought today’s round was really fun.

First the good...... very good course conditions, greens rolled very true. Good shots were rewarded. Pace was pretty slow, but there are worse places in the world to wait out shots, but you have to be patient. So, the not so good......Beer cart made 1 appearance, at 18. I guess I could have brought my own, but....

Also, the guys at the clubhouse were fine, but not very welcoming. I could tell it was a “job” for them. You work at a resort in one of the most beautiful places on earth, be appreciative of that. Was not the feeling that I got from them. Far from it. Was a little bit of a downer before and after a fun round

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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 2.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Royal Ka'anapali
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ricklopic
Review 1
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 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
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Commented on 04/02/2021

Mahalo for playing and sharing your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again.

Ka'anapali Kai
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u314161269166
Review 1
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4.0
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Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Ka'anapali Kai
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u182260190
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

This is a good course in MUI FOR THE DOLLARS SPENT!

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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Difficulty 3.0
Royal Ka'anapali
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fitte29
Review 1
Recommended
Played
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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 4.0
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Commented on 04/02/2021

Mahalo for playing and sharing your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again.

Ka'anapali Kai
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Dfantuzzi
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great views and a better pace

When staying in kaanapali you must play this friendly course. Play the lava or black tees if you want to add some challenge. Remember greens break toward the ocean I even if it does not look like it. Played super twilight rate started at 3 and was in club house by 630.

Great views from the second tier of holes, bring the camera.

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Previously Played
5.0
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Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000002924785
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314159848044
Reviews 45
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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4DZKJ0avT3yG6EfDaAaV
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Royal Ka'anapali
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u529996779
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Beautiful views

My husband and I played here and the staff were amazing, the grounds are beautiful and the views breathtaking. This was a good course for an intermediate player, challenging with ponds, lots of sand traps.

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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
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Commented on 02/24/2021

Mahalo for playing and sharing your review. We appreciate you and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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neghabat1
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played
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First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 2.0
Royal Ka'anapali
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glenlowe
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 2.0
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Commented on 02/24/2021

Mahalo for playing and sharing your review. We appreciate you and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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mrhoesly
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

Too expensive

The islander play for $40 why do we get charged $99.00???

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 1.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Ka'anapali Kai
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Anonymous
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Ka'anapali Kai
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Nathan8033739
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great value and great day

This is a great course for an average player

Plenty of challenge and greens are fast and true

Beautiful setting in Kaanapali

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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
Ka'anapali Kai
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ChrisKepo333
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Treated like Ohana

Your greeted by the sound of Hawaiian music by a nicest brahda Welcome to da dunes here’s your cart “ What time yoour tee time sir I was the second one off as a single . First group super nice let me play thru with COVID high fives . And cheers with a good dive No breakfast ball . Great round ended with da brahda helping with my sticks and a Aloha. Not like that stuffy butterfly course .Kapalua

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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 4.0
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u9606084
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun, Fast, Challenging Greens

Great value for the money on golf now. Greens are awesome and views are good.

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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 3.0
Ka'anapali Kai
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u9606084
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun, Fast, Challenging Greens

Golf now price is half Kaanapali price...great value. Nice views, fast and fun greens. Bunkers are rough but playable...I think views are better on Kai than Royal. With Covid no services at course or on course, bring beers, water and food

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 4.0
Royal Ka'anapali
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shanedenooijer
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Royal Ka'anapali
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u000007265223
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course!

If you’re on vacation in Maui you will love this course. Fair price and great greens. The rental clubs were very nice as well.

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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
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Commented on 02/24/2021

Mahalo for playing and sharing your review. We appreciate you and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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