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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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gSUIARxKE3j6ScblUAzE
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Ka'anapali Kai
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Julie7682372
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Ka'anapali Kai
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Kipp7456359
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Fun Time at Kaanapali Kia

This course was fantastic. Great views of the Pacific Ocean from the 14 holes up the mountain on the other side of the highway. A bit windy at times but that added to the experience. I didn’t care for holes 1, 16, 17, and 18 that were on flat land amongst the resort. Rough was a bit of a challenge. I can’t imagine the Royal Kaanapali course that is $225 to play verses $125 for the Kai course being any better, especially from the scenic view standpoint. I highly recommend playing the Kaanapali Kai course on Maui.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Ka'anapali Kai
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u370240722
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Run of the mill course

Not much of a layout. Course is in decent shape except the traps which were like rocky mud pits. I played it as i was staying in the area and got the reduced rate. Don't expect too much if you decide to play it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Royal Ka'anapali
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Rickygehrts
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 11/06/2024

Aloha Ricky 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)! - Kaanapali GM

Ka'anapali Kai
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u314161548319
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Ka'anapali Kai
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u423183449
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Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

A great course to play in Maui

The Kaanapali Kai course was a great place to play a round of golf in Maui.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Ka'anapali Kai
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u314159668806
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Royal Ka'anapali
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Bjmuisegolfs
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Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Fun course with Amazing Views

Was a fun day. Spacious landing areas off the tee but very well protected greens with lots of elevation and serious bunkers everywhere. Conditions were great.

Could see the ocean from just about every shot.

No liquor licence so no beer on the beverage cart which was unfortunate on a hot vacation day. Staff were very nice and helpful.

Pricey but with Golfnow tee time was very reasonable compared to Kapalua. Would recommend and will play again for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/06/2024

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)!- Kaanapali GM

Royal Ka'anapali
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cdalton7
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/06/2024

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)! - Kaanapali GM

Royal Ka'anapali
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cacfe7
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great course

I golfed for the third time. Greens for fast . Stay below the hole if you don’t want to three put. Everything rolls towards the ocean even on the fairways.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/06/2024

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)! - Kaanapali GM

Royal Ka'anapali
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u9248759
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 11/06/2024

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)! - Kaanapali GM

Royal Ka'anapali
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Lhornedfrogdavis
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Beautiful day at Royal Ka'anapali

Golf Course is always beautiful, fun to play and I can usually get around in 3.5 - 4 hours. Beautiful scenery on Hole Nos. 1-6 and 16-18. The views from the hills on the other side of the Highway aren't bad either. Golf course is very fair, the staff is great, pro-shop is great and the cart guys are awesome. Should be when you pay their rates; look for Golf Now Hot deals!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/06/2024

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)! - Kaanapali GM

Royal Ka'anapali
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sjohnson5978
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course with great views

Had a great day at a good pace. We finished the round under 4 hours. We were surprised when the cart lady showed up and told us they do not have a liquor license and therefore no alcohol. Certainly not the end of the world and probably allowed us to shot a little lower. :-)

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/06/2024

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)! - Kaanapali GM

Ka'anapali Kai
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Kealohi
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best golf in Maui

The course was in great shape, surrounded by beautiful homes and gardens. Gorgeous mountains and ocean views. Well maintained and I love the Tee Off discount rates!!! Thank you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Royal Ka'anapali
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Greimtime
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 11/06/2024

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)! - Kaanapali GM

Royal Ka'anapali
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u314162597909
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough course

Beautiful course but seems you are going uphill all the time! Very windy the day we played that affected every shot, even the putting! Greens just been sanded but were nice. Fairway very nice but a bit long and slow and the roughs were very thick and fluffy so very hard to get distance out of there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 11/06/2024

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)! -Kaanapali GM

Royal Ka'anapali
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u000007403954
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/06/2024

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)! - Kaanapali GM

Royal Ka'anapali
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warthog416
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lot of uphill lies

Nice course, a lot of uphill lies. Beautiful scenery

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/14/2024

Aloha and Mahalo for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are happy to hear you had a positive experience here at Kaanapali golf courses. Hope to see you again soon! -GM

Royal Ka'anapali
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u014626655
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/14/2024

Aloha and thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are thrilled about the 5 star review and happy to hear 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.

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