Waikoloa Beach Resort - Kings' golf course - 16th
The 442-yard 16th hole of the Kings' Course at Waikoloa Beach Resort is defended by a pond up the left side.
600 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738, US
(808) 883-9621
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About Waikoloa Beach Resorts (Hawaii Island)

Waikoloa Beach is a 1,350-acre master-planned resort community on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii (Big) Island. It offers multiple hotels, plus additional condominium and villa units. It is home to a wealth of water sports, restaurants and nightlife, as well as three 18-hole golf courses. Accommodations include the Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hilton Grand Vacations, Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Marriott's Waikoloa Ocean Club and the Lava Lava Beach Club Cottages. Condominiums are offered both on golf course fairways and overlooking the coastline. The golf club features the Beach Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., and the Kings' Course, designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish. The Waikoloa Village Course is another option that is more affordable and inland for primarily local play. Waikoloa Beach Resort is located 17 miles from Kona International Airport.

Facts

Price Range$$$$
Property Class★★★★★
Acres1350
Year Opened1972
Number of Units500+

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual, Buffet
Room TypesRoom, Suite, Villas/Casitas, Fractional Ownership
PoolAdults Only
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

Golf courses at Waikoloa Beach Resorts (Hawaii Island)

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Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not as hilly as some other courses!

Easily walkable course, if pull carts were available, because of the short distance between green to next tee box. We don't usually like courses surrounded by housing but the houses are set well back and weren't a problem or a distraction. Not used to Bermuda grass (?) greens and found them very scary for the first few holes. Kitty litter-like bunkers were also a novelty and easy to hit out of. It was busy and we had to wait on most holes but still got in just over 4 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is well maintained

Waikoloa Village golf course is a great value especially if you use golfnow.com to pick out some great green fee values. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Good practice area and my only concern was getting out of the bunkers which don't have sand but rather a ground up coral which takes some time getting used to hitting out of.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

The course is in very good shape. Greens are receptive and true to putt. Bailout areas on all except 18. Windy, but this is Hawaii. Houses not in play. Wife really enjoyed the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice lay out, good greens and a fine play to play.

This golf is one of the best bets for the money on the island. Nice views, elevation changes, good greens and nicely manicured tract! I would recommend this course to players of all levels as a great golfing experience and the price works for all.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course on the Big Island

This is a good course on the interior of the big island. You won't have the great coastal views but the course itself is a fair test of golf. The layout isn't real difficult but was in good condition and was a fun time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging par 3's

Good bang for buck!
We'll maintained except for sand traps

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

a walkable course...once is enough

would be a good deal for $40 compared to what else is available there are several courses that are far better for the same price or $10 more...the greens are in poor condition

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cheap golf- you get what you pay for

The course is about 20 minutes from the water. The course was very open and good for novice golfers. It's pretty difficult to lose a ball on the course. There is water on only the final hole. As we were heading out I was asked to pay a riding fee for my wife who decided not to golf- the course was empty, so I sort of disagreed with it as she wasn't taking anyone else' ability to golf that day. My primary issue with the course were the sand traps; they were literally rocks. They should call them rock traps. To the point were I would take a free drop behind the bunker because I didn't want to ruin my wedges.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

the best golf club in big island...

Waikoloa golf club is one of my favorate,it is so nice course and the fairway's condition is as good as private club and the best thing is the cart.good condition and roomy.I want to play every time there..

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is in excellent shape.

I found this course to be player friendly. The fairways are fairly wide and the rough is cut short. This helps pace of play. This is an excellent course for the average 20+ handicap, from the white tees. The only thing is the sand traps have "pea gravel" not sand in them.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nicely maintained.

Good layout, not an overly difficult course. Good for novices. I would play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course has heavy grained sand but getting out of the traps easier than you'd think when first encountered. Just think "heavy rough & follow through.

Enjoy this hidden diamond of a course; price is reasonable and staff are great. Winds can blow but still enjoyable play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very nice course and golfing experience

This isn't a fancy place but it is well maintained and in good condition. We were fortunate on the day we played, it was sunny and only slight breezes. My impression is that this is a "golfer's" golf course where many locals play. The course is fair but has its challenges without gimmickry. I would definitely play this course again, it was enjoyable and a fair test of ability.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice, but not exceptional

Great panoramic views and lots of wildlife make up for a rather wide open, forgiving, somewhat mundane layout. We paid full price (which was disappointing since there was nobody there) but still enjoyed our round. The course was in good shape but needed more water in the lakes. The greens rolled true but somewhat slow which ruined birdie opportunities. Still all in all, the cool breezes was a nice relief from the coastal heat 15 minutes dow the hill at the resorts.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved it; loved it; loved it!!!!

Great day of golf with great conditions. The wind even cooperated for most of the round. Unbelievable views were a totally unexpected surprise.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf experience!

This course was in really good condition. I like the wide fairways so I did not lose as many balls as I usually do. I also enjoy the elevated tees and the water hazards.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I would play it again.

the course was a mountain course, some holes you had to hit a 9-iron 181 yards.some holes you had a side hill lie or downhill lie but overall the courses in good shape really enjoyed it and the rental clubs that I used were great. Most of all the vistas overlooking the island and the ocean we're just outstanding!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great location but average hole layout.

A nice little course with some dog legs and one hole with water.
Could have used better sand in the bunkers.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course if wind is not blowing the ball across the green

We know this course well. We play it often, but if we arrive and the wind is blowing, we find other things to do that day. (The course is known by Kama'aina as Waikoblowa). We have a visitor from the mainland, and the rate on one tee time yesterday was equal to a Kama'aina rate, so we booked all 4 thru Golfnow.com. On arrival, the wind was blowing such there were very few golfers due to weather. However because of the prepay policy, we were basically fored into a terrible round of golf. This is the last time I plan to use this service to save a few dollars.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great vistas on the course.

The first thing I noticed was the wind. There was a small craft warning for the local waters and the wind on the course reflected this. The balls wavered on the tee and moved when putting on the greens. Greens were very dry and they were difficult to get a consistent roll when putting. I did enjoy the beautiful clear vistas of Mauna Kea with its observatories and the majesty of Mauna Loa. Upon finishing I remarked to the staff that I would come again when there was less wind. They were very insistent that I would love the course when it was not such a windy day. I'll be back to take them up on that. Mahalo

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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