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Ka'anapali Golf Resorts (Maui)

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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Golf courses at Ka'anapali Golf Resorts (Maui)

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Ka'anapali Kai
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Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Ka'anapali Kai
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dvrepko
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Royal Ka'anapali
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Fenway16
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Really Royal!

very playable resort golf course and in great shape,

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 02/19/2025

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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dvrepko
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Beautiful Hawaiian Jewel

Great course….avoiding the sand traps make for a good opportunity to score well….greens are challenging, but fair

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/05/2025

Aloha and Mahalo for the great 5 Star review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at Kaanapali Golf Courses and we hope to see you again soon! -GM

Ka'anapali Kai
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mrz7700
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Much better than expected

Reviews I read before playing didn't excite me, but the Kai course was a solid layout with great views of the West Maui mountains and glimpses of the ocean and Molokai in the distance. The holes east of the highway were more interesting along the side of the foothills, and #7, with the tee shot over a gorge was a highlight. Last minute Hot Deal was a great value! I'll try Royal K next time in Maui.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Ka'anapali Kai
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Fenway16
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Ka'anapali Kai
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Ebuch2002
Played On
Reviews 40
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Royal Ka'anapali
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colinai
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
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First Time Playing

Wide open resort course

It’s a nice day out on the course but not really memorable.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/19/2025

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! - GM

Royal Ka'anapali
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dvrepko
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Hawaiian treat!

I highly recommend this course ….Hawaiian beauty and a very friendly trek….

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/19/2025

Aloha and Mahalo for your feedback. We are elated that you discovered the Hawaiian beauty of our course and look forward to having you back! We'll be sure to share your comments with our staff! -GM

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Commented on 02/12/2025

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)!

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Commented on 02/12/2025

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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tblanchard3
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very nice course with some great views. Fairways were generous and forgiving, greens we were in good shape, difficult to read the break. I would definitely play the course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Ka'anapali Kai
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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Royal Ka'anapali
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jmenesin
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Maui Time

First time playing Royal and I enjoyed it greatly. Course layout is challenging and with the ocean breeze makes it difficult on many holes. Front 9 pace of play was great, back 9 a little slower. Will play it again in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/12/2025

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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johgar
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 02/12/2025

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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u584502224
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Ka'anapali Kai
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u000005273211
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Ka'anapali Kai
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u000005123413
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Ka'anapali Kai
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SmokyBear
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pretty good

Overall the course was good, although the bunker “sand” was more like dirt. Bring a sand wedge with little to no bounce.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Ka'anapali Kai
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kaanapali kai

great experience. played twice. very fast pace of play. enjoyed gift. will play again when I return to Hawaii.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Ka'anapali Kai
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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

What a TREAT!

The course was great, the weather and scenery were spectacular and the price was right. We loved it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Royal Ka'anapali
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gc1507108965
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/03/2025

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. I'll be sure to let our team know you enjoyed your round with us. Mahalo. -GM

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