From Island to Island, Hawaii is a golfer’s paradise….
Hawaii, with its stunning natural beauty and tropical climate, is a golfer’s paradise. The islands are home to a wide array of world-class golf courses, offering breathtaking views and challenging play. Whether you are a seasoned golfer or a beginner, there is a course for everyone. From the famous Plantation Course at Kapalua, situated on the slopes of the West Maui Mountains, to the picturesque and iconic Mauna Kea Golf Course on The Big Island, you can tee off alongside the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, in a truly unforgettable golf experience. Many of the golf resorts in the Hawaiian Islands offer luxurious accommodations, spa facilities, and exquisite dining options, making it a perfect destination for a golfing getaway. Imagine spending your mornings on the fairways surrounded by swaying palm trees and panoramic ocean views, laying on a beautiful beach in the afternoon, and then relaxing with a refreshing cocktail at a stunning resort overlooking the sunset in the evening. Hawaii truly offers a golfing and travel experience like no other, combining the thrill of the game with the beauty of the islands. Below are some of our staff’s favorite Hawaii golf resorts in the Islands.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua provides an unforgettable luxury vacation experience in one of the world’s most beautiful environments, offering all levels of activities on land and in the sea. The resort is nestled on 54 acres, with an incredible full-service spa, six different dining experiences and is surrounded by two championship golf courses. Kapalua also features a unique micro-climate popular with visitors, providing frequent ocean breezes ideal for outdoor activities and offering a golf experience with changing challenges. The Plantation Course is host to the PGA Tour’s Sentry Tournament of Champions and is consistently ranked as one of Hawaii’s finest. The Kapalua Bay Course is a resort players favorite and features a signature hole playing over the ocean on Maui. The Kapalua Golf Academy features some of the finest golf instruction available with an impressive and world class teaching facility.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Kohala Coast, Hawaii
The iconic Mauna Kea Beach Hotel was the first full-service resort hotel on the The Big Island of Hawaii. Developed by Laurance Rockefeller and sitting over a spectacular beach, it has stood as the original premier luxury beach resort on The Big Island for over 50 years and has welcomed generations of travelers to Hawaii. Featuring a true bucket list worthy golf course, the legendary Mauna Kea Golf Course was created in 1964 by Robert Trent Jones Sr., with lush fairways along seaside cliffs and offering incredible ocean and coastal views. It’s signature 3rd hole is an epic over-the-ocean hole demanding accuracy.
Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, Kohala Coast, Hawaii
Experience this luxury resort along the incredible white-sand beach it’s named after on the Big Island of Hawaii. Part of the Mauna Kea Resort development the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort is yet another magnificent resort gently carved out of the island’s centuries-old lava fields and featuring it’s own cherished championship Arnold Palmer designed Hapuna Golf Course. The resort also features multiple dining options, two swimming pools, including a freeform family pool and an adult-exclusive infinity pool overlooking Hapuna Beach. a WestinWorkout Center and the Hapuna Spa for rejuvenation and relaxation.
Mauna Lani Resort, Kohala Coast, Hawaii
Mauna Lani Resort is spread out over 3,200 acres with over 3 miles of ocean frontage on the Kohala Coast, and has an understated elegance and historical significance with ancient fish ponds and prehistoric petroglyphs. The resort is home to two luxury ocean front hotels including The Mauna Lani Resort Hotel and The Fairmont Orchid Hotel. Each of these offer all of the amenities you would expect at a luxury oceanfront resort hotel, including fine oceanfront dining experiences, multiple restaurants and some of the best beach and waterfront pool areas on the island. For the avid golfer, Mauna Lani Resort features two championship courses managed by Troon Golf. The South Course is a bit more scenic with holes along the ocean and was the past home of the famous PGA Senior Skins game. It offers the signature par 3 15th hole that requires a lengthy carry over the water, and is one of the most photographed holes in Hawaii. The North Course is a bit more challenging and features it’s iconic par 3 17th hole featuring a full amphitheater of lava that encircles the green.
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Koloa, Kauai
Enjoy luxury resort accommodations on the soothing white sands of Poipu Beach on Kauai’s sunny south shore at The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa. This eco-friendly, luxury beachfront oasis provides lush gardens, acres of pools, ocean view dining, rooms with private lanais, championship golf and a full service spa. The Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed Poipu Bay Golf Course is one of the most highly acclaimed resort courses in the Pacific
Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu at Ko Olina – O’ahu
Find your very own place in Paradise. This luxury beachfront resort sits on Oahu’s wild and rugged western coast, where ocean views and peaceful lagoons provide the perfect setting for an unforgettable experience. Enjoy the expansive white-sand cove beach, reconnect and relax at the spa and wellness center or play a round of golf at Ko Olina Golf Club. Designed by Ted Robinson, the course features exceptional water features, multi-tier greens and large landing areas, and is perfect for resort players of all levels. For those with small children the Aulani, A Disney Resort is also a beach front resort in the same development area with easy access to the Ko Olina Golf Club.
Ritz-Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay – Kahuku, O’ahu
For over 50 years, the iconic Turtle Bay Resort has been the only resort of its kind on the North Shore of O’ahu, and is a full-service resort offering unique experiences among the natural wonders that can only be found on this side of the island. Set on a peninsula, the main resort building is designed to provide unobstructed ocean views from each guestroom. For the golf traveler, Turtle Bay Resort offers two 18-hole courses, the Arnold Palmer Course and the George Fazio Course, offering golfers of all skill levels an unforgettable experience among the natural beauty of Hawaii with stunning oceanfront holes to lush tropical landscapes.
For those traveling to Hawaii it is easy to find great Hawaii golf resorts at nearly all price points. For additional information please see our Hawaii listings in our website directory. The Greatest Golf Resorts website offers a unique directory of golf resorts across the U.S. and around the world. A great travel resource for the avid golf enthusiast or families looking to find golf options for their next vacation.