Mauna Lani Resort - South G.C. - no. 13
The ocean paints quite the picture of the 13th green on the South Course at Mauna Lani Resort.
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Waimea, Hawaii 96743, US
(808) 885-6622
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About Mauna Lani, from Auberge Resorts Collection (Hawaii Island)

Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection, is located on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii Island's west coast north of Kailua-Kona. The resort is home to two 18-hole championship golf courses at Mauna Lani, the North and South courses, as well as a WikiWiki short course for casual rounds. The Auberge completed a $200-million reimagination of the property in 2020. The resort has more than 300 guest rooms and suites, plus a limited number of bungalows. The greater Mauna Lani development has over three miles of Big Island beachfront. There are five open-air restaurants at the resort featuring locally sourced dishes and items. There is an abundance of outdoor activities to partake in on both land and sea, and the SurfShack is a hub of activity that has everything from board rentals to yoga classes and scuba. Five 4,000-square-foot bungalows are also available for rent for larger groups, featuring two bedrooms, three baths and a private swimming pool and spa.

Facts

Price Range$$$$
Property Class★★★★★
Acres32
Year Opened1983
Number of Units300-500

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual, Buffet
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Short CourseYes
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Beach AccessYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection Golf Packages

Waimea, HI
Golf Packages
FROM $687 (USD)

Golf courses at Mauna Lani, from Auberge Resorts Collection (Hawaii Island)

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4.6
200 Reviews (200)

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Reviews 1
1.0

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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Verti cutted greens

The course is obviously amazing in every way - layout, spectacular view, challenging shots, great driving range, nice carts and free water available when needed.

Our only issue was the greens had been vertical-cut the day before making putting very unreliable(okay I did make 3 birdies) However we were very disappointed that we paid full price for greens in this condition. We would have played the South course instead.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Wow - The Par 3s!!!

Some of the most beautiful par 3s and holes along the water I have seen. This was the 114th course in the USA and Canada I have played. Course was challenging but generous and wide open.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Golf with Wonderful Views

When in Hawaii, I strongly recommend playing the Mauna Lani South course. The layout along the coast made for some of the most scenic views. The cart girl mentioned seeing whales spouting, although we did not see them.

The staff is very helpful. The Marshall carries ice-cold water and offers it to the players free of charge. The carts have ball washers and club cleaners as well as a cooler with ice and cold water bottles.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Mauna Lani South Course

Place is unbelievably pure, definitely play here if you get the chance!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 768
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Golf Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Free golf for resort guests

This little pitch and putt is perfect for families and beginners staying at Mauna Lani. All guests can play for free (including rental clubs). A resort fee covers the cost, so take advantage for a break from the beach and the pool. The greens are tiny and tilted, so even good players will miss at least half of them.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 768
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Golf Advisor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The showstopping South

This 6,924-yard South layout is the showstopper every mainlander comes to see, thanks to its trio of epic ocean holes. The par-3 15th hole might very well be the most photographed hole in Hawaii. The scenery really pops as you tee off over the crashing waves. Resort-friendly, wide fairways allow rusty winter swings the room to spray it and still score. I love everything about this course. I wish it were my home course. I'd play it every day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 768
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Golf Advisor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A strategic test through the lava rocks and trees

The 6,913-yard North is the more strategic of the two 18s at the resort. It's harder, too, especially if your ball comes to rest under the random trees that sit in the middle or along the edges of the fairways of multiple holes (1, 3, 4, 6, 13 and 16). They sucked my tee shots in like tractor beams. The North briefly visits the ocean at the second and ninth greens, but its signature moment comes via the 17th, a 132-yard par 3 cut from a bowl of black rock.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fantastic course.

One of the best courses I have played anywhere. It was a slightly windy day making avoidance of the numerous sand traps tricky. Greens and fairways in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Beautiful & Sneakily Testing

This course features some absolutely stunning views of both the ocean and the properties surrounding it. While the course plays relatively easy with huge landing areas, errant shots that miss the fairway are almost always a penalty, as the lava rock is unforgiving. It's worth noting that there isn't a halfway house, and the beverage cart doesn't carry food, so pack accordingly. I'd have a hard time selling myself on paying full freight to play here, but snag a GolfNow'hot deal' and it's well worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Fun Little Pitch n' Putt

For transparency to all, this course is NOT a par 3 course, it's a pitch n' putt. I don't say that with any negative connotation, just calling it what it is. The course has taken two par 4's (down and back) and cut in 9 little pitch n' putt holes. The course is very well maintained, and this is the perfect spot to dial in your wedges or enjoy a fun round with beginners. The $40 price tag is a bit ridiculous ($20 would be more appropriate), but what golf doesn't cost an arm and a leg these days...All in all, I would recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course, beautiful views

South is less challenging than the north, but makes up for it with more scenic holes. Course was in great shape and got around in 3 hours middle of the day. Couple tough par 3 holes and a few holes you want to check your yardage and line, but overall pretty forgiving off the tee. Worth playing especially if you find a discounted rate. Better than the Waikoloa courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mauna Lani debut

I’m not sure how I missed this course last time I visited Kona but happy to have played it. The South course is very scenic, very playable but not too easy. Hard to hit out of the rough and you want to avoid the lava, but the fairways were large enough to hit regularly.

One par 3 runs along the ocean and one you have to hit over the ocean but neither are brutally long holes.

Thanks to GolfNow, I got a Hot rate for an earlier time than I could have on my own…..THANKS!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing

This is my first time. Golf ⛳ course is amazing and views are also very nice especially hole number 15.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course for a great price, beautiful scenery too!

Got a great deal and was looking for something to be wrong but it was in great condition and the views were amazing. I recommend it!

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