Ka'anapali Golf Resorts (Maui)

My wife and I played a round here, and let me tell you — the course showed up to work, even if the staff mostly didn’t.

Course & Equipment:

We rented clubs, and shockingly, they were actually pretty nice. Honestly, the clubs had more personality than most of the employees. The course itself was in great shape — fairways clean, greens challenging, and just enough difficulty to remind you that confidence is temporary.

Scenery & Conditions:

The views? Absolutely incredible. The kind of scenery that makes you forget your scorecard and your will to live after a three‑putt. It was hot, but the breeze kept us from melting into the cart seat, so that was a win.

Staff & Service:

The staff was… present. Functional. Efficient in the same way a vending machine is efficient — you press a button, something happens, nobody smiles.

The range guy, though? A legend. Friendly, talkative, actually seemed to enjoy being alive.

The beverage cart situation was a whole adventure. There was one cart on the entire course, and we caught it once — at hole one — where the cart attendant delivered drinks with the enthusiasm of someone reading tax code.

Overall:

Phenomenal course, gorgeous views, great conditions. If you’re here for the golf, you’ll love it. If you’re here for warm hospitality and vibrant personalities… bring your own.

This course was really good. Views were amazing. Greens a little slow. Fairway didn't roll out as good as California course but could be humidity .

The greens were an excellent shape and rolled very true. The fairways were in great shape. The views were spectacular of the ocean. But I’m not sure how you couldn’t have a cart person or something to buy food and beverages on the course it was a Saturday come on.

I love playing a forgiving course. The views were amazing. That made it. Would play here multiple times per week for sure.

Course in reasonably good shape given the recent heavy rinfall

Played both Kaanapali courses many times. The Royal is by far the better track. Neither is worth full rate, IMO. When you pay $300+ dollars a head, you don't expect to start your day walking 200 yards to an off mat range, to hit balls that cost extra from your round.

Other negatives.

- no halfway house or beverage cart = hungry & thirsty

- The sandbunkers are unkept. 4x too much sand in some, zero in others.

The track itself is good, a fun layout with a variety of holes and shots. There is one green on one hole that gets you down near the ocean. Rest of the course works upland. Just not a $350 a person experience.Wait for the hot deal rate under $200.

Bunkers were washed out due to recent rain and flooding. The rest of the course dried out very well considering wet weather.

Grass In desperate need of cutting. Rates should have been lower to accommodate the course conditions

Very nice facility accessing two courses. (aka I is the lower price course.) very nice staff. A lot of people ready and willing to help you. Impressive “gift package” with the club rental. (I lost a lot more than two balls, though!). Magnificent layout with challenging up and down hills. Par threes were a challenging distance (150+). Fantastic views from the higher elevation holes. Tee boxes were in very nice shape. Fairways were very good and rough was a reasonable height. Greens were a little iffy with a lot of sand and competing grasses coming in. Very few ball marks. Sand traps were nicely groomed with plenty of sand. I had a great time!