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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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
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2.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
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Don't waste your time or money.

Don't waste your time or money. Most of the bunkers were unplayable. Bunkers that were playable had about 1/2" of fine gravel and hard pan. Greens were bad. Bare spots all around. Staff unfriendly. No sandwiches or dogs on beverage cart, just snacks.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Good Course for High Handicap Players

This is the place to play in Kona for high handicap players. There is no lava bordering the rough and the fairways are nice and wide. I only played the front side because the backside was closed due to flooding, but it was very enjoyable, and the course is in great shape.

I highly recommend!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 2
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3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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good golf course

Beautiful scenerry. kind atmospher.Challenging course

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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5.0
First Time Playing

No complaints

Played 4/19 in the morning. Course was in pretty good condition all around. Greens seemed to have a mix of two grass types but putted fine. Can’t really think of anything to complain about. Pace was good, we ran into some maintenance folks who kindly stepped aside for us. The elevation changes and thick bladed rough add challenge to the course, but it tends to be pretty wide and forgiving otherwise. Tourist rate (about $140 with tax) was no bargain but the course was in better condition than some other local ones that charge a little less.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
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3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Pleasant Surprise

Fun course, from bag drop to departure, the staff and course were great ….. the sand trap sand is interesting …..

Will play here on next trip to the Big Island

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Last round before heading home.

Some of the people need to learn some golf etiquette. You should be letting faster players play through rather than holding up play for the hole course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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