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    Kapalua Golf

    3.0 (49 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    R. H.

    What was once a fun resort course that was well taken care of, is now a dead wasteland. These photos say it all and they're still charging full price. Unbelievable. Updating my review. Unfortunately, the Plantation course has suffered the same fate. This photo is from the restaurant (which is great BTW). I spoke with a golfer in the parking lot. He was so mad. Couldn't stop the ball on the greens and couldnt read the greens when putting. He said he got $60 off but that he wouldn't play again even if it were free.

    Tom H.

    Just played the Bay course in May 2025. The course is a bit hilly, but I enjoyed the layout and the scenery. Pace of play and the practice range was good. I think the course will be shut down this year to start the teardown and redesign of all 18 holes. if you can play before they close, I would highly recommend. The pro shop was very courteous but not to informative. Keep in mind the wind in Kapalua is outrageous but fun to play in.

    Amazing views -- back nine.

    Love this course. Definitely will give one a challenge with the rolling hills and difficult grasses. I played the resort tees -- and they were just long enough for challenge but not insane. I rented great clubs -- which made the round doubly enjoyable. Starter is so nice and friendly too!

    Zean C.

    A beautiful course just like you see on TV. It is definitely a must when you're a golfer and in Maui. $485 for a round per person at the plantation course. Totally Worth it. The greens are maintained nicely and the course is very challenging. Not for a beginner or someone who just want to try playing golf for the first time. The pro shop staff were nice and helpful. Nice merchandise.... Pricey but nice! The restaurant is a good place as well to have lunch. Definitely recommended!

    #17. Notice condition of grass
    J F.

    Played the Bay course. Last time I played it in 1992......boy have things changed. Like a muni. Staff was friendly. Range was torn up, not much grass. I could not believe the horrible condition. Grass was in poor shape and greens were grainy and uneven. Very disappointed, as we played Wailea Gold the day before and it was like playing Pebble Beach and a muni in Muncie Indiana. $200 for a round and the locals bragged they payed $50. Felt we got a bad deal. Could not believe the horrible conditions. The views were good but not anywhere near the Wailea Gold course. Would not go back. Only reason I gave it 2 stars is the amazing Philippino guy who worked downstairs in the caddy area. Very nice. No real water or amenities on the course . Very disappointed.

    An adventure at Kapalua GC!
    Susan C.

    What a magnificent setting for a golf course! The pro shop is well stocked with all kinds of choices for men and women.. hats, shirts, women's fashion apparel, and golf equipment. Staff in the shop and at the carts was friendly and welcoming. Be sure to pick up Kapalua tees and ball markers before you go to the range. Every golf hole is a picture! The fairways and greens were well kept. We played in the morning, hoping the wind would be calmer, but by the back nine, the wind was howling. Not sure you can do anything about that but enjoy it and bring lots of balls! The restaurant across from the pro shop is a great place to finish up with a sandwich and a beer!

    Kassi G.

    This is one of the most beautiful and amazing golf courses I've been to! At one point you hit the ball over the ocean. Incredible. Absolutely incredible.

    17th Hole natural beauty.
    David B.

    Played Bay and Plantation. Have to say I was disappointed with the conditions. I get aeration. I live with it all summer in Seattle, but there were so many uneven greens. Overall the treatment at Plantation was much better. Attentive staff and good guidance on the course. Day 2 at Bay was like a muni. No amenities and just a patchwork course that had you chasing signs. Of course the views were beautiful, but aren't they all on the island? Wish I had spread out my golf and tried another company...oh well. I still played golf in paradise for a weekend.

    Incredible West Maui and MolokaI vistas

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    4 years ago

    Great course but zero on course ranger presence. Every hole is a wait ... we have 4 groups on #6! Can't the management speed things up ...?

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    My dad and I played the Plantation Course before the 2019 renovation, on a Monday in early August.

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    Kapalua Golf Plantation Course

    Kapalua Golf Plantation Course

    3.5(17 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    I'm a mediocre recreational golfer and I was on the fence about playing here during a recent…read morevacation mostly because of the cost. I'm so glad I did. The clubhouse is luxurious and everyone was friendly. I had to rent clubs and had 5 options to choose from. I hated the first set after a few practice swings at the range, so they swapped it out for me. I was impressed some sets include a Scotty putter (just ask if you want one). They provide some complimentary balls, tees, markers, divot tools and even make a souvenir golf bag tag for you while you play. These little things made me feel better about the cost. The course itself is amazing. Each hole is interesting, scenic and in impeccable condition. I'd estimate that about 13 of the holes have direct ocean views. Some of the holes were challenging, yet overall this course is very enjoyable/playable for the average golfer. I saw the friendly beverage cart woman 4 times and surprisingly beers weren't that overpriced compared to normal courses. On a slightly negative note, play was a little slow at ~5 hours. I played solo behind groups of twosomes. I'd often wait 3-5 minutes at tee boxes before I could start the hole. I didn't mind because I enjoyed the opportunity to relish the scenery and take lots of pictures, but that might have bothered some people. If you appreciate golf I recommend splurging and playing this course at least once. I don't think you'll regret it.

    Whereas not a bucket list item, I have wanted to play this course for a while. The layout is…read morebeautiful and the course is playable (just not very well by yours truly). The overall experience though is lacking for the price. Yes, ok, I get it, spend the money and play this once, but you will get a much more rounded experience at some of the other really nice courses on Maui.

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    Ka'anapali Golf Courses

    Ka'anapali Golf Courses

    3.4(183 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    Pulled up and bag drop was there and just took our bags. Lots of room for improvement. We have been…read moreto places like Paiute GC in Las Vegas and the bag drop makes you feel like you are a pro. A good morning and welcome to the GC is better than what we got. Not to be harsh, just comparing for the review. Hence 4star too instead of 5. Layout of the course is great. Elevation changes etc. Holes are undulated. Pro shop attendants were nice and attentive. Sherry and Elaine were great. Golf carts are newish. Electric. With GPS. The pins were not updated in the gps. I have been to cheaper courses that had this done properly. So not sure what happened there. So that added to the 4star rating as well. Driving range is good for all clubs. But they make you walk over there. About 100 yards. Then you get a small basket of about 25 balls. It is complimentary and enough to warm up. Plus there were extra from other golfers where they didn't hit all of the balls. There were about 8 mats if I remember correctly. We did not wait at all to hit. Starter was good. Golf course condition was amazing considering two huge storms just came through. Cannot believe they got this place cleaned up that quickly. We only were cart path only on 3 holes. And those holes looked fine. Probably too soft. Cooler on the cart was filled with ice and two complimentary bottled waters. So the bag drop redeem themselves a little. We appreciated it. There is a drink cart. And she came around at least twice in our round. So that is great. There are no direction signs on a couple holes. Like going to 16, there is a message, but we did not know which side of the street. I think hole 6 was the other one. There are ball cleaners/trash cans, and water stations. That was great. Did not see any ground under repair anywhere on the course. There were however more than a few sand traps that had mud in the bottom of the trap. Not the whole trap, just a 8-10' circle sometimes. We just moved the ball. So some traps need grooming. Others were groomed so they are obviously working it. I think thats it. This place is a 5 star GC. Just had a couple storms.

    They allow fivesomes on the course. Very slow play…read more Some greens at Poa grass. Disappointed for the price

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    The Ritz-Carlton - The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua

    The Ritz-Carlton

    4.0(892 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$$

    Well, that old saying 'it's not like it's the Ritz' rings classic…read more Valet spot-on fast. Zero wait. Impeccably dressed staff, attentive, polite and happy to help, very pleasant. We came for dinner and a show, and a tour of the grounds, but not a hotel stay. I can confirm the grounds are spectacular, with courtesy cart for longer distance. Property is very well taken care of (shout out to the protected native area and commemorative plaque). Food staff was very accommodating, and most importantly, friendly but not overbearing. Well done! Location is probably one of the too 3 on the west side. Ritz, thank you.

    We came to the Ritz-Carlton expecting the level of service and attention to detail that the brand…read moreis known for--especially considering the premium price and the fact that we're Platinum members. Unfortunately, our experience fell well short of those expectations. Our stay started with being checked into a room that hadn't even been cleaned. After bringing it to the staff's attention, they did make an effort to recover by moving us to a new room, providing $300 in resort credit, and offering us an Oasis bed at the pool, which we appreciated. However, the service inconsistencies continued throughout our stay. One evening we returned from dinner to find another couple's honeymoon welcome package--including champagne and banana bread--delivered to our room. While not a major inconvenience, it highlighted a lack of personalization and attention to detail that you simply don't expect at this level. Pool service was another disappointment. Our initial lunch order of avocado toast, poke, and carne asada tacos took over 30 minutes, and a later quesadilla order also took more than 30 minutes. The staff did comp us a round of drinks for the delay, which was appreciated, but the food itself was underwhelming and didn't justify the premium pricing. What stood out most was the disconnect between the cost of staying here and the overall experience. When you choose a Ritz-Carlton, you're not just paying for a beautiful property--you're paying for exceptional, personalized service and flawless execution. That's the standard the brand has built its reputation on. While the staff consistently tried to make things right after issues occurred, there were simply too many preventable mistakes during one stay. This is a beautiful resort with wonderful employees, but at this price point--and as Platinum members--we expected a much more polished, personalized, and consistently exceptional experience. Recovering from service failures is appreciated, but ideally, guests shouldn't have to experience so many of them in the first place.

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    Ocean Front Suite at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua

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    Kapalua Golf - golf - Updated July 2026

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