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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.

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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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Ka'anapali Kai
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gpeverett
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Ka'anapali Kai
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Cbrumbaugh
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Reviews 34
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

ALL WEATHER!

Played in rain, wind and a little slower pace but enjoyed playing the course. Played this course 2 times during our week vacation,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Ka'anapali Kai
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u000003002857
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Ka'anapali Kai
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Cbrumbaugh
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Ka'anapali Kai
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vanjupiter
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Ka'anapali Kai
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dehagg
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Reviews 53
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Charlie Foxtrot

You would think that a world renowned resort course would put a few tees in the cart, spring for a water bottle or two ( like every other course in Hawaii), but no. Plus no alcohol on the course, only fair course conditions. Looks like they don’t change pin positions daily either. Sum total is: find somewhere else to play even if it costs more. These bozos don’t seem to care one way or the other.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Royal Ka'anapali
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u314160674730
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/05/2023

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

Royal Ka'anapali
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Pete8988495
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Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/05/2023

Aloha Pete and Mahalo 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)!

Royal Ka'anapali
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aulusa
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great course and fun to play

Always a treat to play either course at Kaanapali. The Royal is a little more difficult but also more fun. Figuring out the slope and breaks on the greens is a lot of fun. Great views from many of the holes! Great staff and very good Course conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/05/2023

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)!

Royal Ka'anapali
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khassett
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Kenny’s review of Kanapaali

My friend rob and I played this course and had a great time. Greens weee tremendous and so many great views. Course reminded me of a local course in Brewster, WA named Gamble Sands. Resort style course that doesn’t whoop you! Yes, there’s some water and tough putting reads, reading the grain on the grass significantly affects putting speed. We finished our round in under 4 hours and got many great pics. I would love to play again especially if the fee wasn’t so high. No alcohol with cart girl which was frustrating. To go drinks available before you tee off but can’t get there easily at the turn. Wonderful course and memory.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/05/2023

Aloha Kenny. Glad to hear that you and Rob had a great time playing out here at Kaanapali Golf Courses. We'll make sure to share your review with out staff. Mahalo and hope to see you back soon!

Royal Ka'anapali
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u000008100150
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

This course had friendly staff

Kaanapali is a great place to play. Wide open fairways yet challenging pin positions. Renovation being done on Hole 7, which could've been explained at the start. Weather is always a factor especially the wind.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/05/2023

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)!

Royal Ka'anapali
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aulusa
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Fun course great pace of play

How can you complain when you're on vacation and play a 3 hr and 10 minute round. Rain in the forcast but held off all day. If you're on Maui there are no really bad courses. Just some are a little harder than others!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/20/2023

Aloha. You are spot on with your review. We are thrilled you enjoyed your round here at our Kaanapali Golf Courses. Sounds like a perfect day with a 3 hour round and great weather as well. Hope to see you back again soon! Mahalo.

Royal Ka'anapali
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Randy7628255
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A fun but challenging course

Beautiful vistas wide fairways tough greens. A great course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/20/2023

Aloha Randy and Mahalo for the 5 star review. We are very happy to hear you had a great experience out here at our Kaanapali Golf Courses! We hope to see you back out again soon!

Ka'anapali Kai
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Miklsel6
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Ka'anapali Kai
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u314162435535
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Phenomenal. Everything was great other than no alcohol sold during play. Highly recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Royal Ka'anapali
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mikeedmonds
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/14/2023

Aloha Mike and Mahalo for the 5 star review. We will be sure to let our team know you thoroughly enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon!

Ka'anapali Kai
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biking
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic views and excellent conditions

Totally recommend this scenic and forgiving course. Worth the money

Royal Ka'anapali
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mikeedmonds
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/14/2023

Aloha Mike and Mahalo for your feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your round and we will share your review with our team. We look forward to serving you again soon.

Ka'anapali Kai
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u790674159
Played On
Reviews 44
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Ka'anapali Kai
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u000007343761
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Solid

Good course, greens slower than expected. Layout is fair, weird beverage policy. Good views, all and all solid for the price (depending what you pay). Look online, might be more worth it for less ching.

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