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
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/15/2023

Aloha friend. 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)!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sand traps

Course was enjoyable, except for the sand traps. Tough to get out of especially with the lack of sand. Most spots I was in was less than 1” with some underlying rocks and/or roots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 05/30/2023

Aloha and thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that maybe not all but most of your round was quite enjoyable. Hope you’ll give us another chance in the future. Mahalo.

Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Not bad

I was here for 10 days and love to play golf, so I bought the 5 round deal, which basically equates the 1 free round. The Royal is a decent track. Personally, I think the front is the nice 9 and features pretty much the only doglegs on the course. The back is most straight with elevation changes. With the exception of #17 there are no interesting Par 3’s. As mentioned, it’s a decent golf course and they keep it in good condition, although it is worth mentioning they didn’t change pins between days a few times, and this resulted in unsightly frayed holes around the edges. Greens were solid and rolled well despite being a bit on the thicker side. It’s an open track and the elements are the biggest challenge. I’d say it plays longer than the yardage. Staff was courteous and the range is fine. I’m glad I played it. There are some fabulous views in a few spots. Pricing is high for the experience and there’s zero dollar value at $235 a round. This is a $75 golf course anywhere other than Hawaii, and they also benefit from no local competition other than Kapalua.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/15/2023

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

Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were slow and shaggy. Still showed effects of recent aeration.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/22/2023

Aloha and Mahalo for giving us your feedback. Yes, we're just finished our spring aerification on both courses and the greens are rolling beautifully now. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible

Greens were terrible, lots of sand on greens. Should have received a discount.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/30/2023

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)!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/22/2023

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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Commented on 05/18/2023

Aloha and Mahalo for giving us your 5-star review!. We will be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon here at Kaanapali Golf Courses!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Not Resort Style Golf

I have played here whenever I've come to Maui, but I will not play it again. No food until 12:00. Lost their liquor license. No cart person. I called after hole 9 to see if I could get a half refund since it was such a terrible golf experience and the front-desk person was very rude (and they didn't refund me half - was definitely a longshot, so not docking them points for that).

It's expensive but doesn't provide the amenities one would expect from a Hawaiian golf experience. Although a bit more expensive, just go up the road to Kapalua. It's the type of golf experience you would expect on vacation.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Vacation Golf

Nothing better than playinf in Hawaii on a great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/18/2023

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)!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No Alcohol

Was shocked that I couldn’t enjoy a beer while playing.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Large tine punched Greens

Cancelled booking, I was not advised the the greens were punched and re opened the day we were supposed to play.

Staff was friendly and cancelled my time but did not get my refund from Golfpass.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
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Commented on 05/02/2023

Aloha,

I believe your booking was through "GolfNow" and therefore the confusion. Please contact me directly at kreul@kaanapaligolfcourses.com

I will need some more details about your reservation and will process your refund. Very sorry for the misunderstanding. Mahalo. GM.

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nothing but beer.

For some reason your course, and several others no longer allow anything other than beer on the golf course my wife rides along with me and she enjoys a cocktail or two. But with your new restrictions. She was very disappointed. You know the saying happy wife, happy life. Whatever the problem is, you guys should take care of it. People should be able to enjoy a cocktail or two while playing golf. Other than that course condition was excellent. Pace of play was great. We even played the King course. It had just been reopened after aeration. Still, it was a great wonderful course. The views are spectacular. Thank you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 04/30/2023

Mahalo for the great rating. Please come again!

Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Location location...otherwise not worth it

Location location location.....smack in the middle of Kaanapali..... paid 113 for twilight and will not do it again. condition not better than most muni courses in California at 1/3 or the price. Kai course really does not have ocean view. For the price, only portapotty available on the course (unacceptable), no water stations. saw the food cart ONCE during the 18 holes... rather drive out to other courses to play

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Happy to play this one again

Yesterday was the third time I have played this course and I will not hesitate to play it on my next visit to Kaanapali.

The course condition is excellent, although a little more sand in the bunkers would be great!

The greens are fast so be ready to have some longer than anticipated 2nd putts.

The two things I would suggest could be improved are: 1. Practice range is very limited and I just don’t like having to use mats and 2. There is a small and well hidden putting green that could be better signposted as it not seen until you are not n your way to the 1st tee.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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